16 h. ago Parly demands crackdown on ‘ghost employee’ syndicate in government

Portfolio Committee reveals syndicate orchestrating the creation of ghost positions.

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34 h. ago Ramaphosa notes with sadness passing of Justice Clement Temba Sangoni

Details regarding memorial and funeral services are yet to be communicated.

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61 h. ago SA taking steps to get internet to unconnected 23 mln people: Malatsi

Malatsi was speaking at the G20 meeting of member states in Polokwane in Limpopo.

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66 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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4 d. ago Nigeria, Gates Foundation Launch AI Scaling Hub to Advance Health, Education, and Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy and the Gates Foundation have launched the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a major initiative to accelerate the responsible growth of AI solutions across key sectors like health, agriculture, and education. Announced during an MOU signing ceremony in Abuja, the AI Scaling Hub aims to [...]

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4 d. ago Nigeria Launches AgriConnect to Digitally Empower Farmers with AI and Connectivity

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has launched the AgriConnect Initiative – an ambitious program to digitally empower Nigerian farmers through AI, smart devices, and real-time access to agronomic data. Unveiled at the Cultural Centre Complex in Ogun State, the pilot is a collaboration between the Ministry, Huawei Technologies, [...]

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6 d. ago Better communication between SA, Malawi will help in Bushiri’s extradition: Analyst

The Bushiri's face charges including fraud and money laundering.

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6 d. ago Nkabane must account for her behaviour in Parliament: Magwenya

Nkabane came before Portfolio Committee to defend withdrawal of SETA board members’ appointments.

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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, [...]

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1 week ago Parliament Committee receives 250 submissions to review Constitution

Parliament's Joint Constitutional Review Committee is now sifting through submissions received.

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1 week ago Monetary Policy Committee cuts interest rate 25 basis points

The prime lending rate is now 10.75% with effect from tomorrow.

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1 week ago Monetary Policy Committee cuts interest rate by 25 basis points

The prime lending rate is now 10.75% with effect from tomorrow.

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1 week ago Committee to meet provincial leadership on AG’s municipal audit

The Auditor-General (AG) says only 41 out of 257 municipalities received clean audits.

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2 w. ago AG once again paints bleak picture of municipalities’ audit outcomes

Maluleke briefed Parliament's Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee.

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2 w. ago Malatsi under fire from Portfolio Committee over ICT policy gazette

Some reports claim the directions are aimed at favouring Elon Musk's Starlink.

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2 w. ago Malatsi to appear before Portfolio Committee on Communications

Minister Solly Malatsi is expected to explain, among others, the gazetted ICT policy directive.

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2 w. ago Lobby group to oppose Malatsi’s proposal for Starlink exemption

Public Interest SA is requesting an opportunity to make a formal submission to Parliament.

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2 w. ago Malatsi invited to Parliament over proposed ICT BBBEE policy changes

This could pave the way for companies like billionaire businessman Elon Musk's Starlink.

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2 w. ago Malatsi proposes changes to BBBEE which could accommodate Starlink

The government gazette released by the Minister, proposes amendments to the 30% equity requirement

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3 w. ago 22 cents of every rand collected spent on debt servicing: Godongwana

Godongwana says government remains committed to reducing debt servicing costs.

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