Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications is advancing its national digital strategy by prioritizing the integration of local languages into artificial intelligence development, in a move aimed at making emerging technologies more inclusive and accessible. Led by the department of Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and implemented through the Permanent Secretariat...

SA, China look to expand cooperation in infrastructure development

With nearly 30 years of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and China, government has identified significant potential to expand cooperation in infrastructure development, amid a growing investment footprint by Chinese enterprises in the country.

“We see significant potential to further expand...

Eastern Cape ramps up support for farming

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has mobilised significant resources to implement comprehensive disease control, improve biosecurity, and support agricultural production across the province.

Presenting the Department of Agriculture’s 2026/27 Policy Speech at the Provincial Legislature on Wednesday, MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe announced that...

Government urged to strengthen accountability

The Auditor-General of South Africa has urged government to intensify efforts to improve accountability and service delivery, while highlighting areas of progress that demonstrate the potential for meaningful reform across the public sector.

Releasing the 2024-25 General Report for national and provincial departments, public entities and...

Over R600 million to boost Eastern Cape agricultural productivity

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has allocated over R600 million to provide tools aimed at improving labour efficiency, increasing agricultural productivity, and supporting value addition at household level.Delivering the department’s 2026/27 Policy Speech at the Provincial Legislature on Wednesday, MEC...

Two life sentences for sexual assault of 15-year-old stepson

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the Groblersdal Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit for securing two life imprisonment sentences for a 36-year-old man.

The man was arrested for rape and sexual assault to his 15-year-old...

Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has clarified recent media reports that reference remarks made by the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, suggesting that working from home could help employees manage the impact of rising fuel costs.

“The department categorically states that these...

New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, pointing to renewed investor confidence and sustained growth as key indicators that the country is “turning a corner”.

Speaking at the opening of Ninety One’s new offices in Cape Town on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the...

Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist, legendary author and struggle stalwart, Terry Bell, at the age of 84. 

Bell played an active and principled role in the struggle against apartheid, using both his voice and his writing to advance justice,...

President Ramaphosa notes charges against General Masemola

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, as well as his upcoming court appearance on 21 April 2026.President Ramaphosa had also taken note of the arrest of 12 senior police officers in connection with a...