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Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season

Monday at 14:17 PM, via SAnews

Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season

The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city’s coffers.

This according to Municipal Mayor Cyril Xaba, who briefed the media on Monday.

“From December 1 to date, we have received 490 152 visitors. Hotel...

Presight Opens Applications For Second AI Accelerator Cohort

Monday at 13:59 PM, via iAfrica

Presight has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, expanding its efforts to scale market-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The global initiative is aimed at fast-tracking applied AI products with the potential to deliver significant real-world impact. Applications are open to AI startups,...

Ghana, UAE sign $1bn deal to build major AI and innovation hub

Monday at 13:56 PM, via iAfrica

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed a $1 billion strategic investment agreement to develop what is being positioned as Africa’s largest integrated innovation and artificial intelligence hub, aimed at expanding Ghana’s digital capacity and serving regional and global markets. The project forms part of a broader bilateral partnership between the two countries and […]

South African Researchers Helped Shape The Foundations Of Google DeepMind

Monday at 13:53 PM, via iAfrica

Google DeepMind, a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence company, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern AI. Led by Demis Hassabis, the company gained global attention for developing computer programs that taught themselves to play chess and later Go, which is often described as the most complex board game in the world. These […]

South Africa leads Africa’s AI Competitiveness Ranking Ahead Of 2026

Monday at 13:49 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa ranks as Africa’s most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to an analysis based on the Global AI Vibrancy Tool and its seven pillars: research and development, responsible AI, economy, talent, policy and governance, public opinion, and infrastructure pasted. The framework includes both absolute and per capita rankings. South Africa placed 36th globally […]

AI-Powered Trading Platforms Gain Traction Among South African Investors

Monday at 13:43 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence-driven solutions expanded rapidly across industries in 2025, with adoption accelerating in financial services and online trading pasted. According to McKinsey’s “The State of AI” research, nearly 88% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. Trading and financial services firms have increasingly integrated AI into advanced analytics and...

GBV command centre ready to serve 24/7

Monday at 12:34 PM, via SAnews

GBV command centre ready to serve 24/7

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.

The centre provides free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

“The GBVCC offers...

Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works

Monday at 12:25 PM, via SAnews

Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West.

The Brits Water Treatment Works is a critical infrastructure project of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aimed at strengthening...

JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving

Monday at 11:36 AM, via SAnews

JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 227 motorists for drunk driving.

This after JMPD officers conducted roadblocks, patrols and operations across the city over the past week.

JMPD Chief of Police, Patrick Jaca, emphasised that the arrests are aimed at averting road accidents caused by drivers under the...

Manhunt for Bekkersdal mass shooting suspects underway

Monday at 11:14 AM, via SAnews

Manhunt for Bekkersdal mass shooting suspects underway

Police have launched a manhunt to find suspects linked to the mass shooting perpetrated at a tavern in Bekkersdal in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The incident claimed 11 lives, with 10 others taken to medical facilities for injuries.

“It is reported that about 12 unknown suspects in a white kombi and a silver sedan...

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