Yesterday, BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC—organizations whose work spans more than 150 countries— announced the launch of the Alliance for Inclusive AI, an open coalition committed to ensuring that the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) expands opportunity. By 2030, the Alliance aims to deliver responsible, practical AI solutions to 100 million people and mobilize US$100 million in...
Google.org has announced a $2.1 million investment to support Nigeria’s artificial intelligence sector, with a goal of creating one million digital jobs and expanding the country’s fast-growing tech economy. AI is projected to contribute $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. The new funding will support the National AI Strategy through partnerships with local organizations […]
WhatsApp’s 2025 update cycle is accelerating, and South Africa remains a key global testing ground. With more than 25 million local users who rely on the app for stokvel administration, school groups, church coordination, transport updates and small-business operations, even minor changes can affect daily communication. South African beta users in the 2.24.25.x branch are […]
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in South Africa’s media sector is creating new opportunities for news outlets to improve operations. However, South Africa’s diverse linguistic landscape and uneven digital access require ethical and context-sensitive AI adoption. Feedback from journalists and media organizations indicated that a lack of internal AI policies and limited...
South African enterprise AI startup Ageiro has raised $3 million to accelerate development of its agentic AI platform, which the company describes as “humanity’s last app.” The platform converts business intent directly into production-ready software. Ageiro’s system translates high-level goals into autonomous digital execution, allowing enterprises to build and evolve applications in...
The search for a 35-year-old woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Sibongile, Dundee, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday entered its third day on Tuesday.
Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA
The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report launched on Wednesday reveals that, despite progress since the 2014 study, significant efforts are still needed to reduce stigma, improve healthcare experiences, and support the mental well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects
The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa’s first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond.According to the National Treasury, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate.The proceeds from the...
Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange–Senqu River Basin
The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange–Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability.The Ministers from the...
