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The psychology of car colours in focus

Today at 14:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

As cars become more digital, colour becomes a branding tool — almost like choosing a smartphone finish

South Africa

Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa Sign Partnership to Advance Public-Sector AI Across the Continent

Today at 11:42 AM, via iAfrica

Wadhwani AI Global and Smart Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa, with a focus on strengthening AI-enabled public systems throughout the continent and the broader Global South. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi […]

South Africa

New Institute Launches Phased AI Training Program for South Africa’s Small Businesses

Today at 11:39 AM, via iAfrica

Small businesses across South Africa now have a dedicated pathway to artificial intelligence adoption after a new institute launched a phased training program aimed at closing the digital skills gap among entrepreneurs. Johannesburg-based technology training firm LeanTechnovations launched the Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurial Institute of South Africa on Feb. 24, offering practical AI...

World

Israel and the U.S. launch strikes against Iran

Today at 09:16 AM, via NPR

Israel and the U.S. have lauched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks could be imminent.

Business

South Africa’s richest city asks for a bailout

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

Johannesburg is asking for funding from National Treasury, as South Africa’s richest city struggles financially ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Sport

Wales’ Ladd reaping rewards of Palace move

Today at 12:28 PM, via BBC News

Hayley Ladd begins World Cup qualifying with Wales on Tuesday believing last month’s move to Crystal Palace came at “the right time”.

Sport

Crocker’s hand injury ‘nothing too serious’

Today at 12:14 PM, via BBC News

Lewis Crocker’s manager Jamie Conlan says the IBF world welterweight champion’s hand injury is “nothing too serious” and expects the Belfast man’s first title defence against Liam Paro to take place in May.

Education

The National Year of Reading celebrates the ‘joy’ of books. But let’s not forget they can also be deeply troubling, too | Charlotte Higgins

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?

It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...