64 h. ago Free State launches transport initiative with Deaf Association

The Free State Deaf Association pleads with govt to invest in more transport resources for the deaf.

Politics

67 h. ago Development banks to invest over R60 billion in ocean plastics fight

Plastic waste entering the ocean could triple to up to 37 million metric tons per year by 2040

Politics

2 d. ago Ramaphosa calls on private sector to recommit to economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for private banks to review their lending practices.

Politics

3 d. ago Absa Becomes First African Bank To Launch Agentic AI For Customers

Absa Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa – and one of the first globally – to deploy agentic AI for customer use, according to Salesforce. The announcement was made at the Agentforce World Tour in Johannesburg this week. The bank’s AI-powered chatbot, Abby, runs on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and offers dynamic, contextual [...]

Economics

3 d. 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 [...]

Politics

3 d. ago Gwarube to address Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Education

This in Gwarube's efforts to prioritise early childhood development and address unemployment.

Events

5 d. ago Reserve Bank’s work in G20 includes climate funding: Deputy Governor

The G20 will see a focus on role of vertical climate funds like the green climate fund.

Politics

6 d. ago More should be done to fight crime in the country: Buthelezi

IFP Deputy President Mzamo Buthelezi was speaking at MP Khethamabala Sithole's memorial service.

Events

6 d. ago SA procures vaccines for foot and mouth disease: Steenhuisen

The minister has also raised concerns about the movement of animals and feed at auctions.

Politics

6 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, [...]

Politics

7 d. ago DeepSeek AI Accused of Training on Google Gemini Outputs Amid Data Contamination Concerns

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek is under renewed scrutiny following the release of its updated R1 model, with researchers suggesting it may have been trained on outputs from Google’s Gemini models. Developer Sam Paech pointed to linguistic similarities between DeepSeek’s R1-0528 and Gemini 2.5 Pro, claiming in a post on X that the model’s phrasing patterns [...]

Politics

7 d. ago SARB’s fight against inflation yielding positive results: Kganyago

Kganyago led the SARB Forum engagement with Soweto community members after interest rate cut notice.

Politics

7 d. ago KZN bathers advised to check beach closure updates amid sardine run

The lifting of the nets during the sardine migration is to allow free movement of ocean life.

Politics

1 week ago Social Development MEC calls for release of sex offenders registry

The  march from Peter Roos Park in Parktown was joined by  activists and child organisations.

Politics

1 week ago WordPress Assembles AI Dream Team to Shape the Future of Website Building

WordPress just made a big move to future-proof your favorite website builder – it’s officially formed an AI team to guide the next wave of artificial intelligence tools across its massive developer community. Announced Tuesday, the new task force includes a mix of big brains from across the web: James LePage, head of AI at [...]

Politics

2 w. ago NGO advocates for child caretakers to be trained to spot abuse signs

The Santa Shoebox Project says ECD staff are critical in a child's early development.

Politics

2 w. ago From Rice Fields to AI Fields: How a Chatbot Is Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya

Henry Gichobi, a rice farmer in central Kenya, doesn’t rely on guesswork to grow his crops anymore. Instead, he consults a WhatsApp chatbot. The chatbot – powered by Virtual Agronomist, an artificial intelligence tool developed by the global nonprofit Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture – uses satellite data to assess soil fertility and recommend the [...]

Politics

2 w. ago Solutions needed to integrate Africa’s infrastructure : Macpherson

The 2025 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium is currently taking place in Cape Town.

Politics

2 w. ago African Development Bank to pick new head to confront US funding cuts

The African Development Bank is meeting in Ivory Coast this week to pick a new president.

Politics

2 w. ago Public Works Minister to table new policies for locals in Parliament

He was speaking during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium

Politics