Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
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Agentic commerce rises but trust remains key
Despite technological shifts, AI-enabled payment is still low when it comes to checkout for South African consumers. (Image source: 123RF) While there has been considerable adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in local shoppers’ decision-making, allowing AI agents to conclude the transaction is still limited. This is one of the findings in the 2026 Stay…
Africa Aquatics Zone Iv Championships Come to Botswana
Gaborone — Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2 to 5, 2026, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events. The championships will bring together some of Southern Africa’s most talented young aquatic athletes, coaches, technical officials, administrators and supporters for four days of high-level competition…
Africa: Who Buys Rwanda’s Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World’s Electronics
Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems Who buys Rwanda’s smuggled coltan? Download Resource Where have over 2,000 tonnes of smuggled conflict coltan gone? Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn These…
Violent anti-immigration protests erupt in Belfast after brutal stabbing attack
Violent anti-immigration protests erupted in parts of Belfast on Tuesday evening with some masked demonstrators setting fire to a bus, cars, trash cans and homes. Far-right figures had called on social media for mass protests after a brutal stabbing attack the previous night in Northern Ireland’s capital. A graphic video of the incident, showing a…
Visa lays groundwork for AI payments in South Africa
Only 23% of South African consumers would trust an AI agent to complete a purchase on their behalf, according to new research from Visa, even as the payments company prepares technology that would let software shop, compare prices and pay with no human involved. The finding, released at a media roundtable in Sandton on Tuesday,…
Africa: All of Africa Today – June 10, 2026
Deadly Protest Erupts Over Proposed U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya A protest against a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Nanyuki, Kenya, turned deadly after clashes between police and demonstrators left one person dead and at least 19 others arrested. Human rights groups, including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Vocal…
Africa: Record African Champions Egypt Desperate to Make a Mark On the Global Stage
Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt – with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage Egypt missed out on the 2022 edition, despite Mohammed Salah being one of the biggest stars in the global game. Their last appearance was in 2018, where they finished bottom of…
Prediction platform Kalshi to collect job details to combat insider trading | Technology News
Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 Prediction market company Kalshi has announced a series of measures to prevent insider trading following allegations of market manipulation on the platform and rival sites, including a requirement that some users disclose their…
Africa stuck on WiFi 4 while world adopts WiFi 6, WiFi 7
South Africa is among Africa’s most advanced broadband markets, yet adoption of WiFi 6, WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 remains in its early stages. (Image created via Gemini) Africa is falling “dangerously” behind the rest of the world in the adoption of WiFi technologies, with nearly half of the continent’s internet users still relying on…