Browsing: South Africa

Black Sash hosted a discussion this week on whether removing social grants in an economy with high unemployment would worsen…

Sizekhaya Holdings has been granted the Fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools licence by South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition. The licence,…

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) said today it has taken note with serious concern, recent reports alleging…

The parliamentary uproar over Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposed policy shift on B-BBEE in the ICT sector has exposed a painful…

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has rejected criticism of his policy directive easing BEE rules in the ICT sector, dismissing claims…

Opera Mini has launched #DataDance, a national campaign addressing data affordability and digital access for South African youth. Combining dance culture with digital opportunity, the campaign invites…

History is a great teacher, and those who ignore it are doomed. Would South Africa be creating new “Elon Musk…

South Africa currently grapples with one of the world’s highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31.9% in 2024, with…

The first group of white people who have left South Africa to become refugees in the United States is expected…

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is embroiled in an R800 million funding scandal after approving a contentious bailout for Siyanda-Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBM), despite internal…

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is pushing to break free from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) due…

President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump have taken steps to mend strained diplomatic relations between South Africa and…

Virtual cards are rapidly growing in popularity among South African consumers, driven by heightened demand for security, convenience, and rewards.…

Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water…

Discovery Life has released its 2024 claims report, revealing R11.5 billion paid to clients. This includes: R6.85 billion in individual life claims: R3.4…

South African-founded food delivery platform Spaza Eats has unveiled Spaza Parcel, a new service that empowers individuals and businesses to send and receive…

South Africa has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support initiatives that develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in low-resource…

South Africa has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the economic impact of new United States tariffs, focusing on export…

The Presidency has noted the new 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).…

South Africa’s goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of…

​​​​​Scientists from South Africa and China have successfully established the world’s longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km.…

The Presidency says it has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Ebrahim…

The Lilongwe Magistrate Court in Malawi has ruled that fugitives Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary – must be extradited…

South Africa took over the presidency of the G20 at the end of 2024. Since then the world has become…

American president Donald Trump has issued an executive order to withdraw aid from South Africa. He was reacting to what…