80-year-old man allegedly involved in farm killing gets R15 000 bail
Case of 80-year-old man allegedly involved in farm killing has been postponed to the 9th of October.
South Africa
SAPS hunts for four suspects in attorney’s fatal shooting in JHB
SAPS are looking for four suspects driving a GMW vehicle in connection with attorney fatal shooting.
Child rights groups call for speed on abuse-related cases
Justice Minister Kubayi visited various child rights groups to assist in child abuse-related cases.
Additional charge added against Kgaogelo Marota’s alleged murderer
contravention of a protection order added to charges against Kgaogelo Marota’s murder accused.
Lusikisiki massacre trial resumes with cross-examination on Monday
Ndamase’s cross-examination of Abi in Lusikisiki massacre murder trial continues on Monday.
216 Capital Invests in Addvocate.ai to Drive AI-Powered Sales Innovation
216 Capital, a Tunisian venture capital firm, has announced a strategic investment in Addvocate.ai, a Franco-Tunisian startup specializing in AI-powered sales performance optimization. The funding aims to accelerate the company’s product innovation and international expansion. Revolutionizing Sales Performance Addvocate.ai provides a platform designed to help technology companies harness...
Algeria Uses AI to Streamline University Placements and Align Education With Job Market Needs
Algeria has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize its university placement process for high school graduates, marking a significant step toward aligning higher education with labor market demands. The Ministry of Higher Education reported strong results from the first phase of university orientation for the 2025 baccalaureate cohort. Out of 340,901 students who passed this […]
Nigeria Publishes 20 AI Research Papers in Under Two Years, Driving Local Innovation
Nigeria has published 20 peer-reviewed artificial intelligence (AI) research papers in less than two years, a milestone that signals the country’s growing participation in the global AI research landscape. The achievement comes under the Nigerian Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme (NAIRS), a federally funded initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s homegrown AI research capacity and...
Rwanda Launches Landmark Day of AI Program to Transform Education
In a groundbreaking step toward preparing the next generation for an AI-driven future, the Day of AI Rwanda program was launched in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Education and the Rwanda Education Board (REB). The initiative focuses on equipping educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s existing […]
Ugandan Editors Tackle AI Regulation, Ethics, and Journalism Integrity at WAN-IFRA Workshop
Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, ethics, and newsroom integration took center stage at a workshop held on Aug. 20, 2025, organized by the Uganda Editors Guild in collaboration with the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). The session brought together editors and media professionals to discuss how newsrooms can responsibly adopt AI tools while addressing legal, […]
Smart Africa Launches Africa AI Council to Drive Continental AI Strategy – Nominations Now Open
In a bold step towards shaping Africa’s AI future, the Smart Africa Steering Committee has officially endorsed the creation of the Africa AI Council and its Thematic Working Groups. This multi-stakeholder, African-led advisory body will steer continental AI strategies, influence policy frameworks, and mobilize investment and partnerships to accelerate AI adoption and innovation across Africa. […]
Joburg Water invests R1.75 billion to address water challenges
Several demonstrations have taken place around the city linked to the prolonged water crisis.
Home Affairs turning the tide against corruption
Home Affairs turning the tide against corruption
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says the department is beginning to win the fight against corruption.
“From visas to the green bar-coded ID book, weaknesses in the system of document issuance were engineered and exploited, enabling syndicates to extract bribes in order to issue documents to people who were not entitled to...
Transnet revenue increases by R82.7 billion
Transnet revenue increases by R82.7 billion
Transnet has announced that its revenue performance for the year ended 31 March 2025 has increased by R82.7 billion, which translates to a 7.8% improvement when compared to the previous year.
The State-owned rail, port and pipeline company attributed this growth to significant improvement in the operating environment, particularly in the...
New board appointed for Land Bank
New board appointed for Land Bank
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has announced the appointment and re-appointment of directors to the Board of Directors of the Land and Agricultural Development Bank (Land Bank).
The Land Bank plays a crucial role in supporting South Africa’s agricultural sector and rural development initiatives.
“The role that the Land Bank plays in...
Eskom forecasts load shedding free summer
Eskom forecasts load shedding free summer
South Africans can look forward to a load shedding-free summer season with Eskom announcing that it does not forecast the implementation of the rolling power cuts from this month to the end of March next year.
This after the power utility supplied electricity to South Africans for 97% of the winter period with only 26 hours of load shedding...
Call for unity and dialogue to tackle to unemployment crisis
Call for unity and dialogue to tackle to unemployment crisis
At its 30th Annual Summit, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) reflected on three decades of social dialogue amid South Africa’s ongoing economic challenges, especially high unemployment.
The summit highlighted a stark unemployment rate of 33.2%, with women bearing a heavier burden at...
Traffic to increase on the N1, N3
Traffic to increase on the N1, N3
Road users can expect increased traffic volumes on the N1 and N3 this weekend, as scores of people are travelling for religious pilgrimages and a cultural festival taking place in Limpopo and the Free State, respectively.
Traffic volumes on the N1 north are expected to increase due to pilgrims travelling to Moria for the annual Zion Christian Church...
Economic resilience reinforces South Africa’s investment appeal
Economic resilience reinforces South Africa’s investment appeal
While South’s Africa’s economy faces constraints, the recent economic developments in the country affirm it as an attractive investment destination with a resilient economy.
These developments include the $90 million investment by West Wits Mining Ltd to open a new gold mine, Transnet opening South Africa’s rail...
Three killed in N4 crash involving fuel tanker, CIT van in Rustenburg
This led to both vehicles bursting into flames, three people have died.
State opposes bail for 80-year-old F State man accused of murder
The accused’s bail hearing is underway in the Kroonstad Magistrates’ Court in the Free State.