Operation Dudula vows to continue protests on last day of G20 Summit
Two Operation Dudula members were arrested following violent clashes with police on Saturday.
South Africa
Police vow to prevent disruptions at G20 Summit
On Saturday, chaos erupted when police fired rubber bullets at protesters trying to march to Nasrec.
G20 Summit to close with SA unlikely to formally hand over to the US
Washington snubbed the summit, citing disagreement with the agenda among other things
Global Fund mobilises over R190 bln to combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the Global Fund partnership has saved 70 million lives since 2002.
KZN disaster teams on high alert after severe weather warning
SAWS issued a weather warning for eThekwini, uMgungundlovu and the Ugu district on Sunday.
Police discover drugs worth R2 mln at hijacked property in Houghton
JMPD officers believe that the property is a drug packaging hub.
Free State showcases nature with Camp-Out, and 4×4 Eco Challenge
The Camp-Out Experience and 4×4 Eco Challenge showcases the Free State’s hidden gems
Dr Franklin Sonn hailed as an ‘institution builder’ at funeral
Franklin passed away last week in Cape Town at age 86.
Joburg commuters grapple with travel chaos amid G20 Summit
Commuters across Johannesburg say the G20 Summit has come with an unexpected cost
Morocco To Build 500-MW Renewable-Powered Data Center And Launch AI Institute In Dakhla
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 […]
Mozambique To Test AI-Guided Drones For Malaria Control In New WHO–Unitaid Pilot
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 Launches World’s First AI-Enabled Paris Agreement Platform, Setting New Standard For Transparent Climate Finance At COP30
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 Unveils Africa’s First Offline-Capable AI Framework To Boost Health Supply Chains
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 […]
Senegal Turns To AI-Powered Carbon Mapping To Protect Shrinking Forests And Guide Climate Action
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 […]
Suspect wounded in failed attempt to hijack vehicle allocated for G20
The vehicle was transporting the police’s NIU members who were conducting patrols in Joburg.
Joburg motorists urged to exercise caution amid severe thunderstorms
SAWS has issued a yellow Level 1 warning of heavy downpours that may lead to localised flooding.
G20 Summit reflects on 20 years of achievements and challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa G20 needs to focus on AI, inequality, jobs, and food security
Contralesa welcomes task team on traditional leader killings
Mokoena says they have been complaining, but nothing has happened.
Police warn G20 protests to stay within bounds or face the law
Operation Dudula says the area that’s been designated for protests is too far away
Ethiopian group, MK Party and Dudula protest outside G20 Summit
Ethiopian group All Amhara United Association says they want to raise awareness about genocide
G20: JMPD announces closure of R28
G20: JMPD announces closure of R28
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...