In a world where traditional global health funding is faltering, UNAids Chief Winnie Byanyima reveals a resilience among middle powers. As aid dips, countries like China and South Africa unite to combat HIV/Aids, stepping into the breach left by the US’s funding halt. With multilateralism under thre
Samsung may be preparing to charge for upcoming Galaxy AI features, signaling a shift familiar to users of “free” AI services. While current Galaxy AI functions will remain free for now, new capabilities could fall behind a paywall, according to language spotted on Samsung’s US Newsroom by SammyFans. The company states that basic Galaxy AI […]
Mzxit AI, a South African startup founded in 2022, is developing data-infrastructure tools designed to help fintech, e-commerce and enterprise sectors in emerging markets structure and label their data at scale. Based in Johannesburg and led by founder Samuel Ngobeni, the platform converts raw, unstructured business data — including transactions, inventory records and agricultural metrics […]
South African climate-technology company Plentify has closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising nearly US $15 million. The company’s AI-driven platform connects home appliances with cleaner, cheaper energy by shifting consumption away from peak periods. The round was led by E3 Capital and included backing from Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, Fireball Capital, the Endeavor SA Harvest […]
Turkey will host next year’s COP31 summit in the city of Antalya, ending a long standoff with Australia over the location of the top United Nations climate meeting.
While an extension to driving licence card validity periods in South Africa is back on the table, unions have warned that government revenue, and jobs, could be at risk.
Power utility Eskom recently named and shamed the worst municipalities in South Africa that owe it the most debt, flagging one in particular where payment rates are as low as 6%.
The DA’s Federal Legal Commission will probe the ongoing spat between two of its senior office bearers, a meeting of the party’s Federal Executive resolved on Sunday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a resilient world can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth, strengthening global partnerships, and reforming international institutions, highlighting the need for global preparedness.
[Liberian Observer] The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Jones Christian Academy (JCA), located in Congo Town, has elected a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of the body for the next term. The election, held on Sunday, November 23, brought together parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members in a ceremony marked by gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment...
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyan student enrolment in UK universities has surged 34 percent over the past four years to 7,525 learners, buoyed by the country’s growing push to build a globally competitive workforce and rising demand for international skills.
A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry.
The SABC says broad assumptions that its reduction in Afrikaans content and changes to remaining Afrikaans programming are inaccurate, but won’t provide data proving the contrary.
A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.