STANDARD BANK AFRICA TRADE BAROMETER SHOWS IMPROVING TRADE ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGER BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

Trade-enabling infrastructure across African markets is showing broad improvement, while business confidence and macroeconomic stability are strengthening across the continent. This is according to Issue 5 of theStandard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), which covers: Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Across the 10 markets we surveyed, firms reported improvements across every major infrastructure category,…

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SAP AFRICA PARTNER AWARDS RECOGNISE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONTINENT’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AI AMBITIONS

SAP today revealed the winners of this year’s SAP Africa Partner Awards at an event held in Stellenbosch. Nazia Pillay, Managing Director for Southern Africa at SAP, says the role of partners has never been more critical. Organisations across the continent are redesigning processes, embedding intelligence into core systems, and reimagining how value is created….

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CARDOSO, MOFOKENG, AND LILEPO SCOOP JANUARY-FEBRUARY MONTHLY AWARDS

The first Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners of the second half of the season have been confirmed, with coach Miguel Cardoso, Relebohile Mofoken,g and Glody Lilepo recognised for their respective club performances during the January–February period. The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, earns…

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THE CONFIDENCE ILLUSION: WHY MOST SOUTH AFRICANS THINK THEY’RE READY FOR RETIREMENT (BUT AREN’T)                     

Many South Africans believe they are “on track” for retirement. They’re saving something. They belong to an employer fund. They have a plan – or at least, they think they do. Yet the reality tells a very different story. Insights from FNB’s 2025 Retirement Survey reveal a striking confidence gap. While around 60% of respondents say they…

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MSC CRUISES INVITES TRAVELLERS TO DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE UNPLANNED MOMENTS

MSC Cruises invites guests to plan their perfect holiday while embracing the unexpected moments that make a cruise with the cruise line truly unforgettable, with 23 modern ships visiting over 300 destinations worldwide in 2026. The cruise line has launched a new global campaign which highlights what makes MSC Cruises unique, from authentic culinary experiences, spectacular…

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MEC MAILE OUTLINES THE STATE OF GAUTENG MUNICIPAL FINANCES IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR 

LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND  At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA).  Furthermore, every quarter, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on the state…

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BETWAY ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF “THE GOONER WITH A GOOD HEART” INITIATIVE

Celebrating a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter who’s making a difference.  Betway South Africa is proud to announce the winner of its purpose‑led initiative, “The Gooner with a Good Heart”, a campaign created to honour a South African Arsenal Football Club supporter whose passion for the team is matched by the positive impact they make…

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ADIDAS AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION UNVEIL THE 2026/2027 SOUTH AFRICA HOME JERSEY

A tribute to heritage. A celebration of unity. A design for the future.  Today, adidas, in collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA), proudly reveals the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana – a bold evolution of an iconic design that captures the spirit of South African football. Drawing…

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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ARE NO LONGER A FUTURE RISK FOR SOUTH AFRICA-THEY ARE A DEFINING HEALTH CHALLENGE TODAY

Experts warn that what was once viewed as a distant threat has become an urgent national crisis. Lifestyle‑related diseases have rapidly become the leading cause of death and a major driver of healthcare demand in South Africa. Non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) – including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and stroke – now account for more than half of all…

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