The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that its self-service system is now fully operational after experiencing technical disruptions that affected beneficiaries across the country. The earlier glitches caused delays in completing eLife Certification and led to long queues at local offices. With the system restored, beneficiaries can once again verify their life…
It began, as so many modern controversies do, with a photograph. Two photographs, actually. Gayton McKenzie, the flamboyant Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, had done what any proud South African might do: he had gone to a shop, bought the new Bafana Bafana kits, and posted pictures of himself wearing them on social media….
When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stepped up to the podium in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, she carried with her not just the weight of the nation’s expectations but a set of numbers that told a remarkable story of transformation. The numbers, delivered in her annual State of the Nation Address (SONA), painted a picture…
On April 7, 2026, the Makopo Network kicked off Season 2, Episode 1 of its highly anticipated Small Business Show, hosted by Kabelo John Makopo. The live stream – already drawing attention from local entrepreneurs – dives deep into the realities of building a business in South Africa, with a special focus on Kasi entrepreneurship….
In the sleek high-rise offices of Novastar Ventures in Nairobi, a quiet celebration has been unfolding. Not because African venture capital is booming—in fact, by most measures, it is not. Across the continent, startup funding has been cooling after the post-pandemic fever dream of 2021 and 2022. Deals have shrunk. Valuations have normalized. Some of…
On April 7, 2026, the Makopo Network kicked off Season 2, Episode 1 of its highly anticipated Small Business Show, hosted by Kabelo John Makopo. The live stream – already drawing attention from local entrepreneurs – dives deep into the realities of building a business in South Africa, with a special focus on Kasi entrepreneurship….
In the bustling world of on-demand grocery delivery, speed has long been the undisputed king. Sixty60, the Shoprite Group’s flagship rapid-delivery app, built an empire on the promise of getting groceries to your door in under 60 minutes. But speed, according to the retail giant, is no longer enough. The new battlefield is anticipation—knowing what…
In a landmark transaction that signals both the growing clout of Islamic finance in South Africa and the enduring appeal of the country’s coastal property market, First National Bank (FNB) has approved R800 million in funding for a premium beachfront residential estate in Durban North. The deal, described by banking insiders as “the largest of…
WINDHOEK – In a finding that will bring some relief to budget-conscious Namibian families grappling with the rising cost of living, Checkers has emerged as the most affordable grocery retailer in the country for March 2026, according to the latest independent basket survey released on Wednesday. The monthly retail price comparison, conducted by the Namibia Consumer…
In a cramped office above a bustling souvenir shop on Long Street, Thandiwe Mokoena is doing something she thought she would never do again: hiring. After four years of scraping by on freelance gigs and savings, the 41-year-old tour operator is bringing on three new guides. Her booking calendar is full through August. And for…
