FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025, 06:30
Discovery Ltd. plans to extend its artificial intelligence tool, already in use in South Africa and the UK, to clients across its Vitality Network in Europe and North America as part of its goal to double operating income by 2029. CEO Adrian Gore told Bloomberg TV the tool helps assess health risks more precisely and […]
Minister of Communications, Solly Malatsi, to prioritise the development of a funding model for SABC
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform signed a memorandum of understanding Sept. 12 with French firm Mistral AI to boost the country’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. The agreement, signed by Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch, focuses on building AI skills through education, research, and knowledge sharing. It also […]
Infobip, a global cloud communications company, highlighted its Customer Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP) as a Silver Sponsor at Seamless Africa 2025, held Sept. 8–9 at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre. Dean Baker, Infobip’s regional head, presented on “AI at the Core: Orchestrating the Next Era of Banking CX – From Fragmentation to Flow,” stressing how AI-driven […]
The Cortex Hub has launched MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide competition aimed at embedding African languages, culture, and priorities into artificial intelligence. The eight-week program will run in more than 40 cities from September to November, leading to a showcase in Cape Town Nov. 11–12. Developers, startups, students, and researchers will build solutions using […]
Cultural expert Hlengiwe Ngcongo says maidens are not forced to attend the Reed Dance.
Deputy Minister takes G20 message to WSU students
South Africa’s G20 Presidency is about unlocking new opportunities for all, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said.“As government, we believe that the G20 is for the people. We are using this platform to push for inclusive growth, industrialisation, youth employment, closing the gap and harnessing the potential of...
Police has appealed to the enraged residents to not take matters into their own hands
Six people have died in recent taxi shootings in Cape Town
Gina heads to Japan to advance relations on hydrogen, sustainable fuels
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will embark on an official visit to Japan from 15 to 18 September 2025, to strengthen cooperation in hydrogen energy and sustainable fuels. The Deputy Minister will participate in the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting and the...
Government determined to turn around struggling municipalities in North West
The national executive, working with provincial government is determined to arrest the current situation and turn the Ditsobotla Local Municipality as well as other municipalities in the North West.
This, so that municipalities can once again deliver consistent services and enjoy the respect of...
A South African tyre processor, Mathe Group, has invested in new equipment to extract “clean steel” from tyres, which will be exported to India and South Korea.
Health Ombudsman Conference highlights healthcare as a human right
The Office of the Health Ombudsman has convened its inaugural two-day conference, which started on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
The Health Ombudsman Conference 2025 coincides with the observance of World Patient Safety Day, underscoring the...
Zululand schools benefit from new education resources
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has handed over critical education resources to schools in the Zululand District, reinforcing the province’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and strengthening education infrastructure.
Ntuli, accompanied by Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka, visited uPhongolo Local Municipality on...
Government awaits court decision on export quotas
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has decided not to set the 2024-2025 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export quotas for African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros and Leopard hunting trophies, at this stage.
This follows an ongoing legal case...
Government boosts initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, Mashatile
Government is currently implementing several collaborative initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, focusing on improving labour market functioning through skills training, work experience, entrepreneurship support, and wage subsidies.
This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who was responding to...
Phaahla hails Lenacapavir as HIV prevention breakthrough in SA
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has hailed long-acting injectables such as Lenacapavir as a game-changer poised to revolutionise HIV prevention, especially for adolescent girls, young women, and key populations.
South Africa has secured approximately R520 million from the Global Fund to combat AIDS,...
Government urges calm amid water challenges in JHB
Government has called for calm amidst protests over persistent water supply challenges in Westbury and Coronationville, Johannesburg.
In a statement on Thursday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acknowledged the seriousness of the communities’ concerns and said work is underway to implement a long-term,...
Provinces report slight increase in spending
The South African provinces have spent R198.4 billion, or 24.8 percent of the allocated main budget of R798.6 billion during the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.
This spending represents an increase of 1.7 percent or R3.3 billion compared to the same period of the previous financial year.
This is according to the statement...
Deadline looms for MSMEs to access business infrastructure support
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has reminded entrepreneurs and small business owners that the application period for the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP) is still open.
The BISP aims to enhance the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by...
Police are searching for two men who were behind a murder, attempted murder and kidnapping in Mnyangani village in Limpopo on Wednesday.