WEDNESDAY, 25 MARCH 2026, 18:44
UAE-based education technology company Alef Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria-based AfricAI to improve foundational education across Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative, with Nigeria as the first market. Under the agreement, the two companies will launch NextGen Learning Nigeria, a strategic initiative designed to deliver scalable,...
Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in AI-powered surveillance technologies in Africa, accounting for more than $470 million of an estimated $2.1 billion spent across the continent, according to a new report that raises significant concerns about effectiveness and regulatory oversight. The findings come from a March 2026 report by the Institute of Development […]
Deputy President Mashatile to host China’s Vice President
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will host his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Vice President Han Zheng, at Tuynhuys, Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province.
The two leaders will co-chair the 9th South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) on Thursday, under the theme: “South Africa-China Relations in...
SAMRC to host Outcome of Finance Alliance summit
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention are, from today, hosting a summit aimed at addressing South Africa’s most pressing health and development challenges.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is expected to deliver...
Israel, Iran exchanged airstrikes, as Iran’s military rejected President Donald Trumps negotiations.
Implementation of structural reforms pays off
The implementation of structural reforms has liberalised the energy market; shifted it away from reliance on Eskom; resolved Eskom’s debt and enabled the power utility to invest in repairing and maintaining its energy generation infrastructure.
“The structural reforms are paying off. We have liberalised the energy market, and we no...
Cape Town businessman expected in court for a bail application on attempted bribery…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is expected to deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference in Johannesburg, this evening.The two-day conference, currently underway in Fourways, started on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, bringing together sustainability leaders, policymakers, chief...
South Africa advances governance of digital platforms at TikTok Safer Internet Summit
By Kenny Morolong Not so long ago, the ability to share information with large audiences was limited to a small group of people, such as journalists and broadcasters. Today, digital platforms have flipped the script, giving anyone with a smartphone and internet the power to reach a global...
SASSA and partner agencies will host a service outreach programme in Verulam to assist residents.
The 12 officers are set to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Municipality responds to fire at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality says its fire and rescue teams are actively responding to a blaze at the Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha, with the situation currently under control.In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the municipality said the fire was swiftly reported by members of the public, allowing...
Tourism has opened public comment on proposed regulations for short-term rentals…
The fifth accused in the attempted murder case linked to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected in court
The Commission’s Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says the Commission will address the matter.
Nearly half of eligible voters in South Africa remain unregistered ahead of the 2026 local elections
Several senior police officers are expected to appear at Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday
Constable Sizwe Zungu has placed all the five accused on trial at the nearby hostel.
The building accommodates departments such as Health, Education and Land Affairs.
The power utility says residents were fully consulted before the implementation of the project.