FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 18:02
Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The platform is designed to equip young people with practical AI skills, transform academic research into innovative projects, and...
The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a joint initiative to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035 to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, with a target of unlocking 40 million new jobs on the continent. The AI 10 Billion Initiative was announced during the Nairobi AI Forum […]
Leaders from technology, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and the broader innovation ecosystem gathered recently in Zambia for an industry dialogue and report launch focused on advancing artificial intelligence adoption — with a particular emphasis on localizing the technology for Zambian languages. The event, convened by BongoHive, marked the official launch of a new report developed in […]
Tanzania is committed to deepening cooperation with Singapore across trade, investment, tourism, artificial intelligence and digital revenue systems, a senior government official said Monday. Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during talks with Singapore’s Ambassador to Tanzania Douglas Foo, saying the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation...
The new policy shifts the cost of cables and installation to households
Investigating officer Captain Phaladi Makola will resume on the stand.
KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive
Agriculture and rural development took centre stage in KwaZulu-Natal’s economic agenda as Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli outlined wide-ranging interventions aimed at revitalising rural economies, improving food security and expanding employment opportunities.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in...
Buena Vista Learning Academy was awarded the R3.5-million contract by the City of Ekurhuleni
South African teenage girls and young women know alcohol leaves them ashamed, broke and hungover – but in a world where drinking signals belonging, “just say no” was never going to cut it.
KwaZulu-Natal economy shows signs of recovery
KwaZulu-Natal is steadily defying the economic odds following two shocks of the July 2021 unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, with the provincial government reporting measurable gains in growth, investment and job creation.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA), Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said the province has emerged from...
He says it is a necessary step to restore calm in communities where illegal mining and gang violence
The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has noted with concern the “unfortunate developments” at the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
During the proceedings on Thursday, one of the witnesses, Paul O’Sullivan, walked out...
Zachariah Olivier is accused of shooting dead two women on Onverwacht Farm.
Small business owners urged to take advantage of government support
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has urged small business operators and innovators in Kwaggafontein township in Mpumalanga to take advantage of the various government programmes designed to assist them.
The dtic hosted a workshop to empower entrepreneurs with information on the different...
Steenhuisen briefs the media on Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine rollout.
Eight South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials were arrested last year.
dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission’s (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners.
A study from the University of the Free State found that some sanitary pads and panty liners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals....
Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia
Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday.
“The medal ceremony forms part of the department’s renewed effort to recognise and honour officials who have demonstrated...
Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to “build what we use and innovate what we export”.
This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday.
Speaking at the...
Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name
Minister Leon Schreiber has handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works, which records a Khoi-San traditional name.
This follows the latest upgrades to Home Affairs departmental IT systems.
A month ago, Schreiber was informed of a young man named, !Khūboab...