Tag: South Africa

South Africa Infrastructure
BusinessTechnology

South Africa gets $281 million boost for local infrastructure projects

Alexforbes pledges $281 million to South African infrastructure, targeting energy, water, transport, and ICT to fuel jobs, growth, and recovery.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
SOUTH AFRICA VISA
TourismTechnology

South Africa rolls out AI digital visa for visitors in September 2025

South Africa launches AI-powered digital visas in Sept. 2025 to streamline short-stay travel, cut fraud, and boost tourism with mobile-first tech.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Vodacom
TechnologyBusiness

Vodacom commits $5.6 million to accelerate rural network expansion in South Africa

Vodacom to spend $5.6 million expanding rural networks in South Africa, aiming to boost digital access, eHealth, and eLearning across 11 underserved districts.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
SOUTH AFRICA HIVE
BusinessTechnology

South Africa’s $5.8 billion Hive project eyes global Green Ammonia market

South Africa eyes the global green ammonia market with the $5.8 billion Hive project, aiming to export 1 million tons by 2029 from Coega to the EU and Asia using clean energy.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Capitec-head-office
BusinessHot News

Capitec readies new SMME loan offering to fuel expansion

South African lender doubles down on its ambitions to serve the country’s six million formal and informal small businesses.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Rand
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South African rand gains more than 11% against U.S. dollar in two months

South Africa’s rand surges 11.2% in two months as investor confidence grows, budget progress signals political stability, and business activity hits 4-year high.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
ADvTECH
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Africa’s largest private education provider, ADvTECH enters Ghana as valuation nears $1 billion

ADvTECH opens Rosebank International in Ghana, marking its first tertiary expansion outside South Africa amid rising enrolments.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
Africa’s $10 billion giants reshape global investment
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Naspers becomes Africa’s first $50 billion company

Naspers hits $50 billion valuation, driven by Tencent gains, AI momentum, and e-commerce profits—marking a historic first for an African-listed company.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Nigerian artistes
EntertainmentHot News

Top 5 African countries dominating global music chart

Afrobeats, Amapiano, and highlife rhythms are no longer regional sounds—they're global exports reshaping the international music industry.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Portside Tower
LuxuryExclusive

Portside Tower: Cape Town’s tallest building, linked to FirstRand

Portside Tower, Cape Town’s tallest, blends sustainability and business as FirstRand’s regional hub with a 5-Star Green Star rating.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Cyril Ramaphosa SA
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Why South Africa has surged past Nigeria as Africa’s biggest fuel importer

South Africa overtakes Nigeria in fuel imports as Dangote’s refinery cuts dependence, reshaping Africa’s energy future and boosting Nigeria’s industrial self-sufficiency.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Sassa
BusinessHot News

SASSA moves disability grant bookings online, investigates 210,000 suspected double-dippers

SASSA launches online disability grant bookings targeting 210,000 suspected double-dippers amid fraud probes and payment delays.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi