Cape Town Affordable Housing Projects Inch Forward
Construction is yet to start on Western Cape government’s inner-city projects
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SCOPA Welcomes PRASA’s Improved Audit Outcomes | SA News
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) was today briefed by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) on the financial audit outcomes of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). AGSA told the committee that while PRASA has improved its performance and compliance, moving from disclaimers to unqualified audit opinions over the years, there were …
So Where Is the Fuel Then?
In a media statement issued yesterday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources assured the public that the country has sufficient fuel supply, despite international conflict. However, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been privy to letters from fuel suppliers warning filling stations of possible shortages. A long list of filling stations that have […]
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Another major city at risk of becoming a ghost town in South Africa | SA News
Malcolm Libera ·18 Mar 2026 Luthando Kolisi jokes that if he finds work at another factory, it will probably end up shutting down. That’s how he lost his last two jobs. Since being let go from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. factory in Nelson Mandela Bay. The coastal South African city is the heart …
Multiple petrol stations run out of diesel across South Africa | SA News
Diesel shortages are beginning to surface at petrol stations across South Africa, with multiple sites in several provinces reporting empty pumps, raising fresh concerns as global fuel pressures intensify, reports Cape {town} Etc. A widely circulated community alert on Tuesday evening listed numerous fuel stations and depots across the country that had run out of 50ppm …
Bad news for interest rates in South Africa next week | SA News
·18 Mar 2026 Inflation in South Africa has landed squarely on the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) new target of 3%, but interest rate cuts next week are unlikely due to the war in the Middle East. Consumer prices increased 3% year-on-year, down from 3.5% a month earlier, which was below the median estimate of …
New Chinese Adventure SUV launching in South Africa very soon | SA News
The Chinese car brand iCaur is set to launch in South Africa in May 2026. iCaur is the latest badge to emerge from the Chery Holding Group, following in the footsteps of Lepas, Jaecoo, and Omoda. In contrast to the urban crossovers and SUVs offered by its sister brands, iCaur will offer a selection of …
One night with the new BMW 3 Series | TopGear South Africa | SA News
One night with the new BMW 3 Series. This is it, a truly prestigious event. On the motoring calendar, the birth of the next 3 Series is positively biblical, and I’m at the cutting of its umbilical cord. A small group of us has been ushered into these hallowed hallways to meet the doting father, …
Turning Food Waste Into Millions of Healthy Meals
Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities
Great news for petrol and diesel in South Africa | SA News
There is currently no threat of South Africa running out of petrol or diesel, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East cutting off global oil and petroleum product supplies. Last week, both the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and the Fuels Industry Association (FIASA) confirmed this, noting that South Africa’s supplies are …
SuperSport brings LIV Golf South Africa to Africa | SA News
SuperSport, Africa’s leading sports broadcaster, have partnered with LIV Golf to bring the first-ever LIV Golf Africa tournament, LIV Golf South Africa, live to viewers across the globe from 19 to 22 March 2026; poised to become the most highly attended event in South African history. SuperSport’s leading production staff will form a key part …
PODCAST | LIV Golf’s expansion into South Africa | SA News
LIV Golf’s expansion into South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Scott O’Neil, the CEO of LIV Golf at Steyn City in Johannesburg. LIV, the challenger golf series to the US PGA that has come up in the last five years, is getting …
Jake White signals Test rugby comeback 20 years after glory | SA News
Springbok World Cup-winning coach Jake White admits that he is ready to return to coaching and has unfinished business on the international stage as he looks for his next job, writes Neil Fissler. White, who led the Springboks to success in the 2004 Tri-Nations and then the 2007 World Cup, is a free agent after …
Calls for SA to enter global migration debate | SA News
Visiting South Africa as the country advances its Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, United Nations (UN) director general (DG) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, commended the country on its proactive approach, while emphasising the importance of data-driven migration reform. At a time when migration – whether …
Bad news about United States’ investigation into South Africa | SA News
Malcolm Libera ·18 Mar 2026 The new United States investigation into South Africa and other countries’ trade practices could carry significant economic risks for South Africa, even if its stated rationale is questionable. This is the warning from Steven Gruzd, head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International …
Parents Stop Classes at Broken-Down Kwazulu-Natal School
Babanango Primary School has been closed since Monday due to protests by parents
Dozens Evicted From Informal Settlement Opposite Cape Town Stadium
DA Ward Councillor Nicola Jowell says the eviction follows a long process of engagement with the group
Window Art Publishes New Guide Series on Privacy, UV Protection, and Brand Visibility for South African Properties
South African window treatment specialist releases three practical articles helping homeowners and businesses get more from their glass across Cape Town and Gauteng. CAPE TOWN AND GAUTENG – Window Art, a leading vinyl frosting company in South Africa with over 18 years of experience, has published a series of three new articles addressing the most …
AECOM Highlights Collaborative, Climate-Resilient Solutions for Water Security Ahead of World Water Day
As global water systems face mounting pressure from climate change, population growth and ageing infrastructure, engineering expertise and cross-sector collaboration are becoming essential to securing reliable water services. Ahead of World Water Day on 22 March, experts from global infrastructure leader AECOM emphasise that strengthening water resilience requires integrated planning, sustained infrastructure investment and greater …
MyPR Visibility Check Report – Is Your Release on This list?
