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UAE EdTech Firm and AfricAI Sign Deal to Launch AI-Powered Learning Initiative Across Nigeria

Today at 10:35 AM, via iAfrica

UAE-based education technology company Alef Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria-based AfricAI to improve foundational education across Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative, with Nigeria as the first market. Under the agreement, the two companies will launch NextGen Learning Nigeria, a strategic initiative designed to deliver scalable,...

Nigeria Leads African AI Surveillance Spending at $470 Million, Report Finds Little Evidence of Crime Reduction

Today at 10:33 AM, via iAfrica

Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in AI-powered surveillance technologies in Africa, accounting for more than $470 million of an estimated $2.1 billion spent across the continent, according to a new report that raises significant concerns about effectiveness and regulatory oversight. The findings come from a March 2026 report by the Institute of Development […]

Deputy President Mashatile to host China’s Vice President

Today at 10:31 AM, via SAnews

Deputy President Mashatile to host China’s Vice President

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will host his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Vice President Han Zheng, at Tuynhuys, Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province. 

The two leaders will co-chair the 9th South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) on Thursday, under the theme: “South Africa-China Relations in...

SAMRC to host Outcome of Finance Alliance summit

Today at 10:27 AM, via SAnews

SAMRC to host Outcome of Finance Alliance summit

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention are, from today, hosting a summit aimed at addressing South Africa’s most pressing health and development challenges.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is expected to deliver...

Implementation of structural reforms pays off

Today at 10:10 AM, via SAnews

Implementation of structural reforms pays off

The implementation of structural reforms has liberalised the energy market; shifted it away from reliance on Eskom; resolved Eskom’s debt and enabled the power utility to invest in repairing and maintaining its energy generation infrastructure. 

“The structural reforms are paying off. We have liberalised the energy market, and we no...

Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg

Today at 09:38 AM, via SAnews

Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is expected to deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference in Johannesburg, this evening.The two-day conference, currently underway in Fourways, started on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, bringing together sustainability leaders, policymakers, chief...

South Africa advances governance of digital platforms at TikTok Safer Internet Summit 

Today at 09:14 AM, via SAnews

South Africa advances governance of digital platforms at TikTok Safer Internet Summit 

By Kenny Morolong Not so long ago, the ability to share information with large audiences was limited to a small group of people, such as journalists and broadcasters. Today, digital platforms have flipped the script, giving anyone with a smartphone and internet the power to reach a global...

Municipality responds to fire at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha

Today at 08:46 AM, via SAnews

Municipality responds to fire at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha

The O.R. Tambo District Municipality says its fire and rescue teams are actively responding to a blaze at the Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha, with the situation currently under control.In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the municipality said the fire was swiftly reported by members of the public, allowing...

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