President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for Africa to take a leading role in the global shift towards artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He said the continent must help shape the technologies driving the 21st century economy. He was addressing the inaugural Google Cloud Summit at the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg today. The President
Widespread marches took place across several provinces today, with large gatherings in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape. Most demonstrations were peaceful, with isolated incidents of violence and property damage in specific hotspots. In many areas, foreign-owned shops remained closed as a precaution, while some residents stayed indoors as march routes passed through townships
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across parts of Ghana, leaving at least 12 people dead and causing widespread destruction in several communities. Accra is among the worst affected areas, with floodwaters submerging homes, roads and businesses after hours of intense downpours. Emergency teams have been deployed to rescue residents trapped in flood-hit areas, with