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NPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk – 123RF.com The decision was taken by Limpopo Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation [DPCI] following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service [SAPS]. “The…

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Standard Bank sees tenfold surge in PayShap ID transactions as instant payments gain traction

Source: Pexels Over the past year, the number of Standard Bank clients registering for PayShap grew by 9%, and active use of ShapID for transactions has increased tenfold (817%) year-on-year. “This data clearly shows that consumers are increasingly seeking more convenient payment solutions. They want their transactions to clear instantly,” says Rufaida Hamilton, Standard Bank’s…

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WASH programme brings relief to Zaka schoolgirls

The partnership has resulted in the installation of clean water facilities, toilets, and hand washing stations, helping to curb the spread of diseases like cholera GOVERNMENT and its development partners have come to the rescue of the girl child at Vudzi Primary School in Zaka district, Masvingo province, by providing essential resources to help them…

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#Loeries: Teaching AI what real beauty looks like

A panel discussion at the Loeries Creative Week in Cape Town unpacked the motivations and effects of Dove’s groundbreaking generative AI tool designed to promote diversity and challenge narrow beauty standards. The initiative, known as Dove’s Real Beauty Generation, aims to redefine beauty standards in digital content creation and inject authenticity into AI-generated images, tackling…

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Safeguard traditional seeds, farmers urged

He urged farmers to document their varieties and work together to preserve their seed banks. PELUM Zimbabwe, a network-based organisation that promotes agroecology, has committed to increasing efforts towards the  protection of farmer-managed seed systems in the country.  Speaking at a validation meeting on guidelines for developing a sui generis system for seed protection, programme…

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IAB South Africa collaborates with ARB to launch the first Content Creator Charter

(Image supplied) There is a need for a set of guiding principles that promote ethical and transparent practices in response to the meteoric rise of the South African creator economy. Spearheaded by the organisation’s Influencer Marketing Committee, the Charter aims to establish a strong foundation for mutually beneficial relationships between marketers, content creators and their…

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#Loeries: The joy and anxiety in the age of AI

The Loeries Creative Week photography masterclass From Art to AI, took a deep dive into the opportunities and threats posed by AI in the creative industry. With a panel of accomplished industry professionals, the session explored how AI is simultaneously opening doors and sparking debate about its potential risks.

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