The lawsuit filed against Meta in Oakland, California, may prove to be one of the most defining moments in the global debate over AI and labour rights. Twenty-six employees have alleged that Meta relied on algorithmic dashboards and AI-driven productivity metrics to determine redundancies, disproportionately affecting workers with disabilities, medical conditions, pregnancy-related absences, and caregiving…
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The fifth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026)concluded in Lagos with renewed commitments from governments, development partners, investors and the private sector to mobilise financing, strengthen partnerships and accelerate sustainable development across Africa.
Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe was heading home at sunset after a shift in one of South Africa’s top fruit-producing regions, where bushes laden with bright unpicked citrus stood in rows.
African governments are accelerating the use of digital platforms for taxation, procurement, healthcare, identity management, social protection and municipal services. However, the success of this transition depends on more than software, connectivity or data infrastructure. It also depends on who controls technology decisions, how public money is allocated, whether risks are monitored and whether digital…
Artificialintelligence (AI) and data intelligence are emerging as key drivers of Africa’s evolving financial infrastructure, with financial institutions urged to embrace digital innovation to improve decision-making, expand financial inclusion and strengthen economic growth.
South Africa earned a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. The team competed in Group A against Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Korea, fielding a squad that advanced past the group stage for the first time in the country’s history.
For the developing world, particularly Africa, this bifurcation presents a monumental challenge: choosing an AI tech stack will no longer be just a technical decision, but a geopolitical anchor that dictates an organisation’s future economic resilience and global operating flexibility.
JOHANNESBURG: Over 160,000 illegal immigrants have fled South Africa after thousands of citizens took to the streets demanding foreigners leave, as hundreds of thousands of South Africans have followed many in the West in turning against the government for poor border controls, and perceived inaction.
North Africa’s football scene is experiencing a significant surge in international recognition as we head into 2025. Countries like Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia have climbed into FIFA’s top 50 rankings, with Morocco consistently securing a spot in the top 15 over the past three years. The anticipation for the World Cup, set to be hosted…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its final review of Ghana’s three-year, $3 billion crisis support package on July 27, 2026, approving an immediate payout of $371 million.
