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AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 16, 2026 (Featured: Matthew

Table of contentsIntroduction - the four axes of this dispatch Story 1 - Celebrity IP vs deepfakes:

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a l

How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing

If your New Years resolution is to understand quantum computing this year, take a cue from a 9-year-

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, as the

Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others

An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas

AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Brahim Daz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nation

Russias new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

Russias new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African countrys m

Deadly floods sweep Southern Africa as authorities warn of more heavy rains

Torrential rains and devastating floods have killed dozens of people across southern Africa, with au

Cameroon opposition leader denies talks with government

His party, the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon, has also announced it will boycott upco

BATSA begins talks with workers, unions amid factory shut down

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) says it has begun engaging workers and unions in the S

Cape Town sees visitor surge as govt, aviation efforts pay off

The City of Cape Town says the increased visitor numbers in the city are a strong indicator that co-

SA government officials set to participate in WEF Annual Meeting

The Government of South Africa represented by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, wil

Zimbabwean tycoon Mutumwa Mawere dies at 66 after storied business career

Mutumwa Dziva Mawere, the Zimbabwean South African industrialist who assembled one of the most influ

Keeping the spirit of dialogue alive

The official themes for the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual Davos meetings have usually been an ac

Addicted to hollow words

Right now, somewhere in the world, there's probably a conference about Africa happening - or about t

Transforming Libya into the world's largest inter-continental bridge

Where does Libya stand today economically, politically, and from a security perspective? We have c

Mamadou Toure: The entrepreneur using blockchain to disrupt gold investment in A

Africa holds about 30% of global mineral reserves and nearly 40% of the world's gold. Yet extractive

Can Africa slash the cost of borrowing?

The upside is real. Africa is becoming the world's largest source of new workforce entrants; critica

Military veterans are architects of the future: Mashatile

African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says failing to preserve and eleva

Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims

Lawyers for former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have argued that Chairperson of the TRC Cas

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU with ANC in Gauteng

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has threatened to pull out of the Government of National

Was Cyril Ramaphosa's Iran order ignored? Angie Motshekga launches inquiry

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has established a Board of Inquiry into alleg

MKLWV organisation says SA will not be bullied by USA

The African National Congress (ANC) Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organization says Sout

Correctional Services hits back at Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya over electricity c

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has accused Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya of disingenu

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo to hand himself over to pol

ActionSA's mayoral candidate in Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, is set to voluntarily hand himself over

Calls grow for Groenewald to lead South Africa

POLITICS - Some social media enthusiasts, black and white, want Minister of Correctional Services Pi

ActionSA aims to protect whistleblowers with new bill

ActionSA has introduced the Fallen Whistleblowers Bill, aimed at protecting those who expose corrupt

Why People We Meet on Vacation' is the meet-cute romcom that has fans swooning

Discover the enchanting world of 'People We Meet On Vacation', a romcom that beautifully explores th

Experience Calum Scott's 'Avenoir Tour' live in Pretoria

Join internationally acclaimed singer Calum Scott as he returns to South Africa for his Avenoir Tour

Romance ignites in 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6: First kisses and budding relat

Romance is already brewing in the first week of 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, with housemates Ofent

Marcia Cia' Morata leaves Big Brother Mzansi' season 6 over health concerns

In a surprising turn of events, Marcia 'Cia' Morata has left 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, citing h

Rea Gopane on AI and creativity as his music finds streaming success

Rea Gopane, once known for his controversial podcasting, is reinventing himself through soulful musi

What Arya Stark's journey could reveal about her rumoured spin-off

As the Game of Thrones universe expands with new spin-offs, all eyes are on fan-favourite Arya Stark

Amaza Ntshanga launches his music career with 'Bana Yango'

Amaza Ntshanga, the award-winning radio host, embarks on a new journey into Afro Tech music with his

Meet Yerin Ha: The new leading lady of Bridgerton season four

Discover the enchanting world of Bridgerton as Yerin Ha steps into the spotlight as Sophie Baek, bri

Trompies prove kwaito never dies with new single Lilizela' and upcoming EP

Trompies, the Kwaito pioneers, are back with 'Lilizela,' a new single featuring Kwesta, Nokwazi, and

Real Madrid Ready to Bounce Back Against Levante After Copa Shock

Real Madrid return to La Liga on Saturday, 17th January, under pressure following a turbulent start

Man City Reach £20m Deal to Sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi

Softfootball understands that Manchester City has reached full agreement with Crystal Palace to brin

Marc-Andre ter Stegen Set to Join Girona on Loan from Barcelona

Softfootball understands that Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly on the verge of

Oliver Glasner Confirms Crystal Palace Exit as He Seeks New Challenge

Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season, bringing clarity

Unai Emery Named Premier League Manager of the Month After Aston Villa's Decembe

Softfootball understands that Unai Emery has won the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month fo

Arbeloa Calls on Fans as Real Madrid Return Home to Fight for La Liga

Alvaro Arbeloa has reiterated Real Madrid's determination to stay in the La Liga title race as he pr

Dro Fernandez Set to Leave Barcelona as €6m Release Clause Set to Be Triggered

Barcelona are preparing to lose one of their most highly rated academy talents, with Pedro "Dro" Fer

Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin Wins Premier League Player of the Month

Softfootball understands that Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been named Premier League Player of the Mont

Liverpool Look to End Draw Streak as Burnley Visit Anfield

Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League but have struggled to find the winning touch in rece

Fantastic February beckons

GEORGE NEWS - January in the Garden Route rolls by like a hangover from Christmas and New Year. Peop

Top achievers buck national trend

Although the 2025 matric results have raised concerns about learners performance in science, technol

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a s

Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools

South Africas 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have once again highlighted strong acad

Fashion forecast 2026: Runway trends you must wear!

Fashion in 2026 is having a confident moment. After seasons of quiet luxury and minimalist restraint

Balance is key to avoiding the perils of the January trap

LIFESTYLE NEWS - As South Africans settle into 2026, many of us see this as an ideal opportunity to

On Fire: The Garden Route's experts on fireplaces and braais

LIFESTYLE NEWS - On Fire, the Western Cape s experts on fireplaces and braais, has launched the bigg

Best Before Clearance Store now offers nationwide delivery

Popular retailer Best Before Clearance Store launched nationwide delivery in December 2025, scaling

Calabash South Africa 2026 canned after Muse withdrawal

Music fans and festival goers woke up to the disappointing news that Calabash South Africa 2026 has