Apple CEO Tim Cook Now that the Big Tech conference season is behind us, the smart money in Apple Land is saying that CEO Tim Cook should be preparing to open his chequebook for a huge AI deal, so apparent are the company’s shortcomings. The good news is, Apple has a cash hoard of more…
…Urges More Investments Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration. Near-shoring involves taking technology and industrialization closer to raw materials in Africa, creating value-added products and jobs for African youths. Speaking during…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over persistent weaknesses in global tobacco control, despite more than 6.1 billion people now being covered by at least one of its flagship anti-tobacco measures. In its latest Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report, released Tuesday during the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, WHO noted that…
The new members of US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s panel of vaccine advisers will review long-approved immunisation schedules for children and teens. The seven members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Acip) met for the first time on Wednesday, weeks after Kennedy ousted all 17 of their predecessors. The Acip recommends who…
Pali Lehohla, former statistician-general; Thabang Mkhuma, technical advisor at 4IR MICT; Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual Corporate; Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies; and Talifhani Banks, CEO of Analytics X and Spaza Eats. Old Mutual SMEgo yesterday launched its second edition of the SMEGo Pitchathon, for businesses in ICT and financial services,…
HIV/Aids breakthrough not a ‘cure’, popular social media posts misrepresent the facts IN SHORT: While promising, a recent breakthrough in HIV research is not a “cure” or a “vaccine”, as several posts claim on social media. The scientists involved say it could be many years before the technology is used as a cure. Users on…
China and Africa have stepped up coordination in turning the strategic common understandings between the leaders of both sides into strong momentum for China-Africa high quality cooperation providing solid and reliable support and drive for Africa’s modernization. China had in-depth communication with the Republic of the Congo, the African co-chair of FOCAC, and extensive consultations…
The body of a Brazilian tourist who fell down a ravine at an Indonesian volcano popular with hikers has been retrieved, Indonesia’s rescue agency said Wednesday. It took rescuers at least five hours to bring 26-year-old Juliana Marins back to her family because efforts were hindered by challenging weather and terrain. Marins went missing on…
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued a request for information (RFI) for an advanced AI system with “digital twinning” capabilities to assist with automated decision making as its seeks boost tax collection. The move is part of the tax agency’s wider plan to modernise its IT platforms. Sars has requested companies with the…
Addis Ababa, — According to Troy Fitrell, a senior official in the Bureau of African Affairs at the USA Department of State, United States is resolute in its decision to strengthen its commercial diplomacy with Africa. In his keynote address at the ongoing USA -Africa Summit in Luanda, the capital city of Angola, Ambassador Troy…
