FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025, 06:26
Google has announced the global expansion of its most advanced AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, now available in five additional languages: Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese. The rollout begins today, extending access to millions of new users worldwide. The company said the move represents more than a direct translation of its tools. By […]
Powerfleet, Inc., a global leader in artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) SaaS mobile asset management, has entered into a strategic growth partnership with MTN Business South Africa, a subsidiary of MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator with 297 million customers across 16 markets and $7.4 billion in annual revenue. The partnership combines MTN’s network […]
The Aeonian Project, billed as a potential AI factory for Africa, is preparing for a swift rollout, with the first phase scheduled to go live in the second half of 2026. At its core, the project aims to retain critical computing power within Africa, reducing reliance on foreign entities for data storage and AI infrastructure. […]
AI is rewriting the rules of the global economy, and Africa isn’t in the room. Not because it lacks talent, but because the world has overlooked its role in shaping the future. Most people think of Africa as a place to expand AI. But what if it’s the place that will define how AI is […]
Janngo Capital, a leading pan-African investment firm, has announced an investment in Jobzyn, a Moroccan startup using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the recruitment process. The platform applies automation, transparency, and AI-driven tools to help companies identify the right talent while guiding candidates toward better career choices. Fixing Recruitment Bottlenecks With AI...
As South African Students and especially matriculants approach their final exams, preparation is the foundation of academic and future success. Encompassing far more than short-term memorisation, effective exam preparation is about cultivating the ability to analyse and engage critically with knowledge. It is the cornerstone of all learning but, in 2025, it is radically different […]
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Powerless residents of Mondlo township in northern KwaZulu-Natal have set alight the municipal offices, irate over ongoing power outages and poor service delivery by the IFP-run Abaqulusi Municipality in Vryheid.
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative surpasses 5 million young people reached
Since its inception in 2020, as an endeavour to address the country’s youth unemployment challenge, the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has exceeded its target of reaching 5 million young people and has provided 1.5 million earning opportunities.
Briefing the media on PYEI results for...
Manamela sets up stabilisation team at College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has announced the establishment of a stabilisation team to address governance and management disputes at the College of Cape Town for TVET.
Briefing the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, on Wednesday, Manamela said disputes involving the principal,...
Social Development makes progress on 2023/24 Audit Action Plan
Stabilising and strengthening systems within the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its entities is a goal that the department is striving for.This is according to Social Development Minister who presented a progress report to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament on Wednesday.The Minister...
President Ramaphosa to engage North West leadership on accelerating service delivery
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday lead an engagement between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive of North West at the Municipal Chambers of the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
The President will meet with North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and members of the Provincial Government...
Public urged to support matric candidates ahead of final exams
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged the public to prioritise matric candidates and treat them as the province’s “VIPs” in the lead-up to and during the exam period.
“They are already under enough pressure, and do not need the added stress of protests and disruptions in and around schools. Please put...
Inquest into death of Steve Bantu Biko to be reopened
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will on Friday enrol the reopening of the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement founder and leader, Stephen ‘Steve’ Bantu Biko.
The prosecutorial body made the announcement on social media site, X.
“The reopening of the...
Chikunga shares insights on gender-responsive budgeting at women dialogue
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will deliver key insights on government’s priorities at the Imbokodo YabaThembu Women Dialogue in East London, in the Eastern Cape.
The two-day dialogue, taking place from 11–12 September 2025, is being hosted by...
South Africa deeply concerned about civilian attacks in Ukraine
Government has expressed deep concern over indiscriminate attacks on civilians following the strike in the village of Yarova in Eastern Ukraine, which reportedly killed more than 20 people, many of them elderly civilians waiting to collect pension payments.
This follows a Russian air strike on a Ukrainian village...
Minister welcomes growth in GDP
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has expressed satisfaction with the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter of 2025.The data released by Statistics South Africa earlier this week showed a commendable 0.8% growth. The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry grew by 2.5%,...
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A groundbreaking initiative blending artificial intelligence (AI) with African musical creativity has been launched by the Wits Innovation Centre (WIC) and the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute at Wits University. The AI & African Music Project seeks to empower musicians across the continent to explore the fusion of technology, heritage, and innovation, positioning […]
The Invigilator, a South African ed-tech startup, has secured ZAR195 million ($11 million) in funding to expand its AI-powered exam monitoring platform internationally. The investment underscores growing global demand for secure, scalable remote assessment solutions. AI-Powered Exam Integrity Founded in 2020, The Invigilator provides anti-cheating tools designed for remote learning...
Concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will worsen Africa’s already high unemployment crisis are misplaced, according to Ongopotse Motlhanke, Chief Executive Officer of Khumbula Tech, a South African digital transformation and platform solutions provider. Motlhanke believes AI’s impact on the job market will be transformative rather than destructive, replacing repetitive, routine tasks...