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Fossil fuels still dominate in Africa's electricity future " study tracks 3, 139 power plants
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (865+ words) Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand…...
Adult learning can unlock workplace progression and community upliftment - College SA
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (673+ words) College SA, part of the Optimi Group, has been helping organisations and individuals build structured learning pathways since 1996. As a trusted adult learning provider, the business has expanded its national reach and today delivers foundational learning programmes, short courses, industry…...
Funding built around how businesses actually operate - Go Tyme for Business
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (219+ words) The reality is that many funding models were designed for larger, more established businesses. They often place significant emphasis on collateral, lengthy financial histories and traditional lending criteria, making it difficult for growing SMEs to access the capital they need....
Afrizan People Intelligence BPO launches new Cape Town contact centre
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (280+ words) Afrizan People Intelligence BPO has created over 1, 100 employment opportunities within its contact centre operations since inception in 2023, while the broader Afrizan People Intelligence Group of Companies has directly impacted 34, 015 lives through employment opportunities and reached over 6, 000 unemployed youth through its…...
IMA bets on South African retail marketing with VF! deal
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (296+ words) Bizcommunity - Intern / Junior Social Media Marketer Cape Town IMA bets on South African retail marketing with VF! deal The acquisition is a part of the agency's international growth strategy to expand its shopper marketing strategy. As part of the acquisition,…...
Urban farming helps Johannesburg's poorest households survive " now it needs bigger investment
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (686+ words) It includes farming plants upwards (vertical systems), on roofs (green roofs), in the garden and in communal areas. As interdisciplinary scholars, our research interests span the boundaries of agriculture, economics, geography, and urban studies. Most of our projects look at…...
Psycho Bunny taps South Africa's growing luxury retail demand
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (823+ words) The latest milestone comes with the opening of Psycho Bunny's fourth South African store at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre on 26 June 2026. Two additional stores are scheduled to open by September, extending the brand's presence across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban,…...
21-year court battle over TB in prisons ends in R1m payout
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (613+ words) A man who sued the Minister of Correctional Services for contracting tuberculosis (TB) while he was an awaiting-trial prisoner has been awarded over a million rand in damages. More than R700, 000 of this is interest on the agreed damages of R350, 000, because…...
Vodacom takes majority stake in Safaricom through R35bn deal
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (273+ words) The transaction, valued at approximately R35bn, follows the lifting of a conservatory order by Kenya's Court of Appeal on 26 June and the fulfilment of remaining transaction conditions. First announced in December 2025, the deal includes a 15% stake acquired from the Kenyan government…...
Absa unveils entrepreneurship fund for young South Africans
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (175+ words) The Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (Ayef) is providing grant-based funding, business support and access to networks for young entrepreneurs. According to Absa, the initiative is intended to address common challenges facing young entrepreneurs, including access to funding, mentorship, business support…...