30 h. ago PP clears Ramaphosa in RDP house handover during ANC campaign

The Public Protector investigated a complaint against President Ramaphosa.

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33 h. ago Powering AI with Purpose: The Race for Data Equity and Sovereignty

In one of the most critical sessions of the Global AI Summit Africa 2025, titled “Data: A Strategic Imperative for Adoption, Equity, and Sovereignty,” leaders from across sectors converged to explore the foundational role of data in Africa’s digital future. Moderated by Isobel Acquah, Executive Director of the Certa Foundation, the conversation centered around building… Read More »Powering AI with Purpose: The Race for Data Equity and Sovereignty The post Powering AI with Purpose: The Race for Data Equity and Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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33 h. ago Leading in the Age of AI: Africa’s Leadership at a Defining Crossroads

Africa’s future is being shaped at the intersection of opportunity, innovation, and leadership. At the Global AI Summit in Kigali, the session “Leading in the Age of AI” brought together some of the continent’s most influential voices to chart a bold course through one of the most transformative technologies of our time. A Transformational Moment… Read More »Leading in the Age of AI: Africa’s Leadership at a Defining Crossroads The post Leading in the Age of AI: Africa’s Leadership at a Defining Crossroads first appeared on iAfrica.

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33 h. ago Africa and the AI Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Growth

The Global AI Summit on Africa 2025 commenced with the session titled “Africa and the AI Opportunity,” setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive inclusive and resilient growth across the continent. Held at the Kigali Convention Center, this pivotal session brought together a distinguished panel of leaders and… Read More »Africa and the AI Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Growth The post Africa and the AI Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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44 h. ago DSA, civil groups march in Pretoria, demands Ramaphosa resign

Defend South Africa and civil groups march in Pretoria today, calling for Ramaphosa's resignation.

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3 d. ago Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth

Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, has been appointed to the IMF’s newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. Joining global figures like Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO, and Reema Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Elumelu will help shape policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable private sector-led growth. The council, created… Read More »Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth The post Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Minister Macpherson plans to tackle mafia and infrastructure issues

Macpherson was speaking on the sidelines of the Inaugural Public Works Infrastructure Summit.

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5 d. ago OPINION | Summits, Imbizos, and Advisory Panels: Ramaphosa just wants to talk

Ramaphosa’s presidency will ultimately be judged not by the number of summits he convened: Sejaphala

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6 d. ago Ramaphosa confident 2025 Budget will pass despite VAT dispute

Ramaphosa confident budget will pass despite VAT hike opposition in Parliament.

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8 d. ago Mbeki says he’s not surprised by Ibrahim Rasool’s dismissal from US

Mbeki says Rasool was not supposed to talk negatively about the host country.

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9 d. ago President Ramaphosa calls for action to tackle SA’s water crisis

Ramaphosa says government and stakeholders must find solutions to the country's water crisis.

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9 d. ago Ramaphosa to address the National Water and Sanitation Indaba

The gathering is expected to highlight government's commitment to tackling SA's water issues.

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1 week ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago KZN budget not addressing challenges faced by teachers: SADTU

The union says the budget does not talk to the issue of permanent employment of teachers.

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1 week ago Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that peace may soon be achieved in the long-standing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Monday night, Ramaphosa participated in a joint meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community, focusing on strategies to resolve the ongoing civil war in the DRC.… Read More »Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict The post Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Motlanthe part of panel that will facilitate DRC peace talks

The two blocs want to implement immediate, medium- and long-term measures to achieve peace.

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1 week ago Citizens mustn’t let events beyond their shore divide them: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa says that South Africans must reject politics of divisiveness.

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1 week ago SA delegation arrives in New York to brief G20 member states

Meeting with member states is billed as an opportunity to better understand priorities of the summit

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1 week ago Rasool to hand over report on US expulsion to Ramaphosa soon

Former SA's Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool to hand over his report to the president.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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