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South Africa

RoadMind AI Targets Safer, Smarter Transport With New Mobility Technology

Today at 19:16 PM, via iAfrica

RoadMind AI, a new African startup, is positioning itself to reshape the continent’s mobility landscape with artificial intelligence tools designed to improve road safety and transportation efficiency. Co-founded by Tendai Joe and Athenkosi Nzala, the company is developing AI-powered systems that identify road hazards in real time and predict vehicle maintenance needs. The founders say […]

Education

South Africa: NSC Exams Progressing Smoothly At Halfway Mark

Today at 20:05 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reported that the overall administration of the exams continues to proceed smoothly, with stability, integrity and efficiency across all nine provinces.

Education

Uganda: Karamoja Schools Struggle With Acute Furniture Shortage

Today at 18:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Schools across the Karamoja sub-region continue to grapple with severe shortages of classroom furniture and essential learning materials, forcing pupils to study in difficult and uncomfortable conditions.

Science/Tech

The Algorithm Failed Music

Today at 19:30 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world. While its algorithmic recommendations aren’t necessarily the reason, its reach has meant that hundreds of millions of people are being fed a steady diet of music curated by a machine. Spotify’s goal is to keep you listening no matter what. In her book Mood Machine, journalist Liz Pelly...

Science/Tech

Data Centers in Nvidia’s Hometown Stand Empty Awaiting Power

Today at 18:51 PM, via Slashdot

Two of the world’s biggest data center developers have projects in Nvidia’s hometown that may sit empty for years because the local utility isn’t ready to supply electricity. From a report: In Santa Clara, California, where the world’s biggest supplier of artificial-intelligence chips is based, Digital Realty Trust applied in 2019 to build a data center. Roughly six years later, the development...

Science/Tech

Paystand’s Acquisition of Bitwage Marks a Turning Point for Stablecoins in Global Business Finance

Today at 18:26 PM, via Tech Financials

The line between crypto and conventional finance is blurring faster than ever. That includes digital currencies, with on-chain B2B payments network Paystand announcing its acquisition of Bitwage, a pioneer in stablecoin-powered cross-border payments. The deal positions Paystand to bring enterprise-grade settlement and foreign exchange capabilities to its network of more than one million...

Health

Illuminated

Yesterday at 21:40 PM, via BBC News

Emily Berry’s exploration of agoraphobia.