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India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 as two matches survived the weather on the opening day. India recovered from 25 for three to beat the USA by six wickets (DLS method) while the West Indies overcame debutants Tanzania by five wickets. Zimbabwe’s clash with …
Wing Malelili Satala will make his Edinburgh Rugby debut as one of six changes to the starting line-up for tomorrow night’s Investec Champions Cup final pool stage fixture against Bath Rugby at The Rec (Friday 16 January, kick-off 8pm) – live on Premier Sports. Satala’s start on the wing headlines a refreshed but experienced matchday …
Scotland Women’s newly appointed Head Coach Sione Fukofuka has named 50 players who will convene at Oriam, Scotland’s Performance Sports Centre, from Monday 19 January for a week-long camp. The cohort is comprised of players from the Celtic Challenge, PWR and French Elite leagues, of which 21 were involved in the Rugby World Cup 2025. …
Statement by Ald Cilliers Brink, DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate – DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate: Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is announcing measures to bring relief to Tshwane electricity consumers and to prevent the collapse of the City’s electricity grid. We are preparing a formal complaint to NERSA in terms of Section 32 of the Energy …
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for men and women, respectively, following a series of sterling performances that saw them edge out strong competition. Starc, who was named Player of the Series in Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory, claimed 16 wickets at …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga’s written reply on a DA question on the SANDF’s new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being handled in a way that is unfair, risky and careless with both public money and soldiers’ …
The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while the Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to complete their campaign on a high note after being knocked out …
Who is the richest Head of State in the World? Who is the poorest Head of State in the World? Should Presidents be worth this much? Whilst listening to SA FM this morning one of the callers stated that most African Heads of State are billionaires. Now, based on the perception of Africa and her …
Statement by Dr Mark Burke MP – DA Spokesperson on Finance: Another week, another step in undoing the legacy of destruction wrought by former president Jacob Zuma with South Africa’s removal from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions. Being on this list has compelled European banks to conduct enhanced due diligence on …
The 12 players in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad are very aware of the massive responsibility that awaits them in Dubai this weekend, and they will need no motivation to go and execute the task at hand. That is the view of team captain, Nadine Roos, as the South African side contest HSBC SVNS 3 …
Ermelo-based drone technology distributor provides guidance on operational efficiency improvements for South African enterprises and commercial farms. Ermelo, South Africa — Afri Air, a leading DJI drone distributor serving South African agricultural and industrial sectors, has published comprehensive guidance on how extended flight endurance transforms infrastructure inspection operations and how agricultural drone technology addresses persistent …
Four decades ago, The Solution by Leon Louw and Frances Kendall sparked a bold economic rethink in South Africa, a country at the time in the grip of apartheid and on the precipice of profound change. Now, with the country standing at a new crossroads, the ideas of liberty, simplicity, and individual power feel more …
Cape Town, South Africa: Teehaus Golf Club is set to host a lifestyle-driven golf experience for women on 28 March 2025, offering a fresh and inclusive approach to the sport that blends golf, social connection and modern lifestyle culture. More than a traditional day on the course, the Teehaus experience is designed to introduce women …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today requested the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) to urgently intervene at Amandasig Secondary School in Pretoria North, where serious traffic problems are jeopardising the safety of more than a thousand schoolchildren. The Freedom Front Plus visited the school on Thursday to witness the chaos that erupts once the […]
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South Africa were drawn in Group B at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 finals where they will take on Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast and Tanzania, while COSAFA rivals Zambia and Malawi are in the same pool in Group C. The tournament is scheduled to be played from March 17 …
The Business Communications Academy has introduced a distinctive PR offering designed to help African SMEs build brand visibility, earn market credibility, and achieve measurable business impact through strategic storytelling, media presence, thought leadership, and data-informed communications. Cape Town, 16th January 2026 – Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has launched public relations (PR) services tailored …
Thursday, January 15, 2026 Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the precautionary evacuation of tourists at the Kruger National Park, due to ongoing heavy rainfall, will ensure the safety and well-being of its visitors and staff members. In a statement on Thursday, the Minister expressed her solidarity with tourists affected by the flooding in …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Vaper’s Corner, one of South Africa’s most trusted vaping retailers, has released a comprehensive guide to help vapers overcome flavour fatigue and maintain long-term satisfaction with their vaping experience through strategic e-liquid rotation. The guide, titled “How to Build Your Perfect E-Liquid Rotation (And Never Get Bored Again),” addresses a common …
Many parents are disappointed with the schools they’ve been offered
The Department of Transport has declined to confirm when it will begin producing new driving licence cards through its agreement with Home Affairs’ card printing division. However, transport minister Barbara Creecy has previously indicated that the process was at an advanced stage and was being treated with urgency. The department signed a Memorandum of Agreement …
Pretoria-based commercial law firm releases comprehensive guide addressing new governance requirements affecting all organisations PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – OAK Law has published detailed guidance on King V, the latest iteration of South Africa’s corporate governance framework that replaces King IV and applies to all organisations regardless of size or structure. The new framework consolidates 17 …
Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa (https://MLAfrica.org) returns with its most ambitious edition yet at Witwatersrand University (Wits) in Johannesburg.
