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Things going right in Africa that rarely make the headlines.

Computer screen showing security update progress
AI

Microsoft uses AI to speed up finding and fixing Windows security flaws

Microsoft is applying AI to detect and remediate Windows vulnerabilities faster, improving update deployment and transparency.

Quantum Internet SouthAfrica
Tech

Wits Physicist Advances Quantum Internet Project in South Africa

South Africa’s quantum internet project led by Wits physicist Andrew Forbes could transform national infrastructure, offering speeds millions of times faster than today.

Rubin Observatory Alerts
Tech

SALT and Lesedi Help Classify Unusual Stellar System from Rubin Data

South African telescopes are responding to Rubin Observatory alerts. SALT and Lesedi are helping classify a rare stellar system and boosting astro-tourism in Sutherland.

radio laser
Tech

South African researchers detect cosmic radio laser

South Africans react to the fascinating findings of a radio laser, a megamaser that reveals insights into galaxy collisions.

4,300‑year‑old mummy
Tech

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 4,300‑year‑old intact mummy at Saqqara

Archaeologists uncover a 4,300‑year‑old intact mummy at Saqqara. The discovery has people debating on grave ethics and cultural preservation. #Egypt #Saqqara #Archaeology

Lobito Corridor records first copper shipment from DRC
Business

Lobito Corridor records first 99.7% pure copper shipment from DRC

The Lobito Corridor has completed its first 99.7% pure copper shipment from the DRC, signalling a major shift in African mining logistics.

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory
Health

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory

Lenacapavir arrives in Kenya, bringing hope for HIV prevention amid public skepticism and concerns about medical trust.

China will remove tariffs on most imports from 53 African countries starting May 2026.
Business

China to Remove Tariffs on Most African Imports in Major Trade Shift

China Africa tariff removal brings opportunities and concerns. Understand the impact on African exports to China before May 1.

South African astronomers solve misbehaving star mystery
Tech

South African Astronomers Solve Mystery of Misbehaving Red Supergiant Star

South African astronomers solve misbehaving star mystery using SALT and confirm the red supergiant is reshaped by a companion star.

Vodacom named Africa's Top Employer for third year running
Business

Vodacom named Africa's Top Employer for third year running

Vodacom Group named Africa’s Top Employer for a third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, recognised for innovation and ethical AI.

Miriam Banda, nurse midwife Kafumbwe
Tech

How Digital Public Infrastructure is reshaping health and identity in rural Zambia

Digital public infrastructure and SmartCare Pro are improving health records, identity access and service delivery in rural Zambia.