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Thursday, October 9, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. The funeral service will take place at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa, who served as South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, France, passed …
The country has a growing shortage of detectives
Fidelity SecureFire officially launched South Africa’s longest private fire service hydraulic platform truck, marking the debut with a record-breaking boardroom meeting 32 metres above rush-hour N1 traffic. Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, and John Smit, CEO of SSG Holdings, were hoisted into the air for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, risk, and the …
Nadine de Klerk powered South Africa to a stunning three-wicket victory over hosts India at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. De Klerk hit an unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls to power South Africa home in their chase of 252. It had looked unlikely when India reduced their opponents to 81 for 5 …
Malcolm Libera ·9 Oct 2025 South Africa is expected to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list later this month, but new corruption revelations could derail that progress and end up being an own goal for the country. This is according to Stanlib Chief Economist Kevin Lings, who noted that the …
SpaceX’s satellite Internet service Starlink has big plans for its launch in South Africa, with the company informing Internet service providers of its intention to invest nearly R2 billion in local infrastructure. The company has also added establishing a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) company as part of its bid to secure an operating licence …
South African central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said lower inflation has delivered “big wins” by reducing government borrowing costs, vindicating his decision to anchor the rate at the bottom of the bank’s 3% to 6% target range. “There are benefits to having a low inflation economy,” he told a parliamentary hearing in Cape Town on …
Staff Writer ·9 Oct 2025 Walmart, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, will open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year with an aggressive pricing strategy. Walmart was founded in 1962 by brothers Sam Walton and James “Bud” Walton in Rogers, Arkansas, in the United States. It grew from a small discount retailer …
Volkswagen has achieved a significant milestone at its Kariega factory in South Africa. The German carmaker’s local division recently announced that its Eastern Cape plant has built its three-millionth vehicle, highlighting a legacy that dates back nearly 75 years. The first VW was produced at the site all the way back in 1951, though the …
The South African Government welcomes the announcement of a peace plan between Hamas and Israel, paving the way for ending the war on Gaza and bringing about durable peace. South Africa urges all parties to commit to the steps agreed upon during negotiations and follow through with a credible and inclusive political process that will …
Want to be in the know with everything marketing related? Venelize de lange from media update rounds up the must-attend marketing conferences coming to South Africa 2025 to 2026 so you can stay in the loop. South Africa is fast becoming a marketing-events hotspot and, heading into 2026, several flagship and specialist gatherings promise practical …
Keynote address by Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, at the MzansiXchange pilot launch Honourable guests and colleagues, It is my privilege to welcome you to the MzansiXchange Pilot Launch. Thank you for being here to mark this important milestone in South Africa’s digital transformation journey. Globally, data has moved from being used administratively to being considered …
9 October 2025 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has promised that his charges will fight like lions when they meet Zimbabwe in a highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday. Kickoff is at 18h00 tomorrow. This is the penultimate match of the South African senior men’s national
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What if your next doctor never sleeps, never forgets, and can see millions of patients a day? When China’s Tsinghua […]
The post Can Africa Trust the Robot Doctor? Inside the Continent’s Race Toward AI-Driven Medicine first appeared on Impact Newswire.
Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits
Ronaldo Becomes First Football Billionaire With Big Saudi Contract: The Portuguese national is in the twilight of his playing career but his contract at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr has propelled him into a select group of the very wealthiest athletes. Beth Mooney’s first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup century rescued Australia en route to a 107-run …
There is a link between an enduring perception of marginalisation within Coloured communities and real material struggles.
In case you’re in the market, Barnes & Noble founder Len Riggio’s 720 Park Ave. co-op is for sale, with an asking price of $17 million. Riggio, the son of a cabdriver who was born in Brooklyn but spent most of his adult life in the Peter Marino-designed apartment on Park Avenue, died last year. …
Gap Inc. recruits micro-influencers for new affiliate program: On the heels of its “Better in Denim” campaign, the apparel retailer is turning to community connections to burnish its cultural influence. Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform: Ingka Group’s investment arm bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced. Amazon Fresh …
The Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku welcomes the judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court today, dismissing taxi association Codeta’s urgent interdict application against the closure of certain taxi routes and ranks and upholding the lawfulness of the invocation of Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA). The ruling …
The last-mile delivery sector has exploded and may be the environmentally friendly way to shop
Dear Editor The DA condemns in the strongest terms any attempt by the state or government officials to suppress media freedom and accountability in South Africa as unconstitutional and undemocratic. This after the recent remarks by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who called for journalists to be investigated by the State Security Agency and …
The highly anticipated C&I Energy + Storage Summit 2025 (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) will return to The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg on 4–5 November 2025, bringing together leading energy experts, financiers, regulators and corporate leaders. Among the standout features of this year's programme are the exclusive Masterclasses, designed to equip delegates with practical tools, strategies and insights to thrive in South Africa's rapidly transforming energy market.
These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit's broader agenda of keynotes, project showcases and panel debates, equipping delegates with actionable strategies to shape their organisations' energy future.
Day 1: Financing and flexibility
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Day 2: Energy efficiency, storage & carbon markets
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Practical insights
C&I Energy + Storage Summit and Jaltech invite you to an upcoming webinar where Jonty Sacks from Jaltech, a leading solar funder, and Theo Potgieter from AFGRI, a leading agricultural services company, will unpack the simplest and most effective way to approach solar funding, as well as a deep dive into how the agricultural market is quickly adopting solar.
Webinar title: Solar funding for dummies - Approaches and speedy options
Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 SAST
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This session is tailored for solar installers/developers, commercial and industrial energy users, and landlords who want to:
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