Prof Topside Mathonsi, HoD of the Information Technology Department at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, recently spoke at the prestigious Third IEEE Wireless Africa Conference (WAC) 2025 hosted in Pretoria. His presentation, titled “Machine Learning-Based Crop Yield Prediction: Models and Applications,” addressed one of the most pressing challenges of…
AS AT THE END OF THE 2024/2025 FINANCIAL YEAR Background Over the past week, reports circulating in the media have communicated to the resident of the Gauteng Province that the provincial government has underspent by R1.8 billion, and that these underspent funds would be returned to the National Treasury. While there is legitimacy in the…
Khanya Sitsheke After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City of Johannesburg. The site handover, held on 9 May 2025, marks the start of a 10-year initiative to deliver integrated housing and economic…
At South Africa’s largest music festival, ULTRA SA, Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) seized the opportunity to spotlight its dedication to a smoke-free future. This year, both the Johannesburg and Cape Town legs of the festival became platforms for promoting smoke-free alternatives to traditional tobacco products, drawing in adult smokers seeking modern solutions while enjoying…
In a resplendent setting amid the enchanting landscapes of the South African bushveld, The Seasons Golf, Leisure and Spa served as the glamorous backdrop for the Africa L.E.O (Luxury, Entrepreneurship and Opportunities) group’s Mother’s Day celebration. The event was not simply a festive occasion; it marked a pivotal moment in the company’s commitment to enhancing…
Acclaimed South African pianist, composer, and scholar Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane is set to release his highly anticipated eighth album, Isigqi, live at the bird’s eye, on all digital platforms on 30 May 2025. The release will be followed by a live launch event at The Chairman in Durban on 1 June 2025, featuring a stellar line-up of celebrated musicians. Isigqi, meaning “the…
With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead the organisation, Guevara has pledged to create a Global Council of Experts – a high-level advisory body…
Stillwater Sports, the organisers of South Africa’s largest Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, is excited to welcome Foschini Beauty as an official event partner for 2025. The Women’s Month excitement kicks off in Durban on Sunday, 3 August, followed by Cape Town on Saturday, 9 August, and concludes in Johannesburg on Sunday, 17 August. “We are…
In a world where people care more about being eco-friendly and responsible with technology, the Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) is leading the way. The department is making public services better through digital transformation, while also keeping a strong focus on protecting the environment. The e-Gov’s mission is all about making progress towards a greener…
Ranked No.1 in South Africa for Video Experience by Opensignal and accelerating as the ‘Home of MVNOs’, Cell C reaffirms its bold trajectory as a leaner, smarter, more agile challenger telco Cell C today announced solid progress on its strategic roadmap, unveiling bold ambitions for profitable growth and renewed market confidence, underpinned by strong financial…
