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The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies said the adoption of robotics in agriculture could strengthen modern farming practices and improve food security across the continent. The panel said robotics-based mechanization holds strong potential for Africa’s farming sector, particularly in harvesting, which it described as a critical part of the economy and the region’s […]
The commission started its probe into scholar transport last year.
As artificial intelligence increasingly influences decision-making in health care, its impact depends on how well it supports clinicians on the front lines. Sylvester Tafirenyika, an AI and machine-learning engineer, is focused on building tools designed to improve health care outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions. He has authored more than 28 peer-reviewed research papers, many […]
This follows allegations of being involved in an assault case.
The victim was swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Mutale River in Thoyandou Limpopo.
Ramathuba has welcomed the classification of the floods as a national disaster.
Police and the emergency services personnel are still searching for two missing boys.
Mngwevu and three other people went missing in Chokwe, Mozambique.
The operation resulted in the confiscation of dangerous weapons, drugs and alcohol.
Many victims have were swept away by flood waters while other drowned in excavated pit.
Repair costs for damages caused in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo floods stand in the billions
Park authorities put restrictions in place following the heavy rains.
Eskom recovery continues unabated
Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...
Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says two of the incidents happened outside Thohoyandou
The police discovered the bodies of three men aged between 26 and 28 in a pool of blood
Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support behind Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy’s call to ban any level of alcohol consumption for drivers.
Earlier this week, Creecy released the festive season road statistics and called for zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
It is currently a criminal offense...
Motorists using the R38, in Mpumalanga, have been warned to keep an eye out for rockslides
SA to showcase investment protential at World Economic Forum
A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week.
The forum will be held from Monday to 23 January 2026 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.
South Africa’s delegation to the...
SA to showcase investment potential at World Economic Forum
A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week.
The forum will be held from Monday to 23 January 2026 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.
South Africa’s delegation to the...
This after heavy rains wrecked havoc across various parts of Jozini in the north of the province
Kruger National Park relief fund to help rebuild popular park
Government has announced the establishment of the Kruger Relief Fund to assist in efforts to rebuild the Kruger National Park after heavy rainfall damaged the popular tourist destination.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga – where the park is situated – have been battered by persistent rainfall and subsequent flooding over the...