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Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve citizens’ access to public services and government information through WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of a broader effort to modernize public administration. The chatbot, named EMY 101, was announced March 15 and functions as an intelligent conversational assistant that allows citizens to […]
Only 21% of women in Nigeria have access to artificial intelligence technology and tools, a technology analyst warned Tuesday at an event in Abuja, as stakeholders called for greater inclusion of women in the country’s growing AI sector. Technology analyst Kunle Kakanfo, citing the figure at the forum, said there is an urgent need to […]
Thirty-two Tanzanian students have secured places at the University of Limerick in Ireland to pursue undergraduate studies in data science, artificial intelligence and allied disciplines, as part of a government scholarship program aimed at building the country’s pool of technology specialists. The students are among 50 high-performing beneficiaries selected in 2025 from Mainland Tanzania and […]
Many of the municipalities in the Free State are underperforming and under intervention
Free State a ‘natural logistics and distribution hub’
The Free State province’s strategic location has the potential to catapult the province into South Africa’s natural logistics and distribution hub.
This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the opening remarks at a meeting between the National and Provincial Executive Councils.
The President is today convening...
Egypt has published its National Guidelines for Trustworthy and Responsible Artificial Intelligence, establishing a practical framework for how AI should be developed, deployed and overseen across both public and private sectors. The guidelines, published March 14, are designed to complement Egypt’s existing AI governance framework. While that framework defines what should be regulated, the...
Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth.
Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Partnerships key to solving South Africa’s water crisis – Mahlobo
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges.Mahlobo was speaking at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.Held under the theme: “Africa’s Green Horizon:...
Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.
By law, registered political parties and independent...
Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali addressed a Parliamentary debate on Thursday.
Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two suspects for possession and distribution of drug-facilitated sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material, following a multi-disciplinary operation in Gauteng.
The national Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team received an...
NUSA president says the title bears no significance to the local establishment framework
Legal professionals to discuss Companies Tribunal’s extended jurisdiction
Legal professionals will on Tuesday convene at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates offices in Sandton for a seminar hosted by the Companies Tribunal aimed at informing stakeholders about its extended jurisdiction, as well as the recent appointment of retired judges.
The seminar will also outline the...
Hendricks leads community registration outreach programme in Mohlakeng
Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks is today leading an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the Mohlakeng Old Age Home, in Gauteng’s West Rand.ICROP is one of the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) flagship initiatives, designed to bring essential...
Isaac Mangena says technicians are on site to investigate the cause of the disruption.
Two suspects arrested for possession and distribution of drug facilitated sexual abuse videos
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court next month.
Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.
Adv. Andrew Chauke says 6 black prosecutors faced disciplinary processes under Adv. Shamila Batohi