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SA to host special WEF Summit in 2027

Yesterday at 13:20 PM, via SAnews

SA to host special WEF Summit in 2027

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027.

Speaking at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Lamola said that as Africa’s most industrialised economy and a key voice of the Global South, South...

Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs

Yesterday at 12:23 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department’s road safety objectives.

Currently, operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn,...

Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week

Yesterday at 12:09 PM, via SAnews

Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week

The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period.

The enquiry was established last year by President Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998 to inquire into the fitness of...

Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned

Yesterday at 11:51 AM, via SAnews

Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely.

This comes as claims that the Vaal Dam had been poisoned were circulated on social media.

A WhatsApp audio clip claimed that the “dam has been poisoned” and that tap water should not be consumed unless it is first...

Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga

Yesterday at 11:32 AM, via SAnews

Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. 

According to SANRAL Mpumalanga’s Provincial Head, Mabuyi Mhlanga, the roads agency continues to closely monitor the situation by carrying out assessments at...

Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via SAnews

Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy.

“The call for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the...

Government welcomes Chery SA investment

Yesterday at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

Government welcomes Chery SA investment

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. 

This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan’s Pretoria facility.

It also coincides with ongoing...

South African Artist Uses AI-Generated Comics to Spotlight Community Issues

Saturday at 22:52 PM, via iAfrica

Thembelani Mkhize, 32, is using AI-generated comics to highlight community issues and help residents better understand what is happening around them. Mkhize, who is from Mpophomeni, has gained attention for creating visual stories that reflect challenges facing society, including local service delivery concerns. He said his passion for storytelling was influenced by his father, who […]

Tech Leaders at Davos Frame AI as a Geopolitical Weapon in U.S.-China Race

Saturday at 22:41 PM, via iAfrica

Top technology executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos are warning that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a geopolitical force, shaping global power competition and raising new national security concerns. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei compared advanced AI chips to nuclear weapons, arguing the United States risks losing its advantage over China by selling high-end […]

Former Google Employees Launch Sparkli, a Generative AI App for Interactive Learning for Kids

Saturday at 22:33 PM, via iAfrica

Big Tech companies and startups are increasingly building generative AI tools for children, but many products rely heavily on text or voice, which may not keep kids engaged. Three former Google employees are aiming to address that gap with Sparkli, a generative AI-powered interactive learning app. Sparkli was founded last year by Lax Poojary, Lucie […]

2026 Predictions: Evolving Data Centres For An AI-Driven Future

Saturday at 22:12 PM, via iAfrica

The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what’s coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data centre processes and builds. It’s a moment we’ve been building up to ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT brought Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream in late 2022, sending shockwaves through everything from academia and […]

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