111 articles tagged with “South Africa”
Equipment procurement disputes at a South African hospital and mounting costs for kidney transplants in Nigeria highlight persistent structural challenges facing public health systems across the continent.
While severe storms threaten two provinces with hail and strong winds, SanParks appeals for public support to restore Kruger National Park's infrastructure damaged by recent catastrophic flooding.
South Africa's communications regulator Icasa is moving forward with plans for another spectrum auction, signaling continued efforts to expand the country's wireless infrastructure and mobile broadband capacity.
South African retailer Woolworths has begun testing self-service checkout technology at select stores while assuring employees that no positions will be eliminated, with affected workers to be reassigned to other roles within the company.
Private security companies in South Africa are deploying automated dispatch systems to handle surging callout volumes, marking a shift toward AI-powered response coordination in one of Africa's most security-conscious markets.
Security companies across South Africa are adopting automated dispatch systems to handle surging callout volumes driven by heightened crime perception, marking a significant shift in how the private security sector responds to threats.
Egypt debuts a revamped national innovation platform while Kenya's Arc Ride secures $5 million from IFC, signaling renewed momentum in Africa's startup ecosystem amid climate-tech acceleration and shifting banking attitudes toward crypto.
BluEnergy, the energy subsidiary of JSE-listed Blu Label Telecoms, has obtained a multi-year energy trading licence from South Africa's National Energy Regulator (NERSA), positioning the technology group to participate directly in the country's evolving electricity market.
A rescue operation is underway at Ekapa Mine in South Africa after five miners became trapped underground with no communication to the surface, marking the latest in a series of safety incidents that continue to plague the country's mining sector.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has launched a multi-episode podcast initiative targeting retail investors, SME owners, and community savings groups, addressing gaps in financial education and capital access across South Africa's investment landscape.
AgriSA balances advocacy for market access through AGOA extension with climate commitments at COP30, while defending property rights against domestic policy threats that could undermine agricultural competitiveness.
South Africa's cricket team has positioned itself at the summit of Group 8 following a series of calculated performances, including a crucial encounter against New Zealand that could define their tournament trajectory.
The Japanese automaker has unveiled the bZ4X battery-electric SUV in South Africa, marking a significant shift in its local strategy as the continent's most advanced automotive market begins its electric transition.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has rolled out a comprehensive podcast series addressing critical investment topics, including the mechanics of actively managed ETFs, psychological barriers to sound investing, and a nationwide initiative to reunite R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends with shareholders.
The Freedom Front Plus is positioning itself to challenge the Democratic Alliance's dominance among minority voters, while the MK party undergoes its latest leadership reshuffle amid former president Jacob Zuma's continued calls for ANC reconciliation.