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South Africa needs to take pragmatic steps to plug the shortcomings in the data that’s collected on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Understanding the Demand for Student Spaces Many young people look for safe and convenient places to stay when they start their studies. Some move far from home and need a space that feels steady and comfortable. Options like Student Accommodation and Student Apartments help them settle quickly so they can focus on classes and daily …
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Pretoria, South Africa — Philton Leather has launched a refreshed brand identity and new website, reflecting over 30 years of growth, reliability, and excellence. Established in 1995, Philton Leather has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted suppliers of premium Italian leather hides, proudly serving the furniture, automotive, and aviation …
Steve Stolk is stepping into Season 4 of Betway SA20 with one clear focus – learning from the very best in the game. The Junior Proteas star, known for his explosive batting and record-breaking U19 World Cup heroics, is embracing a fresh chapter with Joburg Super Kings (JSK), where he’ll share a dressing room with …
The GOOD Party applauds the conviction of Abraham Engelbrecht and Pieter Stander for the murder of anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka in 1987.
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African Leadership Magazine (ALM) (www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.Co.UK) is excited to announce the winners of the African Persons of the Year (POTY) 2025 Awards, concluding a rigorous three-stage process that included continent-wide public nominations, a comprehensive editorial review, and a highly competitive global online poll that closed on 30 November 2025. This year's exercise recorded exceptional engagement from Africans across the world, underscoring widespread public interest in celebrating leadership excellence across governance, business, philanthropy, innovation, and public service.
The ALM Persons of the Year Awards is Africa's premier public-choice recognition, celebrating leaders whose vision, courage, and innovative actions in 2025 are shaping the continent's development trajectory. Among the distinguished honourees, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia, and H.E. Mandisa Maya, Chief Justice of South Africa, emerged as recipients of African Political Leader of the Year and African Female Leader of the Year, respectively. The 2025 winners collectively embody a pan-African community of trailblazers whose work spans sectors and geographies but aligned a shared commitment to advancing sustainable development, strengthening institutional resilience, and driving inclusive economic growth on the continent.
In his statement, Dr. Ken Giami, Publisher of African Leadership Magazine, highlighted that “As Africans, we must champion our own stories and recognise those shaping the continent's future. This year's awardees exemplify leadership that strengthens institutions, drives innovation, safeguards peace, and unlocks opportunity — showing what is possible when Africans lead with vision, courage, and purpose.”
The winners and runners-up will be formally presented with the awards trophy and instruments of honour during the flagship annual African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year awards ceremony, scheduled for 27–28 February 2026 in Accra, Ghana. The highlights of the event would include the POTY awards presentation, high-level plenary, business investment showcases, states and countries' investment opportunities showcases, roundtable discussions, and multi-networking sessions, as well as an unveiling of the African Leadership Magazine special POTY edition.
The African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony is Africa's premier annual celebration of visionary leadership and excellence, convened by African Leadership Magazine (ALM). Now in its 15th year, the event brings together heads of state, policymakers, corporate leaders, and development partners to recognise individuals and institutions driving people-centred, transformative leadership across the continent. The 2026 edition promises to be bigger than previous editions as it projects to host over 400 delegates and reach a global digital audience of more than one million through live streaming and media partnerships, spotlighting transformative governance, peacebuilding, economic cooperation, and sustainable development.
The 2025 AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE PERSONS OF THE YEAR — FULL LIST OF WINNERS
African Political Leader of the Year
African Female Leader of the Year
African Educationist of the Year
Africa Peace & Security Leader of the Year
African Industrialist of the Year
African Philanthropist of the Year
Young African Leader of the Year
African Public Sector Leader of the Year
African Public Health Champion of the Year
African Agricultural Development Leader of the Year
African Government Minister of the Year
African Lawmaker of the Year
Special African Philanthropist Icon Award
Young African Philanthropist of the Year
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About African Leadership Magazine:
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation (UK), focuses on presenting the best of Africa to a global audience, telling the African story from an African perspective while developing solutions to the continent's current challenges. We have committed the last 19 years to promoting impactful leadership on the continent and promoting African opportunities globally through an ecosystem of quality Afro-positive content, Africa trade facilitation and market entry solutions, Afro-centric communities and business networking platforms, as well as through public sector training and consulting.
MJ’s Judo Dojo in Port Elizabeth welcomed more than 130 young judokas to their annual prize-giving and interschool team championships on Saturday, 29 November. Seventeen schools and clubs from Port Elizabeth, Patensie and Jeffreys Bay took part, with MJ’s Judo Dojo claiming the overall team victory through the guidance of their coach, Sensei Reece Kramer. …
TransUnion’s latest Mobility Insights Report shows South Africa’s automotive market building momentum in 2025, supported by a favourable interest rate environment, record-low new-vehicle inflation, and liquidity from the two-pot pension reform. While recovery is underway, the outlook remains fragile, with affordability constraints and export headwinds threatening longer-term growth.
