14 h. ago Ghana’s Digital Ministry, Parliament Align on 2025 Tech Agenda and New Laws

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has begun a two-day strategic workshop with Parliament’s Select Committee on Information and Communications to align on the Ministry’s 2025 programs and policy priorities. The meeting includes key agencies such as the National Communications Authority (NCA), Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Post, and the Ghana Meteorological [...]

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15 h. ago Ethiopia’s PM Urges Africa to Build Homegrown AI for Inclusive Growth

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence, warning that relying on foreign-built tools could deepen inequality. Speaking at the Ethiopian Technology Expo, Ahmed said Africa must “become innovators and owners of our future,” stressing the need for AI systems built to address the continent’s specific challenges. “Africa must [...]

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19 h. ago Officer arrested in Kamogelo Baukudi’s abduction to appear in court

Baukudi was allegedly abducted by two unknown males on Thursday in Bloemfontein.

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19 h. ago Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA unlawful: California Governor

Troops were stationed around federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed.

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27 h. ago IFP leader describes Sithole’s passing as a huge loss to the party

IFP mourns senior member Khethamabala Sithole, gunned down in Katlehong; two suspects arrested.

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31 h. ago MKP tables motion to reprimand Finance Minister in Parliament

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the National Budget 3 times this year after rejections.

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33 h. ago Limpopo man arrested for allegedly setting neighbour’s house on fire

The suspect is facing charges of arson and damage to property.

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41 h. ago Colombia’s potential presidential contender shot, suspect arrested

Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party

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3 d. ago Northern Cape govt concerned about poor state of municipalities

Free State, Northern Cape and North West municipalities are performing badly.

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4 d. ago Kenya to Launch Nationwide AI Training for Public Servants in July 2025

In a major move to modernize public service, Kenya will roll out a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training program for government workers starting July 2025. The initiative, led by the State Departments for Public Service and ICT & Digital Economy in partnership with the Kenya School of Government (KSG), aims to boost innovation, improve service [...]

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4 d. ago NCC Moves to Bolster Cybersecurity With New National Framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched efforts to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the country’s critical communications infrastructure. Announced as part of its wider push to enhance national digital resilience, the NCC said the new framework will set clear guidelines, enforce best practices, and encourage collaboration across government agencies, private companies, [...]

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4 d. ago Five WSU students to appear in court over arson, public violence

The students were arrested during a violent protest at the university yesterday.

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4 d. ago ‘Enforcing law against undocumented immigrants remains a challenge’

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says it is hard to prosecute undocumented foreigners.

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5 d. ago Ramaphosa expresses deep sadness at passing of Rashid Lombard

Lombard was the recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

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6 d. ago UNWFP, Unicef condemn attack on humanitarian convoy in North Darfur

The convoy of 15 trucks was attempting to reach children and families in famine-effected El-Fasher

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6 d. ago Foreign truck drivers stopped, robbed on the N3 near Villiers

Two suspects aged 52 and 68 were arrested on the scene for common robbery.

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7 d. ago Boshielo warns parents to stop shielding children who commit crime

Philangenkosi Makhanya parents were arrested after his mother tipped him.

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9 d. ago Family of slain KZN DA councillor hopes for closure after key arrest

Family hopes for justice as third suspect arrested in DA councillor Ndlovu’s murder case.

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9 d. ago A man arrested in Limpopo for possession of dagga worth R8 mln

A 27-year-old man has been taken into custody by Limpopo police.

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9 d. ago Tanzanian politician’s lawyers ask UN to declare detention arbitrary

The European Parliament adopted a resolution denouncing Lissu's arrest as politically motivated.

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