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South Africa

Kenya and Rwanda ICT Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks on AI, Data Centres and Digital Economy Cooperation

Today at 16:44 PM, via iAfrica

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo Gitau has held bilateral talks with Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire on strengthening cooperation between the two countries on the digital economy, with artificial intelligence, data centres and innovation ecosystems featured prominently in the discussions. The talks...

South Africa

Lawyers Hub and AFD Report Urges Africa-Europe Reset on AI Governance Before Political Window Closes

Today at 16:40 PM, via iAfrica

A landmark report on Africa-Europe cooperation in AI governance has warned that Africa’s regulatory capacity has grown significantly but has not translated into meaningful influence over global AI rules — and that the political window to change that is narrowing. The report, produced by Nairobi-based digital law and policy organization The Lawyers Hub in partnership […]

Education

Ghana: Education Ministry Pledges Stronger Wash Support for Schools

Today at 15:08 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has reiterated its commitment to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the country to promote safe, healthy and dignified learning environments for pupils.

Science/Tech

Eskom Marks Full Year Without Loadshedding At Midnight Tonight

Today at 16:14 PM, via Tech Financials

Eskom’s power system continues to demonstrate improved resilience as colder temperatures drive higher evening demand. The sustained performance underscores the impact of the Generation Recovery Plan, reinforcing Eskom’s Winter Outlook projection of no loadshedding. Exactly at 24:00 tonight, Eskom will complete a year without the need to implement loadshedding, which was last implemented on a […]