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South Africa, Malaysia to ‘recalibrate’ ties – President Ramaphosa
By Neo Bodumela
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – South Africa and Malaysia are poised to “revive and reposition” relations with a view of deepening ties and expanding trade between the two countries.
This is the word from President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering opening remarks at the Official Talks between South Africa...
South Africa G20 Presidency: Advancing the Global South
By Themba Thobela
As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, economic instability, and widening inequality, South Africa’s G20 Presidency stands as a beacon of hope.
South Africa is leading a bold agenda that places Africa and the wider Global South at the heart of global decision-making, guided by...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia for Working Visit
By Neo Bodumela
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a Working Visit to the nation.
The President is expected to be a Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] Summit and the East Asian Summit in that country.
“The President’s...
Southeast Asia a ‘unique bloc’ for SA export market expansion
By Neo Bodumela
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a “unique bloc” of countries that could serve as a market within which South Africa can expand and diversify its export markets and deepen strategic relations.
This according to Deputy Minister of International Relations and...
Police launch festive season safety blitz in Cape Winelands
Law enforcement in the Western Cape has stepped up its fight against crime with the launch of the Safer Festive Season Operations in Stellenbosch.
The campaign is aimed at ensuring a secure holiday period for residents and visitors across the Cape Winelands.
Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv.) Thembisile...
Motsoaledi launches innovative TB campaign to combat silent epidemic
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has officially launched a groundbreaking national tuberculosis (TB) campaign, emphasising the disease’s silent yet deadly impact.
The Minister presented the near-live, TB public-facing dashboard at the Health Laboratory Service Head Office in Johannesburg, describing it as a...
SANDF speaks out on military truck misuse claims
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected claims that a military truck, which travelled from the Western Cape to Gauteng, was specifically deployed to remove tree stumps, obstructing the street outside one of its residences.
Reports had suggested that a SANDF truck journeyed over 1 200 kilometres from Oudtshoorn to...
South Africa, Vietnam must build value-driven trade partnership
By Dikeledi Molobela
Hanoi, Vietnam – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Vietnam must move beyond trading in raw materials and build a partnership rooted in value addition, industrial collaboration and shared prosperity.
Speaking at the South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi during his State Visit...
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Lucid Circuit to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Economic Zone, a landmark project valued between US$150 million and US$300 million. The initiative is expected to position Zambia as a regional innovation hub and attract global investment in emerging technologies. The agreement […]
The Nigerian government, in partnership with Google and Apolitical, has launched the AI Government Campus, a new initiative aimed at training civil servants in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public sector efficiency and digital governance, Techpoint Africa reports. The program provides structured online courses covering AI fundamentals, ethics, and real-world applications within...
The Moroccan government has launched a groundbreaking national program to introduce 200,000 children to digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), marking a major step toward building the country’s next generation of digital talent and closing the national digital divide. The program was officially inaugurated on Monday, October 20, 2025, and forms part of Morocco’s broader […]
Egyptian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Nanovate has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its Arabic-native AI platform across the Gulf region, targeting Saudi Arabia and the UAE as priority markets. The round was led by angel investors and marks one of the largest early-stage raises for an Arabic-first AI company in North Africa […]
Egyptian insurtech startup SehaTech has raised $1.1 million in Seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $2 million, as it accelerates the rollout of its AI-powered health insurance platform across Egypt and other emerging markets. The round was led by Nigeria-based Ingressive Capital, with participation from Plus VC, strategic angel investors, and existing backers […]
Police minister at the time, Bheki Cele led a team, together with KwaZulu-Natal top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, that saved South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The State will seek a strong sentence for a Western Cape teacher who was found guilty of rape.
The Public Protector found that establishing and deploying the controversial Gauteng crime prevention wardens to conduct policing was irregular, unlawful and inconsistent with the Constitution.
South Africa now boasts two new overnight multimillionaires as historic wins emerged from Tuesday’s PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draws – this year’s biggest jackpots.
The South African Weather Service has warned of hot and humid conditions in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Radio and Television of Burkina (RTB) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s public communication systems. The partnership, formalized on October 21, 2025, by Minister Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and RTB Director General Atéridar Galip Some, marks […]
Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative (AINSI) is emerging as a model for African nations seeking to build the skills and talent base needed to participate in the continent’s fast-growing digital economy. With AI projected to create up to 230 million digital jobs across Africa by 2030, the initiative underscores how coordinated national leadership can translate ambition […]
The GSMA, together with a coalition of major technology and telecom partners, has announced a continent-wide collaboration to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem by developing inclusive African AI language models. The initiative was unveiled at MWC Kigali 2025, under the banner “AI Language Models in Africa, by Africa, for Africa.” It brings together leading […]