Supportive Shifts, But Growth Remains Fragile
The South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates five times since September 2024 and inflation has returned to the lower end of the 3-6% band1, providing households with some relief. Consumer confidence has improved among middle- and higher-income groups, although low-income consumers continue to face pressure from food and electricity costs2.
“These macro shifts provide short-term support to the vehicle market, but momentum is likely to taper in 2026 without further reforms,” said Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa.
Affordability And Value Drive a Surge
Passenger car sales broke through the 35,000-unit ceiling for the first time in years, with July and August 2025 marking the strongest volumes since 2014. According to Naamsa, new passenger car sales grew 22.5% year-over-year (YoY) in Q2, fuelled by lower borrowing costs, aggressive OEM incentives and the entry of new value-focused brands.
Chinese automakers continued their rapid growth, expanding market share from 3.1% in 2022 to nearly 15% in Q2 2025. Their affordable, tech-rich SUVs and expanding dealer networks are reshaping competition, forcing legacy OEMs to rethink pricing, features, and model cycles. Toyota retained overall leadership, with Suzuki securing second place for the second consecutive quarter.
“Improved affordability, aggressive incentives and growing demand for value brands, alongside modest support from two-pot withdrawals, helped sustain momentum through 2025. However, as interest rates remain elevated and credit conditions tighten, and the two-pot effect normalises, growth is expected to moderate in 2026, with export risks and rand volatility adding uncertainty,” said Naik.
Diverging Trends: New vs. Used Vehicle Demand
NaTIS data shows new registrations rising 20% YoY in Q2 2025, led by Northern Cape, Free State and Northwest. In contrast, used registrations declined by 1.4%, reflecting pressure in that segment.
Across all vehicle sales, the Used-to-New Vehicle Registration Ratio rose to 3.2 in Q2, up from 2.5 in Q1, indicating a quarter-on-quarter increase in the relative share of used vehicle registrations. However, this remains below the 3.8 ratio seen through much of 2024, suggesting that new vehicles have regained some ground YoY. While used vehicles continue to dominate overall registrations, the market has shifted slightly back toward new vehicles compared to last year. This nuanced divergence presents opportunities for OEMs and dealer networks, while independent used dealers continue to face headwinds.
Exports Slump Amid Global Shocks
While domestic momentum improves, passenger vehicle exports fell 24.6% in Q2 2025 due to softer global demand and new US tariffs of up to 30%. Premium models, heavily reliant on the US and European markets, are under pressure, raising concerns for production, jobs, and investment.
Two-pot Withdrawals: Targeted Liquidity with Visible Impact
The September 2024 two-pot retirement reform injected liquidity into households, with evidence from the Bureau of Market Research suggesting a direct impact on mobility demand3, particularly in the used car market. While withdrawals were generally insufficient to fund deposits for new vehicles, they provided meaningful support to affordability-driven used vehicle purchases.
The reform is offering short-term relief rather than long-term wealth extraction, with withdrawals largely used for deposits, consumption, or debt repayment. Generational differences are evident: Millennials (aged 29 to 44) and younger Gen X (aged 18 to 28) are the most active claimants, while Baby Boomers withdraw minimally. Repeat withdrawals are becoming more common, suggesting both ongoing financial strain and the emergence of a recurring source of liquidity for entry-level and mid-market segments4.
“Two-pot withdrawals were not the only factor lifting sales,” noted Naik. “But the timing, scale and claimant profile suggest they acted as a meaningful catalyst for incremental used-car purchases.”
What Industry Players Should Do Next
Looking ahead, TransUnion advises that OEMs, dealers and lenders recalibrate strategies to balance domestic opportunities with external risks. Industry participants should align campaigns with liquidity cycles, planning promotions and stock availability around expected two-pot withdrawal windows.
Affordability must remain the priority, with a sharpened focus on value brands, certified pre-owned vehicles, and models that deliver a strong total cost of ownership. Financing solutions should also evolve, offering deposit support, trade-in boosters, and more flexible terms, while carefully monitoring repayment behaviour to manage post-purchase risk.
At the same time, leveraging data-driven insights, integrating credit and registration analytics to identify liquidity-sensitive buyers, preapprove customers, and track repayment performance, will be critical for sustaining growth in an uncertain environment.
“South Africa’s auto market is regaining momentum, but it’s a fragile recovery,” said Naik. “Those who time offers to policy-driven liquidity, sharpen affordability, and manage risk proactively will be best placed to capture growth.”
Read the full TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report here.
