The African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security will help build a framework for sustained dialogue. The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG), has introduced the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security. According to a statement, the hub is designed to ensure that…
The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling energy inefficiencies across the continent. This according to Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, who spoke at the legacy launch of…
Somalia has announced plans to accelerate the introduction of Swahili into the country’s curriculum for schools and universities as part of its push for integration within the regional bloc East African Community (EAC). Swahili is East Africa’s lingua franca and one of Africa’s most spoken languages. The authorities said the language will be promoted to…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been accused of “complicity in genocide” in a complaint lodged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over Rome’s support for Israel as it bombards Gaza. Meloni made the statement during an interview with state television company RAI, in the first public comment on the situation, which has…
South Africans are increasingly turning to the SABC’s online services, including its YouTube channel and TikTok accounts, for the latest news, with these digital platforms all showing good growth last year. According to the broadcaster’s annual report, published on Friday, the challenge for public broadcasters around the world is to identify their niche and deliver…
In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday, breaking ranks from Wall Street losses, after the World Bank raised the region’s growth forecast Tuesday. That comes after a summer that saw U.S. tariff-led uncertainty rock the global economy. Japan’s benchmark…
The ŌURA Ring 4 uses smart sensing technology to provide continuous health data, helping users monitor sleep. Insurer Discovery is tapping the power of technology to help South Africans improve their sleep habits. The company today announced an exclusive partnership with Finnish-based health technology company ŌURA to make the ŌURA Ring 4 available to its…
Lawyers for Robert Roberson, the condemned man on Texas’ death row who faces execution next week, say the first episode of a “Dateline” podcast about his case contains “highly relevant” evidence that highlights judicial misconduct and supports their petition for a new trial. The ongoing claim before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals seeks to…
Starlink will comply with South African black economic empowerment legislation, is ready to launch services in the country and will spend R2.5-billion doing so, a company executive said on Tuesday. Ryan Goodnight, senior director in charge of market access at Starlink owner SpaceX, told the annual general meeting of South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association…
Abuja — China in Africa is not just about strategic infrastructure. The country’s presence on the African continent aims to create a partnership that will last for years and is different from other approaches, as it is focused on concrete needs such as healthcare. In this context, the announcement by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria,…