The continent's AI community will gather in Johannesburg for four days, bringing together top minds in AI from across the continent and the globe. From global researchers and emerging youth talent to industry pioneers, AMLD Africa will showcase the spectrum of Africa's AI ecosystem.
This edition continues a legacy of excellence, built by previous speakers including Yoshua Bengio (Godfather of AI), Karim Beguir (InstaDeep, co-founder); as well as senior leaders from Oracle, IBM, OCP, Novartis, EUCO, etc. The 2024 edition in USIU Africa, Nairobi, drew 1'600+ participants with high-caliber speakers, including Prof. Annie Hartley, MD, Darlington Akogo, and Vukosi Marivate.
Confirmed Keynotes for this edition include:
Joining the lineup of distinguished speakers are Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University and UN Under-Secretary-General; Prof. Benjamin Rosman, featured in TIME's AI 100 list; Dr. Lily Paemka, Deputy Director of WAGMC; and Dr. Mihir Patel, MD, Chief Visionary Officer at Ospitek Inc.
The 2026 edition will feature thematic tracks across Healthcare, Sustainability, Economic Empowerment, Cultural Preservation, Ethics, and Governance, with keynotes, workshops, and exhibitions to spotlight local innovation. View the AMLD Africa 2026 trailer here (https://apo-opa.co/4sI8hKv).
This year's program kicks off with a dedicated ‘Day 0 - Startups and Communities', spotlighting local innovators and grassroots AI communities across the continent.
AMLD Africa celebrates the continent's diversity not just in geography, but in ideas, voices, and vision. From North to South, East to West, it is where Ubuntu meets AI: a space where local realities inspire global solutions, and Africa's young talent leads the way in shaping a sovereign future, hand in hand.
A conference, a community, a pan-African movement
AMLD Africa is a yearly gathering. It is a platform to build Africa's AI future, grounded in the belief that AI should be free, inclusive, and community-led.
Rooted in the spirit of “Think globally, act locally”, the AMLD Africa Ambassador Program now spans over 20 African countries. This year, it will power live broadcasts of the conference across 20+ universities, engaging 500+ participants in local hubs. Led by Students and Professors, these satellite events extend AMLD Africa's reach beyond South Africa.
AMLD Africa recently launched ‘Node by AMLD', a new initiative establishing student-led AI clubs across African Universities. With chapters already active in Zimbabwe, Benin, Nigeria, and Madagascar, the network is rapidly expanding, creating local spaces for innovation, collaboration, and community building.
Partners & supporters
AMLD Africa proudly announces support from:
AMLD Africa is also supported by Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) through the Excellence in Africa (EXAF) lab.
Join the Movement
AMLD Africa is for you if you're a company looking to connect with AI talent, a policymaker shaping the digital future, or a student passionate about machine learning.
Join us and let us shape the future of AI in Africa together.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AMLD Africa.
The GOOD Party has once again submitted formal written questions to the Council following the continued failure of the DA/FF+/ACDP-led Executive in the George Municipality to act on urgent relief for backyard dwellers.
The post GOOD CALLS ON EXECUTIVE MAYOR TO ACT WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY ON BACKYARD DWELLER RELIEF appeared first on For Good.
A man walks on the beach while three Iranian naval ships – the IRIS Makran, a corvette named Naghdi, and the IRIS Shahid Mahdavi – cruise in False Bay on the morning of 13 January. Photos: Brenton Geach The Will for Peace 2026 joint naval exercise between South Africa, China, Russia, and Iran, which started …