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Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Conference in Cameroon Sets Out Vision for AI-Powered Fight Against Corruption in Africa

Today at 15:25 PM, via iAfrica

The 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa has set out a shared vision for using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to strengthen the fight against corruption across the continent. The conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 4 to 8, bringing together senior anti-corruption leaders, policymakers and international experts […]

South Africa

Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation

Today at 15:23 PM, via SAnews

Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that two separate fatal accidents on the N1 near Bela-Bela in Limpopo are under investigation, following a sequence of events involving the official vehicle of Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

According to a SAPS statement issued on Tuesday, the incident involving...

Business

Bad news for domestic workers in South Africa

Today at 16:40 PM, via BusinessTech

Domestic worker jobs in the country have once again declined, with unions flagging ongoing issues with pay, protections and ill treatment by employers.

Business

South Africa in major trade deal with China

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

Business

Hands-on with the brand new vivo V70 smartphone

Today at 14:58 PM, via BusinessTech

The vivo V70 range has officially landed in South Africa, and after testing it, it’s clear that these are great smartphones for South Africans.

Science/Tech

Africa Has The World’s Greatest Genetic Diversity, Yet It’s Missing From Research: We’re Filling The Gap

Today at 16:24 PM, via Tech Financials

Throughout history, most of the world’s genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry. A genome is the full DNA code of about three billion (a thousand million) bases, including all the chromosomes. Each person has two genomes: one from their mother and the other from their father. Well resourced environments […]

Science/Tech

SA Government Allocates Nearly R31 Billion To SANRAL

Today at 16:10 PM, via Tech Financials

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is expected to receive almost R31 billion this year to maintain, rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the road network. “These funds will be used for capital expenditure on the non-toll network, the Gauteng Freeway Improvement project operations; the N2 Wild Coast route for ongoing construction on major bridges, and […]

Science/Tech

Malatsi appoints AI advisory panel

Today at 15:35 PM, via ITWeb

The communications ministry appoints an independent expert review panel in preparation of South Africa’s artificial intelligence policy.