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ActionSA is deeply concerned by the alarming rise in violent crime in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga.
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The devastating flooding that occurred earlier this year along the western boundary of Kruger National Park has torn apart elephant movement corridors that have existed for generations, pushing the animals into neighbouring farming communities in search of food. With no way of predicting where they will emerge next, families face the loss of crops and …
“I think these people want to kill us,” says Malawian street vendor.
Pretoria bridal boutique makes the case for sourcing earrings, hair pieces, and shoes from a curated bridal collection rather than piecing a look together across multiple stores. PRETORIA, South Africa — Champagne Kisses, a bespoke bridal and formalwear boutique in Wingatepark, Pretoria, has published a new guide helping brides navigate the accessory decisions that follow …
South Africa's efforts to modernize critical infrastructure and unlock job creation by tackling long-standing bottlenecks in electricity, freight transport, and water and sanitation services, got a boost with support from the World Bank Group. The new financing is expected to help create almost 600,000 new direct and indirect jobs by 2032, according to World Bank Group economic modeling of how the reforms ripple through the broader economy.
The $1.5 billion International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan is the fourth in a series of stand-alone Development Policy Loans to South Africa since 2022. The operation builds on reforms that are already showing results: load shedding has been virtually eliminated for a year and a half, private investment in renewable energy has increased sixfold, and rail and port freight volumes have risen by more than 50% since 2023. It is the first of these stand-alone operations to extend support to water and sanitation, alongside continued reforms in electricity and freight transport.
Key reforms supported by the operation include the launch of a competitive wholesale electricity market and scaled-up private investment in transmission, with a target of 300,000 new household electricity connections by December 2027. In freight transport, the program supports competition among private rail operators and the country's first-ever port terminal concession in Durban. In water and sanitation, it strengthens regulatory oversight, opens the door to private water service providers, and gives the newly established National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency greater autonomy to invest in bulk water infrastructure.
Most of the nearly 600,000 projected direct and indirect jobs will come from the reforms in the electricity and transport sectors which together are expected to support around 280,000 jobs by 2027, rising to over 560,000 by 2032. Policy reforms will improve management efficiency and scale up private investment in rail, ports, and energy infrastructure, lowering business costs and supporting additional investment and employment in other sectors. Water and sanitation reforms are not expected to directly create large numbers of jobs, as major users like agriculture and mining already rely on alternative sources, but they are projected to bring concrete improvements for millions of households, including less time spent collecting water, lower health risks, and better access for the poorest female-headed households.
"This program reflects our government's determination to remove the infrastructure constraints that have held back growth and job creation for too long," said Enoch Godongwana, South Africa's Minister of Finance. "Working with the World Bank Group, we are deepening reforms already delivering results in energy and transport, while for the first time tackling the governance and investment gaps in our water sector that affect millions of households, particularly the poorest."
"South Africa has shown that sustained reform can turn around even deep-seated infrastructure crises," said Satu Kahkonen, World Bank Group Division Director for South Africa. "By extending this support to water and sanitation for the first time, we are helping ensure the benefits of reform reach every household, while these efforts together are expected to help create almost 600,000 jobs and attract much-needed private investment."
The operation was prepared in coordination with development partners active in South Africa's infrastructure sector, including Germany, Japan, the OPEC Fund, and the African Development Bank.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The World Bank Group.
While South Africans are becoming more actively involved in retirement planning, the findings of the 2026 FNB Retirement Insights Survey show that having a plan in place does not necessarily translate into retirement readiness. Now in its fourth year, the survey tracks how South Africans think about, prepare for and experience retirement. This year’s responses …
Winter has a way of shrinking the world to the size of a table. But with the right ingredients, staying in can feel like less of a compromise and more like a plan. Put the kettle on, pull out the blankets and get your family and friends together for a night of board games. Board …
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of understanding how hepatitis truly spreads while debunking common myths that continue to fuel fear, stigma, and misinformation this World Hepatitis Day (28 July). Millions of people worldwide live with hepatitis, yet misconceptions about the disease still contribute to delayed diagnosis and treatment. “According …
17 July 2026 – Following the conclusion of the final FIFAe Nations League qualifying week on Thursday, 16 July 2026, South Africa has secured a spot as one of the eight elite African esports national teams heading to the LAN (offline or in-person) regional event in Casablanca, Morocco at the end of August 2026. Out
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As Africa moves to unlock an estimated $29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, development finance institutions, commercial banks and private investment firms are expanding financial support to help transform the continent into a globally competitive mining hub.
