Across the African continent, more mothers are giving birth in health facilities than ever before. Yet for many newborns, survival still depends on something simple but often missing: access to the right medical equipment at the right time. That is the challenge that Hatch Technologies is working to solve. Headquartered in Nairobi, Hatch Technologies is […]
eThekwini digital recruitment portal to boost fairness and transparency
The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled its new “Digitally You” e-recruitment job application portal, a move aimed at transforming how municipal vacancies are accessed and managed while strengthening transparency and fairness in hiring.
The launch generated strong interest from city leadership, management and...
KZN Transport releases April weekend operating schedule for licensing centres
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has published the weekend operating schedule for selected Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and Motor Licensing Offices across the province for April 2026.
The department urged members of the public to note the distinction between services offered at the two...
By Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO, Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd, Washington, DC As African finance ministers gather for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank next week in Washington, DC, the question of how to finance the continent’s artificial intelligence ambitions has moved from aspiration to urgency. […]
Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence (AI) governance to ensure the technology advances equity, rather than deepens global inequality.
Delivering the keynote address at the 4th BRICS Youth Innovation...
Government moves to strengthen whistleblower protection with new Bill
Government has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening protection for whistleblowers, acknowledging that fear of retaliation, financial ruin and even death has deterred many from exposing corruption.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamaloko Kubayi, on Thursday released the Protected...
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will on Monday officiate the launch of Invest South Africa’s One Stop Shop (OSS) in the Northern Cape.
The OSS initiative is aimed at providing investors with services that fast-track projects and reduce government red tape when establishing businesses.
Partnerships key in driving reindustrialisation: Deputy President
With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and business to drive economic growth, job creation, and increased manufacturing and industrial activity.
SIU crackdown: Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO to pay back the money
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its Chief Executive Officer, Hangwani Mudangawe Nengovhela, after the company was awarded nearly R2.7 million for a youth leadership and skills development programme that never happened.
Call for nominations of candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC).
Suitably qualified nominated members will replace all current council members, whose terms have and will expire in 2026, in...
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has visited sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May, as government moves to support the recovery and sustainability of South Africa’s sugar industry.
During Wednesday’s visit, Godlimpi toured facilities including...