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Morocco Launches AI Research Institute, Targets 50,000 Jobs and $10 Billion GDP Boost by 2030

Yesterday at 12:03 PM, via iAfrica

Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has placed artificial intelligence at the center of its industrial and economic modernization agenda, with Minister Delegate Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni reaffirming the technology’s strategic importance during a scientific seminar in Fez. Speaking at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez at a seminar themed “Artificial...

SADC urged to strengthen regional cooperation amid global shocks

Yesterday at 11:58 AM, via SAnews

SADC urged to strengthen regional cooperation amid global shocks

Southern African countries must deepen regional cooperation to shield their economies from growing global geopolitical and economic shocks, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday. 

Lamola made the remarks while opening the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council...

UK and South Africa Team Up to Build AI-Powered “Intelligent Observatory” for Smarter Astronomy

Yesterday at 11:58 AM, via iAfrica

A collaboration between a leading British supercomputing center and South Africa’s national astronomical observatory is using artificial intelligence to automate telescope operations, process data in real time and capture fleeting cosmic events such as exploding stars as they occur. The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Hartree Centre and the South African Astronomical Observatory...

AI Surveillance Spending Tops $2 Billion Across 11 African Nations, Raising Rights Concerns

Yesterday at 11:57 AM, via iAfrica

The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on civil society, according to a new report by the Institute of Development Studies co-authored by researchers from the African Digital Rights Network. At least $2 billion has been spent by 11 African governments […]

Mpumalanga opens new school for learning

Yesterday at 11:47 AM, via SAnews

Mpumalanga opens new school for learning

The Mpumalanga Education Department has opened a newly completed, state-of-the-art high school within the Nkomazi Local Municipality for learners and educators.

Silulu Secondary School has officially been declared ready for occupation to provide learners with a safe, dignified, and conducive learning environment.  

The school consists of 28...

Microsoft Plans to Train 3 Million Africans on AI This Year as It Competes With China’s DeepSeek

Yesterday at 11:45 AM, via iAfrica

Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its push for AI adoption across Africa, announcing plans to train 3 million people on its technology this year as it competes with China’s DeepSeek for customers in the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. The Redmond, Washington-based company will pursue the training initiative in partnership with schools, universities and other […]

Sage Ai Arrives In Africa And The Middle East, Helping SMBs Reduce Admin And Unlock Growth

Yesterday at 11:40 AM, via iAfrica

Sage (FTSE: SGE), a global leader in accounting, finance, HR and payroll technology, today announced the rollout of Sage Ai (AI) across its solutions in South Africa, select pan African markets, and the Middle East, introducing a new generation of trusted, human-first artificial intelligence (AI) designed to remove administrative burden, strengthen compliance confidence and...

SAWS issues a warning for disruptive rain

Yesterday at 11:21 AM, via SAnews

SAWS issues a warning for disruptive rain

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that cloudy and cool conditions are expected over the north-eastern parts of South Africa from Thursday into the weekend, with a possibility of isolated to scattered rain and showers. 

The forecasts indicate that the Lowveld of Limpopo and Mpumalanga may experience disruptive rain that may...

Public Works to audit State-owned residential properties

Yesterday at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Public Works to audit State-owned residential properties

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has been directed to undertake a comprehensive national audit of all state-owned residential properties under its management. DPWI Minister Dean Macpherson’s decision follows recent reports that have raised concerns about potential irregular occupation of government...

Construction of Ekurhuleni University likely to begin in 2029 – Manamela

Yesterday at 10:59 AM, via SAnews

Construction of Ekurhuleni University likely to begin in 2029 – Manamela

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says construction of the long-delayed Ekurhuleni University is expected to begin in 2029.

Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Manamela said the project’s immediate priority is not the start of construction, but the registration of...

Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

Yesterday at 10:55 AM, via SAnews

Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act.

The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the staged theft of rhino horns at Haartebeesfontein.

READ | Suspect linked to rhino poaching to...

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