Northern Cape residents urged to avoid flooded areas
Northern Cape residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainfall.
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Investment needed from private sector to enhance innovation: Cele
The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding.
AI Could Displace More Than 1.3 Million Moroccan Jobs by 2030 Without Urgent Action
Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]
Code for Africa Opens Applications for 2026 AI for Good Fellowship Supporting Human Rights Defenders
Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]
Nigerian Startup Cencori Builds Security Layer for AI Production Apps as Africa’s AI Ecosystem Matures
A Nigerian AI infrastructure startup has launched a platform designed to function as a security layer between AI applications and the models they depend on, addressing what its founders describe as a critical gap as African and global companies rush to ship AI-powered products without adequate guardrails. Cencori, founded in June 2025 by Bola Banjo, […]
AI Clinical Platform Heidi Officially Launches in South Africa After 15,000 Clinicians Adopt the Tool
AI clinical care platform Heidi has officially launched in South Africa following adoption by 15,000 clinicians in the country, as workforce shortages and administrative burden push healthcare systems toward AI tools that integrate with existing workflows. The launch comes after a wave of clinician-led demand, with adoption now extending beyond individual users into broader system […]
Milken Institute Report Says AI and Manufacturing Innovation Are Key to Africa’s Industrial Transformation
A new report from the Milken Institute argues that artificial intelligence and targeted manufacturing innovation are essential to unlocking Africa’s industrial transformation, with the continent on track to represent a quarter of the world’s population and $16 trillion in business and consumer spending by 2050 — but at risk of continuing to lag in production […]
IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA
IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA
As the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) celebrates 86 years of existence, Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has lauded the role the institution has played in supporting the mandate of democratic South Africa.
“This role and responsibility is critical as we address challenges, which include slow...
Soweto shack fire claims two lives
The Emergency Management Services says firefighters responded to the blaze at around 5 am.
Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations
Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), including the resignation of the interim Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, with effect from 27 April 2026.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department said Maluleke stepped...
Shebe Maburna denied bail
Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke is facing charges, including attempted murder.
Gender based violence cases raise concern over justice system
Concerns raised over accountability and protection as violence in SA persists.
President Ramaphosa rallies all spheres of government to tackle water crisis
President Ramaphosa rallies all spheres of government to tackle water crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa’s deepening water crisis, warning that poor municipal performance is placing an increasing burden on ordinary citizens.
Delivering the opening address at an Extended...
Maluleke denies political interference in his resignation from NSFAS
Dr Mugwena Maluleke says his resignation from NSFAS has nothing to do with political interference
‘We don’t want the Lungu’s descendants to claim land’: PFSA
Late former president Edgar Lungu died in June last year at the age of 68.
Ministers commit to clearing military veterans’ housing backlog by 2029
Ministers commit to clearing military veterans’ housing backlog by 2029
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga have committed to eradicate the housing backlog affecting military veterans by 2029.
The undertaking was made during a recent engagement with community members and housing beneficiaries, including military...
Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources
Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources
As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National...
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State.
These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours,...
Fuel levy relief extension is deceptive: FOSA
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the fuel levy relief into May.
LIVE | Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke bail judgement
Judgment on the bail application of ‘Shebe Maburna’ expected in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions’ Den opportunity
Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions’ Den opportunity
Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April.
The eThekwini Municipality has opened entries for the annual programme, which aims to support...