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

Portfolio Committee reveals syndicate orchestrating the creation of ghost positions.

Politics

3 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. 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 [...]

Politics

3 d. ago LIVE: Inaugural Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Education

Siviwe Gwarube addresses the Inaugural Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Education.

Events

4 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 Egypt Opens University AI and Tech Faculties to Vocational School Graduates

In a landmark policy shift, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Universities has approved direct admission for technical school graduates into university programs in computer science and artificial intelligence—removing a long-standing barrier that required complex equivalency procedures. This reform allows graduates from five-year and three-year technical schools, applied technology schools, and post-secondary technical institutes specializing in AI [...]

Culture

5 d. ago Ramaphosa defends BEE policy, dismisses critics as ‘unfounded’

Ramaphosa has described as unfounded suggestions that the policy is irrelevant.

Events

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

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

Politics

7 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 [...]

Politics

1 week ago South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance to Boost Digital Trust

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration promoting trusted digital services across the continent. ICT Minister Michael Makuei Lueth signed the agreement alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné, signaling South Sudan’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The move aligns with the [...]

Politics

1 week ago Parliament Committee receives 250 submissions to review Constitution

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

Politics

1 week ago Microsoft SA Invites SMMEs To Join 2025 Emerging Partner Programme, Focused On AI Growth and Economic Inclusion

Microsoft South Africa is calling on eligible small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to apply for the 2025 edition of its Emerging Partner Programme (EPP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating business growth, technical capability, and market reach for black-owned ICT companies. The EPP offers selected SMMEs a comprehensive 24-month support plan that includes business [...]

Politics

2 w. ago Monetary Policy Committee cuts interest rate 25 basis points

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

Events

2 w. ago Monetary Policy Committee cuts interest rate by 25 basis points

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

Events

2 w. 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.

Politics

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

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

Politics

2 w. ago Ntshavheni insists government considered Starlink prior to US visit

There is growing public scrutiny of the timing of the proposed ICT policy changes.

Politics

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.

Events

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.

Politics

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.

Politics