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Nominations open for eThekwini sports awards

Today at 12:29 PM, via SAnews

Nominations open for eThekwini sports awards

The eThekwini Municipality has officially opened nominations for its inaugural eThekwini Sports Awards, calling on the public to recognise outstanding sporting talent and achievement across the city.

The awards programme is aimed at recognising and celebrating athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and individuals who have excelled in...

Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination

Today at 12:10 PM, via SAnews

Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that the opening day of the ISUZU IRONMAN African Championship, held on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Hobie Beach, was successfully executed without incident.

Municipal officials said all scheduled races were delivered safely, supported by integrated planning,...

Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA

Today at 11:39 AM, via SAnews

Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA

Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to continue across large parts of South Africa, with the Western and Northern Cape provinces likely to experience the most severe weather.

Weather forecasters Lehlohonolo Thobela and Tokelo Chiloane said the adverse conditions are expected to continue affecting much of the country...

KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry

Today at 10:58 AM, via SAnews

KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has raised serious concerns over the poor audit outcomes in several municipalities, following a 2024–2025 Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) audit outcomes briefing presented to the Provincial Legislature by Auditor-General Tsakane Maluleke.

During the recent presentation, the...

Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment

Today at 10:21 AM, via SAnews

Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment

National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment.

The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. 

The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be...

South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent

Today at 10:19 AM, via SAnews

South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent

The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent.

This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998).

“The department enforces a...

President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal

Today at 10:12 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for action “grounded in hope, unity, and progressive change”.

Addressing the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during a working visit to Spain on Saturday, the President highlighted the current global situation, which is increasingly defined by aggression, war, conflict and...

University of Pretoria AI Professor Brings African Perspective to UN’s First Global Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence

Yesterday at 19:14 PM, via iAfrica

For nearly a decade, Prof. Vukosi Marivate has been working to ensure that Africa shapes artificial intelligence rather than being shaped by it. His appointment to the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence — the first global scientific body of its kind — has given that mission an international platform. Selected from […]

UNDP and Senegal Sign Digital Transformation Partnership Covering AI, Governance and Inclusion

Yesterday at 19:05 PM, via iAfrica

The United Nations Development Programme and Senegal’s Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation across the country. The partnership will focus on digital governance, digital inclusion, artificial intelligence and innovation, according to a statement from UNDP Senegal. It is...

Ghana and Japan Launch $1.5 Million Initiative Spanning AI Health, Digital Governance and Peacebuilding

Yesterday at 19:04 PM, via iAfrica

Ghana and Japan have launched three major development initiatives targeting peacebuilding, digital transformation and health innovation, with a combined initial investment of approximately $1.5 million funded under Japan’s Fiscal Year 2025 Supplementary Budget. The projects were unveiled April 15 at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are being implemented in partnership with the United...

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