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RelyComply Partners With Ozow to Strengthen Merchant Onboarding and Fraud Checks

Friday at 18:41 PM, via iAfrica

RelyComply has partnered with Ozow, a South African payments company, to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants, enabling more businesses to begin transacting with confidence. The partnership comes as South Africa’s payments landscape continues to evolve, with account-to-account, mobile and voucher payments becoming part of daily life. As digital payment activity increases,...

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Says AI Is Central to Its Operating Model Shift

Friday at 18:39 PM, via iAfrica

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based solutions are becoming central to the evolution of its operating model as telecom operators face rising pressure on costs and service quality. In its latest financial communication, the company said AI will support the development of more autonomous networks that can self-configure, self-optimize and self-repair...

Angola’s Draft AI Law Claims Global Reach, Raising Stakes for Tech Firms

Friday at 18:37 PM, via iAfrica

When Angola’s lawmakers drafted a proposed Artificial Intelligence Act late last year, they included a provision that could reshape how AI regulation works far beyond the country’s borders. Under the draft, any AI system that “affects the public interest of Angola or the rights of Angolan citizens” would fall under Angolan jurisdiction, regardless of where […]

Egypt Tops Africa in Oxford Insights’ 2025 Government AI Readiness Index

Friday at 18:35 PM, via iAfrica

Egypt has ranked first in Africa in the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025, climbing 14 places to 51st globally out of 195 countries with a score of 57.5, up from 65th in 2024 with 55.6 points. The country also placed fourth in the Middle East and Africa region, improving from seventh last year. […]

Ghana Revenue Authority Deploys AI to Boost Customs Revenue by Up to 45%

Friday at 18:32 PM, via iAfrica

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered trade analytics system this year in a major bid to modernize customs operations and bolster revenue collection, officials said. The platform, known as the Publican AI Trade Solution, will begin nationwide deployment at key entry points — including Tema Port — starting Feb. […]

Public warned against using transformer oil on the body

Friday at 14:13 PM, via SAnews

Public warned against using transformer oil on the body

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) has urged the public to refrain from applying transformer oil or any other electrical equipment oil to the body or for any other non-industrial purpose.

Such oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health...

Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries

Friday at 13:50 PM, via SAnews

Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries

Government continues to support vulnerable households by contributing to poverty alleviation and reducing inequality through the administration of social grants by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). 

These efforts are demonstrated by the disbursement of 9.2 million social grants to beneficiaries, providing a...

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

Friday at 13:04 PM, via SAnews

Economic recovery continues to improve steadily

While government’s efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment.

This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.

“South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery...

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