Relief Over Fuel Levy Relief
The GOOD party welcomes the extension of the fuel levy relief until June 2026 announced by the Ministers today.
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The futureishuman™ Names Heidrick & Struggles and Provantage Media as Founding Partners
Africa’s boldest AI Accelerator, futureishuman™, announces two founding partners ahead of its inaugural event on 20-21 May 2026 at The Forum, Johannesburg. Heidrick & Struggles, the global leadership advisory firm, and Provantage, Africa’s largest out-of-home media group. The two-day in-person programme teaches ambitious executives to build with AI, lead with AI, and understand the human …
Mover and Shaker: Rajesh Gupta
Centurion – Mahindra South Africa has announced a change to its key leadership position with Rajesh Gupta, current CEO of Mahindra South Africa, appointed as Regional Head for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia for the parent company Mahindra and Mahindra. This global role recognises his outstanding leadership and contribution to the brand’s …
One Small Municipalities Staggering R930 Million Eskom Debt
Statement by Cllr Eldrige Ruiters – DA Dr Beyers Naude Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged the Dr Beyers Naude Council to urgently debate Eskom’s proposed interruption/reduction of bulk electricity supply in the municipality. This follows Eskom’s published public notice that electricity supply will be interrupted or reduced from 8 May, twice daily …
300 Days Of Demonstrating
In early June 2025, I made a personal promise to South Africans that I would post each morning until the 2026 Local Government Elections to highlight the governance record of ActionSA leaders. This was to show that ActionSA not only speaks of change, but delivers it tangibly.
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Let the Thrills Begin
Knysna is synonymous with some of the most spectacular scenery and tourist-friendly attractions along South Africa’s internationally renowned Garden Route. It is also home to the world’s fastest hillclimb, with the annual Simola Hillclimb producing an exhilarating and unparalleled showcase of exceptional road and race cars spanning all eras – from the 1920s to contemporary …
Newly Launched: Ticra™ Ember Bronze Steel Range
Don’t let your buildings’ prestige die in your bathrooms What if your building could actually work as your most persuasive sales tool, convincing every visitor of your commitment to excellence without you saying a single word? It can, with the new Ticra Ember Bronze Steel Range from Nuwkem. This unique premium range allows you to …
Textbook Tender Scandal
The Minister of Education should be applauded for her quick response in asking the National Treasury to probe her Department’s whopping R1.6 billion textbook publishing tender for irregularities, but this does not go far enough.
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From Graduate to Go-Getter: How Practical Skills Help Graduates Succeed
On paper, the story should have been straightforward; a South African graduate works hard, obtains their qualification, and steps into the job market. But like many young people leaving university, Mpho Mashele quickly realised that a degree does not automatically open doors. The transition from classroom to workplace turned out to be far more complex …
AU) Member States Convene to Advance Africa’s 2026 G20 Priorities Aligned with Agenda 2063
Following the African Union's permanent membership in the G20 and South Africa's historic Presidency in 2025, the African Union is prioritizing preparation for the 2026 United States G20 Presidency. To ensure the continent remains coordinated, influential, and strategically positioned, the African Union is convening a pivotal AU G20 Retreat,hosted by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
The Retreat brings together Member States, technical financial institutions, and key partners to assess achievements and lessons learnt from the 2025 Presidency as well as examine the 2026 United States priorities including Economic Growth, Deregulation, Energy Abundance, Trade, and Innovation to identify areas for strategic leverage. Central to the agenda is the alignment of AU Member States around common priorities under Agenda 2063 to ensure a smooth transition of leadership from Angola to Burundi in 2026 and adopt a Strategic Roadmap for engagement across all G20 tracks.
In his welcoming remarks, during the official opening ceremony H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angüe, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea, emphasized the necessity of collective action. "Our presence here underscores a turning point in our diplomacy. We are no longer observing global decisions; we are actively co-authoring them to ensure they reflect the realities of our people," he stated.
Setting the strategic direction for the retreat, H.E. Amb. Fathallah Sijillmasi, Director General of the African Union Commission stressed that the AU's permanent seat must be backed by a rigorous internal mechanism to drive the continent's agenda. "Our objective is to move beyond participation and toward impact by establishing the institutional framework necessary to ensure that Africa's specific priorities from digital transformation to infrastructure financing are technically defended and politically supported at every level of the G20 process," Amb. Sijillmasi remarked.
