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R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme National Treasury’s Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme has identified some R12 billion in wasteful and ineffective programs within government. This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. “[In] the Budget last May, we promised that spending priorities …
South Africa’s economic growth outlook is “steadily improving”, with growth projected to reach some 1.6% in 2026, following growth of 1.4% in 2025. This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. “We project real economic growth of 1.6% in 2026, an improvement from the 1.4% …
Statement by Angel Khanyile MP – DA Spokesperson for Women, Youth & People with Disabilities: The Democratic Alliance welcomes that the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has taken up our request for an investigation into chemically tainted sanitary products. The women and girls of South Africa who use these products deserve absolute certainty that they are …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has written to the Director of Infrastructure at the Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality, Mr Bennie Arendse, demanding that the Municipality take urgent action against one of its contractors who is illegally dumping untreated sewage. The sewage is being dumped in a wetland area connected to the Kraai River, […]
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He’s been dubbed as something of an unsung hero, but Jeandre Rudolph is now starting to get the plaudits he deserves. Less than a year after being on the brink of retirement, the Vodacom Bulls back rower is now firmly established as one of the stand-out performers in the Vodacom URC. He has won more …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed an administrative penalty of R710 000 on QuickTrade (Pty) Ltd (Quicktrade) for failing to comply with certain provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001 (FIC Act). Quicktrade (FSP 45262) is a licensed financial services provider (FSP) under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services …
Statement by Cllr Anathi Majeke – DA Buffalo City Caucus Chief Whip: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Buffalo City welcomes the implementation of live-streamed council meetings, a milestone for public accountability that is the direct result of the DA’s relentless political pressure and unwavering oversight. For years, the residents of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality …
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has named a reinforced match-day squad for the second and final international against Georgia, drafting in key forward experience as the South Africans look to build on their clinical opening performance in Tbilisi on Friday. Following a dominant 35-0 victory in the first encounter last Sunday, Foote has recalled …
Johannesburg: South Africa’s education sector is at a pivotal moment, balancing the promise of expanded opportunities with the challenge of limited resources. As the foundation of the nation’s future, education demands sustained investment to ensure that all children, from cities to rural areas, have access to quality learning. Recent budget allocations reflect Government’s commitment to strengthening …
Vincent Tshituka’s rugby story begins thousands of kilometers from any South African rugby field. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he arrived in Johannesburg as a four-year-old refugee in 2002, carrying a heritage he would never forget and stepping into a country that would become home. “Being born in the DRC and growing up …
Javan Sebastian would love to play international rugby again – whichever country comes calling. The Cardiff Rugby prop already has ten Scottish caps to his name, having been eligible through his Edinburgh-born father. But, if he doesn’t add to that tally before the summer of next year, he could then launch a second Test career …
Pakistan player Sidra Amin has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person alignment camp of the year in Cape Town on Wednesday. The camp will run from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 …
Michelle Roos, NSRI Mossel Bay duty coxswain, said: At 13h14, Sunday, 22 February, NSRI Mossel Bay were alerted by TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Mossel Bay Harbour Port Control following reports from a private craft of a boat that had lost motor power requiring assistance. During investigations by NSRI Mossel Bay – to determine where …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the determination by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi that Section 8 of the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act 10 of 2024 will commence on 1 March 2026. This section directs the Minister to …
25 February 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says they are looking for an improved performance in the semi-final of the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship. The call comes after the host nation was held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho in the final group stages match of the tournament on Tuesday. Dr
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Prolonged power outages in areas supplied with electricity by Eskom in the City of Cape Town have developed into a serious crisis for residents. Hundreds of households have been without electricity for weeks and even months. The outages have resulted in major losses with food spoiling, medical supplies becoming unusable and families having to manage […]
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The Tshwane Metro Council’s budget for the 2025/26 financial year has been inadequate from the outset, and the latest adjustment budget merely exacerbates the Metro’s financial strain. Residents now face higher tariffs while service delivery keeps deteriorating, as the budget conceals a structural deficit and failed projects. Although the unlawful cleansing levy has been scrapped, […]
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The Spatial Development Framework is a crucial tool for addressing key challenges in the Garden Route District Municipality. I'd like to highlight two critical areas that require attention.
