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Malcolm Libera ·14 Jan 2026 Provisional taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations. This warning comes from Tax Consulting SA, which noted that their IRP6 returns and payments are accurate and submitted on time ahead of …
The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) once again proved why it is regarded as Africa's biggest music awards platform, as artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries came together in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the continent's rich and diverse musical excellence.
The 9th AFRIMA held from January 7 to 11, 2026, in an atmosphere of unity, colour and creativity with winners emerging from West, East, North, Central, Southern Africa and in the diaspora.
This widespread success further showed that the platform is a true platform for the whole continent, AFRIMA President and Executive Producer, Mr Mike Dada, said.
“AFRIMA is not just about giving awards. It is about bringing Africa together under one roof to celebrate our stories, culture and future through music," he said. "I am happy that we had delegates from at least 48 countries, including 1,216 artistes, delegates and production team members. Looking at the winners, all regions of Africa are represented, showing the growth of our music industry. Artistes from South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria and Ethiopia were among those who led in the major categories.”
Cote d'Ivoire recorded multiple wins, with Milo and Morijah taking the male and female African Inspirational categories, Didi B emerging as Best African Lyricist or Rapper, and Team Paiya winning Best African Duo, Group or Band.
From Ethiopia, Haddinqo won Best African Jazz, Weeha claimed Best African Dance/Choreography, while Veronica Adane won Best African Traditional. Guinea celebrated Manamba Kanté as Best African Pop and Takana Zion as Best African Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall.
Benin's Axel Merryl won Best African Contemporary, while Senegal's Bakhaw Dioum was named Songwriter of the Year. Algeria produced winners in DJ Moh Green (Best African DJ) and Izlan (Best African Rock), while Rwanda's Element Eleéh and Mugisha Fred Robinson won Producer of the Year.
In East Africa, Jux (Tanzania) won Best Male Artiste, while Fole X claimed Best African Video of the Year for “Ololufe”. Denise from Madagascar won Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa.
Northern Africa winners included Adviser (Mauritania) and Sherine (Tunisia), while Southern Africa celebrated Yo Maps (Zambia), Nontokozo Mkhize and Ciza (South Africa). Central Africa honours went to Singuila (Republic of Congo) and Cindy Le Cœur (DRC), while Ghana's Wendy Shay won Best Female Artiste in Western Africa.
The week-long celebration began with a Welcome Soiree to formally receive Nominees and Guests held at the residence of the Deputy British High Commissioner on Wednesday, January 7. Activities continued with the Africa Music Business Summit at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, and on Friday, January 9, attention shifted to the AFRIMA Music Village at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, where over 25 A-list artistes treated more than 20,000 people to the best of music at the high-octane concert.
The Eko Convention Centre at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, was filled beyond capacity as thousands poured in to witness the grand finale of the 9th AFRIMA Awards. In a dazzling ceremony, artistes, producers, video and sound directors, among other creatives, were honoured with the prestigious 23.9-carat gold-plated AFRIMA trophy.
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Greater clarity on cost, demand and technology is reshaping how distribution networks are built and managed. South Africa’s logistics sector is entering 2026 under sustained pressure, but with greater clarity about what matters. Cost volatility, changing consumer behaviour, international e-commerce and rising security risks are no longer emerging themes. They are structural realities, according to …
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) appears to have defied orders from President Ramaphosa to withdraw three Iranian warships from the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace taking place in False Bay this week. But there has been considerable confusion about Iran’s involvement, and the Democratic Alliance (DA) and members of the public are demanding …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) today announced Nestlé BarOne as its official snack partner in a multi-year deal.
