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South Africa

HAIDI Programme Opens 2026 Funding Call for African AI Innovations Promoting Disability Inclusion

Today at 11:45 AM, via iAfrica

Applications are now open for the 2026 Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Programme under the Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion Innovation Track, with grants of up to 5 million Kenyan shillings on offer for African innovators building AI solutions that promote disability inclusion. The programme is seeking African innovators, researchers, startups, developers,...

South Africa

Meta and Reliance Strike AI Data Centre Deal in India as Global Tech Giants Pile Into the Country’s Infrastructure Boom

Today at 11:41 AM, via iAfrica

Meta is making its first AI infrastructure bet in India, striking a data centre partnership with conglomerate Reliance Industries in a market rapidly emerging as a hub for AI infrastructure as global technology firms scramble to secure the computing power needed to train and deploy AI systems. The partnership, announced Wednesday, will see Meta collaborate […]

South Africa

Google Slashes AI Plus Subscription As AI Price War Reaches US Consumers

Today at 11:39 AM, via iAfrica

Google has cut the monthly price of its budget AI subscription plan from $7.99 to $4.99 while doubling its included storage — bringing a price war that has been brewing in emerging markets squarely to American consumers. The company announced the cut on Monday, with the storage included at the Plus tier rising from 200 […]

South Africa

Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The Rules Of Cybercrime

Today at 11:33 AM, via iAfrica

By Avinash Gupta, Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies Cybersecurity has always been a constant race between attackers and defenders. As organisations strengthen their security tools, cybercriminals continually devise new ways to bypass them. Today, the rise of agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) is accelerating the contest between defenders and cybercriminals by...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Today at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

Nigeria: Lasu Student Wins N2m Lasepa Inter-Tertiary Debate

Today at 12:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] A 300-level Mass Communication student of Lagos State University (LASU), Mary Fajana, has emerged winner of the 2026 Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) inter-tertiary institutions debate competition, clinching the star prize of N2 million.

Education

Namibia: NSFAF Funding Cuts Hit Medical Students

Today at 09:11 AM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] More than 200 Namibian students accepted into medical and health-related programmes abroad face uncertainty after NSFAF rejected their funding applications.

Education

Sudan: Sudan in a Week – Ayin News Bulletin

Today at 09:10 AM, via AllAfrica

[Ayin Network] To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major topics of the week.

Science/Tech

How to Watch the 2026 World Cup

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

The games start June 11 and end with a grand finale in New Jersey on July 19. There are 104 of them. Here’s how to watch ’em all.

Health

Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

Today at 10:23 AM, via BBC News

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.