Gauteng activates contingency plans after hospital food supply halt
The food supply was stopped after the discovery of e.coli in the suppliers factory water source.
South Africa
Parents, pupils warned against ‘pens down’ parties
The GP Education Department says risky behaviour such as alcohol abuse leads to dangerous incidents
Eastern Cape bus crash leaves one killed, 32 injured
The crash happened on the N6 road between Komani and Jamestown in the Eastern Cape.
Zipline Set To Receive $150 Million From U.S. If African Governments Sign National Drone-Delivery Expansion Deals
Zipline, the U.S.-based drone logistics company backed by Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital, could receive $150 million from the U.S. Department of State — but only if governments in Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Nigeria sign national expansion agreements. The funding is structured as a “pay-for-performance” initiative aimed at scaling the company’s AI-driven medical-delivery infrastructure […]
Implats Looks To AI To Improve Mine Safety After Fatal Shaft Accident
South Africa’s mining sector may have recorded its lowest fatality rate in 2024, but with 30 deaths reported so far in 2025, companies are pursuing new approaches to achieve “zero harm.” Impala Platinum (Implats) is among the firms turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen safety at its Rustenburg operations in the North West. “We need […]
BCN, Zadara And Touchnet Launch Africa’s First Neutral Multi-Tenant AI Factory
A new cloud partnership will launch Africa’s first “neutral multi-tenant AI factory,” aiming to give cloud providers across the continent access to scalable AI infrastructure. The project is a collaboration between Backbone Connectivity Network (BCN), Zadara and Touchnet. The new infrastructure, built on Zadara’s multi-tenant platform, will allow cloud providers to deploy and scale AI […]
Vodacom Deepens Google Cloud Partnership To Deploy Generative AI And Build New Digital Services For Africa
Vodacom Group has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, adopting the company’s data-analytics tools and generative AI models to create new digital services for African consumers and businesses. Under the agreement, Google Cloud will consolidate and modernize Vodacom’s dispersed data assets through its data cloud platform, including BigQuery. Vodacom said the overhaul will establish a […]
TICAD9 spotlights AI as Japan launches major talent-development initiatives for Africa
AI took center stage at TICAD9, the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, held in Yokohama in August 2025 under the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa.” In opening remarks, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru highlighted AI, digital transformation, green transformation and satellite data as priority areas, saying Japan would strengthen public–private...
Youth called to lead fight against GBVF
Youth called to lead fight against GBVF
EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
The municipality made the call as the city officially launched the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at King Zwelithini Stadium in uMlazi,...
Batohi to continue testimony at Nkabinde Inquiry
Advocate Shamila Batohi will continue to testify before the Nkabinde Inquiry on Wednesday.
Let’s not become a statistic this festive season
Let’s not become a statistic this festive season
The start of the month of December signals the start of the much-awaited festive season we have all been secretly yearning for – probably since the end of the last festive season!While we have been waiting for the arrival of December that is characterised by long hot days, scones and drinks on tap under a tree or on the stoep in our...
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Trial | 26 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
S&P bumps up Eskom rating
S&P bumps up Eskom rating
Global ratings agency, S&P, has upgraded Eskom’s foreign and local currency long-term credit ratings from B to B+, with a stable outlook.
According to the power utility, the upgrade also applies to Eskom’s senior secured and unsecured debt, while government-guaranteed foreign currency debt was raised from BB- to BB+.
“Eskom’s national scale rating...
Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed
Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.The Chief Justice released the reports on Tuesday.“These comprehensive and detailed reports will contribute to the ongoing engagement between the Executive and...
Government proposes 20% online gambling tax
Government proposes 20% online gambling tax
National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit comments on a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper.
Due to the surge in online gambling and its impact on society, it is proposed that a 20% tax is applied on gross gambling revenue from online betting, including interactive gambling, which would be in addition to the...
Nzimande advocates for Africa-centric research agenda
Nzimande advocates for Africa-centric research agenda
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework designed around African priorities rather than external influences.
He recognised that African countries have to build robust science infrastructure and...
W Cape issues alert as drunk driving arrests rise
W Cape issues alert as drunk driving arrests rise
Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week.
From 17 to 23 November 2025, the Provincial Traffic Services carried out 168 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checks, and speed control operations across the...
Mpumalanga court sentence 34-year-old man to four life terms for rape
Bongani Nkosi had pleaded guilty to involvement in the rape of four females aged between 16 and 28.
KZN urges strict by-laws enforcement against building near rivers
Flash floods swept away three people and damaged homes as well as roads.
Hawks nab judge, church leader and two others for alleged corruption
The four suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Serious Commercial Crimes Court.
Key witness in Booysen trial pressed on statement inconsistencies
In Booysen trial, key witness denies recalling 2017 police statements despite signed records.