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The United States has escalated its semiconductor conflict with China by implementing a sweeping global ban targeting Huawei’s Ascend AI chips. The move, announced May 14, 2025, marks a significant shift in Washington’s export control policy – applying restrictions not just domestically, but worldwide. The Biden-era “AI Diffusion Rule” has been rescinded without a direct […]
Google has unveiled a new “AI Mode” for its search engine, offering users a more conversational experience powered by its Gemini chatbot. The feature, launched Tuesday in the U.S., allows people to interact with search more like they’re speaking to an expert, rather than sifting through web links. The announcement came during Google’s annual developers […]
Nurses cradle new life with tender hands and soothe those at the end of it. Yet through tireless grace, they’re underpaid, and risk getting stabbed and robbed on their way to work, says Aghmat Mohamed.
An Eastern Cape woman has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide, child neglect and defeating the ends of justice after putting her body in a suitcase and taking it to police.
When it comes to artificial intelligence, the global conversation often feels like a high-stakes boardroom meeting where Africa’s chair is conspicuously empty. But as Charles Murito, Google’s policy lead for Sub-Saharan Africa, made clear at the recent Successfully Harnessing AI in Africa event, excluding African voices isn’t just a missed opportunity—it’s a critical misstep that […]
A couple died when a light aircraft crashed and caught alight near Botshabelo Airfield in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Africa stands at the cusp of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to redefine its economic, social, and cultural landscapes. As the continent embraces AI, the next decade promises transformative advancements. From healthcare to agriculture, education to governance, here’s a glimpse into the future of AI in Africa, blending bold forecasts with grounded […]
The lawyer for alleged Sexy Boys gang boss Jerome “Donkie” Booysen and security company owner Andre Naude accused the police of cherry-picking information from secret phone interceptions to make them look like criminals, the Western Cape High Court heard on Monday during the Brian Wainstein murder trial.
South Africa’s Health Ombudsman, Professor Taole Mokoena, will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr Alulutho Mazwi, a medical intern at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.
Four suspects accused of killing an on-duty Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer and a civilian reacted with shock when they heard that they could be sentenced to life imprisonment if convicted.
Visitors to the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London this week will be treated to a first at this year’s show: South African quiver trees and succulent plants from the Karoo as part of a showstopping Garden planned by master botanists.
A woman’s bank account, used by kidnappers to collect ransom money, played a key role in helping authorities crack a murder and kidnapping case involving a Namibian national over the weekend.
Staff at Gqeberha’s Livingstone Hospital fear repercussions as the Eastern Cape health department investigates a letter, proclaiming to be from the surgery department, warning people of a doctor shortage at the state facility.
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, sparked controversy this week after repeatedly referencing the debunked “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa – even in responses to unrelated topics like baseball and software development. Grok, a product of Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, is embedded into X, his social media platform. Users can summon the chatbot […]
U.S. President Donald Trump just wrapped up his Persian Gulf tour with a jaw-dropping €179 billion ($200 billion) deal with the United Arab Emirates – and it’s not about energy pipelines or oil rigs. It’s about AI. At the heart of this mega-deal? Plans for the world’s largest AI campus outside the U.S., a futuristic […]
Across the continent, brilliant founders are using cutting-edge tech to tackle real problems, not just pitch-deck hypotheticals. Think AI-driven edtech, sleek fintech apps, and platforms that make sense for African markets. The ideas are solid, the need is real, and the ambition? Through the roof. So why do so many of these startups stall out? […]
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) in January gathered some of the country’s sharpest minds for an Executive Roundtable that tackled one big question: Can AI cure what ails South Africa’s healthcare system? The answer? Not alone – but it can definitely help write the prescription. AI is quickly stepping into the spotlight as a […]
According to a McKinsey report dropped on May 12, 2025, generative AI isn’t just a trendy tech buzzword – it could be Africa’s economic game-changer. The numbers are big: up to $103 billion in annual value big. But, as always, the road to AI-powered prosperity comes with a few potholes. The report, fittingly titled “Leading, […]
Solar-as-a-service trailblazer Wetility just flipped the switch on AI Mode, a sleek, data-savvy upgrade designed to take the hassle out of managing your solar setup. Starting May 1, Wetility customers can sit back while their solar and battery systems do the thinking – optimizing energy use, cutting down electricity bills, and staying one step ahead […]
In 2024, a clever little chatbot named Ulangizi started whispering farming secrets to smallholder farmers in rural Malawi. The result? Bigger harvests, stronger resilience, and a whole lot of hope. Powered by Opportunity International, this AI buddy delivered real-time, hyper-local agricultural advice – and thousands of farmers reaped the benefits, quite literally. Fast forward to […]
The AI ecosystem is buzzing with potential, but turning algorithms into impact requires cash—lots of it. From bootstrapping to billion-dollar venture rounds, navigating the funding landscape can feel like a high-stakes treasure hunt. For African AI startups, the challenge is amplified by a historically underfunded tech scene, yet the opportunities are growing. Let’s break down […]