The growing role of financiers in unlocking Africa's mining value chain will take center stage at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, taking place October 14–16 in Cape Town. The event will bring together leading financial institutions – including Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), Standard Bank, Absa Bank, Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Africa50, Apeiron Investment Group and World Mining Investment – to showcase financing models supporting mining development across the continent.
AMW comes as momentum behind mining finance continues to accelerate. In July 2026, AFC, DFC and the Development Bank of Southern Africa reached financial close on the $753 million Lobito Corridor Railway Project, one of Africa's most significant infrastructure investments supporting the mining sector. The project will rehabilitate 1,300 km of railway linking Angola's Port of Lobito with the DRC and Zambia, creating a faster and more cost-effective export corridor for copper, cobalt and other strategic minerals.
At AMW 2026, Vibhuti Jain, Managing Director & Regional Head for Africa at DFC, is expected to discuss the institution's growing investment portfolio and the U.S. strategy to strengthen critical mineral supply chains through Africa.
The event also comes as South Africa strengthens exploration finance through the IDC-managed Junior Exploration Fund. In June 2026, the IDC reached a new financing milestone, increasing the number of junior mining companies supported through the fund to 13. Earlier in the year, the IDC expanded the fund's capital allocation to R600 million, advancing the country's efforts to revive exploration, stimulate greenfield development and strengthen the participation of locally owned mining companies. Thabiso Sekano, IDC's Head of Mining and Metals, is expected to discuss the fund's progress alongside broader initiatives supporting the mining industry through investments in industrial infrastructure.
Infrastructure finance will also be a key focus at AMW 2026, with Simbarashe Chikarango, Head of Project and Infrastructure Finance at TDB, and Folaseto Akin-Olugbade of Africa50 expected to highlight investments aimed at addressing the energy, transport and logistics constraints that continue to limit mining productivity.
TDB recently partnered with several financial institutions to launch a $176 million energy investment platform that will accelerate private-sector electrification across sub-Saharan Africa. The bank is also providing a $150 million syndicated facility to Mota-Engil Africa to finance transport, mining and infrastructure projects across multiple African markets. Meanwhile, Africa50 is supporting Kenya's $311 million electricity transmission public-private partnership, strengthening power infrastructure essential for mining and industrial development.
Commercial banks are likewise expanding their mining portfolios. Standard Bank and Absa Bank recently participated in a $130 million financing package for South African mining company Tharisa, supporting the company's long-term growth strategy. Standard Bank also arranged a $150 million financing facility for Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation in Namibia to support mine expansion, reinforcing its commitment to financing strategic mining projects across Southern Africa.
Deerosh Maharaj, Executive Head for Energy, Infrastructure and Mining at Standard Bank, and Shirley Webber, Managing Principal and Coverage Head for Resources and Energy at Absa Bank, are expected to discuss opportunities to increase capital flows into African mining projects.
Private investment firms are also stepping up efforts to channel international capital into Africa's mining sector. Apeiron Investment Group and World Mining Investment are expanding initiatives to connect investors with the continent's growing pipeline of mining opportunities, as Africa seeks to secure a significant share of the estimated $500 billion in global investment required by 2040 to meet soaring demand for critical minerals, including copper, lithium, graphite, nickel and rare earth elements.
