The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has reiterated that while the mass fish mortality observed in the Hartenbos Estuary in Mossel Bay is not linked to the red tide, it is also not due to a sewerage spillage. Through engagements with the Mossel Bay Municipality, it has been determined that this incident can be attributed...
As Africa moves deeper into the era of artificial intelligence, organizations across the continent face mounting pressure to build the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing global economy. A new report by SAP found that two-thirds of organizations in Africa are already introducing career development initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, aimed at upskilling […]
Organizers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 have announced a strategic focus on Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, positioning artificial intelligence as a key driver of the continent’s estimated $100 billion experience economy. The summit will take place Sept. 22–23 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and is expected to bring […]
As Ericsson closed 2025 with solid financial results and long-term infrastructure agreements worldwide, its continued investment in automation, cloud-native core networks and next-generation connectivity has positioned Africa to play a growing role in the global digital economy. The second half of 2025 marked a period of sustained innovation for Ericsson, with progress in 5G, AI-driven […]
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed 893 847 funding applications for 2026 – prior to the start of the academic year.
“Of these, 593 981 applications (66.45%) were submitted by female applicants, reflecting the ongoing trend of strong female participation in tertiary education. Male applicants accounted for 299...
As we settle into 2026, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence in South African boardrooms is shifting fundamentally. We are moving past the initial phases of prediction and experimentation; AI is now a matter of practice, driven by the dual need of changing business models and the necessity to drive costs out of the business. For […]