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AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 29, 2026 | Advantest, DeepMi

Today's AI Dispatch unpacks five major items: Advantest's record chip-tester sales on AI demand, Dee

10 Easy Cybersecurity Tips for Non-Technical Users

By Shuaib S. Agaka Cybersecurity sounds like something meant only for IT experts, hackers, or peop

2025/2026 Academic Session: NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Deadline

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 a

Nigerian Developers Earn Over $1m From Locally Built Apps - NOTAP

Nigerian software developers have generated more than $1 million in sales from locally developed app

Why CBN upgrades Opay, Moniepoint, Palmpay, Others to National Licenses

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained its decision to upgrade the operating licences of ma

Our lifespans may be half down to genes and half to the environment

A reanalysis of twin data from Denmark and Sweden suggests that how long we live now depends roughly

AI-assisted mammograms cut risk of developing aggressive breast cancer

Interval cancers are aggressive tumours that grow during the interval after someone has been screene

Ivory Coast: Government launches cocoa buyback scheme

Cocoa stocks have been piling up in co operatives in Ivory Coast, but now the countrys coffee and co

U.S. and AU agree to create taskforce to bolster relations

On Wednesday the U.S. and African Union Commission green lighted a deal to create a task force betwe

Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, sees revenue jump to $20.8 m

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, a leading producer of rigid and flexible foam products partly owned by Nigeria

Unjust and inhuman: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionists plea to end t

In this adapted excerpt from The Crowns Silence, which examines the royal familys links with slavery

SAFTU slams British American Tobacco's planned closure of factory

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has called for urgent intervention in halting w

Warning that food insecurity in SA is worsening and children are most affected

Although the more affluent consumers in the country have a feeling that the economy will strengthen

Cautious Reserve Bank opts not to cut repo rate in close call

The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) opted not to cut the repo rate on Thursday after giving consum

Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Foods posts $366 million profit as Nigeria staples drive

BUA Foods Plc, the Lagos-based food giant controlled by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, capp

MPC keeps the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%

The Reserve Banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, Governo

Interest rate cut possible if rand continues to strengthen and oil prices drop:

The Reserve Banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep rates unchanged, leaving the r

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns of geopolitical risk

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank decided at its meeting this week to keep the repo

Dada Morero stays on as Joburg Mayor after no-confidence vote is postponed

City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero remains in office following a postponement of a motion of no

Ledwaba shortlisted for Gauteng High Court President position

Deputy Judge President Judge Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted to be interviewed for the Gauteng H

Police officials implicated at Madlanga Commission will be fired within 6 months

Former Western Cape Police Commissioner Dr. Lennit Max is confident that senior SAPS officials impli

City of Johannesburg votes to create new R1.28 million deputy mayor post

The City of Johannesburg Council has approved a recommendation to establish a new position of deputy

Joburg Council passes recommendation for Deputy Mayor position

The City of Johannesburg Council has passed a recommendation to introduce the position of a Deputy M

ANC, alliance partners to march against US imperialist aggression

The African National Congress (ANC) and its alliance partners have vowed to march against what it ca

No-confidence vote against Morero on hold amid secret ballot debate

The Johannesburg council has postponed the motion of no confidence against Executive Mayor Dada More

Morero says service delivery in Joburg improved under his leadership

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says there are signs of improved service delivery under his

Senona says not connected to his sons business ventures with Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Head General Lesetja Senona has testified that hes not connected to his sons bus

Hollywood goes Zulu: 'Big Momma's House' among popular films dubbed in South Afr

South African television is transforming international entertainment with IsiZulu dubbing of Hollywo

Thuli P launches debut EP Avana', redefining women's power in amapiano

With her debut EP Avana', Thuli P emerges as a powerful voice in the amapiano genre, blending themes

Join the festivities: The Cape Town Met and Stellenbosch Harvest Festival

Discover the vibrant events taking place in Cape Town this weekend, from the stylish Cape Town MET t

