Icasa amends mobile data bundle expiry regulations

Apps on a cellphone. Prepaid consumers are set to benefit from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa)’s amendment of the rules on mobile data bundle expiry. From the 23rd of January next year, South Africa’s telecommunications companies will be required to allow consumers to roll over unused mobile data bundles. Icasa gazetted the new regulations on…

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WEF to resume hosting its Africa Summit in SA next year

2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The World Economic Forum (WEF) will resume hosting its Africa Summit in South Africa next year in April. This after a seven-year-long absence. Briefing the media following South Africa’s participation in the forum in Davos this week, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says the event will further bolster…

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Rand steady as Trump backs off tariff and Greenland threats

FILE | South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. The rand was steady in early trade on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased after United States (US) President Donald Trump backed down from new tariff threats and proposals to…

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SAFTU slams 3,8% salary increase for top political office-bearers

South African R200 notes The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has strongly condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to approve a 3,8% salary increase for top political office-bearers, calling it insensitive. The increases will cover remuneration packages for the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs and Members of Parliament. WATCH | SAFTU…

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Europe set to rally as Trump walks back Greenland threats

A woman walks past an electronic screen displaying stock quotation board in Tokyo, Japan April 15, 2025 The dollar was higher, gold softer and stocks on the rebound on Thursday after United States (US) President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats and ruled out seizing Greenland from an ally by force. Trump’s theatrics and consequent tensions…

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Govt. sets funds to improve public infrastructure in municipalities

Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. Minister of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says government has set money aside to address public infrastructure in municipalities. An inter-ministerial committee has also been set up to support distressed municipalities. The minister released the Mid-Term Development Plan (MTDP) Bi-Annual Progress Report for…

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ArcelorMittal SA and IDC resume talks on state‑led buyout

A logo is seen on the roof of the ArcelorMittal building. Negotiations are back on the table for South Africa’s steel giant. Now, after a tense standoff last year, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have officially resumed talks regarding a potential state-led buyout. Discussions hit a wall last year after…

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