ENDS
Notes to Editors: The Q2 2025 release is the second edition of the TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report, formerly known as the Vehicle Pricing Index. The rebranded report now captures broader consumer, financing, and insurance insights across the mobility ecosystem.
Sources:
1 South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
2 TransUnion-South-Africa-CCI-Report-H2-2025-V9.pdf
3 Two-pot-claims-and-credit-data-FINAL.pdf
4 FAnews: Majority of two-pot withdrawals in the new tax year are repeat withdrawals; Moneyweb: Two-pot withdrawal: repeat claims surge; and Moneyweb, Two-pot payouts surge to R57B, with 4m withdrawals to date.
The Bitterfontein Housing Project will benefit approximately 98 families, with construction already underway and bulk services to be completed by March 2026. Minister Tertuis Simmers officially launched the project today, 2 December 2025, at a sod-turning ceremony. At the occasion, Minister Simmers said, “98 families are set to benefit from this crucial housing development. Once …
Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture: Despite Minister Gayton McKenzie’s repeated claims that certain federations were failing governance and compliance standards, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed there was no valid reason to defund them. Treasury rejected the Minister’s request to redirect R62 million from …
With upstream capital expenditure set to reach $41 billion in 2026, Africa's rising exploration and production (E&P) activity highlights the evolving landscape of above-ground attractiveness across the continent. According to the African Energy Chamber's (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, African countries currently fall mostly in the mid-range of global attractiveness scores. However, a series of reforms, fiscal adjustments and strategic licensing initiatives are set to improve investor returns and deepen engagement across the continent.
Above-Ground Trends Shaping Investment
Political change, civil activism and shifting governance structures are creating new dynamics for African E&P. The waning of legacy European influence is being replaced by growing engagement from foreign powers, including China, Russia, the U.S. and Middle Eastern investors, impacting the diplomatic and investment landscape. Recent elections in South Africa, Senegal and Mozambique demonstrate how political flux can impact investor confidence and E&P operations.
Resource nationalism and local content requirements are also becoming more prominent. Governments are increasingly seeking to optimize national benefits from hydrocarbons through greater state participation, local ownership and employment measures. Countries such as Senegal, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia are actively debating these policies. The evolving regulatory and social environment could empower civil society and labor unions, while environmental activities continue to scrutinize exploration in sensitive regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Namibia and South Africa.
Strategic Licensing and Renewed Investor Interest
Amid renewed interest in deepwater exploration, sub-Saharan African producers are driving competitive licensing rounds to attract international operators and national oil companies (NOCs). Bid rounds are ongoing or planned in Angola, the Republic of Congo, the DRC, Nigeria and Tanzania, with host countries offering more attractive fiscal and contractual terms. African governments are also increasingly flexible in dealing with a diverse investor base, ranging from local independents to international NOCs and financiers such as Middle Eastern banks, Asian export credit agencies and global trading firms.
Countries including Angola and Nigeria have implemented institutional, regulatory and contractual reforms aimed at unlocking upstream investment. Streamlined mergers and acquisitions approvals, clearer legislation and transparent licensing frameworks are critical to attracting cross-border capital. Emerging markets such as Ivory Coast, Kenya, Namibia and Senegal/Mauritania are under investor scrutiny as potential sites for strategic acquisitions and greenfield projects.
Focus on Gas Regulation and Industrialization
African governments are also prioritizing gas regulation to unlock lower-carbon growth opportunities. Clear frameworks for the gas value chain are expected to stimulate domestic industrialization, power access and international supply diversification. While pioneering projects such as Congo Floating LNG have advanced, other initiatives in Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania have been delayed due to contractual and offtake uncertainties. Pending gas master plans and legislation in Angola, the Republic of Congo, Nigeria and South Africa will be pivotal in determining how much of Africa's undeveloped gas potential can be mobilized for export and domestic consumption.
Spotlight on Key Country Developments
Angola has emerged as a leading host country for E&P investment in Africa. Its above-ground risk score has steadily improved since 2017, reflecting extensive regulatory and institutional reforms. Angola's fiscal incentives, including terms for gas, marginal fields, and incremental production, have successfully attracted upstream investment, consolidating its status as a continental leader.
Ivory Coast maintains a pragmatic approach to foreign investment. Regardless of the outcome of the 2025 presidential election, authorities are expected to continue supporting upstream investors while emphasizing adherence to local content requirements, particularly for offshore developments.
Mozambique is witnessing a cautious restart of onshore LNG projects following the stabilization of post-election political challenges and improved security in Cabo Delgado. TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project is set to resume construction in the second half of 2025, while Eni's Coral North FLNG project remains on track. Despite progress offshore, onshore development may remain gradual due to lingering security risks.
