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South Africa

ITWeb AI Summit 2026 to focus on building South Africa’s AI ecosystem

Today at 17:53 PM, via iAfrica

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, South African businesses are under growing pressure to clarify their AI strategies, measure real impact and prepare for the next wave of innovation. The ITWeb AI Summit 2026 aims to help organizations navigate this shifting landscape with practical guidance, expert insights and case studies tailored to South […]

Sport

Injury-hit Themba Zwane on AFCON chances

Today at 21:53 PM, via The South African

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane has spoken out regarding injuries over the past months but will he be fit next month?

Education

Uganda: Makerere Ranked Second in Sub-Saharan Africa for University-Industry Collaboration

Today at 19:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Makerere University has been ranked second in Sub-Saharan Africa and first among low-income countries for university-industry and international engagement, according to the latest global performance indicator developed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in partnership with Times Higher Education (THE).

Education

Gambia: Moherst Showcases Erasmus+ Prospects for Gambian Scholars

Today at 17:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in collaboration with the European Union through PRACSIS, recently organised the National Erasmus+ Information Day at its conference hall in Kanifing.

Science/Tech

China Plans To Limit How Fast Your Car Accelerates To 62 MPH At Startup

Today at 22:50 PM, via Slashdot

bobthesungeek76036 writes: Beijing’s proposed regulation aims to tame rapid launches by forcing cars to boot up in a restricted performance mode after every ignition. Under a proposed update to the National Standard, every passenger car would need a default mode in which it takes no less than five seconds to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) at startup, unless the driver manually selects a quicker...

Science/Tech

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry To Close Hedge Fund as He Warns on Valuations

Today at 22:10 PM, via Slashdot

Michael Burry, the investor made famous for his bet against the US housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, is closing his hedge fund [non-paywalled source] as he warned that market valuations had become unhinged from fundamentals. From a report: Scion Asset Management this week terminated its registration with US securities regulators, according to a Securities and Exchange...