Providing perspectives on the transition between Presidencies, H.E. Amb. Sara Silva, AU G20 Sous-Sherpa (Angola), reflected on the progress achieved during the previous cycle, highlighting the important gains made under South Africa's historic G20 Presidency, including stronger visibility of Africa's priorities within global economic discussions and enhanced coordination among AU Member States. She underscored the importance of preserving institutional memory and ensuring continuity as the African Union advances into the 2026 cycle.
Additionally, H.E. Mr. Mahamat Ali Hassan, Chairperson of the PRC Sub-Committee of the Whole on Economic and Trade Matters (Chad) reminded participants that economic sovereignty remains central to the realisation of Aspiration 7 of Agenda 2063, which seeks to position Africa as a strong, united, resilient, and influential global actor. He emphasised that strengthening domestic productive capacity, advancing industrialisation, promoting fair trade, and reducing structural dependencies are essential to enhancing Africa's voice and bargaining power within global governance platforms such as the G20.
In her opening statement, H.E. Mrs. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, AU Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, and AU G20 Sherpa, addressed recent developments relating to the United States G20 Presidency, including the non-extension of an invitation to South Africa. She noted that the African Union has engaged through the appropriate diplomatic channels, stressing that such development risks undermining the inclusivity and consensus-based principles that have long guided the G20 process. She reaffirmed that the AU will continue to engage partners and Member States to safeguard Africa's collective interests and ensure the full and effective participation of African members within the G20 framework.
“To fulfil the vision of Agenda 2063, our participation must be substantive and strategic. This Retreat is about transforming Africa's permanent seat in the G20 into tangible development gains across the continent.” She further emphasised that, “Even within this unique context, Africa must remain focused on securing the greatest possible outcomes from the 2026 G20 cycle by advancing Agenda 2063 priorities, strengthening coordinated participation, and ensuring the continent's voice remains visible and influential across all G20 workstreams. We must draw on the expertise of African Union knowledge partners and the experience of previous AU G20 Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas to sustain continuity and strategic engagement. Africa must continue to derive maximum value from the United States G20 Presidency as we look ahead to the restoration of regular order under the United Kingdom G20 Presidency in 2027.”
The retreat integrates the priorities of the Second Decade of Action of Agenda 2063 into the 2026 global discourse. H.E. Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Chairperson of the PRC (Burundi) and incoming sous-sharpa said, “The success of our permanent membership in the G20 will not be measured by our presence at the table, but by the tangible impact of our contributions. It will be measured by our ability to deliver results that accelerate Africa's industrialization, address the heavy debt burdens facing our economies, and promote inclusive and equitable growth for the 1.4 billion Africans we represent ultimately advancing the aspirations of Agenda 2063:The Africa We Want.”
He called on Member States to use the Retreat to consolidate unity, refine common strategies, and prepare for the 2026 G20 cycle with clarity, coherence, and determination. He further underscored that recent developments within the G20 process highlight the need for stronger African solidarity, a unified voice, and coordinated action in safeguarding the continent's interests within global governance structures.
H.E. Iván Bacale Ebe Molina, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development for Equatorial Guinea, addressed the economic imperatives of the 2026 roadmap. "As we look toward the 2026 cycle, our focus remains on the reform of the international financial architecture. We are here to ensure that global financial systems work for Africa's industrialization and energy goals, rather than against them."
In closing the high-level opening session, H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angüe, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, reaffirmed Equatorial Guinea's full support for the African Union and its Member States in ensuring the success of the Retreat, and reiterated the country's commitment to advancing collaboration, dialogue, and unity in pursuit of a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Africa.
The Retreat is expected to deliver key outcomes aimed at strengthening Africa's participation and also seeks to align AU Member States around common priorities under Agenda 2063 and ensure coordinated engagement across the Sherpa and Finance Tracks. In addition, delegates will focus on strengthening coordination and continuity through a smooth transition from Angola's tenure as AU Chair to Burundi in 2026, while deepening collaboration among AU institutions, Member States, and strategic partners.
