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Human Rights Watch is calling on Senegal to end its crackdown on LGBT people, warning that the country's laws raise questions about its compliance with the Olympic Charter ahead of hosting the Youth Olympic Games. In March, Senegal passed legislation doubling the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to ten years. In August, 71 men were referred for trial on charges of so-called "acts against nature", a term used to describe same-sex relations.
Senegal is due to make history later this month when it becomes the first African country to host an Olympic sporting event, welcoming around 2,700 young athletes for the Youth Olympic Games.

This Monday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to FNB's Investment Analyst Motheo Tlhagale, for the latest market update.

The ANC says it is not seeking any indulgence or special treatment from the court, but simply asks that its compliance be assessed in accordance with the law. The party seeks to appeal the Electoral Court's decision, which ruled in favour of the IEC to bar the 181 councillors. The ANC failed to submit 181 candidates for six municipalities before the IEC's 5pm deadline on 28 August. Adv Daniel Burger SC presents arguments for the ANC before the Constitutional Court in the party's candidate-list dispute with the IEC....

The SATNAC 2026 conference held under the theme "AI as the Last Mile: Building the Sustainable Digital Enterprise"aims to bridge the gap between advanced technology, infrastructure, and real-world African sustainability. Since 1997, SATNAC has provided a platform for industry experts to exchange knowledge, researchers to present and publish their work, and students and young professionals to engage with the technologies and practitioners shaping the sector. Its distinctive value lies in connecting academic research with real-world industry applications, while enabling established leaders and emerging talent to contribute to the same conversation. Dr. Adriana Marais is a prominent South African theoretical physicist, technologist, and advocate for off-world exploration. She is currently a featured figure at the Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC 2026). The event highlights innovators like Dr. Marais who operate at the convergence of deep-tech innovation, quantum technologies, and sustainable development. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dr. Adriana Marais is a prominent South African theoretical physicist, technologist, and advocate for off-world exploration.

The Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) 2026 is underway at Champagne Sports Resort in the Central Drakensberg near Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal. The conference, held under the theme "AI as the Last Mile: Building the Sustainable Digital Enterprise," the conference will bring together leaders from telecommunications, technology, academia, research, government and the broader innovation ecosystem to examine how artificial intelligence can move beyond experimentation and pilot projects to deliver practical, sustainable value for businesses, institutions, communities and society. To tell us more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Telkom SA Group Executive: Innovation & Transformation, Telkom SA and SATNAC Chairperson, Dr. Mmaki Jantjies