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The US has condemned “in the strongest terms” South Africa’s recent detention of its officials performing their duties to provide humanitarian support to Afrikaners, a claim the country has denied. The US also said on Thursday the public release of US officials’ passport information was an unacceptable form of harassment. “This can only be seen …
Cape Town and Durban are South Africa’s most popular beach destinations. Untreated sewage flowing into the ocean in both cities has led to beach closures in past years. In the most recent sample tests, unsafe levels of Enterococci (a primary indicator of faecal pollution) have been found at several beaches. But all beaches remain open. …
US retail giant Walmart is keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to its South African store rollout strategy for 2026. The retailer’s local arm, Massmart, launched its first two Walmart-branded stores at Clearwater Mall and Fourways Mall in November 2025, within a span of two weeks. It went to enormous efforts …
Computer scientist Dan Southwood-Wells and software engineer Herman Maritz founded South Africa’s largest independent app, EskomSePush (ESP), as a side project 11 years ago. Southwood-Wells is an alumnus of Rhodes University, where he obtained his master’s degree in computer science in 2009. His first job after studying was at Telkom, where he worked for two …
With Canal+’s acquisition of DStv owner MultiChoice, concerns have arisen that the pay-TV broadcaster’s price increases may be scheduled for earlier in the year. MultiChoice’s financial year used to run from 1 April to 31 March. However, its financial year-end is shifting to 31 December to align with Groupe Canal+. Historically, DStv price adjustments have …
Staff Writer ·19 Dec 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has seven bills on his desk awaiting his signature, including critical legislation needed for the budget and changes to South Africa’s immigration laws. While the president has put his name on many key laws in 2025, none are quite as controversial as the Expropriation Act, which he …
The Trump administration warned South Africa of “severe consequences” over what it said was the detention of US government personnel providing humanitarian support to Afrikaners, the latest instance of animosity between the two nations. Washington “will not tolerate such behaviour toward its government officials,” the State Department said in a post on X on Thursday. …
Malcolm Libera ·19 Dec 2025 South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies. Early 2024 started with a handful of discontinuations, which turned into a major shift by the end of 2025. Familiar models quietly disappeared from showrooms, and manufacturers moved …
Health Professions Council to decide by end of January on inquiry into Tlaleng Mofokeng
The City of Cape Town has announced that the old Woodstock hospital, which has been occupied by hundreds of people since 2017, will be sold
19 December 2025 – World football governing body FIFA has added another layer of supporter tickets for participating nations’ fans. The pricing for these tickets will start at $60.00 in this supporter sales phase and it will close on 13 January 2026 where all requested tickets will be allocated via a lottery system as it
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By Jemimah Njuki , Director of the Women, Gender and Civil Society Department at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Ndey Oley Cole, senior program manager.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign is an international campaign led by the United Nations to challenge violence against women and girls. From 25 November - 10 December, this year's 16 Days campaign targets how to end digital violence against women and girls. African Development Bank Director for Women, Gender and Civil Society Jemimah Njuki and Senior Programme Officer Ndey Oley Cole share five bold moves to end digital gender-based violence and unlock Africa's digital promise.
Every day, countless African women and girls face harassment, threats, and abuse online — acts that silence their voices and limit their participation in the digital economy. In sub-Saharan Africa, 34 percent of young people aged between 18 and 24 experience online bullying, and according to UN Women 28 percent of women in sub-Saharan Africa had experienced online violence. These figures underscore that digital Gender-Based Violence is not an abstract problem — it is a pervasive barrier to equality, opportunity, and empowerment.
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, we must ensure that safety and inclusion travel together. Ending digital gender-based violence is central to achieving inclusive growth, human dignity, and the promise of Africa's digital future. Here are five bold moves we can take to make online spaces safer and more empowering for women and girls.
1 Enact Comprehensive, Gender-Responsive Cyber Laws
Many African countries still lack laws that clearly define and criminalise digital forms of gender-based violence. Where legislation exists enforcement often falls short - and survivors frequently face limited protection. African governments must develop and enforce laws that recognise digital gender-based violence as a crime, ensure survivor-centred protections, and foster cross-border cooperation to tackle transnational digital abuse. Development partners, including the African Development Bank, are ready to support legal reforms through technical assistance and policy dialogue.