The post NESTLÉ BARONE ANNOUNCED AS THE OFFICIAL SNACK PARTNER TO CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
After years of debate about the future of South Africa’s driving licences, the government, along with the Department of Transport and other stakeholders, is weighing up two main options. It has been confirmed that driving licence cards will eventually be valid for eight years instead of five. However, the push towards a digital, ID-linked driving …
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact. The House of Representatives approved the three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expired in September, by 340 votes to 54 on …
Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess
The University of Venda will be represented on the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) council following the successful nomination and election of Mr Thabo Dikgale, who received widespread support from across numerous institutions of higher learning. The election of two candidates to serve on the council from the General Membership took place from …
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to hear oral submissions from Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of crime intelligence, tomorrow.
The meeting will be in Parliament and live streamed on YouTube. Documents for the committee can be found on: https://www.parliament.gov.za/ad-hoc-committee-gen-mkhwanazis-allegations
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Time: 11:00
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in Johannesburg condemns City Power’s decision, effective from Monday, to no longer communicate with councillors, allowing them to report service delivery issues. Until now, councillors have been actively involved in relaying complaints about power outages and water problems received from residents to City Power. City Power’s explanation that it […]
The post City Power’s refusal to communicate with Johannesburg councillors hampers service delivery appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Calabash SA has been cancelled after headliner Muse withdrew. Here’s what went wrong, how refunds are being handled, and what fans are saying. Music lovers across South Africa had been gearing up for what was billed as one of the country’s biggest live music events of 2026. But instead of packing stadiums in Johannesburg and …
Following the poor results achieved by the Hyundai Grand i10 during crash safety tests, the Automobile Association (AA) has urged motorists to make smarter choices when making purchases. The Grand i10 recently received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) #SaferCarsForAfrica programme. The passenger vehicle also received …
South Africans can purchase flight tickets for as little as R373 this January. The country’s largest domestic air carrier – FlySafair – just published a list of flight prices for January 2026 on its official social media channels with the caption “Flights from R373*? No, it’s not a glitch. If it’s a glitch, you’d better …
Malcolm Libera ·14 Jan 2026 South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers, is facing what industry leaders describe as a looming tax-driven disaster. SA Canegrowers has warned that unless the government urgently changes course, the industry could face serious long-term damage, with major consequences for jobs, rural communities and food security. …
The pledge collides with debt, weak institutions and a long history of technology funds that promised transformation but struggled to […]
Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit to South Sudan from 14 to 15 January 2026. He is leading the delegation in his capacity as the Chairperson. This visit is a follow-up to the previous C5 Ministerial Visit to Juba, which took place exactly …
Music fans across Mzansi have been left disappointed after the official cancellation of Calabash South Africa 2026. The organisers confirmed the sad news on Tuesday, revealing that the much-anticipated festival will no longer go ahead after international rock band Muse withdrew from the event. According to the organisers, the cancellation comes after Muse announced that …
In addition to commemorating 30 years of South Africa’s democracy, 2024 saw the country take a historic step toward democratic consolidation with the establishment of its Government of National Unity. Moreover, South Africa’s 30-year-old democratic adulthood comes at a critical juncture in international relations. The glaring inherent contradictions associated with the dominant global liberal orthodoxy …
South Africans can bring Starlink equipment into the country without smuggling it over the border illegally. A recent X post from PSAFLIVE, which describes itself as an independent news and current affairs provider, alleged Starlink kits were being smuggled from neighbouring countries and sold in South Africa. The post included a video from a person showing a …
South Africa’s oldest and largest electric vehicle (EV) leasing and management fleet operator, Everlectric, is seeing increased demand for its services and is expanding its model range in 2026. The company was founded and continues to be run by CEO Ndia Magadagela, CCO Paul Plummer, and CFO Wesley van der Walt. It currently manages over …
AgriSA notes the announcement made today by the minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, outlining the strengthened national foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) strategy and acknowledges the considerable efforts underway within the Department of Agriculture to stabilise the current situation. The updated strategy reflects a more coordinated, risk-based, and science-led approach to vaccination, surveillance, movement control, and zoning, …
Nigeria has made some progress on voting rights for citizens with disabilities. But gaps persist.