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DHET-Microsoft SA Partner to Boost AI, Digital Skills

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the department and Microsoft South…

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First-Ever South African Brand to Make a Deal with Shein

Midrand: AfricUpdate - News Desk House of One has made history by…

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Mashatile Reaffirms Strength of GNU

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the recent…

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Vodacom Business Becomes Google Cloud Premier Partner

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Vodacom Business has become a Premier Partner…

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Ghana to Host 2025 Diaspora Summit in December

Beijing: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa delivers…

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Congo Expands High-Speed Internet Access with 20 Operational Connectivity Sites

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Republic of Congo has…

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Botswana Calls for Risk Management to Secure Long-Term Water Availability

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk President of the Republic of…

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Zimbabwe: Gold Production Surges 23% in August 2025

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk Zimbabwe’s gold production has surged…

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Historic Landmark in Cape Town Undergoes Major Restoration

Cape Town’s Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest surviving…

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Egypt’s NTI, ITIDA Train 3,000, Enroll 4,500 in Summer Tech Program

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk In collaboration with the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has established a summer training program. The program is designed to provide trainees with world-class training and enhance their skills…

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Joint Venture to Build $220Mln Solar Panel Complex in Suez Canal Economic Zone

Giza: AfricUpdate - News Desk Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a land usufruct contract for a $220m (EGP 11bn) industrial complex to produce solar…

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Senegal Trains Lawmakers on Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk A new training workshop has…

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Manamela Appoints Stabilisation Team at Cape College

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Higher Education and Training Minister…

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Ministers Promote Africa’s Multibillion-Dollar Water Projects to Global Investors

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk African Ministers of Water have…

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Airtel Congo DRC Partners in National Programme to Train 250,000 Youth in Digital Skills

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Airtel Congo DRC has announced…

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DIRCO Clarifies Foreign Policy After SANDF Chief’s Iran Visit

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Department of International Relations and Cooperation…

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Asiacell Deploys LigaData AI Flare to Accelerate Telecom AI Transformation

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Asiacell, Iraq’s leading telecommunications provider, has successfully…

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Nigeria Signs MoU to Integrate Digital Identity into National Health System

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has…

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ANCFZ and Wio Bank Join Forces to Digitize Business Formation in the UAE

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), one…

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Morocco Shares Expertise in Benin Craft Fair as Guest of Honor

Rabat: AfricUpdate - News Desk Morocco has been named guest of honor…

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Barcelona Move Fast to Sign Emerging African Talent

Rabat: AfricUpdate - News Desk Barcelona are stepping up their scouting efforts in Africa, a region that has already produced…

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Police Tech Drive in South Africa

Centurion: AfricUpdate - News Desk South Africa’s acting minister of police, Firoz…

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South Africa Aims to Become Africa’s Data Centre Hub

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MICT SETA and TIA Seal Strategic Partnership to Boost Digital Skills and Innovation in South Africa

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Media, Information and Communication…

Awards Honour Excellence in the Arts

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Experts Urge Use of AI to Strengthen Agriculture Energy Resilience in Africa

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TLcom Capital Deploys Half of $5M Pre-Seed Fund to Accelerate Early-Stage African Ventures

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk TLcom…

Groote Schuur Upgrades Chemo Unit and Pharmacy

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The…

Deputy President Strengthens SA-Türkiye Ties

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver keynote addresses at the South Africa-Türkiye Business Council and…

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Transnet Honoured for Innovative e-Tender Portal

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Transnet has been recognised for its role in setting a new national benchmark for public…

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Mhlauli hosts Northern Cape dialogue

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The District Development Model (DDM) provides a mechanism for the development and the delivery of…

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Ethio Telecom Launches Znexus to Bridge the Smartphone Usage Gap and Drive Digital Inclusion

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Ethio telecom has unveiled znexus, a revolutionary line of affordable, cloud-based smart devices designed to…

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Zambia-Zimbabwe Lead Regional Push for AI Innovation and Digital Sovereignty

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Regional technology leaders from across Southern Africa convened this week at the 2025 Computer Society…

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Malawi’s MACRA Launches National SIM Registration Drive to Curb Mobile Fraud

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced that it will begin a nationwide SIM…

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Ghana’s Ministry of Communication Partners with Cisco on One Million Coders Certification Initiative

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has announced a new partnership with Cisco…

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Ghana’s NCA Invites Public Input on Proposed 2025 Communications Bill

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the commencement of a public consultation on the…

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G20 Unveils Trade Boost Initiative

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economies on the continent, South Africa’s Group of…

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South African Media Increase Volume of TV Programmes about Russia

Moscow: AfricUpdate - News Desk One of the largest public television channels in the Republic of South Africa is starting…

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Silver Anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 Hosted by Namibia

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Namibia is hosting the Silver Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on…

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Provincial Safer Festive Season Launch

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk During the Festive Holidays, the South African government is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address…

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Lyca Mobile Expands Network in Uganda with Affordable Call Rates and New SUPA SIM Offering

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk Lyca Mobile Uganda has introduced new, more affordable communication options for its customers, reinforcing its…

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STOA Invests $27 Million in Atlas Tower Kenya to Accelerate Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Growth

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk STOA, a French long-term infrastructure and impact investor, has signed a $27 million strategic equity…

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StarLink-Okta Drive Zero-Trust Security and Seamless Access Across the MEA Region

Johannesburg: AfricUpdate - News Desk StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, a Trusted Advisor for Cyber, Secure Cloud and Secure Networks…

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