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Friday, 15 May 2026: Eskom’s power system continues to demonstrate improved resilience as colder temperatures drive higher evening demand. The sustained performance underscores the impact of the Generation Recovery Plan, reinforcing Eskom’s Winter Outlook projection of no loadshedding. Exactly at 24:00 tonight, Eskom will complete a year without the need to implement loadshedding, which was...
Midrand appliance repair specialist explains how something as simple as the wrong temperature setting can affect food freshness, household safety, and electricity bills. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide walking homeowners through one of the most overlooked aspects of fridge ownership: temperature settings. The article addresses not just what the …
Cross Switch (https://Cross-Switch.com), the payment technology company driving digital transactions across emerging markets, has appointed four senior leaders since the turn of the year. Together, these arrivals deepen the company's capabilities across technology, operations and regional growth.
The appointments span the executive team and two key regional markets. Jacob Yermalitski, a co-founder, has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer, and Jerome Alfred has joined as Chief Operating Officer, based in Cape Town.
Gillian Koinange has joined as Head of Business Development, East Africa, based in Nairobi, while Nondumiso Siboto has joined Cross Switch as Head of Operations, South Africa, based in Cape Town.
These appointments reflect the company's strategy, accelerating the pace at which Cross Switch is bringing its services to more markets across the African continent and to an ever-increasing number of merchants and local partners. Scaling its dynamic CS+ Platform, which connects merchants, payment partners, and service providers to banks, mobile wallets, and local payment rails, at this rate requires deeper bench strength across product, operations, and regional commercial leadership.
A Consolidated Technology Agenda
Jacob Yermalitski's promotion to CTO consolidates the technology agenda under a co-founder who has helped shape Cross Switch's engineering direction since day one. He previously served as Director of Engineering, building the foundations of the company's scalable, API-driven infrastructure.
As CTO, he will lead the technology vision and continue scaling the platform across multiple regions.
Operational Discipline at Scale
Jerome Alfred's appointment as COO brings more than 15 years of fintech and banking leadership to the operational side of the business. He has a strong track record of energising high-growth platforms and managing end-to-end operations.
His experience extends across complex regulatory environments in multiple jurisdictions. He will oversee day-to-day operations in South Africa and drive strategic initiatives as the company moves into its next phase of growth.
Fresh Leadership Across Africa
The regional appointments reflect Cross Switch's pan-African ambition.
Gillian Koinange, the new Head of Business Development for East Africa, brings more than two decades of experience. She has driven revenue growth and built strategic partnerships across the continent, mainly focusing on the IT, telecommunications, fintech, and SaaS sectors.
Nondumiso Siboto, as Head of Operations for South Africa, brings extensive experience in scaling business functions and customer success within fintech and SaaS environments. She has a strong track record in optimising processes and improving efficiency in fast-paced, high-growth organisations.
Together, these four appointments help position Cross Switch for sustained growth and continued expansion. The company is investing in leadership at the same pace as it is investing in platform capability and regional reach.
Tim Davis, Group CEO of Cross Switch, says: “The pace and direction of these appointments tell the story of where Cross Switch is heading. We are scaling a platform that simplifies digital payments across some of the world's most dynamic markets. The leaders we are bringing in have the strategic and operational clarity to take us there and help make payments easier for our customers.”
With cross-border ecosystems converging, payment systems integrating, and regulation maturing, the companies driving transformation will be those with the leadership depth to operate at scale.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Cross Switch.
About Cross Switch:
Cross Switch is a payment technology company driving digital transactions across emerging markets. Its CS+ Platform provides a scalable, API-driven payment orchestration solution that allows businesses to access seamless payment capabilities across multiple regions through a single integration.
By combining deep market expertise with robust fintech infrastructure, Cross Switch helps organisations move money confidently and grow faster.
Cross Switch invites businesses interested in exploring robust and flexible payment solutions to connect directly at https://apo-opa.co/3R1YmkO to learn how its tailored offerings can support and amplify their operational ambitions.
