Kampala: The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa. The gathering began on Monday and will conclude on Friday at the Makerere University in Kampala,

Pretoria: The South African Police Service (SAPS) Safer Festive Season operations have resulted in the arrest of 16,339 suspects, as part of a concerted effort to enhance public safety. These operations, running in conjunction with Operation Shanela II, also led to the confiscation of 158 unlicensed firearms across the nation

Zimbali: The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries. Addressing the fourth G20 Culture Working Group Meeting, AU Head of the Culture Division, Angela Martins, highlighted the potential of Africa’s creative industries, which include

Ethekwini: In a significant milestone for South Africa’s rail commuter journey, the government is celebrating the delivery of 300 locally manufactured train sets that will transport passengers using the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) trains. According to South African Government News Agency, affectionately known as Isitimela Sabantu, meaning

Zurich: President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning arrived in Switzerland for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. The President was received at Zurich International Airport by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola; South African Ambassador to Switzerland, Phaswana Moloto;

Bern: At the backdrop of shifting global trade and investment dynamics, President Cyril Ramaphosa is advancing South Africa’s strategy to diversify its export markets, a move aimed at reducing reliance on a few partners and promoting value-added trade that supports industrial growth and job creation. This strategic outlook will frame

Pretoria: In a move to ensure that the country’s rail passenger trips target of 600 million by 2030 is achieved, the government has released a series of Requests for Information (RFI) for ideas and investment from the private sector to modernise and grow South Africa’s rail system. ‘Participation in the

Johannesburg: During the current financial year, Eskom has ensured a consistent electricity supply for over 98% of the time due to the ongoing technical improvements achieved under the power utility’s Generation Recovery Plan. As a result of this work, the power system continues to be stable, resilient, and reliable with