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If youve ever been in an accident, youll know that its ra Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunfintech-partners-flutterwave-to-strengthen-crossborder-payments-in-africa-462162155 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunfintech-partners-flutterwave-to-strengthen-crossborder-payments-in-africa-462162155 SunFintech has partnered with African payments technology company Flutterwave to strengthen cross-border payments, foreign exchange liquidity and treasury management across the continent as demand for Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellarix-achieves-triple-iso-certification-across-three-african-markets-462162151 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellarix-achieves-triple-iso-certification-across-three-african-markets-462162151 STELLARIX has announced that its operations in Madagascar, Tanzania and Senegal have achieved three internationally recognised ISO certifications, reinforcing the companys commitment to delivering sec Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-drone-pilot-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-4hour-flight-46208288 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-drone-pilot-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-4hour-flight-46208288 A Cape Town drone pilot has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after keeping a custom-built multirotor drone in the air for an astonishing 4 hours, 21 minutes and 39 seconds, setting a new b Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:39 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/xstrastar-introduces-gpower-framework-to-help-brands-measure-ai-search-visibility-462062176 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/xstrastar-introduces-gpower-framework-to-help-brands-measure-ai-search-visibility-462062176 XstraStar today highlighted G-Power, short for Generative Power, as part of its GEO methodology for evaluating how brands perform across generative AI platforms. According to XstraStars 2026 GEO metho Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-july-2-2026-openai-trump-administration-meta-palantir-anth-462062175 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-july-2-2026-openai-trump-administration-meta-palantir-anth-462062175 AI Is No Longer Just a Software Story The artificial intelligence industry is entering a more political, capital-intensive and infrastructure-driven phase. Today`s AI headlines are not only about sma Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/google-and-idris-elba-open-ai-programme-for-african-creators-462062171 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/google-and-idris-elba-open-ai-programme-for-african-creators-462062171 Talent has never been the problem for many African creatives; access has. Whether its an independent filmmaker, a fashion content creator or a musician building an audience online, creating quality co Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/binance-expands-global-access-to-us-equities-with-1-billion-milestone-462062163 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/binance-expands-global-access-to-us-equities-with-1-billion-milestone-462062163 Binance, the worlds leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset infrastructure provider, today announced that stock trading on its platform has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/malawi-invites-bids-to-complete-ict-laboratories-under-connect-a-school-project-462062162 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/malawi-invites-bids-to-complete-ict-laboratories-under-connect-a-school-project-462062162 The Universal Service Fund (USF), through the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), has invited eligible contractors to bid for the completion of ICT laboratories under Phase I of the Co Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/microsoft-launches-frontier-company-with-25-billion-ai-transformation-investment-462062161 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/microsoft-launches-frontier-company-with-25-billion-ai-transformation-investment-462062161 Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Frontier Company, a new operating business dedicated to helping organizations accelerate enterprise AI adoption and deliver measurable business outcomes through large- Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/radisson-hotel-group-launches-aipowered-realtime-price-matching-462062159 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/radisson-hotel-group-launches-aipowered-realtime-price-matching-462062159 Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how travelers book direct online. The new feature automatically detects lower publicly av Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/access-advance-secures-meta-as-licensee-across-three-patent-pools-462062158 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/access-advance-secures-meta-as-licensee-across-three-patent-pools-462062158 Access Advance LLC announced that Meta Platforms, Inc., one of the world`s largest distributors of video content across its Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp services, has joined the Video Di Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kagame-benioff-and-itu-launch-ai-for-good-global-commission-462062157 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kagame-benioff-and-itu-launch-ai-for-good-global-commission-462062157 Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin have announced the launch of the AI for Goo Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/powertel-and-paratus-launch-first-live-crossborder-fiber-link-connecting-zimbabwe-to-southern-africa-462062156 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/powertel-and-paratus-launch-first-live-crossborder-fiber-link-connecting-zimbabwe-to-southern-africa-462062156 Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe announce today that the first phase of their landmark cross-border fiber project is now live and carrying traffic. This is a major development in the estab Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/turk-telekom-expands-aipowered-digital-transformation-project-for-turkeys-prison-system-462062155 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/turk-telekom-expands-aipowered-digital-transformation-project-for-turkeys-prison-system-462062155 Turk Telekom has signed a new cooperation protocol with Turkeys Ministry of Justice to expand the use of artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies within the countrys prison system, fur Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kcb-foundation-partners-baringo-south-ngcdf-to-boost-skills-financial-inclusion-462062154 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kcb-foundation-partners-baringo-south-ngcdf-to-boost-skills-financial-inclusion-462062154 