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South Africa

From Ore to Intelligence: How AI Will Rewrite Africa’s Resource Power

Today at 16:32 PM, via iAfrica

by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

South Africa

MTN Maps Out AI-Powered Future at MWC Barcelona, Eyes Shift From Telecom to Tech Platform

Today at 16:29 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

South Africa

Nearly Two-Thirds of South African Consumers Have Used AI for Shopping, Visa Survey Finds

Today at 16:25 PM, via iAfrica

Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

South Africa

Cassava Technologies Launches Partner Program to Expand AI and Cloud Access Across Africa and Latin America

Today at 16:21 PM, via iAfrica

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

Business

Why are UK prices still rising?

Today at 17:54 PM, via BBC News

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Sport

Williams engineer on how TV show led to her F1 career

Today at 18:39 PM, via BBC News

Wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her journey into Formula 1, from not knowing “anything about motorsport” to working in the Williams team after watching TV show Drive to Survive.

Sport

Confirmed: Pirates vs Polokwane starting 11s

Today at 18:38 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates have named their starting 11 to face Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Education

Nigeria: NEPL/Seplat Jv Graduates 623 Teachers in Edo, Delta

Today at 17:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 623 teachers and education inspectors under the 2026 Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), reaffirming its commitment to improving education standards in Edo and Delta states.

Education

South Africa: UCT Researcher Takes Cryogenic Breakthrough to Nasa Glenn

Today at 15:58 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] When aerospace engineers talk about the future of flight, liquid hydrogen (LH2) is often part of the conversation. It is lightweight, energy-dense and carbon-free at the point of use. But storing and controlling it inside aircraft and spacecraft tanks is anything but simple.

Education

‘Apartheid newsroom’: minority ethnic journalists still locked out of top jobs, report finds

Today at 15:32 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Survey suggests journalists from minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from influential posts and seen as ‘diversity hires’

Broadcast journalists from ethnic minorities are still locked out of top jobs and face a backlash after being perceived as “diversity hires”, according to a new survey of UK television newsrooms.

While there has been a sustained focus on racial diversity...

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 4 March 2026

Today at 18:19 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

Pre-Order iPhone 17e At iStore — From Only R7 099 When You Trade-In

Today at 18:33 PM, via Tech Financials

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced that iPhone 17e is now available for pre-order, giving customers a more affordable way to experience iPhone. Customers can purchase iPhone 17e from R14 599, or from only R7 099 when trading in their current iPhone through iStore’s trade-in programme. With market-leading trade-in offers, flexible upgrade options […]

Science/Tech

OneAsset Founder Sonia Shaw Challenges RWA Industry: “If Your Token Doesn’t Represent Legal Ownership, It’s Just a Receipt”

Today at 18:22 PM, via Tech Financials

Dubai, UAE – As institutional capital floods into real-world asset tokenization, OneAsset founder Sonia Shaw issued a stark warning to the industry: the majority of projects claiming to tokenize real estate are delivering digital IOUs, not enforceable property rights. “Investors are being sold a vision of fractional property ownership, but what they’re actually getting is […]