A Western Cape mother has turned personal tragedy into hope for others, starting a swimming foundation in honour of her late daughter which has taught more than 1 000 children swimming survival skills and a further 7 000 how to be water safe.
Extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected in parts of the Western Cape, while thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds persist in at least six provinces, according to the South African Weather Service.
The University of Malawi has launched a research project that will use artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to improve quality control and reduce waste in small-scale food processing. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the NASFAM Commodity and Marketing Exchange and the National Commission for Science and Technology. It was officially […]
The United States military said the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises in Morocco will incorporate artificial intelligence systems and next-generation warfare technologies for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the multinational drills are conducted. According to the United States Army, the exercises will run from April 20 to May 8 and will […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has launched the country’s first dedicated degree programs in artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a pioneer in AI education in Namibia. The university last week introduced a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Honours program. NUST said the courses are intended to support the […]
Nigeria has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen local AI research, develop skills and position the country as an active participant in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. The centre was unveiled at the University of Jos during the institution’s 50th convocation ceremony by Bosun Tijani, […]
Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia is preparing to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence university, which would become only the second institution in the world focused exclusively on AI. Speaking at a forum held at Addis Ababa University, the prime minister said preparations for the new institution are underway and that it is expected to graduate up […]