Namibia is transitioning toward full producer status under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The country has consolidated oil and gas oversight under the presidency and is establishing an independent hydrocarbon regulator. Proposed increases in NOC NAMCOR's share and local content requirements aim to strengthen the sector but could slow project approvals during a critical development phase.
Nigeria is reinvigorating its licensing program with updated terms and incentives targeting specific terrains and resource types. The government plans its third licensing round in three years, signaling a departure from decades of limited acreage availability. Renewed interest in projects such as TotalEnergies' Ubeta onshore gas development and Shell's Bonga North deepwater FID highlights growing investor confidence in Nigeria's upstream potential.
African Energy Week 2026
Africa's E&P sector is at a pivotal moment. Strategic licensing, institutional reform and evolving fiscal frameworks are enhancing above-ground attractiveness, while political and social dynamics continue to shape the operating environment. As international investors seek opportunities across the continent's hydrocarbon frontier, the upcoming African Energy Week conference – returning to Cape Town in 2026 – will explore how clear regulation, competitive fiscal terms and effective risk management will drive new investment and support Africa's long-term energy ambitions.
“The continent offers compelling opportunities for investors who are prepared to engage in a transparent, regulated, and increasingly competitive E&P landscape,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC. “Governments and operators must continue to balance national priorities with investor confidence to unlock Africa's vast hydrocarbon potential.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
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Statement by Mat Cuthbert MP – DA Head of Policy: Today, the Democratic Alliance presented our Economic Inclusion for All Bill to Nedlac, marking an important step in reshaping South Africa’s empowerment framework. We welcome the constructive engagement at Nedlac and value the perspectives shared by business, labour, and civil society. This feedback will be …
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The Free State government will forfeit R32 million to the National Treasury in the current financial year due to a lack of financial discipline – which is unforgivable in a province that is already under severe strain. This information came to light during a meeting with the Free State Legislature’s Finance Committee where the current […]
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Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has entered into a strategic partnership with CSSi SA, a leading Cloud and VM Provider and distributor of data storage, servers, and data centre equipment.
Under the agreement, CSSi SA have structured an alliance to deploy racks and provide data sovereignty for South African customers, with up to three tiers of redundancy between three different data centre footprints. Located at Africa Data Centres' facilities in Cape Town (CPT1) and Johannesburg (JHB1), and connected with 100GB links to CipherVault™ in Midrand. The availability of these racks will meet the growing local demand for redundant, reliable and next-generation data storage and colocation services.
“CSSi SA's expansion into our South African facilities underscores the critical need for secure, high-performance data storage solutions in an era of rapid digital transformation. As businesses across South Africa and the broader African market accelerate their digital strategies, the demand for scalable, compliant, and resilient infrastructure has never been higher,” said Adil El Youssefi, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Data Centres. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing these challenges, ensuring that enterprises have the reliability and security required to manage growing data volumes while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.”
CSSi SA's data centre – CipherVault™ in Midrand, Johannesburg, will connect to Africa Data Centres' JHB1 facility. This integration will provide its clients with seamless connectivity and redundant solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring business continuity.
"The ability to leverage scalability, partner with the best Data Centre provider today in South Africa, and using economies of scale which allow us to reduce the cost of data centre operations for our customers was always the key reason for this partnership. Today being one of the largest disgtributors in Africa of Storage, SSD and Hard Drives, coupled with Server supply, allows our customers to save significant costs by being a single entity to offer tin to service, backed by 99.9% plus uptime guarantees. With over 15 years of operational experience from our own Data Cnetre, it made sense to partner with the best Africa can offer, and we honoured to have a partner such as ADC” said James Grcic, CEO of CSSi SA "Today this means, clients have more flexibility, can scale on demand, and SMB's and resellers can migrate into Data Centres' with costs as much as 65-70% less then what they could of envisaged, with access to world-class infrastructure, as we move into offering AI and GPU solutions as another first in SA
Through this partnership, CSSi SA strengthens its ability to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions and significantly reduces the barriers to entry for both small and corporate clients in this market. “We see this partnership as unique, due to the growing demand for new hardware technology, with an insatiable demand for Data Sovereignty, uptime guarantees, and being able to offer world-class data centre facilities with the lowest latency, nationwide network and providing it right here in SA for South Africa,” concluded Adil.
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About Africa Data Centres:
Africa Data Centres owns and operates Africa's largest network of interconnected, carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facilities. Bringing international experts to the pan-African market, Africa Data Centres is a trusted partner for rapid and secure data centre services and interconnections across Africa. Strategically located in South, East and West Africa, our world-class data centre facilities provide a home for all business-critical data for Africa's small, medium and large enterprises and global hyper-scale customers. https://www.AfricaDataCentres.com/