Mulilo’s R15bn investment at SAIC signals jobs boost
As the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 moves from pledges to implementation, renewable energy company Mulilo has announced a nearly R15 billion investment expected to translate into significant employment opportunities for South Africans.
The investment, unveiled on Tuesday, will fund the development of three large-scale...
Uber’s R5bn pledge highlights how SAIC investments translate into jobs for citizens
Global ride-hailing platform Uber has pledged R5 billion over the next few years towards South Africa’s mobility, delivery and digital economy, a move that underscores how investment commitments made at SAIC are expected to directly support employment and income opportunities for ordinary...
Departments “not flexible” enough, workplace study finds
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies.
“The PSC’s research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements...
How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown
For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and...
Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend.”We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen...
Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has highlighted a nationwide push to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
Speaking at the release of the Green Drop Report on Tuesday, Majodina outlined a series of infrastructure projects handed over during National Water Month, describing them as tangible steps toward restoring...
In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy.
The measure, which is effective from today is designed to...
The Inter-University Council for East Africa has launched a regional network to strengthen artificial intelligence capacity across universities in East Africa, in collaboration with the East African Science and Technology Commission and German development agency GIZ. The Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research was unveiled March 30 during the fourth East African […]
U.S.-listed digital infrastructure firm Equinix plans to build additional data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, adding approximately 160 megawatts of capacity as global infrastructure firms position for Africa’s growing digital economy. Equinix opened its first South African data center in Johannesburg in 2024 and has since acquired additional land in both cities. Sandile Dube, […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and power structures across Africa, women’s representation in leadership must translate into genuine influence over how the technology is designed and governed — not merely symbolic inclusion, senior leaders and young African women warned at a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group. The forum brought together Sanda Ojiambo,...
Integrated marketing and communications agency Ascent Africa has acquired a stake in Clarence AI, an Africa-built artificial intelligence platform designed to help organizations monitor public narrative, analyze sentiment and manage digital engagement in real time. The acquisition marks Ascent Africa’s move into intelligence-led marketing and communications, integrating AI-powered insight...
South African businesses are not short on AI ambition but many are struggling to move from conversation to execution, or from proof of concept into production. While CIOs increasingly understand the potential of artificial intelligence, CFOs are often left unconvinced, unsure whether proposed solutions will deliver measurable value or simply add another line item to […]
Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease
Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country’s agricultural sector.The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out vaccines in affected and high-risk areas as part of a...
Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for accountability and collective action, urging all stakeholders to reject complacency and prioritise the protection of water resources.
The call comes as the 2025 Green Drop Report released on Tuesday, revealed that South Africa’s wastewater...