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Plans in place to minimise impact of potential funding withdrawal
The Department of Health has reassured South Africans that its plans to achieve more financial independence from external funding sources have been under development for some time.
This after media reports suggested that the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is set to be...
Voter registration weekend gets off on ‘overwhelmingly positive note’
South Africans are turning out in their numbers across the country as the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) voter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections gets under way.
At a media briefing on Saturday, the commission’s Masego Sheburi revealed that some 330 000 voter registration applications...
Hlabisa calls for active citizen participation in Local Government Elections
As South Africa prepares to elect local government leaders who will shape the future of municipalities and communities across the country, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has emphasised the importance of broad public participation in the electoral...
Have your say on proposed tax amendments
With the deadline drawing near, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have reminded the public to submit written comments on the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2026 draft Rates Bill).
Among other things, the draft Rates Bill outlines adjustments to various tax thresholds,...
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has launched the Rally AI Future Lab, a national initiative organized by the Jazari Institute that brings together 1,000 researchers, engineers, students, entrepreneurs and developers for a five-day intensive programme. The inaugural lab runs from June 16 to 20 in the city of Merzouga, in the Drâa-Tafilalet […]
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the National Training Academy have launched the Artificial Intelligence for Government Organisation Leaders National Initiative — a programme designed to equip senior public sector leaders with digital leadership knowledge and practical AI skills. The training covers strategic leadership, generative AI, agentic AI, digital...
Seven partnerships between African AI innovators and Italian and European industry leaders were signed this week at Tecnopolo DAMA in Bologna, marking a significant milestone in efforts to scale African-built AI solutions through world-class research, computing infrastructure and industrial collaboration. The partnerships were formalized under the G7-endorsed AI Hub for Sustainable Development,...
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has signed a licensing agreement with Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure to develop and operate a $400 million data centre — the tenth such licence the regulator has issued in the past two years, as the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions attract significant private investment. Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure is part of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has launched his vision for a National AI Trust — describing it as the first institution of its kind in the world — at a two-day convening hosted by Warwick Business School in London. The Trust, already approved by Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council, is designed […]
Priority court in Durban established to fast-track immigration cases
The 91-year-old died in Germany on the eve of South Africa’s Youth Day.
Molemo ‘jub Jub’ Maarohanye was arrested, on 14 June 2026
SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak.
President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...
This follows a nine- day search for his body in the river.
NYDA shifts focus from grants to broader youth development agenda
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the agency has repositioned itself from being primarily a grant-making institution to becoming a leading force for youth development across South Africa.
Since taking office on 1 August 2025, the NYDA Board has focused on...
Moov Africa Malitel has launched two major innovations aimed at enhancing digital services and connectivity for customers in Mali — introducing an AI-powered virtual assistant and doubling the speed of its fibre-optic internet at no extra cost. The operator officially unveiled the new offerings during a ceremony on June 12, marking another step in its […]
President reflects on youth employment initiatives
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government’s overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that creates sustainable jobs at scale.
Speaking during the National Youth Day commemoration in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the President said: “First, we are...
the NYDA has funded 1,300 youth-owned businesses with a total of R28 million
Honour the youth of 1976 through active citizenry : President
Marking 50 years since the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976, this year’s Youth Day commemorations coincide with other major milestones of freedom, underscoring that South Africa’s democracy was built across generations.
“In addition to the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, we also mark 70 years since the Women’s...
He was speaking during the commemoration of Youth Day in Soweto.
Tyms AI today announced the launch of its human-first AI platform, built to help medium and enterprise businesses run their operations faster and smarter. The platform combines AI software and intelligent agents that handle day-to-day work across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and more, freeing teams to focus on the judgment-driven work that drives […]