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Google is rolling out support for 13 African languages across its AI-powered search features, expanding access to tools including AI Overviews and AI Mode for millions of users across the continent. For South Africa, the newly supported languages are Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana and isiZulu, allowing users to search and interact with AI in their preferred […]
The University of Venda has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the African Technology Forum to advance artificial intelligence education, digital innovation and technology-driven talent development, the institutions announced Friday. The signing ceremony was held at the university’s Council Chambers in Thohoyandou on March 6. The partnership establishes a structured framework...
Nigeria’s data protection regulator has aligned with more than 60 global counterparts to address privacy violations stemming from artificial intelligence tools capable of generating highly realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission endorsed a joint statement coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly’s International Enforcement...
Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki participated in a high-level meeting on AI governance in telecommunications on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, using the occasion to outline the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub. The meeting was organized by the United Nations Development Programme and the GSM […]
For centuries, Africa has powered global economic growth through its resources, labour, and human potential, yet too little of that prosperity has been realised on the continent itself. Today, artificial intelligence presents a rare opportunity to change that trajectory. As the global economic order undergoes its most significant transformation since the end of the Second […]
Deputy Minister takes Matric Support Programme to the Cape Winelands
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will lead a Matric Support Programme at schools in the Cape Winelands District on Monday and Tuesday.
The Matric Support Programme seeks to bridge the gap between Basic Education and Higher Education for matriculants. The programme assists matric...
Govt, private sector explore best practices in intellectual property management
Key stakeholders from government, academia and business will convene in Kimberley this week for a colloquium aimed at strengthening South Africa’s innovation and technology commercialisation ecosystem and unlocking new economic opportunities.
Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition...
The part-time lecturer allegedly sexually assaulted two minors which resulted in him being killed.
Carrim’s legal counsel has argued that his client has been receiving death threats.
President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brasília ahead of a State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between South Africa and Brazil.The President arrived in the Brazilian capital on Sunday at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the two-day visit taking place from 9...
It’s not clear where the homeless people have been relocated.
Gauteng Community Safety committee welcomes establishment of specialised units
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng.
The two units were announced by the SA Police Service last week.
READ | Police Ministry welcomes establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng
One unit will...
Nine construction workers died after a concrete slab collapsed at a construction site in Ormonde.
The Madlanga Commission into Criminality continues hearing witness testimony.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
The Free State High Court is expected to hand down judgment on the application to postpone the trial
eThekwini progress a model for stabilising municipalities – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress made in stabilising the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal demonstrates how coordinated leadership and partnerships can help struggling municipalities recover. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the metro’s recovery...
Three men and a woman were killed at a house on Saturday evening.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of his wife, whose body was found in a recycling bag in a stream in Vereeniging, according to Gauteng police.
This is after a bakkie they were in was swept off a low-lying bridge during heavy rain on Thursday.
The bus which was carrying 60 Zimbabwean nationals was travelling towards Stutterheim.