2 Embed Online Safety into Digital and National Development Strategies
Despite investments in broadband infrastructure and digital skills, many information and communications technology strategies overlook online safety — especially for women. Rwanda's National Cyber Security Policy shows how online safety can be integrated into national development agendas. Governments must mandate “safety by design,” fund public education on digital rights, and include digital safety in school curricula. Aligning investments in technology with secure, inclusive policies ensures that the digital economy benefits everyone.
3 Hold Tech Platforms Accountable
Tech platforms profit from African users yet often provide minimal culturally adapted content moderation, limited grievance mechanisms, and inadequate protections for women. The South Africa's Film and Publication Board Amendment Act offer benchmarks for transparency, accountability, and timely content removal. Africa needs a regional framework to set minimum safety standards, enforce content regulation, and create real-time grievance redress systems. Platforms must prioritize user safety as they expand across the continent.
4 Invest in Survivor-Led Innovation and Gender-Sensitive Digital Solutions
African women are not just victims — they are innovators creating tech-enabled solutions. Organizations such as Pollicy in Uganda and the Center for Information Technology and Development in Nigeria develop digital safety tools, train communities, and advocate for online rights. Targeted funding can amplify these efforts. For example, the African Development Bank's Korea Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund, in partnership with UN Women, is supporting a project in Côte d'Ivoire that empowers disadvantaged women and girls through education and digital technology, improving access to decent employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Investing in survivor-led initiatives not only protects women but strengthens the ecosystem for innovation and social change.
5 Build a Pan-African Data System on Digital Gender-Based Violence
We cannot solve what we cannot measure. Currently, there is no standardised, continent-wide data on digital gender-based violence, and little disaggregated national data. UN Women's Women Count initiative shows how rigorous, gender-responsive data can drive policy change. Africa needs a continental strategy backed by ethical data collection, gender-disaggregated indicators, and open civil society access. The African Development Bank's Gender Data Portal (https://apo-opa.co/4aluszz), the Africa Gender Index Analytical Report (https://apo-opa.co/496KBqp), and capacity-building for national statistics offices are already making progress. Expanding these efforts ensures that policymakers and communities can respond effectively to the scope and trends of digital gender-based violence.
A Call to Action
Ending digital gender-based violence is achievable - but only if governments, tech platforms, funders, and citizens act decisively. Governments must adopt and enforce laws, embed online safety in national strategies, and invest in survivor-led initiatives. Tech platforms must prioritize user protection and accountability. Donors and development partners must fund Gender-responsive innovations. And we all must recognize that a safer digital Africa is not just a moral imperative — it is an economic and social one.
Africa's digital promise depends on women and girls being able to participate safely, freely, and confidently. By taking bold, coordinated action now, we can ensure that the next generation of African innovators and leaders thrives in a digital space that protects, empowers, and uplifts them.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Global information and insights company TransUnion Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindani Dube as Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of TransUnion Africa, leading TransUnion’s operations across Africa, effective 6 January 2025.
Dube brings over 20 years of experience driving growth, HR effectiveness, and cultural transformation for multinational organisations across Sub-Sahara Africa, East and West Africa, and Europe. Her strategic leadership, combined with her passion for people development, positions her as a dynamic force in spearheading innovation and growth at TransUnion in Africa.
In her new role, Dube will oversee all HR functions across TransUnion’s Africa-based markets and centres, including GCC Africa, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s vision and business goals.
In her distinguished career, Dube has held executive HR roles at LafargeHolcim, MultiChoice, General Electric, Worley Parsons, and Howden Africa Holdings. She has led essential cultural transformation initiatives, significantly improved organisational performance, and championed diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes. Notably, her strategic acumen has delivered measurable results, including optimising workforce structures, negotiating impactful agreements, and driving business efficiencies.
Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, commented: “Lindani is an extraordinary leader with a proven track record of aligning HR strategies to business outcomes. Her innovative approach to unlocking talent and driving cultural transformation will undoubtedly elevate TransUnion’s mission of delivering ‘Information for Good.’ We look forward to the energy and expertise she will bring to our teams across Africa.”
Dube is equally enthusiastic about her new role, saying: “I am excited to join an organisation that prioritises growth, innovation, and people development. I look forward to contributing to TransUnion’s vision by driving impactful HR strategies that build a culture of excellence, inclusion, and empowerment.”
Dube holds a Master’s in Business Leadership (Strategic HR Management) from UNISA School of Business Leadership and a postgraduate business management diploma. She is an accredited coach and an active member of professional bodies, including the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA).