A further expected outcome of the Retreat is the adoption of a Strategic Roadmap establishing a clear timeline and framework for Africa's engagement across G20 working groups, ministerial meetings, and Leaders' level processes.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
Kenya’s Biggest Banks Have Rejected CBK’s New Lending Benchmark
Kenya’s commercial banks have opted not to adopt the Central Bank of Kenya’s new risk-based lending framework anchored on the […]
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Aurex Constructors Successfully Completes Two Large-Scale Solar Facilities Simultaneously
Demonstrating Aurex’s ability to deliver complex renewable energy infrastructure across diverse provinces and operating environments Marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and technical capability, Aurex Constructors has completed two large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for global energy company ENGIE and local developer Pele Green Energy. The Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free …
Zondo Hits Back at Former PRASA Board Members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
Subaru’s All-New Outback Earns International Recognition Ahead of Local Arrival in Late 2026
Subaru’s all-new seventh-generation Outback has already begun building strong international momentum ahead of its arrival in the local market later this year, having recently been named one of AutoTrader US’s Best New Cars of 2026. Selected from hundreds of new vehicles available to consumers, the recognition highlights the Outback’s capability, versatility and bold new design, …
Consensuality Launches Couples Retreat in South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa: A new South African brand is entering the relationship and experiential travel space with a model designed to address a specific and often unspoken reality in long-term relationships: couples remain committed, but gradually lose emotional and physical connection, without having a clear or practical way to rebuild it. Consensuality has officially …
South32 and Eskom Advance Smelter Electricity Talks
28 April 2026 South32 and Eskom are advancing discussions on a new, long-term electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, targeted to commence in 2031, subject to compliance with all regulatory requirements. Both organisations have reaffirmed their shared ambition to develop and deliver a long-term energy solution that supports Hillside’s competitiveness, contributes to...
Bala Wande Roadshows (WCED x Funda Wande)
Background and Rationale The Western Cape Education Department (WCED), in partnership with Funda Wande, has launched Bala Wande, a numeracy intervention aimed at strengthening Mathematics teaching and learning in the Foundation Phase. Building on the success of early-grade reading programmes, this initiative represents a deliberate step towards improving learning outcomes across both literacy and numeracy. …
SAA May Look Good on Paper, but Bankruptcy Still Looms
South African Airways’ (SAA) financial statements for the 2024/25 financial year may look good on paper, but there are unmistakable warning signs indicating that the Airline still faces bankruptcy. While the financials currently paint a positive picture, there is reason to believe this may be short-lived, as the Airline recently sold its take-off and landing […]
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Is AI Failing to Live up to the Hype — Or Are Businesses Using It Wrong?
Durban: Artificial intelligence has become one of the most discussed business tools in South African workplaces, with companies rapidly adopting platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot in the hope of improving productivity, reducing workload, and accelerating decision-making. However, according to College Africa Group (CAG), the real problem is not that AI is failing — it is …
From Montenegro to the Free State: Lion Nikola Celebrates Two Years of Sanctuary at LIONSROCK
Confiscated after illegal private keeping and rehabilitated in Europe, Nikola now thrives in the quiet grasslands outside Bethlehem. Bethlehem, 28 April 2026 – FOUR PAWS is proud to mark two years since the arrival of lion Nikola at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, near Bethlehem in South Africa’s Free State province. His journey, from a life …
Impact Africa to launch Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA®) Credential Course, invites financial professionals to join interest list
As an Approved Education Provider for the IFRS Foundation's FSA® Credential, Impact Africa Consulting Limited (www.ImpactingAfrica.com) brings to market, a preparation course for the credential that trains financial professionals to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities, normalize sustainability data for valuation, and connect them to a company's financial position, performance, and prospects.
Impact Africa Consulting Limited has announced plans to launch an FSA® Credential preparation course which is designed to equip African financial professionals with the skills to integrate sustainability considerations into financial analysis. As an Approved Education Provider under the IFRS Foundation's Approved Education Provider Program, Impact Africa has disclosed that it will deliver a preparation course that supports candidates preparing for the two-level FSA® Credential examination. This is the most advanced credential related to ISSB Standards.
