# The 45th Southern Africa Telecommunications Association Annual Conference is set to get underway at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg today. Hosted by Openserve, the conference’s theme is, ICT Connectivity and Service Delivery for the Benefit of All: Transforming Our Society Through Broadband and ICT Development. The Southern Africa Telecommunication Association’s secretary general, Jacob […]
# ‘n Ekonoom aan die Noordwes-Universiteit se Sakeskool, professor Raymond Parsons, sê klem moet opnuut geplaas word op die bespoediging van noodsaaklike strukturele hervormings. Die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds het sy vooruitskouing vir Suid-Afrika se bruto binnelandse produk vir 2025 afwaarts aangepas van 1,5-persent tot slegs een-persent. Die IMF voorspel ook dat die land se groeikoers […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says there seems to be no end to the financial woes of the Emfuleni Municipality, as it is now unable to pay its electricity contractors and suppliers. An area of Vanderbijlpark has been without power for 18 days, because electricity contractors are refusing to work on the power […]
# Today is World Book Day, a global celebration of books, authors, illustrators, and most importantly, readers. This year’s theme is Read Your Way: Diverse Books for Every Mind. UNESCO says the theme emphasises the importance of inclusion and diversity in reading. It encourages readers to explore different voices, perspectives, and cultures through literature, promoting […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says it will continue to exercise oversight over the provincial department of Mobility’s proactive road safety initiatives. A total of 22 fatalities were recorded over the Easter long weekend, down from 26 last year. The DA’s, Nomafrench Mbombo, says this notable reduction in fatalities is only possible through collective efforts by all road […]
# Die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare is woedend oor die voortgesette verwaarlosing en gebrekkige optrede deur die Tembisa-hospitaal in Gauteng se bestuur. Dit volg nadat ‘n brand Saterdag in die hospitaal se ongevalle- en noodeenheid uitgebreek het, gevolg deur nog ‘n brand vanoggend. Die vakbond se woordvoerder, Claude Naiker, sê hulle het aanhoudend kommer uitgespreek oor […]
# Die Noordwes-Universiteit sê sy mediese skool wat eersdaags tot stand kom, sal die NWU Desmond Tutu Skool vir Geneeskunde heet. Die besluit is geneem in oorleg met die Aartsbiskop Desmond Tutu-trust vir intellektuele eiendom en is só goedgekeur. Die amptelike benoemingseremonie het Dinsdag plaasgevind waar die adjunk-minister van gesondheid, Joe Phaahla, teenwoordig was. Die […]
# Learners with Autism in under-resourced South African schools are benefiting from iSchoolAfrica’s Disability Inclusion iPad Learning Programme. Launched at Via Nova School in Pretoria, the initiative seeks to provide learners with adaptive tools that support communication, learning, and social development. Built-in iPad features and curated apps have helped learners overcome barriers without the need […]
# Die Stad Kaapstad se lewensredders by strande en swembaddens het die van die somerseisoen bereik en die metro se 2024/2025-operasie om verdrinking te voorkom, is verby. Daar is hierdie seisoen 49 voorvalle aangemeld waar mense byna verdrink het. Die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Gemeenskapsveiligheid en Gesondheid, Francine Higham, sê dit was ernstige voorvalle waar mense hul […]
