UCT launches new policy to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a new policy to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. The AI...
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China proposes global AI governance body, expresses readiness to share technologies
China has proposed the establishment of a new international organization dedicated to global artificial intelligence (AI) governance and has expressed a commitment to share its...
UN Secretary General Laments Low Investment In Africa’s Renewable Energy
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has sharply criticized the inadequate flow of investment into Africa’s renewable energy sector, underscoring a stark imbalance between the continent’s vast...
President Mnangagwa commissions ZIMPLATS expansion project and solar plant
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially commissioned the Zimplats smelter expansion project and a 35-megawatt solar plant at the entity’s Selous metallurgical complex. These two projects...
Govt pushes for wider adoption of STEM subjects
THE Government is intensifying efforts to promote the adoption of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects across the education sector, in a bid to...
Libya signs deal to boost clean energy in oil sector
Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel-Sadiq, signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday with Aseel Younes, acting head of the Renewable Energy Authority, to...
Youths embark on 800km walkathon to promote wetland conservation
IN a bold initiative to promote sustainable tourism practices and wetland conservation, local youths have embarked on a walkathon from Harare to Victoria Falls, ahead...
Ethiopia’s electric vehicle sector gains international attention
ETHIOPIA is experiencing increasing interest from international electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers eager to enter the market and invest in the sector, said Bareo...
Morocco Eyes Video Game Industry to Create Jobs and Diversify Economy
Morocco is turning to the fast-growing video game industry as a strategic pillar for job creation and economic diversification, unveiling new investments, training programs,...
Telecom Egypt and SubCom complete landings of SEA-ME-WE-6 subsea cable
Ethiopia has announced that it will officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in September 2025, extending formal invitations to Egypt, Sudan, and...
How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist’s photos give important clues
In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound – formed by bat excrement – and sinks its teeth into...
Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to “intelligent machines and algorithms that can reason and adapt based on sets of rules and environments which mimic human intelligence”....
LG signs deal to acquire Norway’s OSO, expanding HVAC footprint in Europe
LG Electronics said Monday it has signed a deal to acquire Norwegian hot water solutions firm OSO Hotwater, as part of its expansion into Europe’s...
Kigali’s Cable-Car Plan Receives $500K Boost Ahead of Launch
Rwanda has secured a fresh infusion of $500,000 to advance its pioneering urban cable-car transport system, positioning Kigali to become the first African capital...
Mash West embraces technology to strengthen grassroots structures
Mashona land WEST -ZANU PF provincial structure in Mashonaland West has declared its preparedness to undertake the critical cell verification exercise set to commence this...
Eutelsat Launches OneWeb Earth Station in Angola to Boost Connectivity Across West Africa
Eutelsat has officially opened its new OneWeb satellite earth station in Angola, marking a significant milestone in expanding high-speed internet access across West Africa....
Digitalisation drive enhances education sector transformation
THE government has commended private players in the education sector for enhancing the quality of learning through investing in new technologies. The Second Republic’s decision...
Nairobi Tech Startup Charts Bold Path for Global South Digitization
A fast-rising tech startup based in Nairobi has unveiled ambitious plans to position itself as the digital backbone for emerging markets, branding its mission as...
Zimbabwe to launch digital platform to fight counterfeit products
In a significant move to protect consumers and ensure fair trade, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and...
Ethiopia Pushes for Domestic AI; South Africa Clears Path for Starlink
Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to harness artificial intelligence and boost homegrown technology, signaling a shift towards digital sovereignty. The government recently launched SkyWin Aeronautics...