Xowie's ALLO Deluxe': ushering in a fresh wave of South African R'n'B

South African R B sensation Xowie unveils ALLO Deluxe', an expanded edition that showcases her growt

BLOND:ISH brings Abracadabra' to Johannesburg this weekend

Join the excitement as BLOND:ISH brings her first-ever Abracadabra' event to Johannesburg, featuring

Sjava announces the release of 'Inkanyezi NeZinkanyezi', the final chapter of hi

South African artist Sjava completes his innovative Inkanyezi trilogy with 'Inkanyezi NeZinkanyezi',

Burna Boy reflects on his relationship with AKA on the rapper's heavenly birthda

South Africa's music industry united to honour hip-hop icon AKA on his 38th birthday, featuring hear

Rihanna celebrates 10 years of ANTI', the longest-charting album by a black fema

Rihanna marks the tenth anniversary of her groundbreaking album ANTI,' celebrating its record-breaki

Penny Ntuli confirms her exit from Jozi FM, ready for 'greener pastures'

Penny Ntuli has officially addressed her exit from Jozi FM. After nearly two years on air, the award

PSV Stand Firm on Ivan Perisic as Inter Milan Push for January Reunion

Softfootball understands that PSV Eindhoven have once again made their position clear that Ivan Peri

Rosenior Praises Magnificent' Palmer After Chelsea Win

Softfootball reported Chelsea enjoyed a big night in the UEFA Champions League as they came from beh

UEFA to Observe Moment of Silence After Death of PAOK FC Fans

UEFA has confirmed that a moment of silence will be observed at tonight's Europa League matches in L

Nuno Espirito Santo Hails Adama Traore as a Unique Signing for West Ham

Softfootball understands that West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has made a statement loud

Young Star Cherki Wins Praise After Big City Performances

Softfootball has reported that Rayan Cherki is quickly proving why he is seen as one of the brightes

Kader Meite Chooses Al Hilal in €30m Deal as Aston Villa Boost Squad with Dougla

Kader Meite has agreed to join Al Hilal in a major transfer move, despite strong links to Manchester

Lookman's Future Unclear as Fenerbahce Make Move

Things are moving fast around Ademola Lookman as his future looks set for a possible change this Jan

Benzema Leaving Al-Ittihad Squad Sparks Online reaction, @King_esam Criticizes B

Softfootball understands that following a recent report about Karim Benzemas contract breakdown , th

Aston Villa Fight Back From 2-0 Down to Beat Salzburg

Softfootball understands that Aston Villa once again refused to lie down at Villa Park, fighting bac

Still breaking out? The grown-up's guide to navigating hormonal acne

Are you still battling breakouts well into adulthood? Discover the causes of hormonal acne and effec

BYD Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf among 2026 South African Car of the Year finalists

BYD South Africa has hailed the selection of its Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf models as finalists for th

Fresh Breath Month 2026: Why a healthy mouth is a powerful tool for whole-body w

LIFESTYLE NEWS - This February, Fresh Breath Month takes on a more meaningful message: a healthy mou

Why burgers, mac and cheese make us feel good

Pizza, cheeseburgers, mac and cheese. Cake baked by the love of your life. Comfort food is the yum t

Matthew Breetzke's double celebration: SA20 victory and upcoming wedding countdo

After playing a key role in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's SA20 triumph, Matthew Breetzke is now preparing

Timepiece wealth: Why good watches make you money(Watch)

Once simple tools for telling time, fine watches now blend heritage, craftsmanship, and long-term fi

Save this sacred tradition': Eskort's plea to Braai Index compilers

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The South African tradition of cooking with fire is under severe price pressure. Ov

From breaking down walls to community building on the Cape Flats

LIFESTYLE NEWS - In a township where dreams are often buried under the weight of poverty and violenc

DStv adds 3 channels to affordable package and allows households to split the bi

DStv says it is adding three more channels to the Access package and introducing a new payment featu