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Africa: Africa’s AI Moment –Today
guest column By Daniel T. Makokera Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the next industrial revolution. That description is already outdated. AI is rapidly becoming the infrastructure upon which future economies, governments, healthcare systems, education, agriculture, finance and national security will be built. The question for Africa is no longer whether AI will transform
South Africa 2-1 Nigeria: Madugu sets ugly record as Super Falcons get dumped out of World Cup race
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The Super Falcons got a sucker punch on Thursday, as they fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa in their 2027...
South Africa end Nigeria’s World Cup dream: 5 takeaways from Super Falcons defeat
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat by South Africa in Casablanca, ending their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
South Africa needs a coordinated national plan for cataract-surgery training
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South Africa makes progress in disease detection, but gaps remain
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
Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions
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 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
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 faces economic fallout over Xenophobia as artists report cancelled bookings across continent
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
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