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Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader

Yesterday at 17:04 PM, via iAfrica

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

Conservation Scientists Weigh AI’s Promise and Pitfalls for African Biodiversity Work

Yesterday at 16:51 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]

Fuels industry pivotal to powering SA’s economy

Yesterday at 15:51 PM, via SAnews

Fuels industry pivotal to powering SA’s economy

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on the fuels industry to deepen collaboration with government as the State builds economic prosperity for South Africa.

The Minister was speaking at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo held at the Sandton Convention Centre this week.

“We recognise that the fuel...

Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals 

Yesterday at 15:40 PM, via SAnews

Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals 

The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. In its statement, the department said the first repatriation flight departed on Thursday morning, 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. “All...

TVET pathways key to youth employment and professional inclusion

Yesterday at 15:24 PM, via SAnews

TVET pathways key to youth employment and professional inclusion

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates represent the bridge South Africa needs to connect skills development with economic opportunity.Addressing young built-environment professionals...

PeWG-backed service delivery gains boost investment in eThekwini

Yesterday at 15:24 PM, via SAnews

PeWG-backed service delivery gains boost investment in eThekwini

Improved service delivery and infrastructure investment, backed by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG), are helping restore business confidence in eThekwini, unlocking major private-sector investment and supporting job creation.

The city’s interventions in electricity, water and sanitation are...

Letsike calls for safe and accessible development

Yesterday at 15:05 PM, via SAnews

Letsike calls for safe and accessible development

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has warned that development cannot be considered genuine progress if it results in unsafe, inaccessible, and unequal spaces.Letsike made the remarks while addressing the Institute of Building Inspectors Youth Sector Business...

Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns

Yesterday at 14:18 PM, via SAnews

Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns

As South Africans count down the hours to Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on the nation to rally behind the national team and embrace the spirit that united the country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

A wave of excitement is...

Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile 

Yesterday at 14:16 PM, via SAnews

Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile 

While South Africa has made progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB), as part of Government’s priority to ensure access to effective healthcare, Deputy President Paul Mashtile has called for more action to rid the world of the disease.

“I fully agree with the Minister’s [Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi] sentiment that ending...

Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game

Yesterday at 13:22 PM, via SAnews

Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game

In support of the Bafana Bafana opening match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, the Madlanga Commission on Thursday donned their Bafana jerseys.“As you all see, today we, the entire Commission, are donning the Bafana Bafana jersey. Since today is the opening of Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, it is fitting...

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