Health Department urges screening for preventable NCDs
It says the diseases are responsible for close to 60% of all deaths in the country.
South Africa
Aucamp pledges to continue supporting fight against rhino poaching
The Mpumalanga province lost 178 rhinos last year, up from 92 in 2024.
Steenhuisen says they aim to vaccinate 80% of cattle by end of year
On Friday Steenhuisen visited KZN to monitor the roll-out of a mass vaccination campaign.
Ad Hoc Committee to ask Paul O’Sullivan to complete testimony
On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.
News24 | The Greatest Gatsby: Hanover Park church youth craft mammoth 5.7m sub to feed the streets
In a heartwarming display of unity, faith and flavour, young people from Hanover Park’s New Apostolic Church rolled up their sleeves last Friday to build a towering 5.7m gatsby completely from scratch.
Cape Winelands firefighters battling wildfires in Boland
The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.
Heavy police presence in Atlantis after teen killed at school
Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises
Free State man sentenced to 18 years for raping younger sister
The victim was raped by her brother at night while was sleeping.
From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice
From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice
By Kenny Morolong
South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994. Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...
South African Breastmilk Reserve appeals for more donors
Breast milk plays a critical role in protecting babies from infections and supporting healthy growth
Durban businessman ordered to retract statements about Mkhwanazi
Calvin Mathibeli was also ordered by by the court to pay Mkhwanazi’s legal fees.
South Africa needs 28 million FMD vaccine doses to tackle outbreak
Steenhuisen says they aim to vaccinate 80% of the national herd of 14-million cattle by year end
South African Researcher Develops AI Career Guidance Framework Tailored to Under-Resourced Universities
Research conducted through Nelson Mandela University has produced an artificial intelligence framework specifically designed to address the career guidance gap facing students at South Africa’s under-resourced universities — many of whom arrive having never received any professional career counseling. Dr. Nosipho Mavuso, who lectures in information technology at Walter Sisulu University in...
Ethiopia Launches University AI Platform to Cultivate Homegrown Tech Innovation
Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The platform is designed to equip young people with practical AI skills, transform academic research into innovative projects, and...
African Development Bank, UNDP Launch $10 Billion AI Initiative Targeting 40 Million Jobs by 2035
The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a joint initiative to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035 to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, with a target of unlocking 40 million new jobs on the continent. The AI 10 Billion Initiative was announced during the Nairobi AI Forum […]
Zambia Moves to Build Local-Language AI Ecosystem With New Industry Report and Cross-Sector Dialogue
Leaders from technology, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and the broader innovation ecosystem gathered recently in Zambia for an industry dialogue and report launch focused on advancing artificial intelligence adoption — with a particular emphasis on localizing the technology for Zambian languages. The event, convened by BongoHive, marked the official launch of a new report developed in […]
Tanzania Seeks Closer Ties With Singapore on AI, Digital Tax Systems and Investment
Tanzania is committed to deepening cooperation with Singapore across trade, investment, tourism, artificial intelligence and digital revenue systems, a senior government official said Monday. Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during talks with Singapore’s Ambassador to Tanzania Douglas Foo, saying the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation...
Emmarentia residents slam City Power over cable cost plan
The new policy shifts the cost of cables and installation to households
Limpopo pig farm murder case postponed to July
Investigating officer Captain Phaladi Makola will resume on the stand.
KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive
KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive
Agriculture and rural development took centre stage in KwaZulu-Natal’s economic agenda as Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli outlined wide-ranging interventions aimed at revitalising rural economies, improving food security and expanding employment opportunities.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in...
Chaskalson questions skills contract award to Matlala’s partner
Buena Vista Learning Academy was awarded the R3.5-million contract by the City of Ekurhuleni