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Human Rights Day — Death in a time of Constitutional promise

Today at 17:22 PM, via Daily Maverick

As we mark Human Rights Day on 21 March and remember those killed in the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, may we also take a moment to think of the human rights defenders who have lost their lives defending our constitutional rights.

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The dignity deficit

Today at 17:20 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Unlike economic deficits, it does not appear in numbers. It appears in people.

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 […]

South Africa

Rwanda Launches Digital Public Infrastructure Strategy to Lay Groundwork for AI and Inclusive Growth

Today at 17:06 PM, via iAfrica

Rwanda has unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure strategy aimed at improving how institutions share data, deliver services and support digital innovation, with officials saying the initiative will also accelerate the country’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The strategy was introduced during Rwanda’s first DPI Day, held March 9 and organized by the Rwanda Information Society […]

South Africa

Tshwane University of Technology Expert Joins World Bank AI Consultation in Pretoria

Today at 17:04 PM, via iAfrica

A Tshwane University of Technology artificial intelligence expert is representing the institution at a World Bank Group regional consultation in Pretoria this week, contributing to the analytical framework for the upcoming World Development Report 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence for Development.” Prof. Anish Kurien, acting director of the TUT AI Hub, is participating in the consultation, […]

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...

Sport

Sharks dump long-serving coach

Today at 14:56 PM, via The South African

The dawning of a ‘new era’ at the Sharks has brought about another big change as one of their longest-serving coaches has been axed.

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.

Science/Tech

As OpenClaw Enthusiasm Grips China, Kids and Retirees Alike Raise ‘Lobsters’

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Fan Xinquan, a retired electronics worker in Beijing, has recently started raising a “lobster,” hoping that the AI agent he has been training can help organize his specialized industry knowledge better than chatbots like DeepSeek. “OpenClaw can actually help you accomplish many practical things,” the 60-year-old said at a recent event hosted by...

Science/Tech

Nasa’s Artemis II rocket begins slow crawl to launchpad in preparation for moon fly-by

Today at 15:14 PM, via The Guardian

Moon orbit program, preceding planned landing in 2028, has been delayed due to fuel leaks and clogged helium lines

For the second time this year, Nasa moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the launchpad on Friday in hopes of sending four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.

If the latest repairs work and everything else goes Nasa’s way, the Space Launch System could blast...

Science/Tech

Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases

Today at 14:36 PM, via The Guardian

Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause disease

The Kent meningitis outbreak may have reached its peak after only two new cases were reported by officials on Friday.

The UK Health and Security Agency said that as of 12.30pm on Thursday, there were 18 confirmed and 11 probable cases of meningitis linked to the Kent outbreak,...

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.