Tanzania is now ranked 4th highest in terms of overall attractiveness for trade in Africa. Its leap in the rankings was boosted by the country’s substantial investments in infrastructure and better access to finance, enabling businesses to engage more actively in cross-border trade. On the downside, Ghana experienced a sharp decline, moving from the 3rd…
Vodacom South Africa is excited to announce the launch of its new RED VIP flagship plans, designed to offer customers additional value and a host of new features and benefits. These plans are tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers, ensuring they stay connected on South Africa’s most reliable network. Vodacom launched these…
Queen Baloyi The Eye on the Bus initiative has since its inception brought about significant improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and accountability within the Johannesburg Metro-Bus system. It is a cornerstone of efforts to enhance the City’s urban transportation landscape. “By providing real-time surveillance and incident monitoring, the project ensures that the safety of both passengers…
Today, we gather in joyous celebration of an icon, a true legend, a pioneer, a leader and the heartbeat of Kaizer Chiefs Football Club – Dr. Kaizer Motaung, who turns 80 years old. This milestone is not just a personal achievement for Dr. Motaung and his family, but a significant moment in the history of…
Thabo Bodibe In a significant step towards empowering communities through secure land ownership, the Gauteng Provincial Government handed over 1 900 title deeds to residents of Impumelelo and Obed Mthombeni Nkosi in Lesedi Local Municipality on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The handover event was marked by jubilation as residents, some of whom had waited for…
As a 32-year-old officer with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), I have dedicated my life to service, fitness, and the pursuit of excellence. The National Metropolitan Police Games held recently provided me with the perfect platform to combine my passion for cycling with my career. I competed in multiple categories of the event, which…
Mpho Mokwena The Spar Women’s Challenge brought vibrant energy to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, as women of all ages and fitness levels came together for an inspiring day of racing on Sunday, 6 October 2024. Held in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, the event offered a 5km fun run and a competitive…
Joma Sport has expanded its presence in the SA running market in style by partnering with ‘the people’s race,’ the Africanbank Soweto Marathon, which will commemorate its 29th edition on Sunday, 3 November2024. As the event’s technical sponsor, the renowned sports brand will unveil a limited edition of exclusive products for this iconic event, including a stylish and…
John Loos Today’s unchanged repo rate decision was as expected by FNB. This means that the SARB has kept interest rates unchanged since May 2023, after a prior 475 basis point hiking cycle staring late in 2021. Although CPI inflation is within the SARB’s 3-6% target range, at 5.6% it is near to the upper target limit,…
Linda McClure South Africa, like many countries globally, grapples with the challenge of youth unemployment. This is supported by statistics indicating a 45,5% unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15-34 years), in contrast to the national average of 32,9% in the first quarter of 2024. It’s clear, though, that the struggle continues for many South African…
