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President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Delivering closing remarks at the summit on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the engagements by...
SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his...
Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities.
“Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry....
South Africa’s economy is turning the corner
By Nomonde MnukwaAs the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic...
NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique.
In an update on the Mozal smelter, the NTCSA said it is committed to a new agreement as well as to protect South African...
The Department of Health has launched a sweeping “due diligence investigation” into a series of hospital refurbishment projects that have already burnt through millions in what may amount to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon over a potential investment and an agreement to use the company’s artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. The details remain fluid and subject to change, but the investment could exceed $10 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]
Zambia has taken a step toward accelerating enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption following an executive AI briefing convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in partnership with Pranary. The Executive Artificial Intelligence Briefing, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, brought together 30 senior decision-makers for a focused discussion on deploying AI at scale in 2025. […]
Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies has partnered with AI-powered tools provider Gebeya to launch Gebeya Dala, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to help Africans create digital content using Cassava’s data centers and infrastructure. According to a statement, the collaboration combines Cassava’s cloud and graphics processing unit infrastructure with Gebeya’s...
Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, marking its entry into the African market through a partnership with Surtee Group, one of the country’s established luxury and fashion retailers. The move comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to grow rapidly. According to Statista, […]
An estimated 90% of South Africans have built their homes incrementally with cash, without access to title deeds, payslips or formal employment, leaving millions excluded from the formal credit system. Until this largely informal property equity is unlocked, South Africa’s economic growth could remain below 1%, according to proponents of a new technology-driven solution. Businessman […]
Efficiency and maintenance critical to water security
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) Chief Executive Officer, Percy Sechemane, has raised concern over the high levels of water losses in South Africa, particularly at municipal level.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the department of Water and Sanitation’s oversight visit to Lesotho to monitor progress on Phase II...
Majodina calls for responsible water use this festive season
As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use water sparingly.
“Ensure that you close all your taps when you leave home. Don’t pump your swimming pools and avoid irrigating when it is not...
Minister Simelane to conduct oversight visit to Free State housing project
Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to conduct an oversight visit to the Baken Park Catalytic Housing Project located in Bethlehem in the Free State today, Thursday, 18 December 2025. “The project, expected to cost over R370 million, is a mixed-income residential development which to...
Call for students to apply for scholarship to study in Germany
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially opened a call for applications to eligible South African students for a fully funded scholarship to study in Germany at the Constructor University.
The scholarship is for a fully funded Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies, under the Funda...
A Limpopo man was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping, threatening and confining his sick mother.
UK-based junior miner Aterian announced Dec. 9 that it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with French start-up Lithosquare to launch a joint copper exploration program in Morocco and Botswana. Under the agreement, Aterian will use Lithosquare’s data science and artificial intelligence tools to identify high-potential copper targets, joining a growing number of mining […]
When Google rolled out its AI Mode search feature in March, it began offering AI-generated recipes. The results were often flawed. In one widely shared example, the system failed to recognize satire from The Onion and advised users to cook with non-toxic glue. The missteps highlight a growing concern among food bloggers whose recipes are […]
Three years after OpenAI ignited global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence with the launch of ChatGPT, investor confidence is showing signs of strain. While funding continues to pour into the sector, doubts are growing about whether current spending levels can deliver sustainable returns. Recent market moves have added to the unease. Nvidia shares have sold off, […]
NICE Ltd. has launched its CXone Mpower customer experience platform on a locally hosted cloud in South Africa, expanding its artificial intelligence footprint on the continent despite recent stock pressure. The Nasdaq-listed company announced on Dec. 10 that the platform is now supported by redundant data centers in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Hosting the system […]
Mlindi Mashologu, deputy director-general for ICT Information Society and Capacity Development at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, will deliver the opening keynote address at ITWeb’s AI Summit 2026. Mashologu, who has held his current role since 2020, is expected to provide an update on South Africa’s National AI Policy Framework and explain how […]