Salary impasse sparks industrial action at ICASA

Salary impasse sparks industrial action at ICASA

NEHAWU is one of South Africa’s largest trade unions, representing workers across the public sector. (Image source: iStock) The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has confirmed the forthcoming industrial action by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU), which is scheduled to commence tomorrow. In a statement to ITWeb,…

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AI sparks new wave of venture capital deals in SA

AI sparks new wave of venture capital deals in SA

AI-native businesses are expected to attract more funding and create new acquisition opportunities for established companies. (Image source: iStock) South Africa’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem is entering a new phase of maturity, fuelled by a growing pipeline of exits and increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups that are challenging traditional incumbents. This is among…

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AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs and big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech, while consumers, workers and businesses are grappling with existential questions unleashed by the likes of ChatGPT and Claude. Some analysts say artificial intelligence will boost productivity and make businesses more profitable….

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Brutal stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland

Brutal stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland police said Tuesday they had detained a man over what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer branded a “sickening” stabbing attack in Belfast. Graphic video of the incident was shared online by figures on the far right of British politics, who have called for mass anti-immigration protests. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)…

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AI demand sparks ‘chipflation’ warning

AI demand sparks ‘chipflation’ warning

Soaring memory chip prices driven by massive AI demand risk stoking “chipflation”, Morgan Stanley analysts have cautioned, as makers of devices from smartphones to PCs are forced to choose between raising prices and settling for thinner margins. The brokerage said on Tuesday that memory chip prices have spiked sixfold in the past year, as manufacturers…

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Africa: TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa

Africa: TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa

TrustAfrica Sparks Reflection on Governance and Democracy in Africa On Tuesday, May 12, a high-level workshop organized by Trust Africa brought together researchers, activists, institutional representatives and academics at the Terrou-Bi in Dakar to reflect on the future of democracy and governance in Africa. Structured around two major discussions “What does it mean to reimagine…

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