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BBBEE policy a critical component of SA’s democracy

Yesterday at 14:35 PM, via SAnews

BBBEE policy a critical component of SA’s democracy

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy remains a critical component of South Africa’s constitutional democracy and the process of rebuilding the country.

The Minister said this when he was in conversation about the overall state of the South African economy...

First batch of HIV prevention medicine arrives in SA

Yesterday at 14:07 PM, via SAnews

First batch of HIV prevention medicine arrives in SA

The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of the first batch of HIV prevention medicine, Lenacapavir, to the country.

The initial consignment, comprising approximately 37 920 doses, was delivered to the country last week.

“This is part of integrated, differentiated and people-centred HIV prevention services, offering new...

SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast

Yesterday at 13:32 PM, via SAnews

SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast indicates that warmer conditions are expected in most parts of the country in the late autumn and winter, while significant rainfall is expected mainly over the southern and eastern coastal parts of South Africa.

In its seasonal climate watch released on Tuesday, the weather service said the...

Gauteng Investment Conference kicks off on Thursday

Yesterday at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng Investment Conference kicks off on Thursday

Johannesburg will take centre stage on Thursday as the Gauteng Provincial Government hosts the second annual Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC).

The GIC – which comes hot off the heels of the successful sixth South Africa Investment Conference – will be held at Melrose Arch, with Deputy President Paul Mashatile expected to...

President Ramaphosa urges new envoys to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties

Yesterday at 12:06 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa urges new envoys to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to deepen diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations between South Africa and their respective countries.

The President received letters of credence from the newly appointed Heads of Mission from 20 countries...

SA welcomes Middle East ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Yesterday at 12:04 PM, via SAnews

SA welcomes Middle East ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, expressing hope that it will pave the way for a permanent resolution to the conflict.

Speaking during the Credentials Ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said South...

East African Leaders Call for Ethical AI Governance and Regional Collaboration at Kigali Conference

Yesterday at 11:17 AM, via iAfrica

Stakeholders from government, industry, academia and development institutions have called for ethical governance frameworks, investment in digital skills and stronger regional collaboration to advance artificial intelligence adoption across East Africa. The discussions took place at the fourth East African Community Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference, held at the Kigali...

AI-Generated Misinformation Reaches Unprecedented Levels Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict

Yesterday at 11:13 AM, via iAfrica

The explosion of AI-generated misinformation surrounding the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has reached levels that digital media experts and fact-checking organizations are calling unprecedented, raising urgent questions about the reliability of online content and the tools designed to detect it. Digital media expert Timothy Graham told the BBC that the barrier to creating convincing synthetic […]

eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko

Yesterday at 11:11 AM, via SAnews

eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko

EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Albert Mazibuko, a long-serving and award-winning member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who passed away over the weekend after a short illness.

The internationally acclaimed choral group confirmed Mazibuko’s passing in a...

Nigeria Launches AI Innovation Hub at University of Lagos in Push to Lead Africa’s Digital Economy

Yesterday at 11:10 AM, via iAfrica

Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod at the University of Lagos, marking what officials described as a strategic shift toward a knowledge-based economy and a commitment to ensuring the country plays an active role in the global AI revolution. The AI UNIPOD was officially launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented at […]

Is The CV Dead? Why AI Is Forcing SA Businesses To Rethink Hiring

Yesterday at 11:01 AM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organisations recruit talent. But while many businesses are experimenting with AI-powered CV screening, digital transformation consultancy DY|DX believes companies may be solving the wrong problem. In fact, the real disruption AI is bringing to hiring may not be automation of recruitment but the decline of the CV itself. “With […]

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