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The Equal Earth projections. The UN General Assembly voted to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that expands Africa while shrinking North America and Europe.
CORRECT THE MAP

After 500 years, Africa is finally the size it always was

The UN has voted to correct world maps that made Africa look smaller than it truly is.

  • The National Team
5 min read
With South Africa launching its new AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation system, the country is joining a global movement towards digital border management.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Inside SA’s new AI border system: Shorter queues, smart gates and big questions

As South Africa and the world roll out automated AI checkpoints to fight visa fraud, travellers are left balancing seamless journeys against growing data privacy fears.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read