# The French Embassy is preparing to host the Cyber, Defence, and Security 2025 Forum in Pretoria next month. The event will showcase French expertise in aerospace, defence, and cybersecurity. The forum aims to address Southern Africa’s growing cyber threats and defence needs. It also seeks to strengthen partnerships between the two nations, following recent […]
# The AfricArena Johannesburg Summit is expected to get underway today. The event aims to showcase some of Africa’s leading technology startups across fintech, deep tech, and enterprise sectors. Supported by Amazon Web Services, the summit forms part of a continent-wide tour highlighting innovation and investment opportunities. Keynote speaker Melvyn Lubega, along with other industry […]
# CapeNature says from October 2024 until the end of February this year, wildfires have scorched 32-thousand-187 hectares of land in the Western Cape. The Swartberg protected area accounted for about half of all hectares burned and was the worst-affected area. Since the start of October, the entity has spent more than 12-million-rand on combatting […]
# Wealthy nations reportedly owe Africa trillions in climate debt for overusing the carbon budget. According to a report by Action Aid, despite contributing little to global emissions, Africa faces severe climate impacts and needs funds for urbanisation and adaptation. Yet, most climate finance arrives as high-interest loans, worsening the debt crisis. With South Africa […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned that regions that have not completed the party’s foundation course will be barred from convening conferences. With several Gauteng regions set to elect new leaders, Mzi Khumalo revealed that many have not finished the mandatory course, hindering progress. Mbalula emphasised that completing the foundation course is crucial for […]
# Municipal workers union SAMWU has condemned the ongoing salary delays in municipalities. The union blamed National Treasury for inadequate funding and neglect of rural communities. Municipal workers in areas like Mamusa in North West and Kopanong in the Free State have reportedly gone for months without pay, while essential services suffer. SAMWU is now […]
# The Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, has denied misleading Parliament and providing contradicting information. This is after the Standing Committee on Public Accounts chairperson, Songezo Zibi, criticised him for providing contradicting information about the state-owned entity’s financial status. Zibi claims Letsoalo previously stated that RAF had a treasurer, only to contradict this last […]
# The Western Cape government has raised concerns that the controversial National Health Insurance could impact the quality of healthcare and resources in the province. Health MEC Mireille Wenger has highlighted uncertainties regarding costs, patients’ ability to choose a healthcare provider, and the role of provincial health departments. National Health Department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, told […]
# Polyco, in partnership with Pick n Pay School Club, has provided two-thousand-675 primary schools across South Africa with educational posters promoting plastic recycling. This initiative is part of Polyco’s Million+ programme, supporting over two-million learners and educators. Each school, since the start of the year has received interactive calendars and materials to encourage recycling […]
