Tag: South Africa

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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Cassper Nyovest slams Uber courier theft
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Cassper Nyovest slams Uber over missing courier delivery

Cassper Nyovest slams Uber after accusing a driver of stealing a courier parcel, raising concerns over delivery reliability.

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McDonald’s
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McDonald’s in Africa: African countries with McDonald’s restaurants

McDonald’s adapts to local tastes and economies in Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia with growing impact beyond fast food.

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Naspers
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Africa’s $50 billion giant is banking on India to create a $100 billion tech company

Naspers eyes India’s booming tech scene, betting $10 billion via Prosus to replicate its Tencent success and spark the next $100 billion startup.

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Vodacom
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Vodacom, Africa’s communications giant, hits $15 billion market cap

Vodacom hits $15B market cap, driven by FY2025 growth, pan-African expansion, and rising investor confidence across telecom and fintech sectors.

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JPMorgan
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JPMorgan ups Sibanye-Stillwater stake to $292.1 million as miner eyes post-Froneman future

JPMorgan raises stake in Sibanye-Stillwater to $292 million, signaling confidence amid recovery and post-Froneman transition.

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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.

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SOUTH AFRICA VISA
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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.

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Vodacom
BusinessTechnology

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.

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