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Suzuki Auto South Africa in partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA) donated R140,000 worth of cricket equipment to five cricket hubs across South Africa following the successful Ballin’ with Suzuki campaign, which was activated during Season 4 of the Betway SA20. The official handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at the CSA …
Parliament, Tuesday, 24 February 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the …
Most people who want to get fitter or lose fat start by stepping on a bathroom scale. You look down, see a number, and either feel great or feel terrible. But here’s the thing: that number tells you almost nothing about what’s actually going on inside your body. Two people can stand at the same …
Emirates (www.Emirates.com), the world's largest international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya, through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa's leading payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant's payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is expected to roll out to other African markets in the coming months.
Available on Emirates' website, Tingg's split payment feature, offers greater financial flexibility by allowing customers to combine multiple payment methods across mobile money, mobile banking and local credit and debit cards. The partnership also enables customers to make an initial payment online, followed by up to four additional instalments across 24 hours, unlocking greater purchasing power and making airfares more accessible to mobile-first customers.
“With hundreds of millions of Africans relying on mobile money as their preferred way to pay, extending this convenience to global travel payments is essential,” said Michael Muriuki, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cellulant. “Through Tingg, we are enabling Emirates customers to complete high-value transactions seamlessly, without transaction limits becoming a barrier to access.”
Commenting on the partnership, Christophe Leloup, Emirates' Country Manager for Kenya, said, “Kenya is one of the most dynamic markets on our global network, and we're always looking for ways to enhance our customer experience across every touchpoint, including the booking process. By introducing split payments, through Tingg by Cellulant, we unlock greater flexibility and convenience, while enabling more customers to access our world-class product and services.”
Solving a Real Pain Point: the Split-Payment Breakthrough
Mobile money is the dominant form of payment across Africa, with over 1 billion registered mobile money wallets and more than 80 billion transactions totalling over US$1 trillion. Yet despite its widespread adoption, per-transaction and daily limits on mobile wallets often prevent customers from completing high-value purchases, such as international airline tickets, forcing customers to abandon bookings.
By introducing the split-payment solution available through Cellulant's payment platform, Tingg, Emirates directly addresses this challenge by allowing customers to complete ticket bookings while remaining within provider-imposed limits.
The split-payment feature joins Emirates' raft of other financing options (https://apo-opa.co/3ZV37Oc), designed to make airfare more accessible to customers. In Kenya, Emirates enables payments through mobile apps such as M-Pesa and Safaricom or via mobile banking transfer, through partner banks, via Cellulant. Across the region, Emirates and Cellulant also facilitate a variety of finance options in 14 markets across Africa such as South Africa, Ghana and Zimbabwe.
The launch comes as Emirates adds a third daily flight on the Dubai–Nairobi route from 1 March 2026, increasing capacity on a corridor that has seen strong demand. In recent months, Emirates has operated its double daily flights at a consistently strong seat factor, reflecting growing demand for air travel between Kenya and global destinations. By pairing the extra flights with locally aligned payment options, Cellulant and Emirates are ensuring that demand is met with accessibility.
To book tickets with split payment, customers can visit the Emirates website.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Emirates Group.
Contact:
Charity Murigi
Head of Communication & Brand, Cellulant
charity.murigi@cellulant.io
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About Emirates:
Emirates is an award-winning international airline with a global footprint across six continents, connecting passengers and facilitating global trade to and through its modern hub, Dubai, to over 150 destinations. The airline operates one of the most modern and efficient aircraft fleet comprised of spacious and comfortable Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, as well as the latest Airbus A350s. With a culturally diverse workforce from over 160 nationalities, Emirates caters to its global customer base by delivering exceptional services and world-class products. The airline also supports local communities worldwide and brings people together through its vast portfolio of international sports and cultural sponsorships.
About Cellulant:
Cellulant is Africa's leading payments company, providing seamless, secure, and innovative solutions that empower businesses, banks, and global brands to thrive in a fast-changing global economy.
With a presence in over 24 countries and support for more than 200 payment methods, including cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, our single API payment platform, Tingg, streamlines collections, disbursements, and reconciliations. It processes over 4.5 million transactions daily for market leaders across various sectors, including Travel & Hospitality, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Trade, and Remittances.
By simplifying how people pay and get paid, we drive trust, commerce, and scale, connecting companies and people to their ambitions.
For more information, visit – www.Cellulant.io