South Africa’s R3.5 trillion-plus Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has entered a new chapter, with Absa taking over as the Fund’s Master Custodian from Standard Bank after approximately 30 years. The transition, which took effect in Augus ...
South Africa’s role in global geopolitics has come under increased scrutiny following its participation in BRICS-related military activities. As a member of the BRICS bloc alongside Brazil, Russia, India, China, and newer partner states, South Afric ...
Extreme weather and flooding have become the most searched and read topics in South Africa this January, as heavy rainfall, flash floods, and climate-related disruptions affect millions of people nationwide. With infrastructure damage, safety concer ...
Revolutionising early-stage investment and support for entrepreneurs across Africa. In a continent brimming with entrepreneurial spirit yet often starved of equitable access to capital and business support, Equity360 emerges as a bold new pla ...
Africa is stepping into a new era of digital transformation with the announcement of Strive Masiyiwa’s AI Factory, set to launch in South Africa by June 2025. Spearheaded by Cassava Technologies in partnership with NVIDIA, this groundbreaking initia ...
The South African government, through the state-owned Public Investment Corporation (PIC), has officially become the largest shareholder in Woolworths Holdings Limited, holding more than 20% of its shares. This strategic move has sparked widesprea ...
The European Union (EU) has pledged a groundbreaking €4.7 billion (R98.5 billion or $5.1 billion) investment package for South Africa, aimed at accelerating the country’s economic growth and fostering sustainable development. This initiative, part ...
During the 2023 festive season, South Africa took a significant stride in modernizing its border security by deploying drones to monitor its vast and often porous borders. This tech-driven initiative, aimed at curbing illegal crossings, smuggling, a ...
A recent internal leak from Meta has revealed CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s stark warning to employees: “Hang tight—2025 is gonna be a tough year.” The message, reportedly shared in confidential meetings, underscores the company’s anticipation of significan ...
Shoprite Checkers’ recent acquisition of Pick n Pay and Spar liquor stores represents a landmark shift in South Africa’s liquor retail landscape, underscoring Shoprite’s intent to dominate this highly competitive sector. By absorbing these stores, S ...
