Family, friends gather to pay their respects to Soli Philander
South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander died last week at the age of 65
South Africa
One dead, 3 wounded in two separate Cape Flats shootings
Ndakhe Gwala says the motive for the shootings is unknown and no arrests have been made yet.
SALGA criticises Eskom move to cut power to 14 municipalities
Eskom is in the process of issuing notices to defaulting municipalities before cutting power
Algeria Works to Develop Homegrown AI Models Rooted in National Culture and Values
Algeria’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups, and Micro-enterprises is working to develop artificial intelligence models tailored to the country’s cultural and social specificities, Minister Noureddine Ouadah said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a working visit to the Wilaya of Médéa, Ouadah said the growing importance of AI across sectors had prompted the […]
Zambia Pilots AI-Powered Learning Platform in Secondary Schools, With Plans to Expand
The Zambian government has signed a memorandum of agreement with U.K.-based Obrizum Group to pilot the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, with a launch of the initial phase scheduled for mid-April, the Ministry of Technology and Science announced March 9. The agreement was signed in Lusaka and will initially target secondary school students before […]
Morocco Launches National Mentorship Program to Bring More Women Into Technology Sector
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has launched a national mentorship program in partnership with Capgemini aimed at strengthening the digital inclusion of young women, with more than 80% of the inaugural cohort already beginning internships. The program entered its operational phase with the launch of the first professional placements on March 4 […]
University of Pretoria Professor Appointed to UN’s First Global Scientific Panel on AI
A South African computer scientist has been appointed to the United Nations’ first global scientific body dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence, ensuring that African perspectives are represented in the international governance of a technology reshaping economies and societies worldwide. Prof. Vukosi Marivate, director of the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial...
Kenya’s Senate Debates AI Bill That Would Criminalize Deepfakes and Establish National Regulator
Kenya’s Senate is debating a proposed law that would regulate artificial intelligence, criminalize the misuse of AI-generated content and establish a national regulator, as concerns mount over the spread of deepfakes and digitally manipulated material ahead of future elections. The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, sponsored by nominated Sen. Karen Nyamu, would introduce new rules governing […]
Lekota lauded as a man who pursued justice over popularity
Lekota lauded as a man who pursued justice over popularity
The late struggle veteran Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota will be remembered as a principled leader who remained steadfast in his pursuit of justice and service to the people, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Delivering the eulogy at Lekota’s Special Official Funeral Category 2 in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Deputy President...
One dead, 17 injured in bakkie, truck collision on R59 in Alberton
EMS personnel found the construction workers along the freeway following the crash
Eskom marks 300 days without load shedding
Eskom marks 300 days without load shedding
South Africa has reached 300 consecutive days without load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the recovery of the country’s electricity generation system.
In a statement on Friday, Eskom said the milestone was achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, reflecting improvements in the performance and reliability of its generation fleet...
LIVE: Funeral of South African actor and comedian Soli Philander
Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65.
SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration
SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers has called for the accelerated implementation of policies and programmes to advance regional integration and development.
The call was made at the conclusion of the two-day Council of Ministers meeting held in Pretoria from 12 to13 March 2026...
NPA to transfer recovered Mahikeng properties to local municipality
A developer built properties in Mahikeng but this was done on land which was irregularly purchased
Mkhwanazi engages taxi leaders to end long-standing dispute
KwaMaphumulo, KwaDukuza Taxi Associations have been caught in violent disputes over operating routes
Soli Philander’s funeral service to take place today in Athlone
Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65.
Boesak describes Lekota as a leader defined by honesty, discipline
A hearse is transports his body to the Old Grey Sports ground, Bloemfontein for the funeral service
EC intensifies efforts to deal with insurance-fraud related killings
A dedicated police task team has been established to deal with the crime.
LIVE: Funeral of struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota
Mosiuoa Lekota was a veteran of the liberation struggle
NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits
NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will proceed with lifestyle audits for its officials in a phased-in approach.
This was announced by NPA National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi during a media briefing this week.
“The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has made a call...
Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral
Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick “Terror” Lekota this weekend.
In honour of his contribution to South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic development, President Ramaphosa declared that...