At the bottom of every article on MyPR we provide a ‘Visibility Check’ service that is open to anyone to click on. Basically it is a quick check for any poster of press releases to see if their Press Release has been listed in any of the popular search engine indexes or selected social media. …
Smartphone For All wins the Pinnacle Awards (Platinum) and Merit Awards (Gold) for Digital Inclusion, Accessibility and bridging the Digital divide
Smartphone For All (www.SmartphoneForAll.ai), a business committed to digital inclusion, has won the 2025 Pinnacle Awards (Telecoms and Wireless Category) Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Champion and the 2026 Merit Award (Telecoms and Wireless) Digital Divide. The Pinnacle Awards is a reputable global program honoring innovation and excellence across industries. According to Katie Lang, Executive Director of the Pinnacle Awards, “The Telecom and Wireless Sector continue to set the pace for innovation, connecting people and businesses worldwide. We are proud to recognize the organizations that exemplify ingenuity, reliability and impact in one of the most dynamic industries on the planet”.
In the same vein, Marie Zander, Executive Director of Merit Awards states that “this year's winners reflect excellence across the ecosystem—demonstrating the technologies and strategies that are shaping the future of communications”.
Smartphone For All had earlier in the year 2025 unveiled an ambitious campaign to bridge Africa's digital divide by providing affordable, high-quality smartphones and connectivity and AI at the edge to consumers who are excluded from the digital world across the continent.
Established on the belief that exclusion from the digital ecosystem locks people out of opportunities and lifestyle enhancements. Smartphone For All aims that every individual—regardless of income, geography, or background- can fully participate in the digital economy and the evolving AI transformation.
According to Mr. Babatunde Osho, Founder/CEO of Smartphone For All, “The digital divide is not just a technology gap—it's an opportunity gap. When someone does not have access to a smartphone, they are cut off from education, jobs, healthcare, financial services, and even their own voice. Our mission is to close that gap, one device at a time and build Africa's largest digital inclusion platform. We are glad that the Pinnacle and Telecom & Wireless Awards have recognized what we are doing to improve digital inclusion and accessibility in Africa”
Smartphone For All partners with MNOs to provide smartphones to 2G/3G subscribers who cannot afford 4G smartphone across Africa. The initiative was launched with MTN in South Africa in May 2025 for an initial period of one year with a smartphone device at ZAR 99 or $5. The plan is targeting about 1.2m devices. The vision of Smartphone for All is to take the offering to other African countries like Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and other markets. Apart from the benefits for the subscribers, there are obvious MNO benefits of better spectrum utilization with 4G+ networks over legacy 2G/3G networks. For regulators and government, the benefits include productivity enhancements and digital inclusion among citizens.
According to a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, 10% growth in broadband connectivity results in 1.4% growth in GDP in low- and middle-income countries and 1.2% growth in high income countries. African countries like South Africa are actively incentivizing this growth through policies like a ban on new 2G/3G device activations starting from December 31, 2024, and a complete shutdown by December 31, 2027. The government has also reduced taxes on certain classes of smartphones to drive adoption.
According to Jeff Miller, Director at Smartphone for all, ‘Smartphone For All is not just a business, it is a movement powering Africa into the next phase of development. Digital access is the foundation of inclusion in commerce, wellbeing and civic engagement. The pathway to growth for Africa is to bring more Africans into the digital ecosystem spanning financial, educational, public health, trade and other streams of innovation.'
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Smartphone For All.
Call to Action:
To support the movement or apply for access to subsidized devices, visit info@smartphoneforall.ai.
Organizations interested in partnership opportunities are encouraged to reach out via the contact below.
Media Contact:
Name: Babatunde Osho
Title: MD/Founder
Email: info@smartphoneforall.ai
Website: www.SmartphoneForAll.ai
About Smartphone for All:
Smartphone for All is a social enterprise on a mission to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that every individual, regardless of economic circumstances, has access to quality smartphone technology and the connectivity needed to participate fully in today's digital economy
Middle East Crisis Already Filtering Through to Local Economic Realities
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not only a geopolitical crisis, it is a direct economic risk for South African households. According to Thys van Zyl, CEO of Everest Advisory Services, the impact of international conflict is already filtering through to local economic realities. “We are already seeing the first signs of an …
Family Planning Helps Prevent HIV From Spreading: Why Are Many Nigerians Not Using Contraception?
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Work-life balance is quietly clocking out. In its place comes a way of working that actually reflects how people live, with meetings, school runs, errands and coffee breaks sharing the same daylight hours. When work happens where life already unfolds, the day feels lighter, teams stay focused and productivity follows without the pressure. This is …