Africa to see modest acceleration in economic growth this year, says UN report
By: Rebecca Campbell 26th January 2026 The UN has released its 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report, and its launch in Africa took place at the Addis Ababa head office of... →
Gauteng looks to accelerate smart licensing centres rollout
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 26th January 2026 The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says it is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the... →
Ethiopia declares end of Marburg outbreak that killed nine
By: Reuters 26th January 2026 Ethiopia has declared the end of an outbreak of Marburg virus, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after the disease killed at least nine... →
South African rand at strongest since 2022 as precious metals surge
By: Reuters 26th January 2026 The South African rand hit its strongest level against the dollar in 3-1/2 years on Monday, boosted by record precious metal prices and optimism... →
ActionSA expands footprint in North West with merger 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th January 2026 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Monday announced that his party will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives... →
South Africa nears fiscal turning point, Treasury chief says
By: Bloomberg 26th January 2026 South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilising relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head... →
Ramaphosa calls for increased investment to maintain economic recovery
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 26th January 2026 South Africa must build on the momentum of its economic recovery, and expanding investment is the key to a sustained shift in the country’s... →
Gold prices push South Africa's rand closer to 16/$ handle
By: Reuters 26th January 2026 South Africa's commodity-linked rand strengthened in early trade on Monday, edging closer to a 16-per-dollar level thanks to record gold prices,... →
Rand Water assures tap water safe to drink
By: Natasha Odendaal 26th January 2026 Bulk water services provider Rand Water has assured that the water it supplies is safe to consume, categorically dismissing claims suggesting... →
Investors showing strong interest in platinum, online investment is on the rise
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2026 Investors are showing strong interest in platinum and online platinum investment is on the rise, Gold Avenue CEO Nicolas Cracco reports.... →
MTN’s Iran troubles deepen with CEO ousted over shutdown delay
By: Bloomberg 23rd January 2026 Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on... →
Nersa activates electricity tribunal powers, issues default orders against five municipalities
By: Darren Parker 23rd January 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has convened its first tribunal sitting, formally activating its statutory powers to enforce... →
Valterra Platinum earnings set to soar on lower sales
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2026 The earnings of Valterra Platinum are set to soar, the Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGM) miner and refiner stated in a... →
