Integrated marketing and communications agency Ascent Africa has acquired a stake in Clarence AI, an Africa-built artificial intelligence platform designed to help organizations monitor public narrative, analyze sentiment and manage digital engagement in real time. The acquisition marks Ascent Africa’s move into intelligence-led marketing and communications, integrating AI-powered insight...
South African businesses are not short on AI ambition but many are struggling to move from conversation to execution, or from proof of concept into production. While CIOs increasingly understand the potential of artificial intelligence, CFOs are often left unconvinced, unsure whether proposed solutions will deliver measurable value or simply add another line item to […]
Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease
Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country’s agricultural sector.The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out vaccines in affected and high-risk areas as part of a...
Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for accountability and collective action, urging all stakeholders to reject complacency and prioritise the protection of water resources.
The call comes as the 2025 Green Drop Report released on Tuesday, revealed that South Africa’s wastewater...
Shanela nabs 16 599 suspects ahead of Easter break
Ahead of the Easter holiday break, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to intensify its fight against crime through the nationwide Shanela operations across multiple provinces which led to the arrest of 16 599 suspects.“These operations also saw detectives conducting raids and apprehending 2 026 wanted criminals...
Limpopo SAPS assures a safe and secure Safer Easter Season
As thousands prepare to travel and celebrate the Easter holidays, Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has assured residents and visitors that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is prepared to deliver a safe and secure Easter holiday.
Backed by intelligence-led planning and coordinated...
South Africa ‘open for investment’ as partnerships drive growth
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a leading investment destination.
Speaking at the Business Gala Dinner of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, Deputy President Mashatile emphasised that strong partnerships between government and the...
President Ramaphosa hails business-government partnership
President Cyril Ramaphosa has credited a deepening partnership between government and the private sector as a key driver of South Africa’s economic recovery and reform momentum.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said collaboration across...
Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa’s economy
South Africa has entered a new phase of growth, with the country securing the highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).
Closing the conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the scale of pledges both in value and number of projects, marked a...
Private sector commits to massive capital investments at SA Investment Conference
The sixth South Africa Investment Conference has seen private sector leaders commit to major capital investments across key sectors of the economy.
The conference unveiled a group of 16 “landmark investments” each valued at R10 billion or more, spanning multiple sectors including energy, tourism,...
Tau positions South Africa as resilient, investor-ready
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a competitive global investment destination, declaring that the country has “turned a corner” despite a volatile global economic environment.Addressing the closing session of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton...
Europe remains key partner in driving SA’s growth and infrastructure push
South Africa’s long-standing economic partnership with Europe continues to play a pivotal role in driving trade, investment, and infrastructure development, with leaders highlighting the need to sustain momentum and deepen collaboration to unlock growth.This emerged during a high-level panel on Economic...
