Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit 

Unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) will come to the fore as the two-day National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit gets underway.President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the first day of the summit, which is being held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng.“Deliberations will focus on...

Indaba places effective disaster management under the spotlight

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised on Tuesday that adopting prevention-oriented, proactive strategies is essential for disaster management.“By prioritising risk assessment, mitigation efforts, and community preparedness, we can significantly reduce the potential...

SA strengthens intelligence coordination with National Centre for Intelligence Coordination

By Dikeledi Molobela

Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise...

Agulhas precinct to boost tourism and advanced inclusive conservation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially handed over the newly-developed Agulhas Precinct in the Agulhas National Park, marking the completion of an R82 million infrastructure project aimed at boosting tourism and local economic development.

Speaking at the southernmost tip of Africa on Tuesday, the...

Advancing skills development to meet 4IR demands

Government has established a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and a Centre of Specialisation in Mpumalanga for artisan training as part of efforts to cultivate a capable, skilled and competitive South Africa.“These centres connect education with industry, empower young people with forward-looking skills, and position Technical...

NC strategically placed to be South Africa’s next growth region

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has described the Northern Cape as strategically positioned to become South Africa’s next major growth region.

Addressing the second day of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, Tau said the global race for green hydrogen is no longer...

KZN digital access programme to boost learning 

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has launched the Provincial Treasury Digital Access Programme (DAP), an initiative aimed at expanding access to digital learning tools and infrastructure, with a particular focus on schools in rural and under-resourced communities.The programme, unveiled on Monday at the Sizani Combined...

Talks on efforts to accelerate climate change adaptation underway

The Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts.

“Successful adaptation requires an integrated approach. This includes factors that turn adaptation planning into...