Nonprofit Fraud: Amid High-Profile Prosecutions, an Accountant Explains What’s Really Going On
The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.
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Embrace 2026: Why Indigenous Knowledge Systems Are the Key to Healing South Africa’s Classrooms
St Benedict’s College announces the return of the annual Embrace Symposium, taking place on 4 and 5 June 2026 at St Benedict’s College. This year’s theme, “Let’s Meet Under the Tree: Using Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Pedagogy as Pathways to Social Healing in Education,” tackles one of the most urgent and unresolved conversations in South …
Kouga Flood Victims Accuse Municipality of Abandoning Them
The municipality estimates the cost of the storm damage to be about R170-million
The ANC Wasted Its Time in Power; This Is Our Time!
The ANC has had more than enough time to govern South Africa. And it wasted that time. After more than three decades of ANC rule, the country is on the brink of ruin. Incompetence and corruption have eroded state institutions and caused municipalities to collapse. It is time for everyone who truly believe in our […]
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Springbok Women’s Sevens Squad for Europe
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad named for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championships have a much more settled look and given the additional time to prepare, Cecil Afrika (head coach) backs his charges for a positive performance next weekend at Estadio Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid. The South Africans suffered a rash of …
Wooden Backyard Buildings: A Practical Look
South African homes often need extra space?—?a place to store garden tools, a small office for working from home, a quiet spot for the kids to play, or a small structure at the gate for security staff. Wooden backyard buildings have been the go-to answer for decades. They go up fast, cost less than brick-and-mortar …
The Collapse of the Automotive Industry in Nelson Mandela Bay
Thursday, 21 May 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the ongoing retrenchments at Dana Spicer Axle in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, where more than 60 workers have reportedly already lost their jobs through a Section 189 retrenchment process. These dismissals represent yet another devastating attack on the working class in a region already suffering […]
Africa’s $65 Billion Fintech Industry Under the Spotlight
Africa's rapidly expanding $65 billion fintech industry is under the spotlight in the latest special edition of Pan African Visions magazine (https://PanAfricanVisions.com), released following the successful Africa Fintech Summit in Washington, DC, where Pan African Visions served as an official media partner.
At a time when digital finance is reshaping economies, accelerating financial inclusion and redefining commerce across the continent, the May 2026 edition of Pan African Visions delivers an in-depth examination of the trends, companies, innovators, investment opportunities and policy conversations driving Africa's fintech revolution.
Headlining the edition is the cover feature, “Inside Africa's $65B Digital Finance Boom,” with fintech leader Zekarias Amsalu, Founder and Managing Director of Ibex Frontier LLC and Co-Founder of the Africa Fintech Summit. In an extensive interview, Amsalu shares perspectives on Africa's evolving fintech ecosystem, investment flows, startup growth, regulatory environments and the continent's rising role in the global digital economy.
The publication explores how African fintech companies are transforming banking, payments, lending, remittances and digital commerce while creating new pathways for economic inclusion and entrepreneurship across the continent.
Among the major stories featured in the edition are:
- Wave: The Silent Rise of a Fintech Giant — examining the company's growing influence in mobile money and digital financial services across Africa.
- Flutterwave: A Decade Transforming African Payments — a look at one of Africa's most influential fintech companies and its impact on digital transactions and cross-border trade.
- South Africa: The Return of Xenophobia — an analysis of migration tensions and their broader implications for African integration and regional stability.
- Burkina Faso: Traoré Defends “Revolution” — exploring the politics, messaging and regional implications of Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership.
- Sierra Leone: New Deals Power Energy Rise — spotlighting fresh investment momentum within Sierra Leone's growing energy sector.
- Ethiopian Airlines Looks Beyond 80 — a feature on the future ambitions and expansion strategy of Africa's leading airline group.
The release of the fintech edition builds on momentum generated by the Africa Fintech Summit in Washington, DC, which brought together fintech founders, policymakers, investors, financial institutions, regulators and technology leaders to discuss the future of digital finance and innovation in Africa.
Pan African Visions' role as a media partner at the summit reflects its growing engagement in Africa's business, technology and investment ecosystems. The publication also confirmed that Pan African Visions will again serve as a media partner for the upcoming Africa Fintech Summit scheduled for November 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
The fintech special edition continues a strong editorial run for Pan African Visions following a series of thematic continental editions released earlier this year.
Previous editions from January through April 2026 featured:
- A political special examining President Peter Mutharika's first 100 days in office in Malawi.
- A major feature on Africa's diamond industry with Dr. N'zée Fula of the African Diamond Council.
- Exclusive coverage of Season 6 of the Basketball Africa League and the growing global influence of African basketball.
- The April 2026 energy special featuring NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber and Africa's expanding energy investment landscape.
