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AI Deepfake Shops Pose as Family Businesses to Scam UK Shoppers

Thursday at 18:20 PM, via iAfrica

Fraudsters are using AI-generated images and fabricated back stories to pose as small, family-run UK businesses and deceive shoppers into buying cheap products shipped from Asia, a BBC investigation has revealed. Websites such as C’est La Vie and Mabel & Daisy have been accused of presenting themselves as long-established local boutiques run by couples or […]

AI Hype Is Reshaping Journalism, Not Just Fueling Excitement, UMass Study Finds

Thursday at 18:17 PM, via iAfrica

The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is doing more than generating excitement—it is transforming the structure and priorities of journalism, according to new research published in Digital Journalism by University of Massachusetts Amherst journalism scholar Rodrigo Zamith and co-authors. “Hype is about more than just possibilities or disappointment,” said Zamith, associate...

Zambia Seeks AfDB Support to Build AI-Driven Polytechnics and Innovation Village for Future Workforce

Thursday at 18:15 PM, via iAfrica

Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Felix C. Mutati has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen its collaboration with the country by supporting the establishment of AI-driven polytechnics and the University of Zambia’s (UNZA) Innovation Village (I-Village). The appeal is part of Zambia’s broader strategy to equip its workforce with future-ready skills in […]

Africa Urged to Develop Home-Grown AI for Climate Resilience at UNFCCC Forum

Thursday at 18:12 PM, via iAfrica

African leaders and experts called for stronger development and deployment of home-grown artificial intelligence solutions to tackle climate change during the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee AI for Climate Action Forum 2025, held as a hybrid event in Dar es Salaam. Prof. Peter Msoffe, Deputy Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Vice President’s Office (Environment), noted that while […]

South Africa And Microsoft Partner To Boost AI And Digital Skills Through Three-Year Workforce Development Agreement

Thursday at 18:10 PM, via iAfrica

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft South Africa to strengthen public-private collaboration in developing AI and digital skills across South Africa’s workforce. The agreement aims to bridge the digital skills gap, enhance employability, and prepare students for the rapidly evolving digital economy. It […]

Government to announce major nuclear energy expansion plans

Thursday at 15:38 PM, via SAnews

Government to announce major nuclear energy expansion plans

Government will soon make an announcement on plans to expand South Africa’s foray into nuclear energy.

This according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who delivered the opening address at the G20 Nuclear Energy Ministerial Conference held in Durban.

“[We] will be making big announcements...

Global partnerships must empower Africa, not replace dependency – President Ramaphosa

Thursday at 14:40 PM, via SAnews

Global partnerships must empower Africa, not replace dependency – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for global investments under the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative to be structured in a way that empowers African countries and supports their own development priorities, rather than creating new forms of dependency.

The President was delivering a...

Letsike represents SA at the feminist financing conference in Spain

Thursday at 14:25 PM, via SAnews

Letsike represents SA at the feminist financing conference in Spain

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, will represent the South African Government at the Financing for Feminist Futures (F4FF) Conference, taking place at La Casa Encendida in Madrid, Spain, from 8–10 October 2025.

Held under the theme:...

Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon

Thursday at 14:24 PM, via SAnews

Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged all aspiring runners, young and old, seasoned, or first-time runners, to take part in the Region 5 Marathon taking place this weekend at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.

“This marathon is not only for elite athletes, but also for everyone who believes in the...

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