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AI boom sees growing demand for Africa’s data science talent
The demand for data science talent is growing fast, as AI becomes essential to how companies operate. Zindi, an online network of professional data science talent, says the growing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) by African businesses...
Liberian Economist Earns Global Acclaim for Groundbreaking Research
A Liberian economist and senior Central Bank official, Dr. Bonokai George B. Gould, has earned international recognition for his groundbreaking research titled “Invisible Senders: Gendered Challenges in Cross-Border Payments in Sub-Saharan...
ITWeb TV: Jalusi Tech on mission to 'professionalise' start-ups
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Jalusi Tech MD Thandiwe Shema details her start as a tech entrepreneur, reaching a target of employing 80% women in tech roles, adding more solutions to their product suite and how her company is helping small...
South Africa: Pick n Pay’s digital evolution, building a connected retail future
Pick n Pay is accelerating into a new digital era. One built on connection, convenience, and customer value. As the retail landscape rapidly shifts, Kerry Janse Van Rensburg, head of Digital Operations, shares how the company is reimagining the...
South Africa exits FATF greylist: what this means for trust compliance
Phia van der Spuy|Published 4 hours ago 5min Exiting the greylist setting the tone for increased compliance efforts, also for non-compliant trustees Background The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on 24 October 2025 that South Africa...
KZN Civil engineer faces hefty fine for reckless speeding
A 43-year-old civil engineer from Reservoir Hills has earned a criminal record after being caught driving at more than 200 km/h in a 120 km/h zone in KwaZulu-Natal. Shekendra Bhagwandin was stopped by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) while...
WATCH: ‘Mumbaicha Raja’ Rohit Sharma Joins Star-Studded Crowd to Cheer India
IND W vs SA W Final: Navi Mumbai witnessed a cricketing spectacle on Sunday, November 2, as the DY Patil Stadium played host to the Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa. Among the cheering crowd was none other than former...
Business, tech leaders examine AI, data cloud
South Africa’s business leaders, technology experts, and SAP partners gathered in Johannesburg on Thursday to examine how cloud, data, and artificial intelligence innovations are transforming enterprises and creating new growth opportunities....
South Africa: How much methane are coal mines really leaking?
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing...
‘South Africans trapped in Myanmar hell!’ — Fake job scam turns into human trafficking nightmare
Cape Town – Dozens of South Africans have been left stranded in Myanmar after falling victim to a fake job recruitment scam that turned into a human trafficking nightmare. According to reports, the victims were promised lucrative employment...
GSMA Wraps Up Successful MWC25 Kigali Technology Summit
The three day Mobile World Congress in Kigali concluded Wednesday with industry leaders celebrating Africa’s growing digital leadership and renewed commitments to bridging connectivity gaps across the continent. MWC25 Kigali brought together over...
South Africans Lose Faith in Democracy, Look to Military Rule
Almost half of South Africans say they would support military rule over their current democratic government, according to new findings that reveal deep disillusionment with the country’s political system. The results, reported by The Times UK,...
‘He felt invisible in his BMW’- Engineer fined R35k for speeding
Civil engineer Shekendra Bhagwandin has been fined R35 000 or a two-year prison sentence, half of which is suspended, for speeding at 217 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, said...
Elon Musk Basically Accuses Sam Altman of Murdering OpenAI Engineer on (Of Course) Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Elon Musk visited Joe Rogan’s podcast again, and continued his crusade against his more successful AI competitor Sam Altman, pretty much flat-out saying that Altman murdered the engineer found dead in his SF apartment. We will begin by reminding...
South African firms eye Chinese market at Shanghai expo
A total of 35 South African companies will showcase their products and services at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, as part of the country's push to expand export markets amid rising US tariffs. Zanele...
Cape Town Hosts Africa’s Largest Technology Showcase Next Month
South Africa prepares to host the 28th Africa Tech Festival from November 11 through 13 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, expecting over 15,000 technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to converge on the city...
South African Father-Son Duo Smash Quadcopter Speed Record at 363MPH!
As a South African, and despite it practically being our national sport, I'm not much one for patriotism or national pride. Yet, sometimes a fellow countryman does something so undeniably cool that I can't help but feel a little undeserved...
AI revolution in South Africa: Opportunities in a 2030 job market
AI is now common in the workplace, with 72% of users saving over an hour daily. While positivity towards AI is growing, adoption gaps remain. With a significant global workforce challenge by 2030, South African leaders must leverage AI effectively...
UC Davis researchers discover new species of coastal spider, just in time for Halloween
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Emma Jochim knew she wanted to study how...
South Africa’s Agrofi Egg targets growth with plans to double production by 2026
SOUTH AFRICA – Agrofi Egg, a poultry enterprise based in South Africa’s Western Cape, is positioning itself among the country’s fast-rising agribusinesses as it pursues plans to scale up egg production and broaden its farming operations. The...