Through its magazine editions, interviews, digital reporting and strategic partnerships, Pan African Visions continues to position itself as one of Africa's leading platforms amplifying the continent's stories of innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship and transformation.
The full May 2026 Fintech Special Edition is available at: https://apo-opa.co/4dXqU7K
Pan African Visions Fintech Special Edition – May 2026: https://apo-opa.co/4dXqU7K
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Tabling of Tshwane’s Draft Fully Funded Budget for 2026/27
GOOD welcomes the tabling of the draft 2026/27 for the City of Tshwane. Residents and businesses of South Africa’s capital city can be reassured that the draft budget has been assessed by financial experts at the National Treasury and confirmed as fully funded, signalling the continued improvement of Tshwane’s financial position.
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Tomorrow’s Crime Stats Release Must Include GBV and Crimes Against Children
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: Ahead of tomorrow’s release of the 2025/26 fourth quarter crime statistics, the DA reiterates our call for SAPS to provide complete and accurate data on gender-based violence (GBV) and crimes against children. For months and months, ahead of every crime statistics release, the DA has …
Cupido and Human Added to Blitzbok Squad
Backline players Dewald Human and Gino Cupido have been included in the Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Spain and France on Sunday to compete in the final two HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments, in Valladolid and Bordeaux. The duo missed out on the first of the three World Championship events – won by …
Our Soldiers Live in Deplorable Conditions
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands answers following the submission of a legal complaint on behalf of SANDF members deployed at Fort Ikapa as part of Operation Prosper. The allegations contained therein are deeply disturbing, not least because they mirror exactly what I …
Griquas and Pumas Set for Another Chapter in a Fierce Rivalry
Saturday’s SA Cup final in Kimberley feels less like a once-off decider and more like the next instalment in South African rugby’s latest compelling provincial rivalry, between Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas. These two sides – who faced off in the 2022 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final – have contested the last two …
Reduce Parasitic RAF Levy
Statement by Chris Hunsinger MP – DA Spokesperson on Transport: The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that South Africa’s fuel prices should be permanently reduced by removing the multiple rands-per-litre that the Road Accident Fund adds to the pump price of petrol and diesel. The DA will engage Transport Minister Barbara Creecy with plans to replace …
We Want to Make Winning World Cups a Habit
Column by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on behalf of the ICC: It’s that time of the year again. We are on the cusp of another ICC tournament — the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. ICC events always bring excitement, anticipation, and high expectations. Ahead of the mega event, the preparations have been excellent. In …
What to Expect From a Professional Valuation
Knowing what something is worth seems like a simple question until money is on the line. A house, a business, a piece of land, a machine on a factory floor?—?each of these has a price that shifts based on the market, the condition, and a dozen other factors. When the answer matters for tax, divorce, …
Different Types of Valuations and When Each One Is Needed
Not all assets are the same, and the way each is priced differs based on what it is and what the value will be used for. A house is priced one way, a business is priced another, and a vintage Ferrari is priced in a way that has little to do with either. This article …
Smart Choices for Healthy Fat Loss
Losing fat sits high on the goal list for many South Africans. Some try crash diets that leave them tired and hungry. Others spend hours at the gym with little to show for it. The real answer isn’t a secret pill or a magic plan?—?it’s a mix of food choices, regular movement, and sometimes a …
The Reality That Johannesburg Residents Face
Speech by Matthew Cook, GOOD National Chairperson and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg. *Note to Editor: This Speech was given during the 2026 State of the City Address (SOCA) Debate.
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iCAUR South Africa Introduces the All-New 03T Electric SUV
With its characterful design, high level of standard specification, and all-electric performance, the 03T marks the next step in South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle segment. The iCAUR 03T launches locally as a fully electric SUV offered in two trims: 2WD and AWD. The 2WD delivers 135 kW and a 431 km NEDC-estimated range, while the …
Planning a Kosher-Friendly African Safari: What Observant Travellers Need to Know
For observant Jewish families who have always wanted to see lions in the wild, walk along Cape Town’s coastline, or stand near Victoria Falls, planning the trip can feel complicated. Most safari operators have no idea what kashrut means. Hotels in remote bush camps don’t keep separate utensils. Shabbat in a tented camp without a …
Gauteng Health Bleeds Over R16 Million to Ghost Employees and Suspended Officials on Full Pay
The Gauteng Health Department has lost a staggering R11,5 million to ghost employees, while simultaneously paying millions more to officials sitting at home on extended precautionary suspensions.
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Fraudster Lawyer Practised in Court for Years After Disbarment
The Mthatha High Court has referred Kenneth Ntila for criminal investigation
Another Day, Another Announcement of Affordable Housing in Cape Town
The GOOD Party welcomes the City of Cape Town’s announcement that it is considering developing the Civic Centre parking lot in the inner city to include an unknown quantity of affordable homes.
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