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South Africa

AI Transforms South Africa’s Property Sector as Agents Turn to Chatbots and Virtual Assistants

Today at 11:30 AM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how South African property professionals communicate with clients, driving a significant digital shift across the real estate industry. Real Estate Services South Africa reports rapid adoption of AI chatbots and virtual assistants as agents look for faster, more personalised, and more accessible ways to support buyers and sellers in a competitive […]

Africa

Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked

Today at 00:24 AM, via BBC News

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto’o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

Education

The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’

Today at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast

‘It worries me that it’s so normalised. He obviously wasn’t hiding it. He didn’t feel this was something he shouldn’t be doing. It was in the open and people saw it. That’s what was quite shocking.”

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Education

Liberia: Liberia, Israel Deepen Educational Partnership

Today at 11:55 AM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] In a major push to strengthen Liberia’s education system, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education, has launched a two-week “Training of Trainers” (TOT) program in partnership with the State of Israel under its international aid agency, MASHAV. The workshop, underway at the Kakata Rural Teacher Training Institute (KRTTI) in Margibi County, runs from...

Education

Nigeria: Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

Today at 11:37 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”.

Entertainment

Feeling year-end fatigue? You’re not the only one

Today at 12:34 PM, via The Citizen

Year-end fatigue is driven by unrealistic targets, understaffing during leave periods and a culture of constant availability, says health and wellness psychologist Nagel.

Science/Tech

The 200-inch “TV” for R20,000 in South Africa

Today at 13:00 PM, via MyBroadband

A growing affinity for larger screens has led to a wider range of TVs with screen sizes in the triple digits in South Africa, while high brightness projectors are also competing for the home market.

Health

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Today at 10:00 AM, via New York Times

Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.