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DeepSeek’s long-awaited V4 model enters preview
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up whose low-cost model stunned the world last year, launched a preview of its highly anticipated new model, the V4, on Friday. The pro version of V4 outperforms other open-source models in world-knowledge benchmarks, trailing only Google’s Gemini Pro 3.1 which is a closed-source model, DeepSeek said. The V4 also comes…
31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they’d been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
Africa: ‘We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria’ #WorldMalariaDay
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against one of the continent’s deadliest diseases. 25 countries in Africa have introduced malaria vaccines into their routine immunisation programmes with Gavi support. Early reports indicate that the initiative has had a significant…
Chery to debut its first EV in South Africa, the Chery Q
Chery, currently South Africa’s top-selling Chinese automotive brand, has officially confirmed that it will enter the local electric vehicle (EV) market in 2026. The brand’s debut fully electric offering will be the Chery Q, a premium compact hatchback known internationally as the QQ3. Read: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO and passes reigns to…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman “deeply sorry” for failing to alert law enforcement to Canada school shooter’s ChatGPT account
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to members of a Canadian community where a mass shooting took place earlier this year for not flagging the ChatGPT account of the shooter to law enforcement. “The pain your community has endured is unimaginable,” Altman wrote in a letter shared Friday on social media by the British Columbia…
ITWeb TV: Audiences embrace multi-platform entertainment
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Thabile Ngwato, Newzroom Afrika co-founder, as well as founder and CEO of Rapid Innovation Group, explains why linear TV remains dominant in South Africa despite OTT growth and shifting audience behaviour. #OTT #Broadcasting Although the evolution from traditional broadcasting to over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms is increasingly reshaping SA’s media…
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan? | US-Israel war on Iran News
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad. Published On 25 Apr 202625 Apr 2026 United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iran, the White House has said, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
speed and trust define resilience
Cybersecurity is more than just a technological issue today. It has fast become a strategic challenge driven by geopolitical dynamics, the ubiquitous use of AI and a complex digital environment. Against this backdrop, two critical elements stand out for businesses: speed and trust. For leaders, it is not a matter of if there will be…
Intel stock soars more than 20% as chipmaker shows signs of turnaround
The Intel logo is displayed in front of Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Jan. 22, 2026. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Intel shares soared 24% on Friday, their best performance since October 1987, as investors cheered signs of renewed growth due to mounting artificial intelligence demand. The stock closed at $82.57 and is now…