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AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 21, 2026 (Anthropic, OpenAI

Today's AI headlines trace three clear vectors shaping 2026: (1) democratization of AI fluency and l

Does dark energy stem from a thermodynamic theory of space-time?

By studying ripples in space-time, physicists are testing wheather dark energy might stem from hidde

Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest

Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ranso

Bird retinas work without oxygen, and now scientists know how

The light-sensitive tissue of birds eyes is not supplied with oxygen by blood vessels instead, it po

Our earliest vertebrate ancestors may have had four eyes

Extraordinary fossils of 518-million-year-old jawless fish, among the earliest known vertebrates, ap

Egypt ends duty-free mobile phone exemption for incoming passengers

Egypt has scrapped the duty-free phone allowance for travelers, citing booming local manufacturing.

WhatsApp to Allow Users Share Group Chat History with New Members

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on iOS that allows users to share recent group chat history wi

Nigeria Emerging as Global Leader in AI adoption, Google Report Shows

Nigeria is emerging as one of the world's leading countries in artificial intelligence adoption, acc

Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50m AI Initiative for African Health Systems

The Bill Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a $50 million partnership aimed at apply

Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Cement plans 20 million-tonne capacity with $240 million

BUA Cement Plc, the Nigerian cement producer controlled by billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, plans to l

Trump demands 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland, vows not to use for

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president describedtheself-govern

Seplat begins ANOH gas production weeks after Tony Elumelu's Heirs Energies take

Weeks after Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelus Heirs Energies acquired a $500 million stake in Sepla

Republic of Congo presidential election set for March 15

According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more t

Why Macron wore sunglasses indoors at Davos

Standing before an audience of global powerbrokers, Macron wore blue reflective aviator sunglasses i

Pikitup casual workers embark on work stoppage, services disrupted

Pikitup services have been disrupted in Randburg north of Johannesburg as casual workers embarked on

KZN tackles unemployment caused by skills mismatch among graduates

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says the province is moving to address what he has described as th

Gulf cements dominance in African renewables sector

A host of African leaders enjoyed the winter warmth of the Gulf in mid-January as they jetted into t

Angolan tycoon Agostinho Kapaia launches first vehicle assembly plant in Luanda

Opaia Group on Tuesday opened what it says is Angolas only operating vehicle assembly plant, launchi

Ramaphosa calls for review of SANDF joint military exercises

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country needs to re-look the manner in which the South African Na

Shadrack Sibiya was previously framed, ex-IPID boss Robert McBride claims

Former Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Robert McBride

Ekurhuleni service delivery in focus as Xhakaza convenes first war room of 2026

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened the citys first Service Delivery War Room of 202

ActionSA slams GNU as taxpayers cough up R3.7b on VIP and static protection

ActionSA has criticised the government of national unity (GNU) for skewed priorities following a sta

Ad Hoc Committee revisits IPID investigator Mandla Mahlangus murder

The assassination of senior Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator, Mandla

Ad Hoc Committee to press McBride further on allegations of infiltration, interf

Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride will on Wednesday mor

WC Cabinet to decide on disaster status for Knysna water crisis

The Western Cape Cabinet is expected to meet today to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disa

Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza consults lawyers over News24 defamatory' reporting

City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says he is consulting his legal team following recent

Mbalula vows to clamp down' on ANC members touting Patrice Motsepe for president

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has vowed to clamp down on party members who are promoting bill

South Africans bark back: American TikTokker's dog name 'Khumalo' sparks hilarit

What started as a late-night thought about pets quickly turned into a full comment section moment, w

DBN Gogo faces backlash over 'intimate' dance with Blxckie in viral video

DBN Gogo has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after a resurfaced video shows her

Increased backlash against Piano Pulse podcast following body-shaming controvers

The Piano Pulse podcast is under fire for its controversial content, particularly following body-sha

Discover the best Afrikaans shows you can't miss

It's time to discover your new favourite Afrikaans shows. From thrilling dramas to hilarious comedie

Zakes Bantwini wraps up new album Echoes of Botanical Gardens

Grammy-winning producer and musician Zakes Bantwini has officially confirmed his much-anticipated ne

Lady Zamar embraces Afrobeats with her new project 'Emperor Eclipse: Realm I - A

Lady Zamar is set to unveil 'Emperor Eclipse: Realm I - Awakening', her first Afrobeats-focused proj

Young Stunna's heartfelt surprise: a brand new car for his mother

Amapiano star Young Stunna has once again put family first after surprising his mother with a brand

'Children make mistakes': David Beckham breaks silence with subtle clapback to B

David Beckham addresses parenting and social media's impact during a Davos interview, seemingly resp

Sfiso Ndlovu's sincere apology for body-shaming Thatohatsi Raphadi: 'I did not m

Sfiso Ndlovu reflects on his body-shaming remarks about Thatohatsi Raphadi during the 'Piano Pulse'

Nigeria Shine with Three Stars in CAF AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament

Nigeria made a strong mark at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with three players named in the Confede

Simeone Scores Early but Atletico Settle for 1-1 Champions League Draw in Istanb

Softfootball understands that Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray in a tense

High Profile Europa League Clash Set for Fenerbahce and Villa

Aston Villa head into their Europa League clash with Fenerbahce looking to quickly put their weekend

Brevis, Parsons lead Capitals into SA20 final

The Pretoria Capitals will play in their second SA20 final, on Sunday at Newlands, after winning the

Brevis, Parsons blast Pretoria Capitals past Sunrisers Eastern Cape and into SA2

The Pretoria Capitals are heading to the SA20 final after a dominant seven-wicket victory over the S

Aston Villa, Juventus and Napoli in Race for Youssef En-Nesyri Amid Fenerbahce E

Softfootball understands that Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri is set to make a big decision about

Aston Villa Confirm Early Termination of Leon Bailey's Roma Loan

Softfootball understands that Aston Villa have confirmed that Leon Bailey's loan at AS Roma has been

When football meets drama: The most controversial moments of AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025 delivered thrilling football overshadowed by walk-offs, logistical complaints, bizarre an

OPEN LETTER | Minister McKenzie, please act now to stop poor refereeing and impl

A football journalist urges the Minister to address poor refereeing in the PSL and fulfill the promi

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

DJ Zinhle and Shashi Naidoo reveal winning style secrets for Cape Town Met 2026

Every summer, Cape Town becomes the beating heart of fashion fantasy, daring style and unapologetic

Weightloss issues? Why you need to avoid empty calories in 2026

LIFESTYLE NEWS - After the festive season s inevitable overindulgence, many people enter January det

Can it be possible? See the geyser that uses less electricity than a kettle

LIFESTYLE NEWS - What does the average South African family pay for electricity every month? Too muc

Talk, play, eat, repeat: Building language at home without even trying

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The tools are built into your daily routines. Mundane activities like cooking, gard

Caster Semenya's new wheels are here: Olympic star steps out in hybrid SUV

LIFESTYLE NEWS - Olympic champion Caster Semenya has a fresh set of wheels, and they re as powerful