South Africa cannot afford to sit on the sidelines in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Around the world, innovation is accelerating as nations harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. To compete globally and transform our economy, we must take control and drive progress ourselves. Yet, too many local innovators remain locked out because of where they…
US Sanctions Eight Nigerians for Alleged Terror, Cybercrime The United States imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged links to Boko Haram, ISIL, and cybercrime. The sanctions were announced in a February 10 publication by the United States Department of the Treasury through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The individuals were added…
Rising food prices and declining farm incomes are putting increasing pressure on the global food system, with up to 720 million people facing hunger last year, and billions more struggling to afford healthy diets. These numbers point to an even deeper crisis: in 2024, an estimated 2.3 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity,…
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on January 23, 2026. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to more delayed data releases during the holiday-shortened trading week. The 10-year Treasury yield…
Investec’s newly launched platform links subject choices to real-world work readiness. Investec has unveiled Invest-ED, a national programme that prepares young people for tomorrow’s world of work. The programme is aimed at helping high school learners navigate education choices, emerging careers and a rapidly changing world of work, the company said. Invest-ED is designed to link…
Crypto assets broaden opportunities in the transaction environment but also pose significant money laundering and terrorist financing risks due to their ease of availability, use, anonymity, and decentralised nature. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) classified the overall inherent risks of money laundering for crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in South Africa as “high” following a…
The Africa Facts Advisory Committee is a continental body tasked with guiding strategic priorities and strengthening collaboration among fact-checking organisations across Africa. DUBAWA Nigeria’s editor, Kemi Busari, has been elected as the West Africa representative on the Africa Facts Advisory Committee. The committee is a continental body tasked with guiding strategic priorities and strengthening collaboration…
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Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod), a landmark initiative aimed at positioning Ethiopia as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub. The AI UniPod is a collaborative effort established by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
Does the idea of a website still feel like an unnecessary expense? Maybe you already trade from a physical store, sell at markets or use social media to reach customers, and business is going great. Why change what works, right? But in 2026, being online isn’t about replacing what already works. It’s about supporting it….
