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...

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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...

Government unveils plan to equip SA with skills for a changing world

Government has launched a new strategic plan to align education and skills development with the demands of a technology-driven economy and tackle high unemployment. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said rapid changes in how people learn and work, driven by technology, shifting demographics and economic pressures...

President arrives in Spain for the In Defence of Democracy Initiative

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on a Working Visit, where he will participate in the In Defence of Democracy Initiative. 

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said that on consecutive days, the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, in...

Nelson Mandela Bay moves swiftly to contain shot hole borer threat

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated an urgent response to contain the spread of the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer following reported sightings in parts of the metro.

The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer is an invasive species consisting of multiple cryptic species of ambrosia beetles.

In a statement...

South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment

By Moahlodi Maphori 

Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa’s sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing...