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JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has made significant progress in detecting infectious diseases entering the country. But experts have identified that there is still room to strengthen the early warning systems. CSIR Senior Researcher Dr Kelvin Mpofu said machine learning can help identify disease patterns faster and improve the country's preparedness for future outbreaks. “South Africa

A health worker at an ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Prosper Heri Ngorora)   -   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 21/07 - 22:12 Uganda Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the

​South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country’s sports ministry ⁠said on Saturday. No cause of death was given. Adams, 25, started the Group A fixtures against Mexico and the Czech Republic, and came off the bench

South Africa’s government has admitted that growing concerns over xenophobia and anti-migrant sentiment are taking a toll on the country’s international reputation and economic interests, with local artists among those bearing the consequences. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said the government is grappling with negative reactions from other African countries over South

Africa’s assistive technology ecosystem is becoming more coordinated, but millions of people with disabilities remain vulnerable because many countries have yet to build locally led assistive technology systems, according to a new report by South Africa’s Stellenbosch University. The Assistive Technology Landscape in Africa Scoping Review, commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation, analysed 523 sources, including

South Africa and South Korea meet at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on June 24, with both sides needing a result to secure their place in the knockout round from Group A. South Korea sit second on three points, one win away from advancing, while South Africa bottom the group on one point and must win

Africa-focused startups spanning fintech, mobility, healthtech, creator economy, climate tech, AI and travel infrastructure have been selected to pitch investors at the 10th edition of Africa Tech Summit London 2026, set for May 29 at the London Stock Exchange. The summit, regarded as one of the leading African tech ecosystem gatherings in Europe...