South Africa is among the world's fastest adopters of generative Artificial Intelligence, with 45.4 percent of adults using these tools. This is according to new research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the American multinational digital communications technology conglomerate, Cisco.  The findings also reveal generational and wellbeing divides. Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report..

South Africa is among the world's fastest adopters of generative Artificial Intelligence, with 45.4 percent of adults using these tools. This is according to new research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the American multinational digital communications technology conglomerate, Cisco. &nbsp;The findings also reveal generational and wellbeing divides. Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report..

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Zimbabwe has introduced new regulations restricting the participation of foreign nationals in some of the country's economic sectors and sub-sectors. Under Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025, foreigners in Zimbabwe are barred from operating in sectors such as artisanal mining, bakeries, advertising agencies, salons, employment agencies, and the local arts and crafts industry.To unpack what this means for artisanal miners, investment, and mining governance, is Farai Maguwu, Director of the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG).

Zimbabwe has introduced new regulations restricting the participation of foreign nationals in some of the country's economic sectors and sub-sectors. Under Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025, foreigners in Zimbabwe are barred from operating in sectors such as artisanal mining, bakeries, advertising agencies, salons, employment agencies, and the local arts and crafts industry.To unpack what this means for artisanal miners, investment, and mining governance, is Farai Maguwu, Director of the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG).

Zimbabwe Restricts Foreign Participation in Key Economic Sectors

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Nigeria has published its first comprehensive State of Women's Leadership Report 2025, highlighting the low representation of women in politics and business. According to the report by the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) Global, women hold just 4.5% of National Assembly seats, occupy only 8 of 48 federal ministerial positions, and have very limited roles in the country's top 50 companies. The findings also point to opportunities for progress through targeted policies, advocacy, and leadership development programs. We speak to Abosede George-Ogan, Founder and Executive Director of WILAN Global, about what the report means for women's leadership in Nigeria.

Nigeria has published its first comprehensive State of Women's Leadership Report 2025, highlighting the low representation of women in politics and business. According to the report by the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) Global, women hold just 4.5% of National Assembly seats, occupy only 8 of 48 federal ministerial positions, and have very limited roles in the country's top 50 companies. The findings also point to opportunities for progress through targeted policies, advocacy, and leadership development programs. We speak to Abosede George-Ogan, Founder and Executive Director of WILAN Global, about what the report means for women's leadership in Nigeria.

South Africa Among World's Fastest Adopters of Generative AI

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