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South Africa

Mozambique Creates National AI Commission and Digital Transformation Agency to Drive Modernization

Today at 17:09 PM, via iAfrica

Mozambique has established a dedicated national agency to lead its digital transformation agenda, alongside a new National Commission for Artificial Intelligence, following deliberations at a recent Council of Ministers meeting. The announcement was made by Minister of State Administration and government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa at a press conference following the meeting. The Digital...

South Africa

Kenya and EU Strengthen Digital Partnership at Tech Forum, With Focus on AI Policy and Infrastructure

Today at 17:07 PM, via iAfrica

Kenya and the European Union have strengthened their digital partnership with a focus on building secure and future-ready digital infrastructure, following discussions at the EU-Kenya Tech Business Offer Forum held March 18 in Nairobi. Speaking at the forum, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui emphasized Kenya’s commitment to aligning national priorities […]

World

Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes

Today at 18:02 PM, via BBC News

Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an “outrageous” assault on Syria’s sovereignty.

Sport

Tuchel explains Man Utd players selection & Alexander-Arnold omission from squad

Today at 17:25 PM, via BBC News

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a “tough decision” to not include Trent Alexander-Arnold in the expanded 35-man squad.The Three Lions continue their World Cup preparations with friendlies at Wembley Stadium against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31...

Education

Liberia: A Game-Changing Vision – Why Liberia Must Invest in the National High School Championship

Today at 17:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] As excitement builds for the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Liberia is witnessing more than just another sporting event. What will unfold on the fields of the SKD Sports Complex is a powerful demonstration of how sports and education can work together to shape the future of a nation.

Education

Malawi: SESTU Demands Seat At the Table, Slams ‘Exclusion’ in Government Pay Talks

Today at 17:36 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service–warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods.

Education

Nigeria: Lagos Schools Begin Chase for Glory At 3rd TASG

Today at 16:00 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex will come alive today and tomorrow as some of Lagos’s finest sporting schools converge for the 3rd edition of The Athletics School Games (TASG).

Lifestyle

RIP | Chuck Norris dies aged 86

Today at 16:25 PM, via The South African

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 20 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Amazon Plans Smartphone Comeback More Than a Decade After Fire Phone Flop

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI-focused smartphone that doesn’t rely as heavily on traditional apps. “The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalization device that can sync with home voice assistant Alexa and serve as a conduit to Amazon customers throughout the day,” reports Reuters. From the report: As envisioned, the new phone’s personalization features would make buying from...

Motoring

Red flags over South Africa’s new driving laws

Today at 14:00 PM, via TopAuto

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

Health

How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story

Today at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.