Côte d’Ivoire has opened applications for two programmes that will support 30 digital companies over 24 months, launched alongside a ministry roadmap that places AI adoption among seven strategic pillars for the next three years. Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara launched Ivoire Tech Next 15, for startups, and Ivoire Tech Scale […] More
Egypt has been elected to chair both the AI Governance Working Group and the Quantum Computing Working Group under the Arab Permanent Committee for AI and Emerging Technologies — two of the committee’s six working groups, and the two that align most directly with Cairo’s own domestic institutional build-out. The elections took place at the […] More
Generative AI is rapidly changing the fraud landscape, enabling criminals to create highly convincing synthetic identities, cloned voices, fake documents and realistic digital interactions at scale. As live deepfake technology becomes more accessible, scams are set to become even harder to detect. Yet the same technology presents a significant opportunity for banks. Institutions that act […] More
Vinci Crown Salon, a well-known beauty establishment in Durban, has announced that, “after careful consideration,” it has temporarily closed its Glenwood branch. The employees from this branch have since been spread across the other branches in Pinetown and Umhlanga. VINCI CROWN SALON CLOSE GLENWOOD BRANCH In an official statement, Vinci Crown Salon mentioned two major […] More
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an investigation regarding the untimely passing of a 19-year-old nursing student at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College in Soweto. Her body was taken to the mortuary after the Forensic Pathology Services team examined the scene. SOWETO NURSING STUDENT PASSES AWAY AT 19 In an official statement from […] More
The rising cost of living has forced many South Africans to consider how to increase their income to avoid going broke. According to the Old Mutual Investment and Savings Monitor (OMSIM), this often means taking on a second job. The report shows more people have another work-related income source in 2026 than in any period […] More
Homes below R800 000 typically have a bond below R8 000 a month and levies and rates of under R1 500. But finding a starter home with ample space and privacy for your family is the challenge. It’s not impossible, though. These are the seven suburbs where your money will go further. One, surprisingly, is […] More
African football leaders are once again emerging as some of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s strongest allies, even as football officials in Europe, Asia and North and Central America question his leadership. According to Reuters, influential football administrators from Morocco, Egypt, Niger, Mauritania and the Democratic Republic of Congo have publicly backed Infantino following his decision […] More
On 3 August, Lesedi Matsunyane, a casting director, actress, and TV producer, announced on social media that she is taking up space in real estate, marking a new career path. LESEDI MATSUNYANE EMBARKS ON REAL ESTATE JOURNEY Lesedi shared that it’s been almost a month since joining the renowned real estate agency Chas Everitt, founded […] More
Travellers from across Africa could soon face an additional cost when visiting South Africa if the country’s proposed R500 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) processing fee is approved. The Department of Home Affairs recently published draft regulations proposing the new fee as part of South Africa’s transition to a digital immigration system aimed at modernising visa […] More
A performance art school named after the late Lucky Dube has officially launched to preserve his profound legacy. This launch took place on 3 August, beautifully coinciding with what would have been his 62nd birthday. Many guests came through, including the Dube family, government officials, teachers, learners, members of the community and representatives from Gallo […] More
Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit, weeks after Malawi intensified efforts to assist citizens returning home amid heightened immigration enforcement and anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa. According to a statement issued by Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet on Wednesday, Mutharika departed from Kamuzu International Airport […] More
CNN International has hired British-born Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host its new multiplatform feature series Africa Inc. Africa Inc. will showcase how African companies are competing and thriving on the global stage, from technology and hospitality, to manufacturing and entertainment. The series positions the continent not as an emerging player, but as a growing force shaping global commerce, […] More
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially become the biggest opening weekend release in South African box office history, earning R44 million during its debut weekend in cinemas. Sony Pictures South Africa confirmed the record-breaking performance, with the latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe surpassing every previous local cinema opening and providing another major boost […] More
Forbes has released the list of top podcasters who are raking in the millions of dollars. As streaming services make them more accessible to their audiences, their net worth keeps climbing with each passing year. Despite new podcasts popping up everywhere, the oldest and most popular among them stay at the very top, and their […] More
Karabo Peter is the new sports presenter for award-winning afternoon drive show The Drive with Rob & Roz on Jacaranda FM. She replaces the recently departed presenter, Joe Mann. Peter joins Rozanne McKenzie and Rob Forbes on the popular drive show every weekday between 16:00 and 19:00, with her first broadcast having been on Monday, 3 […] More
