South Africa has the world’s largest population of people living with HIV, which both heightens the risk of anal cancers and their severity. However, neither the collection of data nor the efforts for prevention and screening are in line with the likely impact.
Welisizwe bridge to improve access for eMaXesibeni community
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, together with his Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, will on Tuesday hand over a Welisizwe rural bridge in the Eastern Cape.
The bridge spans the Umzimvubu River at Tebe-Tebe in eMaXesibeni, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa a country and economy ‘on the rise’ – President Ramaphosa
In the weekly Presidential newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the green shoots in the economy as an indication that South Africa is a “country and an economy on the rise”.
The President cited the recent downturn in unemployment and strengthening in government finances as an indication that the...
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is set to launch the Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at the brand new Baywest Mall at the Home Affairs office in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, today.“The Travel Ready 2025 Campaign aims to prepare citizens for the upcoming festive season travel period by encouraging South Africans to ensure...
Citizens have been urged to remain cautious as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 9 weather warning.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (GoGTA) on Monday said while emergency services remain on high alert, the public must follow these safety measures:
Eastern Cape rolls out major support for farmers, textile enterprises
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, is set to hand over critical investments aimed at strengthening food security, supporting rural enterprises and empowering women and youth in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality.
On Monday, Kontsiwe will hand over a brand-new tractor and implements to the Mission...
“This is South Africa at work”: Minister Ntshavheni on G20 Social Summit
The global gaze will begin to turn towards Gauteng this week, as it hosts the people-centred G20 Social Summit on Tuesday.The summit – a platform for stakeholders from every part of society – will be held at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, from Tuesday, 18 November -Thursday, 20 November...
Benin has launched the “JaimeMaLangue” (LoveMyLanguage) project in Cotonou, an initiative designed to integrate artificial intelligence into the country’s digital landscape while promoting and preserving local languages. The project is a collaboration between the Information Systems and Digital Technology Agency and the IIDiA Institute. Operating under the theme “Benin Speaks to the...
A new 2025 HP Futures Report is calling on the Federal Government and governments worldwide to adopt a mandatory global Artificial Intelligence in Education Charter to guide ethical and safe use of AI in classrooms. The report, produced by the Global Learning Council, T4 Education, and HP, recommends clear standards for responsible AI adoption in […]