US bank note. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies, it said on Thursday. COMESA, which has 21 member states including Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia, joins efforts by the African continent to push for…
(File Image) A health officer checks a cattle in a farm to measure against foot-and-mouth disease. The Agriculture and Rural Development Department has confirmed new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Free State. This brings the total number of infections in the province to 42. Outbreaks have been reported in seven towns, including Kroonstad, Viljoenskroon…
MyCiti bus The City of Cape Town says it subsidises the MyCiti bus service with 4.2% of property rates revenue each year as approved by council and that it is required to make a rates contribution in order to qualify for the Public Transport Network Grant from the national government. The municipality is currently busy…
FIKE: Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers, August 2025. The trade union South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has threatened to disrupt the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next month if the City of Tshwane’s issues are not resolved. The union is demanding the implementation of salary increases that were agreed upon with…
[FILE PHOTO]: A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, US Flag and word “Tariffs” US President Donald Trump revived the trade war against Beijing on Friday, ending an uneasy truce between the two largest economies with promises to sharply hike tariffs in a reprisal against China, curbing its critical mineral exports. The president…
At a media briefing, SARS will shed light on their spat with Lucky Montana The South African Revenue Services (SARS) will hold a media briefing this afternoon following the escalation of tensions between it and former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) CEO, Lucky Montana. The public spat erupted after Montana laid criminal charges…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi The increasing financialisation of healthcare and its impact on economic growth have come under the spotlight at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Drakensberg Inclusive Growth Forum on Saturday. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has warned about the dangers of investing in healthcare for profit instead of well-being. He has also…
SARS Spokesperson Siphithi Sibeko addresses a media briefing on October 11, 2025. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has released former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO Lucky Montana’s tax records to the public, in a media briefing in Pretoria. SARS says it has acted within the legal prescriptions of the Tax Administration…
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe Speakers at the Kgalema Motlanthe Inclusive Growth Forum have emphasised the importance of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and leveraging the youth dividend on the continent. On day 2 of the 3-day conference, delegates heard that investing in resilient public infrastructure can be a significant economic growth driver. Public and…
[File Image] Kites on display during an fundraising event. The skyline above Sedgefield near Knysna in the Western Cape has come alive with colour for the annual Garden Route Kite Festival. What began as a simple community gathering has grown into a celebration of art, creativity, and the shared joy of flying kites. Garden Route…
