44 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 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

6 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

8 d. ago Escalating rate of children recruited into gangs worrying: Nel

Nel steered a Child Protection Week event in Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats.

Politics

8 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

9 d. ago Stats SA reports marginal economic growth of 0.1% in first quarter

Gross Domestic Growth was recorded at 0.8% percent on an annual basis.

Politics

1 week ago South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

Klaasen retires after achieving 1,000 runs in 58 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 141.84.

Events

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 Meta Faces Backlash Over ‘Open Washing’ in AI Licensing Debate

Meta is under fresh criticism for what experts are calling “open washing” after sponsoring a Linux Foundation whitepaper promoting the benefits of open-source AI. The paper argues that open models can significantly cut enterprise costs, claiming proprietary AI tools cost more than three times as much. However, Meta’s role in the report has sparked controversy, [...]

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 How AI Is Protecting Black Rhinos in Kenya’s Aberdare National Park

In the lush, mountainous forests of Kenya’s Aberdare National Park, a groundbreaking initiative is blending cutting-edge technology with time-honored conservation to safeguard one of Africa’s most iconic species: the eastern black rhino. Led by Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), this project is piloting an AI-driven system to [...]

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