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The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Nedbank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen trade across the continent.
The financing package comprises two components: a ZAR 2.5 billion social bond investment in Nedbank Group Limited and a $60 million trade finance Risk Participation Agreement with Nedbank Limited of South Africa.
Together, the initiatives aim to narrow Africa's trade finance gap, accelerate intra-African trade, and improve access to housing—two essential drivers of inclusive economic growth.
The social bond is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with proceeds channeled through Nedbank's Sustainable Finance Fundraising Framework. Funding will prioritize affordable housing for women and first-time homeowners, as well as green-certified units, reinforcing the Bank and Nedbank's shared commitment to gender equality, climate resilience, and financial inclusion. The bond will contribute to achieving the African Development Bank's vision for inclusive growth.
"This partnership builds on our shared commitment to drive financial access for underserved communities and transform living conditions across South Africa," said Kennedy Mbekeani, African Development Bank's Director General for Southern Africa. "It marks a significant milestone in our nearly two-decade relationship with Nedbank Group, unlocking critical financing where it's needed most while strengthening our financial system's resilience."
The $60 million trade finance Risk Participation Agreement will provide crucial credit risk cover for Nedbank's partnership with local banks issuing documentary letters of credit and similar trade instruments across the continent, including in Low-Income Countries and Transition States. This mechanism will help close the continent's trade finance gap and accelerate intra-African trade.
“This landmark partnership with the African Development Bank Group represents a pivotal step in our drive to deliver real impact for communities across South Africa and the continent. By mobilising funding for affordable housing, especially for women and first-time buyers, and supporting trade finance for local banks, we are helping to unlock opportunities for inclusive growth and sustainable development," said Jason Quinn, Chief Executive, Nedbank Group. “It underscores our commitment to enabling financial access, fostering climate resilience, and driving economic transformation through innovative, purpose-driven sustainable financing."
Ahmed Attout, the African Development Bank's Director for the Financial Sector Development Department, said: “We are proud of our shared commitment to sustainable financing, particularly through local debt capital markets. This intervention builds on our previous support in 2020, when we invested in Nedbank's inaugural green bond to support renewable energy access in South Africa. It also demonstrates the African Development Bank's leading role in bridging the continent's trade finance gap.”
The initiative aligns with the African Development Bank's Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) to transform African economies through industrialization, regional integration, and improved quality of life for all Africans. By combining innovative housing finance with trade facilitation, the agreement advances inclusive, sustainable economic development across Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
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About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states.
For more information: www.AfDB.org
Accounting is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in its history, and the profession is searching for thinkers who can navigate this change with agility and insight. Madeleine Engelbrecht, an academic at Regent Business School and a seasoned Chartered Accountant, has spent her career at the intersection of technical precision and strategic judgement. Drawing on years …
December brings its usual mix of celebrations, last-minute shopping and long-awaited family time. Families gather around braais, year-end functions fill calendars, and communities across the country embrace the spirit of rest, reflection, and joy. But it’s also the time when packaging waste spikes the most during festive season activities. This year, a few small smart …
Johannesburg, December 18, 2025: Artificial intelligence is no longer just an operational tool. In South African companies, AI governance is fast becoming a board-level responsibility. What started as employee experimentation has evolved into enterprise risk. Boards are now being asked to account for how AI is used, controlled, and governed across the organisation. According to College …
Suburb is among several expecting a very dry Christmas
The latest sales data from Weelee shows that South African used car shoppers continue to prefer reputable brands when shopping for a pre-owned car. The South African new car market has been flooded with new car brands in recent years, many of these from Chinese origin. These brands offer new car shoppers a vehicle that …
Kellogg’s Power Breakfast Café Delivered an Immersive Multi-Sensory Experience at Menlyn Mall Kellogg’s South Africa launched the Power Breakfast Café, an immersive multi-sensory pop-up experience that took place at Menlyn Mall from the 11th to the 14th of December in Pretoria. This vibrant café-style activation launch brought the idea of a Power Breakfast to life …
The South African African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued a warning for South Africans during the festive season. SACAA said that the Accidents and Investigations Division (AIID) has recorded 43 aviation accidents in the 2025/2026 financial year, which is much less than the previous financial year’s 131. However, in the 2024/2025 financial year, only …
No fewer than five centuries were recorded on the opening day of this year’s Khaya Majola Cricket Week, which got off to a spectacular start in Bloemfontein.
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