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Microsoft Turns Copilot Into a Multi-Model Research Assistant With Smarter Critique Microsoft has rolled out a major upgrade to its Copilot research assistant, aiming to make AI responses more dependable by using more than one model at a time. The change is designed to improve output quality, reduce mistakes, and speed up how users build … Read more
MTN’s AI RAN Bet: Turning Cell Towers Into Smarter Infrastructure Hubs MTN Group is positioning itself for a future where mobile networks don’t just carry data, but actively learn and optimise in real time. A key part of that shift is MTN’s investment in a new AI RAN specialist called ORAN Development Company (ODC), a … Read more
Residents of East London hit the streets on Monday in what started as a protest over a planned coronation tied to an “Igbo King,” before the demonstration escalated into widespread chaos. The unrest unfolded in parts of the city, with the march getting underway in Quigney. Organisers said the gathering was aimed at challenging the … Read more
South African MP Ngizwe Mchunu has sharply criticised a high-profile controversy involving a “Nigerian king” said to be operating in the Eastern Cape, calling for his return to Nigeria. Speaking in a charged tone, Mchunu warned that history would “judge” South Africa harshly if the country allowed what he described as a political mistake to … Read more
Patients in Soweto looking for cosmetic or reconstructive procedures are asking one question first: how much plastic surgery costs at Bara Hospital. While pricing for surgery can vary based on medical needs, preparation requirements, and specialist assessments, the hospital’s plastic surgery services generally operate through structured clinical planning rather than one-size-fits-all package fees. Below is … Read more
FNB CEO Harry Kellan Steps Down After Two Years, With Lytania Johnson Taking the Helm FNB CEO Harry Kellan is stepping down after just two years at the helm, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a wider restructure inside FirstRand. The change is set to take effect on 1 April, following … Read more
Standard Bank processes R164-trillion in payments across Africa in 2025 as digital rails scale Standard Bank has reported a major expansion of its payments footprint, saying it processed more than R164-trillion in total payment flows during 2025. The figure, released in a statement on Monday, positions the lender as the continent’s biggest transactional banking franchise … Read more
DJ Spitjo from Sebokeng is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s not for new music. The DJ—identified as Spitjo—has been trending online after being spotted performing at a club soon after his release on bail linked to a serious kidnapping and carjacking matter. The attention has intensified following videos circulating on social media … Read more
MTN Unveils Pi, a “Digital Network Operator” That Pushes South Africans Into a Contract-Free Mobile and Home 5G Future MTN South Africa has pulled the curtain back on Pi, a new fully digital network operator that rides on MTN’s underlying infrastructure but operates under a standalone brand. The rollout went live on Monday, positioning Pi … Read more
South Africa Faces R108bn–R142bn Bill to Reach 100Mbps for Every Home, DBSA Study Finds South Africa’s drive to expand high-speed connectivity is facing a major funding reality: a new Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) study estimates the country needs between R108-billion and R142-billion in total investment to connect all households to 100Mbit/s broadband by … Read more