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AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 22, 2026 (Tencent Cloud, Gen

Today's AI headlines reveal a sector simultaneously focusing on scale (infrastructure and cloud offe

Andela acquires Woven, strengthens AI engineer assessment capabilities

Andela has acquired Woven, a technical assessment company, to deepen its AI-focused hiring capabilit

Ancient bacterium discovery rewrites the origins of syphilis

A 5500-year-old genome recovered from human skeletal remains in Colombia may give insights into the

Ryan Cooglers vampire epic Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record

Ryan Cooglers blues-steeped vampire epic Sinners led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Acade

South Africa's Kruger park suffers 'devastating' damage from floods

South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park suffered major damage to critical infrastructure in recen

Zenith Bank Strengthens East African Footprint Through Paramount Bank Takeover

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has officially approved Zenith Bank 's full acquisition of

Worldcoin deletes Kenyans' biometric data following court order

Worldcoin has deleted all biometric data collected from Kenyans after a High Court ruled the project

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Nigeria's Finance Minister to headline Africa Business

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA, and Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of

Ancient giant kangaroos could have hopped despite their huge size

Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australias extinct giant kangaroos have features tha

99 high-demand careers open to matriculants

BUSINESS NEWS - The Kagiso Trust has pointed young people and new matriculants to 99 occupations whi

Patrice Motsepe joins world's top 1,000 richest as net worth tops $4 billion

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has reached another rare milestone, joining the worlds

It has been overwhelming: Sudanese friends complete 900-mile UK walk

Giel Malual and John Kuei trekked from Dungeness to John oGroats to raise funds for new schools in S

ArcelorMittal SA and IDC resume talks on state-led buyout

Negotiations are back on the table for South Africas steel giant. Now, after a tense standoff last y

WATCH | Steers takes action after franchisee manager asks staff to do gardening

Fast food restaurant chain Steers says it has issued a formal notice to a franchisee whose manager a

South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile buys 35% of Pradera in $5.9B de

Vukile Property Fund Limited, led by South African executive Laurence Rapp, has taken another step i

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu joins Seplat Energy as non-executive director

Nigerian businessman and one of Africas most influential business leaders, Tony Elumelu, has been ap

Turkish steel billionaire Fuat Tosyali presses Brussels to lift quotas on Turkey

Fuat Tosyali, the Turkish steel magnate behind Tosyal Holding, has urged the European Union to lift

Mobile banking takes centre stage in Africa's digital finance race

The fourth report in the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series makes clear that mobile banking ha

Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D Marius van der Merwe

Suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), Julius Mkhwanazi, sa

Malemas firearm discharging pre-sentencing proceedings starts

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be back in the East London Magistrates Cou

Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Ad Hoc Committee

Mkhwanazi maintains no blue lights were fitted on Cat Matlalas cars

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi has maintained that no blue l

Zuma, Thales corruption case back in court next Friday

French arms manufacturer Thales and former president Jacob Zuma will now have to wait another week t

Mkhwanazi's links to Medicare 24 boss takes centre stage in Parly

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Commissioner, Julius Mkhwanazis relationship with the owner

SCA dismisses SAHRAs bid to halt auction of Mandelas assets

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed with costs the South African Heritage Resources Agencys (S

WC submits two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says theyve submitted t wo requests to the National Co-operative Gov

Pre-sentencing in Malemas 2018 firearm conviction set for Friday

All eyes will be on the East London Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape for the pre-sentiencing of

From Beckham' to Save Our Squad': All the shows featuring David and Victoria Bec

With Brooklyn Beckham's recent revelations, interest in the Beckham family is soaring, prompting a l

Just in: Rachel Kolisi to release memoir to accompany her inspiring Failing Forw

Scheduled for release in March 2026, Kolisi aims to inspire women everywhere to recognise their stre

'Sinners' breaks all-time record with 16 Oscar nominations: Full 2026 Academy Aw

Hollywood is buzzing as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveils the nominees for the

What happens when human lives are left in the hands of AI?

Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive

Early B's 'Jinne Bruinman': a moving reminder to appreciate talent before it's t

Early B honours his late collaborator Junior King, shining a light on overlooked talent and the impo

Experience Cape Town's ultimate weekend: comedy, blues and manifestation events

Laugh at life's chaos, soak in stories carried through blues, and get hands-on with vision boards to

Reality star Ms Manche's Turkish dental makeover sparks backlash from fans

Reality TV personality Ms Manche faces online criticism after revealing her new dental veneers from

Liquideep returns to Cape Town after 11 years for a nostalgic concert

After a decade-long hiatus, South African music duo Liquideep reunites for a spectacular concert in

'I rap, he doesn't': Stogie T shades Reason on L-Tido's podcast

Stogie T has eyebrows raised online after dismissing Reason during a podcast interview, saying 'he d

New Zealand suffer big injury blow as key bowler ruled out of T20 WC; Ex-RCB pac

A huge blow for the New Zealand cricket team, as one of their most prolific bowlers has been ruled o

Casemiro to Leave Manchester United in 2026 After Four Seasons at Old Trafford

Softfootball understands that Casemiro has officially confirmed he will leave Manchester United at t

Casemiro Confirms Manchester United Exit, Sparks Reactions on X as @AkhilMunti P

Softfootball understands that Manchester United's midfield era is set for another turning point afte

Jadon Sancho Strike Sends Aston Villa Into Europa League Last 16 After Fenerbahc

Softfootball understands that Aston Villa are officially through to the UEFA Europa League last 16 a

Paarl Royals thump Joburg Super Kings to keep SA20 title hopes alive

The Paarl Royals kept their SA20 trophy hopes alive on Thursday night, coasting to a 36-run victory

Ackers: Kicking key in wet and windy Edinburgh

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann believes the aerial battle will be key against an Edinburgh side th

Stormers and Sharks gunning for URC derby glory

The Stormers and the Sharks will both be gunning for United Rugby Championship (URC) derby glory whe

Msendami ready to prove his mettle at Pirates

New Orlando Pirates winger Daniel Msendami has revealed that Pirates squad depth is one of the facto

Bournemouth Agree Loan-to-Buy Deal with Lazio for Christos Mandas Worth Up to €2

Softfootball understands that Bournemouth and Lazio have finalised the framework of a deal that will

Afrojack and Shimza among Ultra South Africa 2026 headliners as lineup is reveal

ULTRA South Africa has announced the full lineup for its upcoming 11th edition scheduled for 25-26 A

Zimbabwe: Africa's top travel pick is closer than you think

Zimbabwe has been named the best country to visit in 2026 by Forbes, showcasing its stunning wildlif

What is Alzheimers disease?

Studies in South Africa are in the initial stages, and many may still require education about Alzhei

Start 2026 by saving lives: Make blood donation part of your new year's resoluti

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The start of a new year is the perfect time to form habits that make a real differe

Why cheap clothes are often the most expensive things in your wardrobe

Its complicated, but its also not. But cost per wear and cost of ownership of clothing are two littl

New-year detox craze: Expert shares tips to nail your post-holiday health reset

Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A US study published in Nu

PICS: Why Anele Mgudlwa (Mdoda) and Claire Mawisas Xhosa makoti looks have Mzans

In an era dominated by Western bridal aesthetics, two of South Africas most recognisable media perso

Meet the first autistic Barbie

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The first-ever autistic Barbie doll was created to represent common ways autistic p

The power of whole foods: Why your body will thank you!

GEORGE NEWS - In a world full of processed options, whole foods offer a natural way to nourish your