US-Ukraine minerals deal resembles colonial exploitation of Africa — media

NEW YORK, March 31. /TASS/. The US-Ukraine agreement on mineral reserves, if signed, will be somewhat similar to the penal agreements that European colonizers made with the peoples of African countries, Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, …

Trump administration might put AU and South Africa’s G20 membership into play

The G20 is a forum of the largest economies in the world who meet regularly to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global economy. Photo: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images/Getty Image) The Trump administration is committed to restoring meritocracy …

Ideal transport and logistics for Africa of the future

1. Introduction Its inadequate transport and logistics infrastructure significantly hinders Africa’s economic growth and regional integration. A well-developed transport and logistics network is essential for enhancing trade, industrialisation, and social …

Africa’s AI revolution: How the continent’s first AI factory will accelerate development

Introduction Africa stands on the brink of a technological revolution. With the announcement of Cassava Technologies’ AI Factory, the continent is set to host its first dedicated artificial intelligence infrastructure, powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge GPU …

The mirage of AI: South Africa’s reality check on the tech ‘utopia’

in South Africa AI's story is one of exploitation, exclusion and deepening inequalities. Photo: Getty Images The idea that artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary force poised to deliver prosperity for all is a mirage. As Martin Hart-Landsberg’ …

MTN, Lynk Achieve Africa’s First Satellite Voice Call via Standard Smartphone

MTN South Africa and U.S.-based Lynk Global have successfully completed Africa’s inaugural satellite voice call using an unmodified smartphone, marking a milestone in bridging connectivity gaps across the continent’s remote regions. The breakthrough, …

Trade agreements crucial for continued manufacturing in South Africa – BMW SA

BMW Group South Africa (SA) says it cannot over-emphasise the importance of policies such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for the continued success of the German car maker’s business in the country. “These policies enable us, as a …

Kabelo Nkgwesa Joins Kaizer Chiefs First Team as the Club Looks to the Future in South Africa

Kaizer Chiefs are seeing a wave of young talent making their way through the ranks. As the club looks to secure its future, several promising players are either already part of the first team or knocking on the door. Let’s take a closer look at the bright …

60,000 Hanuman Chalisas distributed at temples in South Africa

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