Residents living downstream of the Senteeko Dam in Mpumalanga have been ordered to evacuate amid warnings that the dam could fail, but some are reluctant to leave due to their fear of zama zamas and a lack of alternative accommodation.
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 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...
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 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. […]
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. […]