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South Africa

GITEX Expands to Kenya With May Launch of AI Everything Kenya, East Africa’s Largest Tech Event

Today at 13:59 PM, via iAfrica

Kenya will host AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya in Nairobi from May 19-21, marking the global GITEX brand’s entry into East Africa and what organizers describe as the region’s largest technology and startup event. The event is organized by KAOUN International, the global organizer of GITEX, in partnership with the Office of the Special […]

South Africa

AI Is Reshaping Fraud Detection in South African Insurance, but Criminals Are Adapting Too

Today at 13:49 PM, via iAfrica

In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts operational efficiency, drives up premiums and erodes the trust that underpins the […]

South Africa

Over 1 300 cattle in Lusikisiki vaccinated against FMD

Today at 13:17 PM, via SAnews

Over 1 300 cattle in Lusikisiki vaccinated against FMD

More than 1 300 cattle in the Eastern Cape’s Ngobozana Administrative area in Lusikisiki, have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as efforts to contain the spread of the disease continue.The vaccination drive, conducted on Friday, forms part of a broader provincial campaign that has seen over 302 000 cattle...

South Africa

Restoring border integrity through technology, innovation and legislation 

Today at 13:03 PM, via SAnews

Restoring border integrity through technology, innovation and legislation 

By Andrea Naicker South Africa’s duty to protect its citizens, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the integrity of its borders is not only a constitutional duty, but also a moral imperative. In recent years, government has tackled this responsibility with resolve, innovation and measurable progress....

World

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

Today at 13:02 PM, via NPR

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sport

St Mirren’s Gogic hits out at own fans over keeper abuse

Today at 12:42 PM, via BBC News

St Mirren defender Alex Gogic describes as “disgraceful” abuse goalkeeper Ryan Mullen has received from their own fans following their 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Celtic on Sunday.

Education

Universities in England could face fines for freedom of speech failures

Today at 09:15 AM, via The Guardian

Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced

Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said.

The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme...

Lifestyle

LONG weekend loading for South Africans

Today at 12:32 PM, via The South African

South African workers will have been looking forward to the next public holiday break on the calendar – and it’s just around the corner!

Entertainment

Sports roundup: SA flag flies high

Today at 13:59 PM, via The Citizen

There were a number of good sporting moments for South Africa last weekend, with the Blitzboks triumphing in Hong Kong the big highlight.

Science/Tech

Videos Catch Amazon Delivery Drones Dropping Packages From 10 Feet in the Air

Today at 13:34 PM, via Slashdot

There’s been a few complaints about Amazon’s drone delivery service. “The automated mailmen are dropping off packages from 10 feet in the air,” reports the New York Post, “rendering the contents of each box susceptible to crashing and smashing.” One example? Tamara Hancock filmed a drone delivering a bottle of Torani flavoring syrup to her home in Arizona (as a test of how Amazon handled...

Health

The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most

Saturday at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.