Nairobi — The Eswatini Standards Authority (ESWASA) and AICE Africa have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) Safety and Standards Centre of Excellence aimed at building Africa’s capacity to assess, govern and certify AI systems. The center, launched in Mbabane on October 27, will develop technical skills, support businesses and public institutions in AI adoption and…
An upgraded SAPO point-of-sale device. (Image: Supplied) The South African Post Office (SAPO) has upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) platform across 610 priority branches nationwide. This, it says, is part of its branch network modernisation programme aimed at strengthening payment security, improving system reliability and bringing SAPO’s payment infrastructure in line with current industry standards. The…
Is history repeating itself — just four years after the COVID-19 pandemic — with the United States demanding an Ebola quarantine camp for Americans in Kenya? In May, the Kenya High Court ordered the US centre to temporarily close down , warning it will expose the public — in a country without a single confirmed…
GSMA deputy chair Ralph Mupita Global mobile industry body GSMA is concerned that ongoing geopolitical tensions could lead to a bifurcation of standards that could have a severe impact on supply chains for mobile networking equipment and the device ecosystem in years to come. “A huge area of debate among the GSMA board [members] is…
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world. The UN agency’s new global guidance on evidence-based policies and interventions shows that healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life. “The food children eat at school,…
A restaurant at the camp. PHOTO/ UGC/Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In recent weeks, the controversy surrounding the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning its location along the Sand River crossing. The Sand River is a key part of the Mara ecosystem,…
Traffic on Interstate 80 in San Pablo, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The White House will announce new fuel economy standards on Wednesday, according to administration sources. The Trump administration will propose rolling back the standards implemented by former President Joe Biden last year, sources…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has responded to recent allegations that it is adding sugar to its baby food products, which are sold in Africa, despite offering sugar-free versions in Europe. The controversy arises amid growing concerns over childhood obesity in Africa, where early exposure to added sugars in infant food may increase the risk of obesity…
The SABS requires a solution that will use the latest technology to automate end-to-end business processes and procedures. The ICT industry is back in favour this week, with National Treasury’s eTenders Portal featuring a number of tech-focused advertisements, particularly from state-owned entities. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) takes the headline, however, with its…
