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Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]

University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed as one of 40 experts to serve on the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recommended Marivate and the other panel members for appointment by the U.N. General Assembly. According to the United Nations, the panel members were selected […]

Africa Fintech Summit, in partnership with OpenAI and ALX Ethiopia, will convene policymakers, technology builders, investors and infrastructure leaders in Addis Ababa on Feb. 17 for the Addis AI Leadership Forum, held during African Union Summit week. The forum, titled The Addis AI Forum: Talent, Infrastructure, and Opportunity in Africa, will examine Africa’s position across […]

Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could “split public opinion.”

Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.

Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

Security experts have identified the cars in South Africa at high risk of being hijacked in 2026 – including one that was launched only six years ago.

The South African rand has shaken off some of the weakness that gathered last week, rebounding to back below R16.00 to the dollar.

Advocate Norman Arendse will remain in the Ad Hoc Committee despite calls for recusal.

The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.

Ulster back row Bryn Ward rejoins the Ireland squad while prop Tadhg Furlong resumes full training before Saturday’s Six Nations game against Italy (14:10 GMT).

Watford appoint Edward Still as head coach following the resignation of Javi Gracia after only three months in charge.

Reaction to Super Bowl 60 as the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots.

With a full set of Irish Premiership fixtures on Tuesday that have implications for the top and bottom of the table, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the main talking points.

Roedean – One of SA’s top-performing and most expensive private schools – has disputed claims of learners practising antisemitism.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Valentine’s Day flowers speak volumes, but choosing the right bouquet takes thoughtful planning.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 10 February 2026

Farewell for now? Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John has packed her bags and jetted off to Amsterdam.

It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.

Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain

People who have a couple of teas or coffees a day have a lower risk of dementia and marginally better cognitive performance than those who avoid the drinks, researchers say.

Health records for more than 130,000 people showed that over 40 years, those who routinely drank two to three...

BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.

Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.