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South Africa

AI Could Displace More Than 1.3 Million Moroccan Jobs by 2030 Without Urgent Action

Today at 14:04 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]

Code for Africa Opens Applications for 2026 AI for Good Fellowship Supporting Human Rights Defenders

Today at 13:59 PM, via iAfrica

Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]

AI Clinical Platform Heidi Officially Launches in South Africa After 15,000 Clinicians Adopt the Tool

Today at 13:53 PM, via iAfrica

AI clinical care platform Heidi has officially launched in South Africa following adoption by 15,000 clinicians in the country, as workforce shortages and administrative burden push healthcare systems toward AI tools that integrate with existing workflows. The launch comes after a wave of clinician-led demand, with adoption now extending beyond individual users into broader system […]

Milken Institute Report Says AI and Manufacturing Innovation Are Key to Africa’s Industrial Transformation

Today at 13:41 PM, via iAfrica

A new report from the Milken Institute argues that artificial intelligence and targeted manufacturing innovation are essential to unlocking Africa’s industrial transformation, with the continent on track to represent a quarter of the world’s population and $16 trillion in business and consumer spending by 2050 — but at risk of continuing to lag in production […]

IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA

Today at 13:27 PM, via SAnews

IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA

As the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) celebrates 86 years of existence, Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has lauded the role the institution has played in supporting the mandate of democratic South Africa.

“This role and responsibility is critical as we address challenges, which include slow...

Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations

Today at 13:03 PM, via SAnews

Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), including the resignation of the interim Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, with effect from 27 April 2026.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department said Maluleke stepped...

Shebe Maburna denied bail

Today at 13:03 PM, via SABC News

Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke is facing charges, including attempted murder.

President Ramaphosa rallies all spheres of government to tackle water crisis

Today at 12:42 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa rallies all spheres of government to tackle water crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa’s deepening water crisis, warning that poor municipal performance is placing an increasing burden on ordinary citizens. 

Delivering the opening address at an Extended...

Ministers commit to clearing military veterans’ housing backlog by 2029

Today at 11:38 AM, via SAnews

Ministers commit to clearing military veterans’ housing backlog by 2029

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga have committed to eradicate the housing backlog affecting military veterans by 2029.

The undertaking was made during a recent engagement with community members and housing beneficiaries, including military...

Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources

Today at 11:31 AM, via SAnews

Taking practical steps to protect SA’s water resources

As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National...

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA

Today at 11:25 AM, via SAnews

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State.

These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours,...

Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions’ Den opportunity

Today at 09:33 AM, via SAnews

Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions’ Den opportunity

Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April.

The eThekwini Municipality has opened entries for the annual programme, which aims to support...

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