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President Ramaphosa extends Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslim community
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his well-wishes to South Africa’s Muslim community, wishing them Eid Mubarak as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
President Ramaphosa sent wishes to individuals, families, and communities for a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude,...
The road is making it hard for people to transport their goods to markets
Smith argued that the ANC’s support for Iran and Russia is not good for the country
Large parts of Gqeberha are expected to be without power for up to 21 days.
This was after the Commission played the video of the pair getting gunned down in 2023
The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges
It says the increases place a heavy burden on municipalities and consumers.
This follows rising concerns about the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply
Cape Town airport has been named at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards held in London in the UK.
Mozambique has established a dedicated national agency to lead its digital transformation agenda, alongside a new National Commission for Artificial Intelligence, following deliberations at a recent Council of Ministers meeting. The announcement was made by Minister of State Administration and government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa at a press conference following the meeting. The Digital...
Kenya and the European Union have strengthened their digital partnership with a focus on building secure and future-ready digital infrastructure, following discussions at the EU-Kenya Tech Business Offer Forum held March 18 in Nairobi. Speaking at the forum, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui emphasized Kenya’s commitment to aligning national priorities […]
Rwanda has unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure strategy aimed at improving how institutions share data, deliver services and support digital innovation, with officials saying the initiative will also accelerate the country’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The strategy was introduced during Rwanda’s first DPI Day, held March 9 and organized by the Rwanda Information Society […]
A Tshwane University of Technology artificial intelligence expert is representing the institution at a World Bank Group regional consultation in Pretoria this week, contributing to the analytical framework for the upcoming World Development Report 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence for Development.” Prof. Anish Kurien, acting director of the TUT AI Hub, is participating in the consultation, […]
Ghana is intensifying efforts to integrate artificial intelligence across public institutions as part of a broader strategy to boost productivity and drive economic transformation, with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations leading the initiative. The push was highlighted during the National AI Expert Training Programme held in Akuse in the Eastern Region from […]
Returning land restores hope – President Ramaphosa
There was jubilation, song and dancing in uMzimkhulu on Friday as President Cyril Ramaphosa handed over title deeds to communities and families dispossessed of their land under colonial and apartheid rule.
Representatives of the Ngunjini, Ndzimankulu/Vierkant and St Paul communities, along with the Lawrence family, erupted into...
Ramathuba says one of the twins has been taken off the neonatal incubator.
The department has condemned messages urging motorists to rush to filling stations
Creecy says road safety must be prioritised to ensure that all road users reach their destinations.
Municipalities urged to strengthen governance systems, maintain public trust
Discussions on improving the status of service delivery and sustainability, sharing best practices and developing joint strategies to enhance municipal performance, took centre stage during a Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) engagement session with mayors of metropolitan...
They claim their area is left with dilapidated infrastructure and high youth unemployment.
Decline in road crash stats
Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025.
“Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period last year,” Minister of...