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Cabship, an Angolan logistics company, is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations to increase efficiency and improve service delivery. Speaking with Energy Capital & Power at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 conference and exhibition, General Manager Luis Da Silva underscored the company’s focus on technology and local development. “We are adopting a lot of […]
Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR wrapped up a successful three days at the Africa Tech Festival 2025, leaving an indelible impression on thousands of delegates who attended Africa’s leading technology showcase. As a Diamond Sponsor, HONOR brought its hallmark blend of creativity, intelligence, and design excellence to Cape Town — offering visitors a […]
Minister hails developments around Pebble Bed Modular Reactor
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Cabinet’s decision to lift the state of care maintenance of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor will place South Africa back to its “rightful place” at the forefront of nuclear technology.The Minister was speaking during a media briefing on...
Condolences for Dr Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader, Dr Franklin Sonn.In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said Dr Sonn who passed away at the age of 86, contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy.Sonn was an esteemed Member of the National Order of the...
Swearing-in ceremony of new members of National Executive to be held
The country’s new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp, and Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams, will be sworn into office at a ceremony at the Union Buildings on Monday.In an advisory on Sunday, the Presidency said the...
G20: Minister Lamola to brief the media on the state of readiness
With just days to go to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is set to brief the media the country’s state of readiness to host the historic summit.“The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is set to brief...
Probe into Free State crash
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have directed the RTMC to investigate the cause of a truck and an Interstate Bus Train crash in the Free State.Saturday’s accident claimed the lives of 10 people.“Creecy and Hlengwa have directed the RTMC [Road Traffic Management Corporation] to investigate the cause of...
E-hailing APP Providers urged to register with Transport dept
E-hailing APP Providers working with e-hailing operators in Gauteng have been urged to legally register their applications in line with Section 66(A) of the National Land Transport Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009).“[The Act] requires e-hailing platform providers to register their digital applications (Apps) with...
Call for vigilance as rains batter Gauteng
The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautions as rainy weather batters the province.“The Gauteng Provincial Government urges all residents of the province to remain vigilant following the warning by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) of heavy rains that threaten life and...
City of Tshwane warns of potential flooding as rain pours
The City of Tshwane (CoT) has called on residents living in low lying areas to immediately move to higher ground as heavy rain continues to fall over most parts of Gauteng.In a statement, the CoT said its emergency Services Department received an impact-based warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) indicating a...
Firefighters have successfully contained blazes in the Cape Winelands’ Montagu and Ashton areas after more than a week of intensive operations. One active line remains in De Doorns where suppression continues.
A devastating collision between an Interstate bus and a truck on the N8 highway near Bloemfontein has claimed 10 lives, with dozens more suffering injuries, during wet weather conditions on Saturday morning.
Collaboration key for biodiversity conservation
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has emphasised that safeguarding South Africa’s biodiversity requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, anchored by a shared national mission.
“Conservation without people is hollow. True success hinges on inclusive, transformative...
A years-old video from Mpumalanga’s notorious coffin-assault case is circulating again on Facebook and X, this time misrepresented as footage from Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
KwaZulu-Natal authorities and disaster management teams are on high alert after the SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a severe weather warning for the province and other provinces.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, South African businesses are under growing pressure to clarify their AI strategies, measure real impact and prepare for the next wave of innovation. The ITWeb AI Summit 2026 aims to help organizations navigate this shifting landscape with practical guidance, expert insights and case studies tailored to South […]
Sage has introduced the next generation of Sage X3 at its Sage Future for Partners conference, unveiling a fully managed cloud version of the ERP platform designed to support continuous upgrades, deeper customization and AI-powered capabilities. Delivered directly by Sage as a cloud service, the new Sage X3 targets mid-sized organizations with complex requirements. The […]
Cassava Technologies has partnered with Google to broaden access to Gemini, Google’s most advanced artificial intelligence platform, across Africa. The collaboration aims to reduce the key barriers to AI adoption on the continent—cost and connectivity—while expanding access to next-generation digital tools for learning, business and creative innovation. The partnership leverages...
MTN Zambia and Huawei have launched Africa’s first artificial intelligence-powered adaptive power backup system, designed to keep mobile networks running during extended electricity outages. The innovation, tested in regions affected by frequent power cuts, has successfully extended network uptime by up to six hours without relying on extra batteries or generators. According to MTN Zambia, […]
A woman was killed when the bus she was travelling in was shot at on the R61 between Ngcobo and Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday afternoon.
In Accra’s Chorkor neighborhood, young Ghanaians are using computers for the first time. Inside a modest digital lab, facilitators are teaching digital literacy skills that could change lives. “I have learned a lot. I love technology, but these classes have helped me gain knowledge,” said Emmanuel Dwamena Tenkorang, an IT student. “It has been inspirational.” […]