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South Africa’s newly approved National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP), which proposes quotas limiting foreign workers in certain sectors, is likely to face legal challenges, with experts warning that similar measures have previously been ruled unconstitutional, reports the Sunday Times. The policy, approved by Cabinet last month, aims to enforce stricter controls on foreign employment but may clash with existing constitutional protections. Labour law specialists argue that imposing employment quotas has already been deemed unlawful by the Constitutional Court. Imraan Mohamed, Director of Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), noted that while the government avoids calling them “quotas” under employment…

MultiChoice is testing weekly subscription plans in Uganda, aiming to ease financial pressure on customers struggling with monthly payments. If successful, the pay-TV giant may expand the model to other African markets as it fights to retain subscribers amid economic challenges, according to the Sunday Times. The company, which operates in 16 African countries, has seen its subscriber base shrink by 1.2 million in the past year, dropping to 14.5 million. Half of those losses came from South Africa, where high unemployment and rising living costs have forced households to cut discretionary spending, including DStv subscriptions. MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo…

South African mobile operators have told Parliament they would welcome Elon Musk’s Starlink as a competitor if the satellite internet provider enters the local market. However, they emphasized the need for regulatory fairness and highlighted ongoing industry challenges such as load-shedding, vandalism, and policy uncertainty, according to the Sunday Times. During a briefing with Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications and digital technologies, major players including Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom, and Rain discussed the state of the telecommunications sector. MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi confirmed that the company already partners with Starlink in other African markets and sees satellite providers…

Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa has been selected as the exclusive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner for the Palabora Mining Company (PMC) solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project, a flagship initiative led by the Mzansi Energy Consortium and Journey 2 Green (J2G). The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony at the 2025 SNEC Expo in Shanghai. The Mzansi Energy Consortium, led by Journey 2 Green, is the project development entity established to design, finance, and deliver the PMC renewable energy project with key technology and infrastructure partners. This landmark energy initiative will deliver South Africa’s first utility-scale…

Groblersdal Mall in Limpopo is undergoing a significant redevelopment, poised to become a modern, shopper-friendly destination that grows alongside its community. The project, led by Twin City in partnership with Patricio & Sons, will see the 37,000sqm mall fully refurbished by November 2025. Key upgrades include a redesigned food court, an enhanced tenant mix, and a refreshed brand identity that honors the region’s agricultural roots. This redevelopment marks a major investment in the area, creating new permanent jobs while sustaining over 1,000 existing positions. Construction began in February 2025. “Our investment builds on the excellent foundation of an extremely popular…

Huawei’s sixth annual Editors Xchange in Johannesburg brought delegates together under the theme “Ecosystems That Scale the Future” to explore how intelligent, integrated platforms are advancing South Africa’s digital development. Speakers from Huawei, government and business unpacked the shift from infrastructure as hardware to infrastructure as an enabler, where cloud, AI and collaborative platforms become the backbone of inclusive growth. In his opening address, Huawei South Africa Deputy CEO Charles Cheng emphasised the human purpose behind technology. “Digital ecosystems matter insofar as they enable a better, more fulfilling life,” he said. “They must be interconnected, adaptive and built to scale.”…

The Middle East & Africa’s air transport sector kept pace with global passenger surges in 2024, achieving remarkable baggage results despite increasing system demands. According to the newly released SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, the region maintained one of the world’s strongest performances, reporting 6.02 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers, slightly up from 4.5 in 2023, but still among the best worldwide. The global picture also tells a story of progress. Despite an 8.2% increase in worldwide traffic in 2024, the overall mishandling rate dropped to 6.3 bags per 1,000 passengers, down from 6.9 the previous year and 67% lower…

Young drivers are most at risk on South African roads—Volvo encourages smarter, safer decisions this Youth Day. Young drivers face the highest risk on South African roads, with high fatality rates and low seatbelt use, especially close to home.  Volvo continues to prioritise safety, from pioneering the three-point seatbelt to advanced driver-assist technologies.  This Youth Day, Volvo reminds new drivers that their choices matter most, because no safety feature is more powerful than a responsible driver.  Youth Day in South Africa is a time to reflect, but also to look forward—a day that honours the bravery of the past while…

To commemorate Youth Month under the 2025 theme, ‘Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation’, Vodacom has launched a new data bundle for customers on the NXT LVL (pronounced next level) programme. Dubbed ‘Super Content’ and targeted especially for content creators, the new 25GB Super Content Bundle gives customers 5GB TikTok data; 5GB All Access data; 5GB YouTube data as well as 10GB of Night Owl data – all at R69 with a seven-day validity period. “This year, we saw it fitting to design and launch a bundle that not only aligns with the 2025…

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), in partnership with the Karoo Hoogland Municipality, officially launched the Fraserburg Smart Skills Centre on 6 June 2025. This marks a significant step in bringing accessible, future-focused skills development to rural and underprivileged communities. The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2025, laying the foundation for a high-impact initiative aimed at closing the digital divide and equipping residents for opportunities in the digital and green economies. A Future-Ready Facility in the Heart of the Karoo The Fraserburg Smart Skills Centre is now fully operational, offering accredited digital…