The Zambian government has signed a memorandum of agreement with U.K.-based Obrizum Group to pilot the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, with a launch of the initial phase scheduled for mid-April, the Ministry of Technology and Science announced March 9. The agreement was signed in Lusaka and will initially target secondary school students before […]
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has launched a national mentorship program in partnership with Capgemini aimed at strengthening the digital inclusion of young women, with more than 80% of the inaugural cohort already beginning internships. The program entered its operational phase with the launch of the first professional placements on March 4 […]
A South African computer scientist has been appointed to the United Nations’ first global scientific body dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence, ensuring that African perspectives are represented in the international governance of a technology reshaping economies and societies worldwide. Prof. Vukosi Marivate, director of the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial...
Kenya’s Senate is debating a proposed law that would regulate artificial intelligence, criminalize the misuse of AI-generated content and establish a national regulator, as concerns mount over the spread of deepfakes and digitally manipulated material ahead of future elections. The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, sponsored by nominated Sen. Karen Nyamu, would introduce new rules governing […]
Lekota lauded as a man who pursued justice over popularity
The late struggle veteran Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota will be remembered as a principled leader who remained steadfast in his pursuit of justice and service to the people, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Delivering the eulogy at Lekota’s Special Official Funeral Category 2 in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Deputy President...
South Africa has reached 300 consecutive days without load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the recovery of the country’s electricity generation system.
In a statement on Friday, Eskom said the milestone was achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, reflecting improvements in the performance and reliability of its generation fleet...
SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers has called for the accelerated implementation of policies and programmes to advance regional integration and development.
The call was made at the conclusion of the two-day Council of Ministers meeting held in Pretoria from 12 to13 March 2026...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick “Terror” Lekota this weekend.
In honour of his contribution to South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic development, President Ramaphosa declared that...
Eunomia Global, in partnership with the Africa Digital Rights Hub & African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), is convening the next session of the Eunomia Global Executive Roundtable Series, focusing on Cybersecurity & Digital Trust in Africa. This session builds on the inaugural AI & Africa Executive Roundtable, which convened participants from over 20 countries and featured […]