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: Minister Leon Schreiber’s Budget Vote shows that Home Affairs’ efforts to tackle illegal immigration and fast-track digitalisation are starting to produce results. At the core of this department’s progress is a tougher stance on illegal immigration, backed by both legal reform and increased enforcement. …
Pretoria’s independently verified 5-star workshop helps motorists make smarter decisions about where they service and when to act on clutch problems. PRETORIA, South Africa — Moreleta Service Centre has released two new articles addressing a pair of decisions most car owners face without enough information: how to tell whether a workshop actually meets professional Industry …
Statement by Bax Nodada MP – DA Deputy Chief Whip in the National Assembly: The Democratic Alliance has submitted the names of five experienced members of the National Assembly to Speaker, Thoko Didiza. These members will represent the DA in the Impeachment Committee on the Phala Phala matter. The five MPs are: George Michalakis, Parliamentary …
The Junior Springboks have named a training squad for the forthcoming U20 International Series with Chili, Fiji and Georgia, with regulars such as Luan Giliomee, Christian Vorster, Jordan Steenkamp, and Pieter van der Merwe back in the group after they missed the recent U20 Rugby Championship due to injury. The first batch of the squad …
Wales Head coach Sean Lynn has named the Wales side to face Italy in Round 5 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park, on Sunday, May 17th (KO:12:15pm). Flanker Bethan Lewis will lead Wales for the third time in the 2026 W6N campaign, with one change made to the starting line-up. Seren …
Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised eight ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against Bangladesh in the first Test at Mirpur in Dhaka. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be eight …
Statement by Janho Engelbrecht MP – DA Spokesperson on Correctional Services: The Democratic Alliance calls for an urgent, independent forensic investigation into the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) after it emerged that the Department paid as much as R726.57 for a single litre of cooking oil and R3,735.32 for gravy powder, under the watch of …
In 50 days, the Nations Championship makes its debut, with the 12 strongest teams in international rugby lining up in two groups of six, representing the Northern and Southern Hemisphere respectively, to begin their campaign to win the first ever edition of the new biennial tournament. Turning the two existing July and November international rugby …
ActionSA is deeply concerned by the horrific reports of the rape of a 14-year-old learner in Masemola, Ward 28 of the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality.
The post ActionSA Demands Immediate Provincial Health Intervention and Urgent Scholar Safety Reform Following the Brutal Assault of a Learner appeared first on ActionSA.
South African Rock Icon Steve Louw Records New Nashville Album With Bob Dylan Touring Musicians Traces of the Flood Produced by Legendary Producer Kevin Shirley South African rock legend Steve Louw has released his powerful new album Traces of the Flood, a deeply personal and cinematic collection recorded in Nashville alongside an extraordinary lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians — …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) proudly announces the launch of the official Cricket SA Mobile App on Friday, marking a bold new era in how the organisation connects with cricket fans across the country and beyond Available now on both Android and iOS, the new platform has been designed to deliver a more innovative, responsive, and …
At a recent preventive medicine conference, a rare but inspirational consensus emerged across stakeholders from government, private healthcare, pharmaceuticals, non-profits, and administrators: the current fee-for-service (FFS) model is no longer fit for purpose and sustainable. While it has historically enabled access and activity, it has also entrenched fragmentation, incentivised volume over value, and diluted accountability …
Independent Pretoria workshop breaks down how RMI membership, MIWA star grading, and recent competition guidelines affect where South African motorists can service their vehicles. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a new article examining what workshop accreditation involves in practice and why it should factor into every vehicle owner’s choice of service …
As South African architect and social entrepreneur Wandile Mthiyane walks 1,600km from Durban to Cape Town, his journey is doing more than testing physical endurance, it is sparking a national conversation around housing, dignity, inequality, and what it truly means to belong. Supported by South African outdoor brand K-Way, Mthiyane’s “Walk For Home” initiative is …
The minister says sanctions against Israel would violate World Trade Organisation principles
Residents of Mogale City Local Municipality (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift) were in for a shock this week when they received excessively high utility bills. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been inundated with calls about the matter and, upon further investigation, found that residents of Kenmare and Silverfields had their bills calculated over 38 days, […]
The post Mogale City slaps residents with outrageously high utility bills appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist addresses two renovation decisions that commonly lead to expensive rework across residential properties in Gauteng. PRETORIA, GAUTENG — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides designed to help homeowners avoid the kind of renovation mistakes that look fine at completion but create serious problems within a few years. Both articles address decisions …
14 May 2026 – Wits University The Director of Wits University’s MIND Institute to head a panel of independent experts in AI research, law and governance. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi appointed Professor Benjamin Rosman and an advisory panel of experts to assist in formulating South Africa’s national policy on artificial intelligence (AI). …
The water crisis affecting the Afgri silos in Kinross is finally being addressed following sustained pressure by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) on the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. The party reported the water leak on 2 February 2026, but because the water pipeline runs under an active Transnet railway line, the Municipality could not […]
The post Pressure from Freedom Front Plus ensures silos in Kinross have water supply appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
It is my privilege as Chancellor of the National Orders to announce the names of those South Africans and foreign nationals who will be awarded National Orders at an investiture ceremony to be held on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. National Orders are the highest awards that our country, through the President, bestows on our citizens …
Johannesburg: The Information Regulator has not authorised any certification scheme — businesses relying on third-party “Certified” badges are left exposed to significant legal and financial risk. ATG Digital, a provider of access control and data compliance solutions for gated environments, has published an alert to South African organisations. It warns about a growing and potentially …