Sebastian Wagner, Head of Natural Resources at Apeiron Investment Group, and Didier Rault, CEO of World Mining Investment, are expected to showcase financing strategies designed to connect global investors with Africa's next generation of mining projects.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
A suburb does not fall apart overnight. It slips slowly, while everyone waits for somebody else to fix it. A group of residents and business owners refused to wait. They set up a volunteer run non profit, put daily cleaning teams on the length from Rudd Road to the M1 and brought in security. Mandela …
The two front runners in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 will clash in Potchefstroom on Saturday in round three of the competition when the Leopards Women host the Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women at Olën Park, in what promises to be a humdinger of a match. Elsewhere, AVBOB Griquas Women, who had a …
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have lauded the team’s environment and work ethic on the eve of their Junior World Championship final against France Under-20 on Saturday evening in Tbilisi. The final – in which the Junior Boks will aim to defend the title they won last year against New Zealand …
Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme) for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code. The 32-year-old tested positive for a Substance of Abuse (Carboxy-THC) under the ICC Anti-Doping Code following a doping test carried out …
OMODA & JAECOO South Africa is pleased to announce the local arrival of the J5 BEV, the first fully electric JAECOO model to be offered in the country. Joining the J5 crossover range introduced in September 2025, the new BEV derivative provides South African motorists with a fully electric alternative that combines responsive performance, generous …
The Labour Court’s ruling confirming the legality of the disciplinary steps taken against the so-called Rooiwal Five marks a decisive turning point in the fight against corruption within the Tshwane Metro. This judgment puts an end to years of delay tactics and political interference aimed at derailing the disciplinary process. The Court found that the […]
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More than R161-billion owed for electricity, water and taxes
South Sudan is taking steps to reposition itself as a strategic destination for foreign investment, with a renewed focus on attracting capital across the oil value chain. During a working visit to Juba, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) - which serves as the voice of the African energy sector - engaged with government officials and industry stakeholders to identify priority reforms designed to stimulate new capital flows, increase production and advance projects across both upstream and downstream segments.
The visit reflects a shared recognition that while South Sudan remains one of the continent's most resource-rich oil frontiers, lack of investment has disrupted the country from unlocking the full potential of its hydrocarbon reserves. The government seeks to address this challenge by implementing new reforms aimed at strengthening the investment climate, ensuring clearer regulatory frameworks and incentivizing greater participation from both international and regional operators.
With proven oil reserves of 3.5 billion barrels, South Sudan is both a legacy oil producer and currently the only major oil producer in East Africa. Production is largely led by the national oil company Nilepet, alongside Dar Petroleum Operating Company, Greater Nile Petroleum Company - operated by China National Petroleum Company - and Sudd Petroleum Operating Company. South Africa's Strategic Fuel Fund also holds a 90% stake in the Block B2 concession, with plans to advance exploration while assessing opportunities for refining development.
Current production ranges between 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 100,000 bpd, with approximately 8.5 million to 12.2 million barrels of production estimated between August and November 2026. The government seeks to raise these numbers by attracting investment across the entire oil value chain, facilitating greater exports while addressing key national challenges such as fuel security and power generation. Oil represents the backbone of South Sudan's economy, and the government seeks to cement this position by introducing reforms aimed at alleviating the country's energy crisis.
To achieve this, the government has committed to reduce barriers to investment, improve project execution and create a more predictable environment for energy companies. Discussions also explored opportunities across natural gas, power generation and associated infrastructure, recognizing that diversified energy investment will be essential to supporting long-term economic development. The AEC reaffirmed its commitment to promote South Sudan on a global stage, taking the country's energy story to a global audience.
Beyond oil and gas production, a major focus of the working visit was strengthening local content. Parties discussed strategies to increase employment opportunities for South Sudanese workers, while developing local value chains and ensuring that future projects generate broader economic benefits beyond production revenues. By increasing international visibility, the Chamber aims to position South Sudan alongside other emerging African energy markets competing for exploration and infrastructure capital.
