22 h. ago Ramaphosa calls on private sector to recommit to economic growth

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

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23 h. ago UKZN First in South Africa to Equip Visually Impaired Students with AI Smart Glasses

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has become the first South African university to provide visually impaired students with Envision Smart AI Glasses – an advanced assistive device powered by artificial intelligence to enhance independence. Five students—Bright Sello, Thandeka Ngcobo, Londiwe Ndaba, Siboniso Mabuza, and Thembisa Xolo – received the glasses, valued at R75,000 each, through [...]

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23 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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40 h. ago MKP tables motion to reprimand Finance Minister in Parliament

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the National Budget 3 times this year after rejections.

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4 d. ago Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

Lungu died on Thursday and was receiving medical care in South Africa for an unspecified illness.

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4 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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5 d. ago Shivambu’s redeployment to Parliament immaterial to EFF: Malema

On Tuesday, MKP redeployed SG Floyd Shivambu to parliament.

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6 d. ago Parliament to relook at it’s processes following Hlophe ruling

The WC High Court ruled that John Hlophe was not eligible to serve on the JSC.

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7 d. ago Qualcomm Shortlists 10 African Startups for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Mentorship Program

Qualcomm has named 10 startups for its 2025 Make in Africa mentorship program, part of its Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform. The equity-free program, now in its third year, supports early-stage deep-tech startups applying 5G, AI/ML, IoT, and edge technologies to build scalable solutions across sectors. This year, Qualcomm received 435 applications from 19 countries. The [...]

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Tanzanian politician’s lawyers ask UN to declare detention arbitrary

The European Parliament adopted a resolution denouncing Lissu's arrest as politically motivated.

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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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1 week 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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1 week ago Insurance killings accused says benefited from two husbands’ policies

Anna Shokane told the Polokwane Magistrate's Court that she received R120 000 insurance payout.

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1 week ago Roads cordoned off as SCA hears submission invalidating the Zulu King

Roads leading to the SCA have been cordoned off with barbed wires.

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1 week ago Israel’s military escalation in Gaza receives more condemnation

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called for the war to wind down.

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1 week 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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