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BlueSPACE, INETCO and Sumsub Launch AI-Powered Banking Security Platform for West Africa

Yesterday at 15:43 PM, via iAfrica

Three financial technology companies have joined forces to launch TrustNET, a unified AI-driven platform designed to deliver end-to-end fraud prevention, compliance management and identity verification for banks and regulators across West Africa. The platform combines BlueSPACE’s regional financial technology expertise, INETCO’s real-time payment fraud prevention and transaction monitoring,...

Boston University Team Builds AI Rainfall Model for West Africa That Outperforms European Forecasts

Yesterday at 15:33 PM, via iAfrica

A small research team at Boston University has developed a deep learning model that outperforms state-of-the-art European weather prediction systems in forecasting rainfall in tropical West Africa — a region where unreliable forecasts have long hampered farmers, water managers and disaster response teams. Led by Yves Atchadé, a professor of mathematics, statistics and computing and […]

Ghana Approves $250 Million AI Computing Center as Part of Broader Digital Transformation Push

Yesterday at 15:29 PM, via iAfrica

Ghana’s government has approved a $250 million investment to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence computing center, as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a leading hub for responsible AI development in Africa. Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the initiative Tuesday during a national stakeholder meeting...

Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment

Yesterday at 15:13 PM, via SAnews

Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft South Africa AI policy for public comment.

The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought by AI are evenly distributed across society and generations.

During a media briefing in Pretoria on...

So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect

Yesterday at 15:03 PM, via SAnews

So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect

Cabinet has expressed “disgust” at the so-called coronation of a Nigerian national as an alleged chief in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape.

During a post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said this was “a mere kindergarten gimmick” and that it “has no...

President appoints new SARS Commissioner

Yesterday at 13:47 PM, via SAnews

President appoints new SARS Commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026.

President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following a unanimous recommendation by a...

Well wishes over Pesach 

Yesterday at 12:39 PM, via SAnews

Well wishes over Pesach 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the South African Jewish community as they celebrate Pesach.“President Ramaphosa wishes the South African Jewish community a Chag Pesach Kasher v’Sameach as they celebrate the festival of Pesach, which begins today, Wednesday, 1 April 2026,” the Presidency said.The President said the Jewish community is valued in...

Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel

Yesterday at 12:10 PM, via SAnews

Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel

Cabinet has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and act responsibly as traffic volumes increase ahead of the Easter long weekend.

Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the period was marked by increased travel as many people...

Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict

Yesterday at 11:50 AM, via SAnews

Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which has triggered rising costs of fuel.

This according to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who led a post Cabinet...

SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected

Yesterday at 11:47 AM, via SAnews

SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging motorists to prioritise road safety amid changing weather conditions expected across the country as South Africans prepare to travel for the Easter period.SAWS has forecast partly cloudy conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers on Thursday and...

eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers

Yesterday at 11:27 AM, via SAnews

eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers

The eThekwini Municipality has placed the safety of visitors, residents and churchgoers at the centre of its Easter holiday preparations, rolling out an integrated law enforcement plan to ensure a safe and peaceful period.

The city confirmed that the plan brings together multiple agencies, including Metro Police, the South...

Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel

Yesterday at 11:04 AM, via SAnews

Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel

As travellers begin to make their way to various destinations for the Easter and Passover holidays, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has reiterated its call for citizens to remain vigilant and take steps to safeguard their homes and ensure safety on the roads.

GCIS Acting Director-General...

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