North-West University has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence policy, positioning the institution as a leader in AI governance in the higher education sector. The university said its council approved the policy at its most recent meeting. Prof. Anné Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub, called the move […]

Artificial intelligence in Egypt has shifted from a long-term ambition to a central part of the country’s technology infrastructure, shaping how capital is allocated, policies are developed and questions of digital sovereignty are managed. The shift comes as Cairo is being positioned as a hub for AI collaboration, investment and innovation across Africa and the […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development has adopted its 2026-30 Information System Master Plan, a strategic framework aimed at modernizing digital tools, strengthening data security and improving the management of public services. The document was formally presented during an official ceremony in Abidjan. “The Master Plan is now a strategic tool to strengthen […]

A team of Kenyan university students has won the Stars of Innovation: U.S.-Kenya AI Challenge after developing an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at addressing maternal health challenges in the country. The team beat seven other finalists with MediBora, an AI-backed system designed to support continuous monitoring of expectant mothers, provide early risk alerts and enable […]

A Tunisian filmmaker has claimed a major milestone for artificial intelligence in cinema after his short film won the first Google AI Film Award, taking home a $1 million prize at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. “Lily,” directed by Zoubeir Jlassi, won the inaugural award, marking a breakthrough moment for AI-driven filmmaking and highlighting Africa’s […]

Eight people were shot and killed on Saturday morning at Marikana Informal Settlement.

Dube-Ncube says the department has done everything in its power to prepare for this year.

The relief fund is to rebuild the damaged infrastructure in the park.

SAWS has issued a warning for disruptive rainfall which will continue in the region until Sunday.

Higher Education Department says some are using fake promises and unaccredited courses.

The searches for people presumed to have drown in the Phalaborwa area are also continuing.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the relief marks the first phase of interventions.

The deceased include a woman who is the owner of the shebeen where the incident took place

A woman has been charged for impersonating a government official for scams

Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says customers in Lenasia owe City Power close to R900 million.

Water levels continue to rise in Mpumalanga and Limpopo

Six other pedestrians were arrested for allegedly contravening the Immigration Act

This as floods wreak havoc in the province, the Luvuvhu River has also burst its banks

The SAHRC has called on the public to heed directives, especially the ones related to evacuations.