Business
South African wind industry faces setback after failed auction
The South African government announced the results of its latest auction for independent power producers at the end of December – and the ...
Business
U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Vital Programs at Risk, Especially in West Africa
(Ecofin Agency) - The Trump administration's decision to suspend American aid to foreign countries for 90 days has caught many African governments off ...
Business
Pirates not favourites to win Soweto derby, says Thalente Mbatha
Orlando Pirates midfield kingpin Thalente Mbatha has rejected the widely held belief that they are favourites going into the Soweto derby against Kaizer ...
Techno
Big questions over R500 000 probe into Lotteries ‘computer breach’
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) paid almost half a million rand in 2020 to a private company to investigate a computer breach that, ...
Techno
Africa’s startups brought in $2.2 billion in 2024.
According to the latest report by Africa: The Big Deal, in 2024, African startups raised US$2.2 billion in grants, debt, and equity (not ...
Business
Critical Minerals: South Africa to Establish Own Definition
(Ecofin Agency) - South Africa has one of the richest sub-soil in Africa, housing large reserves of gold, iron ore, and coal. It ...
Business
Egypt hopes for Suez Canal boost if Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
The ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas earlier this month to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza is raising hopes that commercial ...
Business
Australia’s Smith joins 10,000-run club in 195-run stand with Khawaja
New Delhi — Steve Smith became the 15th member of Test cricket’s 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to ...
Techno
EV charging stations in South Africa: expansion paves way for electric car boom
South Africans are warming to electric cars, with the number of EVs on sale expanding rapidly. Many vehicle manufacturers have revealed plans to ...
