East African banks are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to combat surging fraud and money laundering in their rapidly digitalizing markets. In Kenya alone, mobile-money transfers reached 7.95 trillion shillings in 2023, with 84.6 million subscriptions by early 2025 – outpacing the national population. As digital adoption grows, so too does financial crime. Fraudsters exploit...

Teen pregnancy a threat to social and economic development

Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says the scourge of teenage pregnancy is not only a health concern but a threat to the nation’s social and moral fibre and future prosperity.

“Teenage pregnancy is robbing too many of our girls of their childhood...

Government to ensure that the SANDF is well resourced 

In spite of the ongoing financial constraints which affect the planning and operations of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), government has assured the troops that they will have the resources needed to defend and protect the country.

“This includes ensuring soldiers are properly equipped with the uniforms,...

Police Commissioner reiterates commitment to rule of law

National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to addressing the serious allegations of corruption within SAPS.

“Members of the media, we are ready to brief the President and wish to undoubtably reaffirm the operational...

Home Affairs to submit ‘Digital ID’ policy to Cabinet for approval

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says government is laying the foundation for an ambitious plan to create South Africa’s first ever Digital ID system.

“Home Affairs will shortly submit a Digital ID policy to Cabinet for approval to conduct public hearings. Beyond the material benefits, such as clamping down...

A 16-year-old boy was shot dead and three people were wounded at a wendy house in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, on Tuesday afternoon.

Trade Minister welcomes developments in Vodacom-Maziv merger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the agreement reached between the merging parties and the Competition Commission in the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal.

“The substantial public interest commitments made by the merging parties will significantly improve access to affordable internet for...

Government to publish strategy for planned disaster risk management

With the Southern African region experiencing a growing number of climate-related disasters, government says it will increase its focus on reducing the fiscal and human cost of disasters by planning for them instead of reacting to them.

“When disasters strike, government is forced to reallocate funds from other...

Minister tables R509 million DPME budget

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has been allocated a budget of R509 million for the 2025/26 financial year, which will support efforts to strengthen government capacity and deliver on South Africa’s key development priorities.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa,...

Department working on turning SA into a successful tourism nation

Tourism is a vehicle for creating jobs, destroying poverty and creating inclusive economic growth and sustainability, says Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu.

“The nation has given this Government of National Unity a clear mandate to turn South Africa into a successful tourism nation and to unite all of us –...