# The chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko, has called for a trusted, inclusive and accountable artificial intelligence ecosystem to drive South Africa’s digital transformation. The Prosus and Naspers AI Governance and Policy symposium brings together government, industry, academia and technology leaders to advance the ethical and practical […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Ruimte-agentskap sê bouwerk aan sy diep-ruimte-grondstasie by Matjiesfontein in die Wes-Kaap is op koers en sal na verwagting binne die volgende 18 tot 24 maande voltooi wees. SANSA sê die regeringsbefondsde aanleg sal Suid-Afrika se rol in wêreldruimtewetenskap en satelliet-kommunikasie versterk. Uitvoerende hoof Humbulani Mudau sê die projek sal ook plaaslike […]
# ActionSA says South Africa does not have to choose between economic growth and stronger immigration enforcement. The party’s Mongezi Ntsebenzo argues that properly managed legal migration can boost the economy, but the government must improve border security and enforce immigration laws. He says legal migration and illegal immigration should not be treated as the […]
# Die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Beweeglikheid het sy optrede teen onwettige openbare vervoeroperateurs verskerp om pendelveiligheid te verbeter en wetsgehoorsame operateurs te beskerm. Die LUR vir Mobiliteit, Isaac Sileku, sê 118 ongebruikte bedryfslisensies is gekanselleer en 111 ondersoeke na onwettige bedrywighede en rybewys-oortredings van stapel gestuur. Hy sê die optrede is gefokus op brandpunte, insluitend […]
# Die landbou-organisasie TLU SA steun Graan SA se teenkanting teen die voorgestelde sojaboon-liggingsaanpassing en waarsku dit kan boere se inkomste onregverdig verminder. Dit is ‘n prysaanpassing wat verband hou met waar gewasse ontstaan en die afstand na afleweringspunte. Die organisasie se woordvoerder, Bennie van Zyl, sê produsente moenie bykomende finansiële laste dra wat die […]
# The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding for HIV programmes fell by 18-percent last year, marking the lowest level in nearly two decades. This is according to a report by the United Nations’ AIDS Programme, released at the opening of the international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. […]
# The Western Cape Mobility Department intensified its crackdown on illegal public transport operators to improve commuter safety and protect law-abiding operators. MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku says it has cancelled 118 unused operating licences this year and launched 111 investigations into illegal operations and licence violations. He says enforcement is focused on hotspot areas, […]
# The South African National Space Agency says construction of its Deep Space Ground Station at Matjiesfontein in the Western Cape is on schedule and expected to be completed within the next 18 to 24 months. SANSA says the government-funded facility will strengthen South Africa’s role in global space science and satellite communications. CEO Humbulani […]
# Standard Bank says franchising can play a major role in formalising Africa’s informal economy, creating jobs and expanding access to finance for entrepreneurs. Head of Franchising, André Beck, says the sector offers a proven, low-risk pathway into business ownership while supporting economic growth. Franchising contributes about 15-percent to South Africa’s gross domestic product and […]
