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Chag sameach to SA’s Jewish community
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Jewish community chag sameach as that community marked Yom Kippur.Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish year – was observed on Thursday.“We wish the Jewish community in South Africa and in all parts of the world G’mar chatima tova and well over the fast as they observe Yom...
G20 Social Summit registrations now open for November 2025
Registrations are now open for the Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit, which will be held from 18 – 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
This Social Summit, organised under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, aims to provide an inclusive platform that amplifies the voices...
According to Trade Minister Parks Tau, SA has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade their semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing.
Manamela confirms appointment of new SETA Accounting Authorities
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has announced the full constitution and appointment of Accounting Authorities (AAs) for all Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), effective from 30 September 2025.
The appointments mark a key milestone in stabilising governance across the skills...
President welcomes new Heads of Mission
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday welcomed and received letters of credence from the newly appointed Heads of Mission from several countries across the world at a ceremony held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.The Heads of Mission-designate from different countries presented their credentials to the President and...
Nelson Mandela Bay welcomes SA Auto Week as catalyst for investment
Nelson Mandela Bay has welcomed the 2025 edition of SA Auto Week, describing it as an opportunity to rebuild the automotive sector, forge partnerships and protect jobs.
The city is currently hosting the event at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 1–3 October...
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), an annual hallmark celebrating innovation and technological advancement. Scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, 2025, this premier event is organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology. This year’s […]
A 66-year-old scholar transport driver has been charged with the rape of a 3-year-old child.
Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot dead in the parking lot of Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg on Wednesday after visiting a friend.
A day after Amazon revealed its latest Echo devices, Google announced a refreshed lineup of Google Home and Nest products designed around its Gemini AI assistant. The company also rolled out an upgraded Google Home software platform and a new business strategy for the AI era. Google plans to continue making flagship hardware while also […]
A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that using large language models such as ChatGPT reduces mental effort during writing tasks and may impair future cognitive performance. Researchers tested a small group of participants who were asked to write essays under three conditions: unaided, using Google Search, and using ChatGPT. Brain […]
Meta Platforms said Wednesday it will begin using people’s interactions with its generative AI tools to personalize content and advertising across apps such as Facebook and Instagram, starting Dec. 16. Users will be notified of the changes from Oct. 7. The update applies only to those who use Meta AI, and users will not have […]
Altron Arrow announced that the ASUS Ascent GX10 mini AI supercomputer will arrive in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing desktop-scale performance previously reserved for enterprise data centers. The GX10 is powered by the Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip, the same processor used in the Nvidia DGX Spark. The release marks the […]
The United Kingdom has announced a series of projects to support the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence across Africa, following the G20 “AI for Africa Initiative” held in Cape Town. The initiatives, developed with African and international partners, aim to strengthen democratic resilience, improve development outcomes, and ensure AI technologies are deployed safely […]
Two Indian generic drugmakers – Hetero and Dr Reddy’s – will be funded by the Gates Foundation and Unitaid, respectively, to produce and sell the twice-a-year anti-HIV shot at around R692 per person per year. We break down the potential budget implications in order for lenacapavir – widely regarded as a likely gamechanger – to stop HIV in its tracks.
Many Eastern Cape children have never seen an endemic and endangered parrot living in the forests near their homes. It takes only a short hike to create awareness of the Cape Parrot’s plight – but a lack of adequate shoes is a barrier.
A 30-year-old Eastern Cape man is scheduled to appear in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for the attempted murder of a police officer.
News24 has been granted leave to appeal a Press Ombud ruling against its fact-checking article on the Akkerland Boerdery case.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled N-ATLAS, an open-source multilingual and multimodal large language model designed to support Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Nigerian-accented English. Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, announced the launch on his official X account Saturday during the 80th United Nations General Assembly. N-ATLAS was developed...
As South Africa grapples with some of the highest crime and cybercrime rates globally, Phangela Group is reshaping security by combining artificial intelligence with human judgment to deliver faster and more resilient protection. “Technology gives us speed, scale, and a view across many fronts, but it can’t read intent, prioritize risk in context, or understand […]
South African startup AIRE, short for “Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate,” is using advanced technology and local expertise to modernize the property sector across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2023 by real estate consultants and tech innovators, the company aims to close the gap between traditional advisory services and AI-powered solutions. AIRE operates […]