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Zero Tolerance on Corruption Isn’t Enough for SA
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (540+ words) South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is demanding greater accountability from public officials in a bid to rebuild trust in the country's institutions and ensure infrastructure delivery benefits communities rather than private interests. Macpherson recently ordered the…...
Global Retailers Eye Zimbabwe
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (172+ words) Zimbabwe's retail property sector is drawing a steady stream of international brands seeking entry or expansion into the market, with Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) receiving fresh enquiries from global retailers on a near-weekly basis. The development marks a…...
South32 Pulls the Plug on Mozambique's Biggest Industrial Employer
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (148+ words) South32 has formally placed Mozal Aluminium on care and maintenance after six years of negotiations with the Mozambican government, Eskom and hydropower group Hidroel'ctrica de Cahora Bassa failed to produce an affordable electricity supply agreement beyond March 2026. The closure takes effect…...
Sasol Opens New Destoning Plant
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (732+ words) Sasol formally opened its new Destoning Plant in Mpumalanga on Friday, marking the completion of a project that has been central to the group's strategy for recovering production at its Secunda Operations. The occasion drew Minister of Mineral and Petroleum…...
Mercedes-Benz Strengthens South Africa’s Social Sector
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) READ " Mercedes and China's GWM Factory Deal Thato Mntambo, Head of Corporate Affairs, Mercedes-Benz South Africa, commented: "Mercedes-Benz South Africa is a responsible corporate citizen; we acknowledge that we cannot tackle underdevelopment on our own and are proud to have…...
Most Namibian Mining and Petroleum Licence Deals Not Declared for tax
1+ week, 2+ day ago (491+ words) Most transactions involving the sale of shares or interests in companies holding mining and petroleum licences in Namibia have not been reported for tax purposes, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has revealed. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute said compliance with tax…...
NSFAF Formally Integrated into Education Ministry
1+ week, 4+ day ago (462+ words) The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has formally integrated the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into its institutional structure as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve policy alignment and ensure the long-term sustainability…...
Government's Plan to Revive South Africa’s Rail System
1+ week, 6+ day ago (626+ words) Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has committed significant resources and reforms to restore South Africa's rail transport system as part of efforts to strengthen economic infrastructure and stimulate growth. Mashatile made the remarks on Thursday when responding to questions…...
SAP Reveals Africa’s Most Powerful Tech Partners
1+ week, 6+ day ago (375+ words) SAP recently revealed the winners of this year's SAP Africa Partner Awards at an event held in Stellenbosch. The SAP Africa Partner Awards recognise excellence within SAP's partner ecosystem across eight distinct categories. Winners are evaluated according to strict criteria,…...
African Bank CEO Exits in Surprise Move
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (381+ words) African Bank has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Kennedy Bungane, marking a significant leadership change at the institution as it seeks to consolidate a major transformation strategy implemented over the past several years. The bank's board indicated…...