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South Africa

DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates

Yesterday at 12:12 PM, via SAnews

DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh says government is not only creating job opportunities for young people, but also building the next generation of environmental professionals.

“During the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...

DFFE allocated R9.127 billion

Yesterday at 11:41 AM, via SAnews

DFFE allocated R9.127 billion

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has tabled his department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, which amounts to R9.127 billion.

“Every rand in this budget has been allocated to protect ecosystems, strengthen climate adaptation, improve environmental regulation, and support inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the Minister...

Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses

Yesterday at 11:28 AM, via SAnews

Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses

A high-impact multidisciplinary law enforcement operation on Monday led to the arrest of 23 undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of five non-compliant retail outlets operating along Dr Pixley KaSeme and Anton Lembede streets in Durban.

The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with...

Heirs Insurance Becomes First Nigerian Insurer to Deploy Multi-Language Generative AI Assistant

Yesterday at 11:26 AM, via iAfrica

Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant, becoming the first insurer in Nigeria to deploy such a tool and setting a new benchmark for AI-driven customer engagement in the country’s insurance sector. The launch comes as the group approaches its fifth anniversary. Prince AI delivers instant responses to customer inquiries […]

Africa Health-Tech Accelerator Opens Applications for Early-Stage Startups Building AI and Digital Health Solutions

Yesterday at 11:22 AM, via iAfrica

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator is organized under the Africa Health ExCon platform and aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful innovations through mentorship, training, investor access and...

AI and Data Centre Growth Could Accelerate Africa’s Renewable Energy Investment, Enlit Africa Hears

Yesterday at 11:19 AM, via iAfrica

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure is emerging as a major new electricity demand driver in Africa, with industry leaders arguing that the trend could accelerate investment in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure and wheeling frameworks across the continent. Speaking during the opening of the Enlit Africa 2026 conference in Cape Town […]

Kenyan Smallholder Farmers Use AI Apps to Detect Crop Disease and Cut Costs as AgriTech Spreads Across Africa

Yesterday at 11:16 AM, via iAfrica

In Matungulu ward in Kenya’s Machakos County, farmer John Wambua photographs his maize leaves with a smartphone and receives a diagnosis within 20 seconds — a fall armyworm infestation, with recommended solutions to address it. “This app has greatly helped me and many farmers around this area,” Wambua said, adding that the tool diagnoses problems, […]

AI-Powered Stethoscope Brings TB Screening to Cape Town Informal Settlement in South African First

Yesterday at 11:03 AM, via iAfrica

On Saturday, 16 May, The Impilo Project, a South African NGO delivering healthcare to underserved communities, facilitated a health screening day at Marconi Beam Primary School in Joe Slovo, an informal settlement in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful initiative provided a first look at the cutting-edge future of Tuberculosis (TB) detection. Through collaborations with […]

South African Children Turning to AI Tools Online, With ChatGPT and Gemini Among Most Searched Platforms

Yesterday at 10:57 AM, via iAfrica

With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online behaviour, with growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) tools alongside social media, streaming, sports and gaming platforms, underscoring the...

EC Premier leads investment and maritime mission to Italy, Greece

Yesterday at 10:36 AM, via SAnews

EC Premier leads investment and maritime mission to Italy, Greece

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is leading a high-level government and business delegation on an official working visit to Italy and Greece to strengthen trade, investment and oceans economy partnerships. 

The international mission, taking place from 24 May to 5 June 2026, forms part of the Eastern Cape...

Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba

Yesterday at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba.

“His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding...

Government welcomes gains in service delivery

Yesterday at 10:06 AM, via SAnews

Government welcomes gains in service delivery

Government has welcomed the findings of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) released by Statistics South Africa, showing that household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years.

The report reflects continued progress in improving the living conditions of millions of South...

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