KCB Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Baringo South National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to expand access to skills development, financial incl Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eac-moves-to-harmonise-crossborder-data-flows-to-advance-regional-digital-economy-462062153 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eac-moves-to-harmonise-crossborder-data-flows-to-advance-regional-digital-economy-462062153 The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major step toward building a trusted and integrated regional digital economy by convening a five-day validation workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to rev Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/e-partners-lenovo-connect-to-expand-global-iot-and-connected-vehicle-services-462062152 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/e-partners-lenovo-connect-to-expand-global-iot-and-connected-vehicle-services-462062152 e Carrier Wholesale Services (C WS) , the international wholesale arm of e , has entered into a strategic partnership with Lenovo Connect to deliver advanced IoT and connected vehicle solutions across Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:11 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orangutan-mothers-seem-to-plan-playdates-for-their-offspring-462062121 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/orangutan-mothers-seem-to-plan-playdates-for-their-offspring-462062121 Female orangutans are generally solitary, but they travel more and eat less in an apparent effort to ensure their offspring have someone to play with Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:10 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-june-29-2026-eu-ai-rules-russian-defence-ai-unu-notebookc-46203297 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ai-dispatch-daily-trends-and-innovations-june-29-2026-eu-ai-rules-russian-defence-ai-unu-notebookc-46203297 Introduction: AI`s Next Phase Is Not Just About Better Models - It Is About Power, Policy, People and Costs Artificial intelligence is no longer a narrow technology story. It is a labor-market story, Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:37:31 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/whatsapp-launches-global-username-reservations-to-shield-phone-numbers-46203281 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/whatsapp-launches-global-username-reservations-to-shield-phone-numbers-46203281 WhatsApp has announced the start of global reservations for usernames, a landmark privacy feature designed to protect users phone numbers. A username allows people to connect on WhatsApp without revea Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:37:31 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sicona-lands-45m-arena-grant-to-open-battery-materials-production-facility-in-wollongong-462022270 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sicona-lands-45m-arena-grant-to-open-battery-materials-production-facility-in-wollongong-462022270 Australian battery technology company Sicona Battery Technologies has secured $45 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build and operate its first commercial-scale silicon-ca Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:14 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/wirobotics-begins-building-a-physical-ai-development-ecosystem-the-first-technology-release-features-462022269 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/wirobotics-begins-building-a-physical-ai-development-ecosystem-the-first-technology-release-features-462022269 WIRobotics, a global robotics company (Co-CEOs: YounBaek Lee and Yong-Jae Kim), today announced the launch of its technology disclosure roadmap for building a Physical AI development ecosystem. WIRo Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mashreq-partners-mastercard-to-expand-crossborder-remittances-462022258 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mashreq-partners-mastercard-to-expand-crossborder-remittances-462022258 Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand the global reach of its Quick Remit solution, enabling Mashreq`s customer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/middle-east-and-north-africa-emerge-as-a-fastgrowing-5g-market-462022257 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/middle-east-and-north-africa-emerge-as-a-fastgrowing-5g-market-462022257 Global 5G mobile subscriptions passed the three billion mark during the first quarter of 2026; 5G Standalone (SA) network slicing commercial offerings from communications service providers continue to Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/panasonic-reaffirms-middle-east-and-africa-as-strategic-growth-market-462022256 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/panasonic-reaffirms-middle-east-and-africa-as-strategic-growth-market-462022256 Panasonic Middle East Africa FZE reaffirmed the Middle East and Africa as one of its strategically important growth regions, underscoring a portfolio that reaches across professional imaging, security Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stc-bahrain-earns-global-csr-recognition-for-innovation-and-community-impact-462022255 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stc-bahrain-earns-global-csr-recognition-for-innovation-and-community-impact-462022255 stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has been awarded the Gold Prize at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026, in recognition of its commitment to empowering people, fostering innovation, and creati Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/nemetschek-arabia-and-keo-group-partner-to-advance-digital-facilities-management-462022254 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/nemetschek-arabia-and-keo-group-partner-to-advance-digital-facilities-management-462022254 Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group , one of the world`s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ompay-achieves-iso-27001-certification-to-strengthen-digital-payment-security-462022253 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ompay-achieves-iso-27001-certification-to-strengthen-digital-payment-security-462022253 OMPAY, Omantel`s digital wallet and fintech platform, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), further Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/e-uae-and-aldar-partner-to-deliver-smart-home-connectivity-for-residents-462022252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/e-uae-and-aldar-partner-to-deliver-smart-home-connectivity-for-residents-462022252 e UAE and Aldar have announced a strategic partnership to provide exclusive home connectivity offers for Aldar residents across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The partnership brings together Aldar`s leading r Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:13 GMT