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Tomas Albornoz © Getty Images Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz returns to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two tests in Australia, the Argentine Rugby Union said. The 27-year-old was forced to leave the field early after dislocating a finger in Argentina’s 29-23 victory over New …
Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 September 2025 – The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) proudly celebrated the extraordinary achievements of two of its co-founders, Nigel Tattersall and Helen McIntee-Carlisle, who were recently awarded the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Honorary Fellowship. The accolade was presented to Tattersall and McIntee-Carlisle during the AMC Conference, recognising their lasting impact on marketing
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Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years commencing 2026. The process saw several cities and provinces across the country submit compelling bids to host the flagship …
The South African Reserve Bank (“the SARB”) has repeatedly emphasised – most recently in its Vision 2025 document – that a modern, safe, and interoperable payment ecosystem is now a strategic imperative. Interoperability, stronger consumer safeguards, and an explicit framework for the regulation of non-bank payment service providers are singled out in Vision 2025 as …
Panic buttons will be physical devices, not only in-app features. They must be installed by security or tracking companies and will be accessible to driver and passenger. “Drivers are also being attacked, so they need immediate protection,” Msibi said. “The cost of installing panic buttons will fall on the operator, the person who holds the …
MSA BEYOND THE TRACK – COMPETITORS UNCOVERED South African motorsport continues to shine on the international circuit, and few names carry that pride more strongly than Steven Odendaal. At just 32 years old, the Johannesburg born rider has carved his own path in the world of two-wheel racing, competing in the World Endurance Championship across …
South Africa’s PR scene is unique — and the right agency? They can make all the difference. Venelize de Lange from media update highlights five signs of a good PR agency in South Africa and why choosing wisely matters for your brand. When it comes to telling your brand’s story, South African local PR agencies …
assume the G20 Presidency, making it the first African country to head the bloc of global powerhouses. 19 November 2024 South Africa officially takes over G20 presidency The G20 presidency has officially been handed to South Africa in a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. officially launched South Africa’s presidency of the G20 at Parliament.Ramaphosa said …
This week is Clean-Up & Recycle Week, an annual national initiative spearheaded by Plastics SA and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Petco, South Africa’s longest-standing producer responsibility body, is marking the occasion with a call to action: it wants companies, communities and individuals to change the way they handle waste. The organisation …
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is engaging stakeholders to review South Africa’s electricity pricing policy to balance affordability for households and industry, with Eskom’s sustainability. This is according to Eskom group CEO, Dan Marokane, who says Ramokgopa is set to complete his review by the end of June 2026. This comes after Ramokgopa, in …
Budget-friendly cars were one of the main contributors to the auto sector’s impressive sales numbers this August. The sub-R300,000 VW Polo Vivo continues to be a firm favourite among consumers, as it sold a grand total of 2,314 units last month. Not far behind is the Suzuki Swift, which moved a considerable 2,101 units. Next …
After months of action, kicked off by Gen. Mkhwanazi’s explosive press conference, it’s finally reaching boiling point. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in to the corruption of the South African justice system starts tomorrow, on Wednesday the 17th of September. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to understand the proceedings: Mkhwanazi, …
Staff Writer ·16 Sep 2025 South Africa is paying more to borrow than its emerging-market peers because the slow pace of reforms is dampening economic growth, according to Moody’s Ratings. “We think these are the issues that are weighing on the cost of debt,” said Moody’s Senior Vice President Lucie Villa. Investors feel that while …
Umthombo Wealth chief investment officer Alex Duys says that the information and communications technology part of the business sector and economy is struggling in South Africa. “Companies are simply not investing in big IT projects at the moment,” Duys said. “As a result, these people are sitting on the bench, and it’s pretty much a …
The Stormers’ equity partners, management and coaching staff are ‘aligned’ on the way forward, even if it is not a popular route. ADVERTISEMENT That means spending money on aspects that will contribute to long-term success, rather than short-term accomplishment. “We are not trying to buy success in the short term, by bringing in players from …
These are the Top 10 ladies who stand a chance to become this year’s Miss South Africa! South Africa (16 September 2025) – Finally. The Miss South Africa organisation has officially revealed its Top 10 beauty queens for 2025, stirring some long-awaited excitement amongst SA’s pageantry crowd. This year, women from all walks have made …
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative in which citizens of their countries are participating. The Global Sumud Flotilla has informed about its …
Why go abroad when the world is right here in South Africa? Knysna/Sudarshan Bhat/Unsplash There are plenty of reasons why international travel might be off the cards. Maybe the budget is tight. Maybe time is limited. Or maybe you’re just not ready to tackle the admin that comes with international travel. Whatever the reason, it …
Luke Fraser ·16 Sep 2025 PSG Wealth’s Fisokuhle Mbutho says Mr Price is an undervalued stock, with the retailer set for further market share gains Founded in 1985, Mr Price has become one of the largest retailers in South Africa, and offers fashion, homeware, and cellular services. The investment firm’s analysis has been updated to …
Johannesburg, South Africa. 16 September 2025. The spotlight is on the ten finalists selected for Miss South Africa 2025. One will be crowned on 25 October 2025, at the Sun Bet Arena at Times Square, Pretoria. This year, the Miss South Africa Organisation has reimagined what it means to wear the crown. The woman to …
During the National Interfaith Youth Summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Nairobi this month that Impact Newswire attended, discussions on jobs, governance, and inclusion quickly gave way to a more urgent concern: a war now raging in cyberspace. “We cannot close our eyes to the ethical foundations of AI. The next battle for
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Deal enables significantly more aggressive growth of Nebius’s AI cloud business in 2026 Amsterdam, September 8, 2025 — Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) (“Nebius” or the “Company”), a leading AI infrastructure company, today announced an agreement to deliver AI infrastructure to Microsoft. Under this multi-year agreement, Nebius will deliver dedicated capacity to Microsoft from its new data center in Vineland, New Jersey starting later this year. Arkady Volozh,
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Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at “BB-” and maintain the stable outlook. According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by several factors, including low real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, high poverty and inequality levels, a high and rising government debt-to-GDP ratio, …
The Blue Soldiers and Hoop Hustlers claimed victory at the first-ever Half Court National Finals, earning the right to represent South Africa at the World Championships. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2025) – Wits University courts were buzzing with an electric crowd, and history was made as the first-ever Red Bull Half Court National Finals …