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North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants

Today at 15:38 PM, via SAnews

North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants

The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has raised serious concerns over the growing number of illegal mining activities and unauthorised chrome wash plants across the province, particularly in the Bojanala and Madibeng areas.

The...

MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse

Today at 15:09 PM, via SAnews

MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has visited the family of a Grade 3 learner, who died following a wall collapse at Lerutle Primary School, last week. 

The visit took place on Monday at the family home in Daveyton, days after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the young boy, identified by his...

Former Ghana VP Bawumia Warns High Data Costs Could Lock Africa Out of AI Revolution

Today at 14:12 PM, via iAfrica

Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the high cost of mobile data remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s meaningful participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, urging governments to treat connectivity affordability as a foundational policy priority. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 in London on […]

Absa on Next-Generation AI in Banking

Today at 14:09 PM, via iAfrica

Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and able to reason and act on their own. And adoption has skyrocketed, […]

African Broadcast Newsrooms Embrace AI But Lack Policies to Govern It, Industry Forum Warns

Today at 14:07 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping broadcast newsrooms across Africa, but a critical gap in institutional policy and national regulation is threatening the credibility of the continent’s media landscape, senior editorial and technology leaders warned at an industry webinar last month. The Broadcast Media Africa webinar, titled “Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age...

24-Year-Old South African Entrepreneur Builds AI Tool to Expose Tender Corruption and Streamline Bidding

Today at 14:03 PM, via iAfrica

A 24-year-old Swedish-South African entrepreneur has built an artificial intelligence platform designed to make South Africa’s tender system more transparent and competitive, arguing that wider visibility of tender opportunities could help curb corruption by ensuring more legitimate bidders participate. Lars Gumede, founder of Axel Technologies, launched NowNow in January 2025 as an AI...

Nigerian Film “Makemation” Brings African Perspective to Global AI Conversation

Today at 14:01 PM, via iAfrica

A Nigerian feature film is making its international rounds after a successful domestic theatrical run, offering a coming-of-age story that centers artificial intelligence within an African context and challenges the Western narratives that dominate global technology discourse. “Makemation,” directed by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji — a Nigerian filmmaker with a background in AI development —...

TNPA advances SA’s food security

Today at 13:49 PM, via SAnews

TNPA advances SA’s food security

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken a decisive step to advance South Africa’s food security and improve global trade competitiveness through two landmark concession awards at the Maydon Wharf Precinct, in the Port of Durban. 

These transactions will unlock more than R1 billion in private sector investment in modernising port...

NYDA calls for a youth-centred economic response

Today at 13:46 PM, via SAnews

NYDA calls for a youth-centred economic response

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has called for a more coordinated and youth-focused economic response amid rising global uncertainty and domestic constraints.

The call comes after the latest decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, against a...

Majodina to release Green Drop Report

Today at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Majodina to release Green Drop Report

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision, and wastewater management.

The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programmes are...

Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Today at 11:29 AM, via SAnews

Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The service warned of localised damage to infrastructure and settlements, localised flooding of roads and bridges and possible minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.

The...

NSFAS directed to activate forensic unit to work with SIU

Today at 10:46 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS directed to activate forensic unit to work with SIU

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the...

President Ramaphosa states SA investment case ahead of SAIC

Today at 10:46 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa states SA investment case ahead of SAIC

The South African government will pursue its commitment to fiscal discipline and reform implementation as the upcoming South African Investment Conference (SAIC) provides a pivotal moment to translate recent economic gains into tangible investment outcomes.

This according President Cyril Ramaposa’s weekly newsletter,...

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