Morocco has announced plans to build a large renewable-powered data center and establish a dedicated artificial intelligence institute in Dakhla, positioning the southern city as a major hub in the country’s digital and energy transition. The government signed two partnership agreements on Nov. 15 with Digital Transition Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Energy Transition Minister […]
A new pilot project will test whether artificial intelligence and drone technology can strengthen malaria prevention efforts in Mozambique. Funded by Unitaid, the initiative will be carried out by Japan-based SORA Technology in partnership with the World Health Organization and Mozambique’s National Malaria Control Programme. AI is increasingly shaping global health responses, from...
Malawi has introduced the world’s first artificial intelligence-enabled, blockchain-verified Paris Agreement Implementation Platform, marking a major moment for climate governance on Finance Day at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The system, known as the Paris Agreement Implementation Platform (PAIP), establishes what officials describe as the world’s first “Environmental Treasury,” putting AI...
Uganda has taken a major step in transforming health delivery in crisis-affected areas by unveiling what is believed to be Africa’s first offline-capable artificial intelligence framework designed to optimise medical supply chains. The initiative was developed by the International Foundation for Recovery and Development (IFRAD) in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Health and Kyambogo […]
From northern baobab groves and mangroves to southern tropical forests, Senegal’s diverse ecosystems are under mounting pressure. Forests are shrinking due to fires, illegal logging and other human activities, and national authorities estimate the country loses 40,000 hectares of forest each year. As forest cover declines, so does the nation’s carbon sink capacity, releasing more […]
With the G20 Leaders’ Summit currently underway, law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring critical transport routes across the City of Johannesburg and surrounding areas and have announced the closure of the R28 northbound.“This increased visibility is in response to heavy convoy movements heading towards the Nasrec precinct. Motorists...
South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a major diplomatic and trade milestone, following the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a move expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and unlock new opportunities for South African producers in one of Asia’s...
G20 Leaders’ Summit declaration ‘revolutionary’ for Africa, Global South
“The world is here, the African continent is here, [global] institutions are here. Multilateralism has been affirmed. The multi-polar world is in real action.”
These were the words of Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, following the announcement that the G20 Leaders’ Summit...
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that the leaders of the G20 have reached a consensus for a G20 Leaders’ Summit declaration to be adopted.
Magwenya was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg.
“[The declaration] has been adopted by the leaders...
G20 must reflect aspirations of Africa and the world
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil must reflect the aspirations of both the continent and the wider global community.
Opening the two-day gathering at Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre on Saturday, the President noted that while the G20 once focused mainly on macroeconomic issues,...
President Ramaphosa underscores SA’s commitment and responsibility as G20 President
President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit that South Africa understands the responsibility of being entrusted with the Presidency of the G20.
“In the execution of its task as the President of the G20, South Africa has throughout the past year – through its...
Is there anything better than hitting the long road and stopping at your favourite placed for that road trip pie? But which beloved pastry rules the roost? Riaan Manser gives his take on five of the best in this week’s Pick of the Pies. Who’s your winner?