“South Sudan possesses the resource potential to become one of Africa's most compelling frontier investment destinations, but attracting capital requires sustained engagement with the global investment community. The Chamber will champion South Sudan's opportunities on the international stage, connecting investors with government and industry leaders while supporting reforms that create a stable, competitive and investable energy sector capable of delivering long-term growth,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was named SEZ of the Year, a prestigious accolade that reaffirms its status as South Africa’s premier investment destination and a leading catalyst for economic growth, industrialisation and job creation. The award was announced by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Honourable Parks Tau, during a gala …
Khalil Rihan holds no government post and appears on no official organisation chart. Yet since the August 2023 coup that […]
16 July 2026 – The South African senior men’s and women’s national teams are reaping the rewards of their recent performances. Following their performances in the 2026 World Cup where they reached the Last 32, Bafana Bafana moved up the FIFA ranking and climbed six places from 60th to 54th. This shift also placed coach
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16 July 2026 – Late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams was remembered at a memorial service held for him at Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch, on Thursday. The 25-year-old Adams is being mourned around the world after passing away shortly after returning home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Bafana Bafana a
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TransUnion, a global information and insights company, announces the appointment of Yolande Chirwa as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Vice President for its Africa operations which include both TransUnion Africa and its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Africa. In her new role, she will lead TransUnion’s human capital strategy across the region, focusing on strengthening organisational capability, advancing talent development and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with the company’s long-term growth ambitions.
Yolande joins TransUnion with more than 20 years of pan-African leadership experience across regulated, high-growth and transformation-driven environments. She most recently served as Vice President and Head of HR Africa at Cipla Pharmaceuticals, where she led the people strategy across multiple markets, driving organisational transformation, strengthening succession planning and regional integration initiatives.
Her previous leadership roles at BetKing, AB InBev and SABMiller Africa saw her play a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategies, building talent pipelines and supporting business expansion, including greenfield operations and market entry initiatives. Known for her ability to align people strategies with broader business priorities, she has helped organisations achieve ‘Top Employer’ and ‘Great Place to Work’ certifications.
“Yolande’s appointment comes at an important time as we continue to strengthen our organisation to deliver on our vision for Africa,” said Lee Naik, regional president and chief executive officer of TransUnion Africa.
“Her deep experience across diverse markets, combined with her proven ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes, will be instrumental as we scale our talent, capabilities and culture across both our Africa operations and Global Capability Centre. As we expand access to information and unlock greater economic opportunity, our people remain at the heart of our success and central to delivering on our commitment.”
“We are excited to welcome Yolande to TransUnion. Her proven track record of building high-performing teams and leading transformation across Africa will be invaluable as we continue to grow our talent and capabilities across both GCCA and TransUnion Africa. I look forward to partnering with her to further strengthen our people-first culture,” said Shobana Maikoo, Head of Global Capability Centre Africa.
“I am honoured to join TransUnion at such a pivotal time in its journey across Africa,” said Yolande Chirwa. “TransUnion’s purpose of expanding access to information and insights to create economic opportunity resonates deeply with me. I look forward to partnering with our leadership teams to strengthen organisational capability, grow and develop our talent, and continue to build an inclusive, high-performance culture that enables our people and our business to thrive. Together, we will continue to position TransUnion as an employer of choice and a catalyst for sustainable growth across the region.”
Yolande will prioritise enabling effective change and transformation leadership across the business, ensuring teams are equipped to navigate an evolving and increasing digital landscape. In addition, Yolande will focus on optimising total rewards and the employee value proposition to attract and retain top talent, while elevating the HR function as a strategic business partner, leveraging data-driven insights to align people strategy with commercial objectives. Through this, she will play a critical role in building a resilient, agile and future-ready workforce positioned to support TransUnion Africa’s next phase of growth.
Yolande holds a Master’s degree in Organisational Development and Leadership and is widely regarded for her strategic, empathetic and commercially astute approach to leadership.
Durban: Artificial intelligence promises to transform the workplace, yet many organisations are discovering an uncomfortable truth. Despite investing in AI tools, employees continue spending hours every week performing repetitive tasks that add little value to the business. From copying information between systems to manually preparing reports, searching for documents, rewriting emails and chasing approvals, repetitive work …