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Call for rebranding of TVET colleges to unlock full potential
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called for the rebranding of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, to help them realise their full potential.
Gondwe made the call during an Education World Forum (EWF), held recently in London, United Kingdom (UK).
The Deputy...
Minister Lamola to participate in DRC, Sudan peace efforts
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is currently in Kampala, Uganda, to attend the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) for the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The PSC Framework is set for...
Efforts to remove wrecked and abandoned vessels
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has directed the urgent removal of wrecked and abandoned vessels that pose significant risks to navigation, marine ecosystems, and the safety of coastal communities.
These efforts reflect the bold steps being taken to address longstanding environmental and safety...
Deadline for Khoi-San communities to be recognised nears
With the deadline fast approaching, eligible Khoi-San communities and leaders are urged to submit their applications for recognition under the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, 2019 (Act No. 3 of 2019).This final notice is issued by the Commission on Khoi-San Matters in accordance with Section 56(2) of the Act.“This...
Government outlines process undertaken on EEIPs’ policy direction in ICT sector
Government has sought to allay fears that the recently published policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes (EEIPs) in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector was intended to open a special dispensation for a particular company or an individual.
On 23 May...
Infrastructure development “fundamental” for SA’s growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared infrastructure as “fundamental” to South Africa’s development and a propellant of growth.The President was delivering the keynote address at the fourth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) held at Century City in Cape Town on Tuesday.The...
Esther Kimani isn’t just growing crops – she’s growing a revolution. At 29, she’s the founder and fearless force behind Farmer Lifeline Technologies, an agritech startup that’s helping smallholder farmers across Africa fight back against pests, diseases, and crushing crop losses. Her secret weapon? Artificial intelligence. Her mission? Making sure no farmer is left behind […]
The African Union Commission, in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, hosted a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa. The event brought together delegates from over 40 African countries, including heads of state, ministers, AU commissioners, diplomats, civil society leaders,...
In a major step toward regulating emerging technologies, Lagos has announced plans to release Nigeria’s first set of artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines in the coming weeks. Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology, made the announcement during the official launch of tech firm Dyna.Ai. He emphasized that the guidelines are not legally binding policies […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to becoming a leader in Africa’s technological transformation, emphasizing that homegrown artificial intelligence solutions are key to advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Speaking during the AI for Africa program at the ongoing Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025 (ETEX 2025), Abiy highlighted a vision for a digitally sovereign […]
Rwanda’s justice system just got a tech upgrade – and it’s not your typical courtroom drama. A new AI-powered legal platform is stepping in to help lawyers, judges, and prosecutors work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Built by local legal tech firm IST Legal, the platform is designed to simplify legal processes, cut red tape, […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is getting a high-tech upgrade – and it’s not just about new coffee machines in the break room. Armed with artificial intelligence, sharper data analytics, and a R7.5 billion budget boost over the next three years, SARS is gearing up to meet an ambitious new revenue target. Finance Minister […]
SAP has released a new report, Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed, offering insights into how African companies are responding to the growing need for artificial intelligence skills and examining the broader landscape of AI integration across the continent. Nazia Pillay, interim managing director for SAP South Africa, said the findings underscore an urgent business imperative. […]
Describing his visit to the US last week as a success, President Cyril Ramaphosa said his US counterpart Donald Trump “agreed that the US should continue playing a key role in the G20, including attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg later this year”.
ActionSA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to axe Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth for failing to present a feasible plan to tackle the country’s growing unemployment rate.
The family of a woman, who was wrongfully arrested in connection with the two babies who were snatched from the Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha last week, wants justice for the loved one.
A Melkbosstrand couple accused of keeping a young woman in their employ as a sex slave, were granted R50 000 bail each on Friday after their initial application was turned down in February this year.
A Gauteng man has told how he bravely tried to save seven family members trapped in a blazing four-roomed shack fire at Marikana informal settlement in KwaThema, east Gauteng, on Monday morning.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has paid contractors R2.5 billion to refurbish trains it doesn’t use and dumps in depots across the country.
A Johannesburg old-age home has turned to the courts in a desperate bid to stop the City from cutting its lights and water amid an ongoing dispute over millions of rand in municipal bills, saying lives are at stake and that residents risk “the most horrifying deaths” otherwise.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme will spend R4 million this year leasing 140 parking bays at its head office in Cape Town, costing R2 431 per bay per month.