Namibia Reburies Eight Liberation Fighters at Heroes Acre
A Namibia reburial at Heroes Acre on 26 August returned two political prisoners who died in Cape Town, with 84...
August 27, 2026Section
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MTN Is Growing Fast in Nigeria and Ghana, and Barely at All at Home
MTN half-year results to 30 June 2026: adjusted earnings up 21.3%, Nigeria and Ghana growing fast, and South African service...
August 25, 2026
South Africa’s Ramokgopa Says Coal Exit Won’t Follow Foreign Agendas
South Africa's coal exit will not follow foreign agendas, Minister Ramokgopa says, as coal still supplies about 83% of the...
August 14, 2026
Netstar Turns to AI to Regain Ground in Vehicle Tracking Market
Netstar is using AI and telematics data to win back ground in South Africa's vehicle tracking market, where it has...
August 14, 2026
India and SACU Move to Deepen Trade Relations
India SACU trade talks restart: the two sides signed terms of reference on 12 August 2026 to launch a preferential...
August 13, 2026
South Africa’s SARS Raises US$2.5 Million in Tax Assessments Against Maumela Matriarch
The Maumela tax probe sees South Africa's SARS reportedly pursue a R40 million matter, widening state scrutiny of the Tembisa...
August 13, 2026
Tanzanian Graphite Dispute Continues as South African Court Clears ARC
The Tanzanian graphite dispute narrowed after a South African court cleared Patrice Motsepe's ARC of the $195 million claim, with...
August 13, 2026
PayJustNow Owner Faces Bad Debt Risk and DebiCheck Payment Friction
PayJustNow, owned by Weaver Fintech, faces rising bad debt risk as DebiCheck authentication adds friction to South African buy now,...
August 13, 2026
Vodacom Saki Macozoma Retirement Set for July 2027
Vodacom Saki Macozoma retirement is set for the AGM on 20 July 2027, with Khumo Shuenyane confirmed as the incoming...
August 13, 2026