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President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain

Yesterday at 21:25 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral engagement with...

The AI shift: Mapping South Africa’s growing AI skills economy

Yesterday at 19:28 PM, via iAfrica

Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche […]

Balancing AI and Human Rights In The Modern Workplace

Yesterday at 19:16 PM, via iAfrica

By Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions The month of March sees South Africa observing Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how organisations recruit, manage, and evaluate employees. While concerns about surveillance […]

SA medtech company AI Diagnostics raises R85 million to accelerate AI-powered TB screening

Yesterday at 19:13 PM, via iAfrica

AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure.  The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation […]

The Hidden Economics of Workplace AI

Yesterday at 19:07 PM, via iAfrica

In many workplaces, the newest addition to virtual meetings isn’t a colleague, but an AI assistant like Granola or Otter. Suddenly no one has to scramble for action items or wonder who said what. The tool fades into the background while work gets a little smoother. And somewhere downstream, the precise record of how capable […]

Seitlholo raises concern over delays in Meyerton wastewater project

Yesterday at 15:24 PM, via SAnews

Seitlholo raises concern over delays in Meyerton wastewater project

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW). 

Seitlholo raised concerns during an oversight visit to the facility in the Midvaal Local Municipality, within the Sedibeng...

Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via SAnews

Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, describing him as a seasoned and capable envoy suited to strengthening bilateral relations.

The President confirmed the appointment on the sidelines of the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit in Boksburg on Wednesday.

“Roelf Meyer...

Failing municipalities are choking local economic growth, says President

Yesterday at 14:23 PM, via SAnews

Failing municipalities are choking local economic growth, says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to unlock local economies, warning that poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth.

Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit at the Birchwood Conference...

President drives red tape cuts and local business support to unlock township economies

Yesterday at 14:22 PM, via SAnews

President drives red tape cuts and local business support to unlock township economies

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for sweeping reforms to cut red tape and support small businesses, warning that bureaucratic delays at municipal level are driving away investment and limiting opportunities for township entrepreneurs.

Speaking at the 2026 National Local Economic Development...

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