FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 18:00
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based solutions are becoming central to the evolution of its operating model as telecom operators face rising pressure on costs and service quality. In its latest financial communication, the company said AI will support the development of more autonomous networks that can self-configure, self-optimize and self-repair...
When Angola’s lawmakers drafted a proposed Artificial Intelligence Act late last year, they included a provision that could reshape how AI regulation works far beyond the country’s borders. Under the draft, any AI system that “affects the public interest of Angola or the rights of Angolan citizens” would fall under Angolan jurisdiction, regardless of where […]
Egypt has ranked first in Africa in the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025, climbing 14 places to 51st globally out of 195 countries with a score of 57.5, up from 65th in 2024 with 55.6 points. The country also placed fourth in the Middle East and Africa region, improving from seventh last year. […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered trade analytics system this year in a major bid to modernize customs operations and bolster revenue collection, officials said. The platform, known as the Publican AI Trade Solution, will begin nationwide deployment at key entry points — including Tema Port — starting Feb. […]
Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems and respond to the impact of international aid cuts, Bill Gates said Wednesday. The initiative, known as Horizon1000, will work with African governments to identify practical uses of AI in healthcare, beginning with […]
In a world where rules around transformation, skills development, employment equity, and B-BBEE are constantly evolving, many companies struggle to keep up. Okiru exists to make this easier through artificial intelligence. Okiru is a South African compliance and transformation partner that combines human expertise with AI-driven systems to help organisations become audit-ready, data-confident,...
This March, the AI Masterclass Summit comes to Johannesburg and Cape Town, offering a hands-on, high-impact learning experience for professionals, business owners and organisations seeking practical, confident ways to work with artificial intelligence. As AI rapidly reshapes productivity, creativity and decision-making across industries, many feel pressured to respond but lack clarity on how to...
The South African Weather Service has forecast damaging coastal winds between Port Alfred and KwaDukuza, resulting in disruptions and difficulty in navigation at sea, while light showers and thundershowers are expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West and Free State
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Three people – two children and a driver – have escaped unharmed after a scholar transport taxi went up in flames in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday morning.
Multiple flare-ups have occurred of the fire raging in Franschhoek since Sunday, causing several fire lines to spread rapidly up the mountain slopes.
Riaan Manser and five Grade 11 pupils went to Antarctica in December on an environmental expedition of a lifetime. All five pupils showed extra ingenuity and enterprise in this space in their applications and tell us why they are walking the talk.
An investigation by a forensic investigations firm recommended that the National Lotteries Commission claim back hundreds of thousands of rands it paid to a company that advised it on ethics.
It was a red-letter day for two inmates who decided to write their matric exams as they celebrated scoring 85% and 84%, respectively.
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...
Across Africa, artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by billion-dollar data centers or massive compute budgets, but by the rise of “Small AI” — lightweight, mobile-friendly tools designed for affordability, accessibility and real-world use. This shift is helping African countries overcome longstanding barriers such as limited infrastructure, uneven connectivity and...
South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally linked to technology. Rather than focusing on coding or specialist technical expertise, the change is centered on the ability to work alongside AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making and output. In 2026, that capability is […]