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From connected to intelligent: Huawei highlights the next chapter of digital government at GovTech 2026
At GovTech 2026, Huawei outlined its vision for South Africa's public sector, demonstrating how cloud, unified platforms, and AI infrastructure can drive the evolution toward…
AgriSETA targets agricultural skills to tackle youth unemployment and food insecurity
AgriSETA CEO Fanny Phetla outlines how targeted agricultural education, digital farming skills and youth-focused business incubators can address South Africa's unemployment and…
El Niño set to strengthen into very strong event, WMO says
The WMO and SAWS warn that El Niño is intensifying into a potentially record-breaking event, bringing severe heatwaves, low rainfall, and elevated drought risks to South Africa…
Soil biodiversity: The hidden life beneath our feet
While South Africa's attention is on water shortages and climate change, scientists warn of a critical soil degradation crisis. Over 70% of the country's land is affected,…
The Republic of the Replica
Our US correspondent recounts a chaotic 250th birthday celebration in Washington D.C., where a quest to see the Declaration of Independence and attend the national parade turned…