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The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

Research conducted through Nelson Mandela University has produced an artificial intelligence framework specifically designed to address the career guidance gap facing students at South Africa’s under-resourced universities — many of whom arrive having never received any professional career counseling. Dr. Nosipho Mavuso, who lectures in information technology at Walter Sisulu University in...

Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The platform is designed to equip young people with practical AI skills, transform academic research into innovative projects, and...

The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a joint initiative to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035 to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, with a target of unlocking 40 million new jobs on the continent. The AI 10 Billion Initiative was announced during the Nairobi AI Forum […]

Leaders from technology, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and the broader innovation ecosystem gathered recently in Zambia for an industry dialogue and report launch focused on advancing artificial intelligence adoption — with a particular emphasis on localizing the technology for Zambian languages. The event, convened by BongoHive, marked the official launch of a new report developed in […]

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the “ick”.

The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Kaizer Chiefs ended their trophy drought by beating Orlando Pirates but it was through Nasreddine Nab’s changes that turned the final.

Harry Brook hits a humongous six for England against New Zealand, as the ball flies over the square leg before crashing into the stadium screen at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Police say they received reports of flares being thrown from the away end and arrested three people.

Scarlets back Blair Murray is confident that he can win back his starting spot with Wales despite concerns over his size.

Tired of renting and looking to become a homeowner? Here’s how much you need to earn to buy an ‘average’ house in Cape Town…

Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.

“There is no pressure; we have been in this situation before at the beginning of the season,” said Sibisi.

Priced from R750 000, the new derivative includes a comprehensive five-year/100 000km maintenance plan and warranty.

Aucamp says environmental protection and economic development are not at odds

The red tide crisis is unfolding against a broader backdrop of systemic exclusion facing South Africa’s small-scale fishers.

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky

Six planets are set to parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.

For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.