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South AfricaSouth Africa Visa Reform Speeds Up Event Travel- ZimbabweZimbabwe offers incentives for AI investmentZimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting AI technologies as part of a broader push to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence…March 13, 2026
- ZimbabweBindura man jailed for cyberbullying ex‑girlfriendA 24-year-old man from Bindura has been sentenced to prison for cyberbullying his former partner after unlawfully accessing her social media accounts and posting obscene content intended to humiliate her. Kudakwashe Lordship Tengende was convicted at Bindura Magistrates’ Court on charges of…March 9, 2026
- South AfricaHome Affairs rolls out Smart ID services in banksSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has launched a new digital partnership with major banks aimed at expanding access to Smart ID services and reducing long queues at government offices. The initiative marks the start of a new operational phase in which citizens can apply for or reissue a…March 9, 2026
- WorldMeta calls on Australia to rethink social media ban for under-16sMeta has urged the Australian government to reconsider its world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16, as the technology company reported removing more than half a million accounts to comply with the new law. The legislation, which came into force in December last year, requires…January 12, 2026
- South AfricaSAPS speaks out against fake TikTok videosThe South African Police Service (SAPS) has condemned the spread of fake TikTok videos that misuse the identities of police officers, urging South Africans not to share unverified content that could damage the reputation of the organisation and its members. The warning comes after several videos…January 1, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwean Entrepreneur Uses AI to Improve Road SafetyA Zimbabwean-born technology entrepreneur is using artificial intelligence to confront one of Africa’s most persistent challenges: road safety. Through his Cape Town–based start-up, RoadMind AI, Tendai Joe is developing systems designed to predict road risks before accidents occur. Africa has some…December 31, 2025
- South AfricaVodacom partners with Starlink on African internet expansionVodacom Group Ltd signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver satellite internet across its African markets, the South African telecoms giant said on Wednesday, in a move that excludes its home country due to regulatory barriers. The partnership will integrate Starlink's low-Earth…November 12, 2025
- South AfricaSouth African Prisons to Roll Out Cellphone Signal-Blocking TechCAPE TOWN, South Africa- South African authorities have announced plans to introduce cellphone signal-blocking technology in selected prisons in an effort to stop inmates from coordinating criminal activities from behind bars. The move follows growing concerns over extortion and organised crime…September 30, 2025
- South AfricaEskom Launches EV Fleet After Charging Station MilestoneJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd rolled out its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles on September 9, 2025, in Johannesburg, building on its August 2024 milestone of installing 10 charging stations across five sites. The state-owned power utility aims to electrify its entire…September 10, 2025
- WorldTelegram CEO Durov to split £10.3bn fortune among 100+ childrenThe billionaire messaging app founder says his heirs must wait 30 years to access inheritance as he aims to prevent family disputesJune 20, 2025
- South AfricaQatar Airways to add Starlink Wi-Fi to Cape Town route starting June 1CAPE TOWN — Qatar Airways will introduce complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on one of its weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town beginning June 1, 2025, the airline announced this week. The enhanced service comes during Qatar Airways' 20th anniversary of operations in South…May 7, 2025
- South AfricaEFF Labels Musk 'Enemy' After Malema Criminal Declaration CallSouth Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) launched a blistering attack against Elon Musk after his call to declare the party's leader Julius Malema an international criminal.February 9, 2025
- PoliticsMinister's Chants at Hero's Burial Expose ZANU PF Power StruggleZimbabwe's political stability faces fresh test as ICT Minister leads controversial anti-Chiwenga songs at national shrine, revealing deepening party divisions. Zimbabwe's ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera sparked a political firestorm after leading hostile chants against Acting President Constantino…January 29, 2025
