MTN to distribute dividends as BEE share scheme winds down

The share scheme was launched in 2016 to boost black ownership in the MTN business. Shareholders of the MTN Black Economic Empowerment scheme, Zakhele Futhi, can expect payment on their investments from today as part of the scheme’s unwind. MTN has announced that shareholders will receive R20 per share in cash from the scheme, with…

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Africa must process its own materials and export finished products: Ramaphosa

Mine operation ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says in order for Africa to prosper, it should be exporting finished products the world needs, instead of raw materials. The President of the ⁦@MYANC⁩ ahead of the Liberation Movements Summit. ⁦@CyrilRamaphosa⁩ #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/qLxZP8H3HU — Sophie Mokoena (@Sophie_Mokoena) July 27, 2025 The continent is rich in mineral resources, including…

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Ekurhuleni spaza shop owners urged to reach out for compliance

MMC Nomadlozi Nkosi addresses Vosloorus business owners at the Spaza Shop Support Roadshow. City of Ekurhuleni MMC for Developmental Planning and Real Estate, Nomadlozi Nkosi, has urged all spaza shop owners in the metro to reach out for assistance in becoming compliant. Nkosi hosted a roadshow in Vosloorus, on Gauteng’s East Rand, to promote the…

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FlySafair continues limited flight schedules amid pilot strike

FlySafair plane seen at an airport FlySafair says it continues to operate a stable but reduced flight schedule with more pilots returning to work amid the ongoing strike. The company says seat availability remains limited under scaled back operations. FlySafair acknowledges in a statement that members of the Solidarity trade union have voted to reject…

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Systems remain operational despite malware intrusion: Treasury

The National Treasury has confirmed that it swiftly neutralised a malware attack targeting its Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM) website on Tuesday afternoon. The attempted breach triggered an immediate response, with compromised servers isolated to assess the damage and protect critical data. This incident follows recent global cybersecurity concerns, including attacks on Microsoft platforms in the…

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New SABS chairperson commits to turning around the embattled SOE

The newly appointed chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), Professor Bismark Tyobeka has committed to turning around the situation at the embattled state-owned entity. The SABS plays a critical role in setting and upholding South Africa’s national standards. However, the institution has been facing a series of controversies related to allegations of…

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