Tag: South Africa

ARM Boliden nickel offtake deal
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Patrice Motsepe slips off world’s top 1,000 richest as net worth drops $400 million

Patrice Motsepe drops off Forbes’ top 1,000 richest after his net worth fell $400 million amid a slump in gold and mining stocks.

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Ninety One MTN stake increase
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Ninety One’s MTN stake tops $1 billion as Africa telecom bet deepens

Ninety One lifts MTN holding above $1 billion, joining top shareholders amid Africa telecom growth and strategic expansion.

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Motsepe-backed Tyme Group renames SA unit GoTyme Bank after $1.5B success

Tyme Group renames its SA unit GoTyme Bank, unifying global operations and enhancing digital banking services.

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South African shopping mall giant Vukile buys Berceo mall in northern Spain

South Africa’s Vukile buys Berceo mall in northern Spain in a $127.6 million deal, expanding its Iberian shopping portfolio.

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Tswalu spans 1,200 sq km in South Africa’s southern Kalahari, offering luxury safaris and conservation guided by the Oppenheimer family.
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Why Tswalu stands out as South Africa’s largest private safari reserve

Set in the southern Kalahari, Tswalu blends scale, restraint and conservation to redefine private safari travel in South Africa.

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The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within Mukuru’s growing network.
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Mukuru and Travelex team up to boost cash access in South Africa

At a Glance Mukuru, a leading remittance and financial services provider, has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for customers across South Africa. The collaboration aims to make sending and receiving money safer, faster, and more convenient for millions who rely on regular transfers for daily expenses.  The partnership introduces Travelex as an additional payout channel within Mukuru’s…

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Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town, South Africa, part of new nuclear expansion plan
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South Africa moves ahead with new nuclear power plan

At a Glance South Africa is taking a decisive step toward reshaping its energy future as the government confirms plans to expand nuclear capacity and revive projects long considered stalled. The move aims to stabilize a national electricity system weakened by years of rolling blackouts, expensive diesel use, and pressure to reduce dependence on coal.  Energy experts say the country…

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Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch
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Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch: Where fine living meets South African wine country

Jordan Wine Estate blends fine living, family heritage, and handcrafted wines in Stellenbosch’s serene, vineyard-covered hills.

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Birkenhead House Hermanus
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Birkenhead House Hermanus: South Africa’s oceanfront luxury retreat

Birkenhead House in Hermanus blends oceanfront serenity with quiet luxury, offering guests an intimate South African coastal escape.

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Evening skyline of Johannesburg, South Africa, showcasing the city’s financial district and urban landscape.
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South Africa unveils $1.5 billion mega city to revive Johannesburg

At a Glance South Africa has broken ground on one of its most ambitious urban renewal projects — the Southern Farms Mega City, a $1.5 billion (R27 billion) development aimed at breathing new life into Johannesburg’s struggling southern districts.  The project, launched in May 2025 at the Bushkoppies Site Camp, represents a major step toward addressing the city’s deep-rooted infrastructure…

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MSC cruise ship docked near lush coastal cliffs
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Cape Town becomes new homeport for global cruises

At a Glance The Cape Town cruise industry is preparing for its busiest season yet in 2025/26, with larger ships, more itineraries, and growing demand from South African travelers. Long regarded as a scenic stopover for repositioning voyages, the city is now positioning itself as a permanent homeport—an upgrade that is already bringing meaningful economic and tourism benefits.  Rising demand…

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Africa’s $10 billion club
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Africa’s $10 billion club

Africa’s $10 billion club highlights banking, mining, telecom, and tech giants shaping global investment trends.

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