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South Africa

South Africa Appoints Independent Panel to Rebuild Draft AI Policy After Citation Scandal

Today at 15:13 PM, via iAfrica

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has appointed an independent panel of AI researchers, lawyers and governance specialists to rebuild South Africa’s draft national AI policy, a document he was forced to withdraw last month after academic citations in its reference list were found to have been fabricated by a generative AI tool. “We cannot discuss the […]

Business

Dark clouds gather over South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The latest employment data paints a bleak picture for South African businesses in the first quarter of the year, with economists warning that things are likely to get worse.

Business

Iconic South African company in hot water

Today at 14:13 PM, via BusinessTech

Thirsti has found itself in hot water with residents of Normandien, KwaZulu-Natal, where one of the company’s bottling plants is located.

Sport

Ulster centre McCloskey out ‘for a number of weeks’

Today at 14:59 PM, via BBC News

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will miss the European Challenge Cup final with Montpellier after it was confirmed a hamstring injury is expected to rule him out “for a number of weeks”.

Sport

McKibbin has no LIV regrets despite funding shock

Today at 14:50 PM, via BBC News

Tom McKibbin insists he has “no regrets” about joining LIV Golf even as the tour faces major financial uncertainty following the announcement that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will withdraw its funding at the end of the year.

Education

Nigeria: Why We Scrapped Utme for Some Courses – Alausa

Today at 13:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country.

Education

Africa: AU Iped Supports Education Data Systems Self-Assessment in DRC

Today at 13:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[African Union] The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening its Education Management Information System (EMIS).

Education

Nigeria: Calgary Awards 2026 – Peter Adeleke Earns Education Nomination

Today at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] On a quiet line in a five-page civic document, buried among dozens of names, Peter Adeleke is named as one of the Education nominees for the 2026 Calgary Awards. One of eight nominees in the Education category for the 2026 Calgary Awards, his name sits alongside teachers, administrators, and community educators whose work has shaped learning across the city.

Science/Tech

In crypto, trust is the new currency

Today at 15:04 PM, via TechCentral

Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem.

Science/Tech

Cash Felber Charges to Maiden British F4 Podium at Brands Hatch

Today at 14:10 PM, via Tech Financials

DAVENTRY, UK  – Cash Felber took on a starring role at Brands Hatch this past weekend (9-10 May) as the American teenager claimed a first-ever podium finish in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA. In just his second meeting competing in Britain’s Formula 4 category, Cash delivered a sublime drive in the weekend’s […]