Speaking from the company's headquarters in Nairobi, the Lead Consultant and Partner Dr. Edward Mungai said “The upcoming program will train professionals to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities, normalize sustainability data for valuation, and connect sustainability information to a company's financial position, performance, and prospects. This comes at a moment where financial reporting is pivoting across the continent. Regulators, stock exchanges, and development of finance institutions across Africa are increasingly aligning with ISSB Standards, requiring them to treat sustainability as a financial variable.”
Owen Muruthi, one of the trainers and industry experts supporting the course, noted that financial professionals must increasingly understand how sustainability affects financial performance.
“The FSA® Credential equips professionals with the tools to integrate sustainability considerations into financial analysis and decision-making. Investors, regulators, and capital markets increasingly expect professionals to understand how sustainability-related risks and opportunities influence financial performance and long-term value creation. The FSA® Credential provides the structured knowledge and analytical tools needed to bridge that gap.”
Professionals are expected to gain the ability to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities that affect financial performance, normalize sustainability data for fundamental, comparative, and industry analysis, and connect sustainability disclosures to key financial elements such as revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and cost of capital. They will also learn how to apply sustainability insights within valuation models used by investors and capital markets to inform investment decisions.
For years, sustainability and financial analysis operated in separate silos, with professionals often treating environmental, social, and governance factors as peripheral to core financial decision-making. The introduction of ISSB Standards has changed this landscape, creating a growing need for financial professionals who can fluently integrate sustainability considerations into their analysis and reporting.
The FSA® Credential, developed by the globally recognized IFRS Foundation, is a two-level examination program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to bridge this gap. The credential is held by more than 8,000 professionals across over 60 countries and is widely recognized for its rigor in connecting sustainability information with financial performance and investment decisions.
Level I, Principles and Practices, provides a foundation in the sustainability disclosure landscape, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and explores how material sustainability information informs corporate strategy and investment decisions. Level II, Application and Analysis, trains candidates to identify sustainability-related financial risks and opportunities, normalize sustainability data for comparative analysis, and apply insights within financial and valuation models.
Impact Africa's upcoming FSA Credential preparation course is tailored for finance and sustainability professionals working in markets increasingly aligned with ISSB disclosures. Drawing on experience advising organizations across Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the course situates IFRS Foundation–approved content within African market realities. This includes the growing expectations of capital markets for ISSB-aligned disclosures, the requirements of development finance institutions for sustainability integration, and emerging regulatory frameworks across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The course is ideal for CFOs, Finance Directors, financial controllers, financial analysts, investment professionals, sustainability and ESG practitioners, consultants supporting clients on reporting and disclosure strategy, and students or early-career professionals seeking to build expertise at the intersection of sustainability and finance. Professionals interested in early access to course details and enrollment information are encouraged to join the interest list.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Impact Africa Consulting Limited.
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About Impact Africa Consulting Limited:
Impact Africa Consulting Limited is a leading development consulting firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm specializes in sustainability and climate advisory, impact assessment and M&E, and Private and social sector advisory services. The organization operates as a certified GRI training partner across Africa, and offers a growing portfolio of professional development programs in sustainability, governance, health security, resource mobilization, and now the FSA® Credential preparation course, equipping financial professionals to integrate sustainability considerations into financial analysis
Impact Africa is an Approved Education Provider for the FSA® Credential under the IFRS Foundation's Approved Education Provider Program.
Website: www.ImpactingAfrica.com
Fire up your controllers – the 2026 MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience is back!
Eight malls, two titles, one national champion and a R350,000 prize pool. Do you have what it takes? Whether you are a seasoned competitor or picking up a controller in a tournament setting for the first time, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2026 has a place for you. Now in its fourth year, the series …
Mulaudzi targets PB as Kibet eyes SA All-Comers Record at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Having missed the opening race of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series due to injury, Kabelo Mulaudzi returns in top form after claiming his maiden national 10,000m title. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai will be chasing a personal best on his South African 10km debut at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K …
Big boost for South Africans with green ID books, and Minister withdraws controversial AI policy | SA News
Luke Fraser ·27 Apr 2026 South Africa’s currency has remained unchanged ahead of Freedom Day, as the world continues to monitor the conflict between Iran and the US. While developments in the Iran war have been overshadowed by shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the war in Iran has seen several developments. The Iranian …