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JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter

Today at 08:22 AM, via SAnews

JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter

 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has overturned the decision by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into the complaint of Andiswa Mengo against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge.This follows a meeting held last month whereby the JSC, excluding the members designated by the National Assembly and the National...

InnoPower Africa and Luma Learn Partner to Expand AI Education Access Across the Continent

Yesterday at 18:06 PM, via iAfrica

InnoPower Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Luma Learn aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence education and digital skills development across Africa, with a focus on removing barriers including cost, location and limited exposure to advanced training. The collaboration will leverage Luma Learn’s learning platform and InnoPower Africa’s community networks to...

Nigerian Energy Startup PowerLabs Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Grid Management Platform

Yesterday at 18:02 PM, via iAfrica

PowerLabs, a Nigeria-based energy and climate technology startup, has raised a pre-seed funding round led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures and Kaleo Ventures, to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered energy management platform across Nigeria’s commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2023 by Tobechukwu Arize, who serves as CEO, and […]

South Africa-Founded AI Startup Raises $5 Million to Make AI Models More Energy Efficient

Yesterday at 17:56 PM, via iAfrica

A South Africa-founded startup is challenging the AI industry’s energy-intensive growth model, securing $5 million in seed funding to develop tools that compress and restructure AI models so they can run on smaller devices using significantly less power. The round was led by California-based climate technology investor VoLo Earth Ventures. Refiant AI was founded in […]

Richards Bay Entrepreneur Builds Agri-Tech Drone Company Focused on Sustainable Farming

Yesterday at 17:53 PM, via iAfrica

A 31-year-old entrepreneur from Richards Bay is carving out a niche in South Africa’s growing agricultural technology sector through a drone company focused on sustainable farming, forestry and environmental conservation — a business she launched after seeing a WhatsApp advertisement for a training course. Bongiwe Nyawo founded Nyawo Zendalo Air in May 2024 after qualifying […]

New eviction bill aims to protect small landlords, empower municipalities

Yesterday at 15:31 PM, via SAnews

New eviction bill aims to protect small landlords, empower municipalities

The proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations. 

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane said the...

Government gazettes bill to strengthen response to illegal land occupations

Yesterday at 14:51 PM, via SAnews

Government gazettes bill to strengthen response to illegal land occupations

Government has published the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, which seeks to empower municipalities, State entities, and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions.

The bill, now published in the Government...

Security situation stable following Malema’s court proceedings, say police

Yesterday at 14:33 PM, via SAnews

Security situation stable following Malema’s court proceedings, say police

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the nation that the security situation remains stable following court proceedings involving Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

In a statement on Thursday, police confirmed that since the morning hours, officers have been closely...

Government publishes revised plan for rhino conservation

Yesterday at 13:29 PM, via SAnews

Government publishes revised plan for rhino conservation

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the Government Gazette — marking an important step forward for rhino conservation in South Africa.

“The Black and White Rhino BMP provides a...

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