SUNDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2026, 04:54
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence, particularly in military and security operations, as global scrutiny intensifies over the impact of emerging technologies on peace and stability. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM)...
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has signed eight cooperation agreements with public institutions and private companies to launch Idarati X.0, a super-app designed to transform how citizens access public services. The government said the platform will integrate artificial intelligence, a national digital identity system and a national smart digital wallet to...
Government implements measures to accelerate water recovery
Government has announced a series of measures to fast-track the recovery of water supply in Gauteng following recent disruptions.
According to the Presidency, Rand Water has restored operations to full capacity. However, municipal systems—particularly in the City of Johannesburg—remain under strain due to low reservoir...
Mozambique has reaffirmed digital transformation as a central pillar of national development during the launch of its First National Conference on Digital Transformation. Speaking on behalf of the National Institute of Electronic Government, Deputy Director-General Sérgio Mapsanganhe said the country is entering a “new era” focused on digitizing public services to bring government closer to […]
Presidential Golf Challenge proceeds to boost education
Proceeds from this year’s Presidential Golf Challenge will support 622 adopted schools and contribute to improving education infrastructure, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, as he teed off at the annual fundraising event.Held a day after he delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the golf challenge was held...
In Melville, businesses and locals haven’t had water for the past 27 days.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela inspected Ekhaya Student Accomodation on Thursday night.
SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day
Government joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day, a day that recognises the enduring power of radio as a trusted and accessible source of information, education and entertainment.
Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO member states and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day...
A new draft amendment bill proposes changes to the regulatory framework governing nonprofit organisations which would turn the Nonprofit Organisations Directorate from a largely facilitative body into an enforcement authority with punitive powers, Alison Tilley writes for GroundUp.
World Radio Day focusing on AI as a tool for innovation in broadcasting this year.
A minibus-taxi collided with a car on R573 Moloto Road on Friday morning.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
A fighter for human rights in the tumultuous years before South Africa’s first democratic elections, Leslie London qualified as a medical doctor in the 1980s.
SA’s industrial future hinges on decisive action
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says South Africa’s industrial future will be defined by bold and collaborative decision-making,
Speaking at the Sasol Engagement Dinner on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Thursday, Tau outlined a vision of reindustrialisation built on a low-carbon economy.
The...
SAWS confirms Tropical cyclone Gezani poses no threat
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Gezani, currently located in the Mozambique Channel, poses no direct threat to South Africa.
“Latest satellite imagery shows Tropical Cyclone Gezani situated over the Mozambique Channel. The system remains well-defined, with organised convective cloud...
Reflections on South Africa’s Constitution
Thirty years ago, South Africa adopted its Constitution, a historic milestone that entrenched democracy, equality and human rights, including landmark rulings on the abolition of the death penalty.As the country prepares to commemorate three decades of constitutional democracy, government says the anniversary will serve not only as a...
Gauteng assures parents of transport availability amid protest
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has assured parents, guardians and residents that learners will not be disrupted by the scholar transport protest taking place on Friday.
Working closely with the Gauteng taxi industry and law enforcement agencies, the MEC has put contingency measures in place to...
Gauteng welcomes deployment of SANDF to province
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against criminality, especially illegal mining.The intervention was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) held in Cape...
SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining
Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the...
SAWS issues a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across most parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
Cattle at a dairy farm near Hartenbos on the Garden Route have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease.