AI executives call for self-regulation of their companies’ technology. Trump reacts to the Fed’s decision to hike interest rates. And the L.A. news community mourns those killed in a helicopter crash. Here’s what to know today. AI giants call for creating their own rules Concerns about artificial intelligence and the pace of its development have…
The next generation of Southern African football talent will take centre stage in Mozambique from 18-27 September when 12 nations compete in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier, with regional honours and two coveted places at the continental finals in Ghana next year at stake. The competition brings together Angola,…
Kenya’s High Court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% equity stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom Group unconstitutional, ordering the shares restored to the state. The ruling nullifies the December transaction that would have increased Vodacom’s controlling interest in East Africa’s largest telecommunications provider to 55%, while reducing the Kenyan Treasury’s holding…
Abuja_ — The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised alarm over the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, NCDs, in Africa, warning that millions of people living with chronic conditions face avoidable harm due to unsafe care. In his message to mark World Patient Safety Day 2026, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Janabi,…
The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety. Under the plans, there would be a gradual approach to children using social media which would include banning under 13s from accessing platforms. Those aged 13 to 15 would…
The world is entering a period in which abnormal water supplies are becoming the norm, with river flows, groundwater and glaciers all showing signs of sustained disruption, the UN weather agency warned on Thursday. “This is not a single bad year, but a persistent decade-long signal,” said Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization…
Gauteng’s e-government department says advanced surveillance technology can strengthen police investigations. (Image source: 123RF) The Gauteng provincial government has reaffirmed its support for law enforcement through technology-enabled crime-fighting infrastructure, following the discovery of the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni. In a statement, the Gauteng Department of e-Government says it will ensure technology infrastructure deployed…
Seven member states have so far deployed the card, although ECOWAS said member states already committed to working towards mutual acceptance of the card at air, land and sea borders by December. Nigerians travelling to other West African countries could face fewer delays at border posts as the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) is…
Washington — A sweeping Russia sanctions bill overcame opposition in the House on Wednesday, after many Democrats expressed concern that it would expand President Trump’s tariff authorities. The House passed the bill in a 262 to 159 vote on the final day that the lower chamber is in session before lawmakers leave Washington until after…
“Many people entered South Africa legally but later became undocumented because of …” Recurring xenophobic attacks and migration debates have continued to shape perceptions of Nigeria-South Africa relations despite cordial diplomatic ties between both countries. During a recent visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, PREMIUM TIMES interviewed Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner, Temitope Ajayi,…
