Altron Group CEO Werner Kapp Altron Group has declared a R500-million special dividend and lifted its final ordinary dividend by 44% to 72c/share, returning a substantial chunk of cash to shareholders as its three platform businesses – Netstar, Altron FinTech and Altron HealthTech – now account for almost all of the group’s operating profit. Headline…
Geneva, Switzerland — During the Interministerial Meeting on Polio in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, held on the sidelines of the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) on 20 May 2026, countries reaffirmed their commitment to ending variant poliovirus transmission through stronger cross-border coordination, strengthened surveillance and synchronized action. The meeting was jointly convened by…
Africans Communicating Africa (AfriComms Africa), a pan-African foundation committed to strengthening authentic African storytelling and nurturing a new generation of African communicators, will officially launch on Tuesday, May 26 in Accra. Organised to coincide with Africa Day celebrations, the launch would convene thought leaders and communication professionals for timely conversations on how Africa is positioned…
What sent a chemical storage tank in Garden Grove, California, to the verge of either leaking or blowing up? And how did authorities avoid the worst-case scenario — a massive vapor explosion that threatened to destroy buildings and expose residents to toxic plumes? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles…
The National Gambling Board previously classified up to 31% of online betting in South Africa as problematic. However, a recent industry survey of 100 decision-makers at the 2026 SiGMA Africa iGaming Conference in Cape Town suggests a shift in priorities, with 37% of respondents identifying responsible gaming (RG) tooling as a top technical focus area….
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to focus on African-led solutions to development challenges, regional integration, and the future of Pan-African cooperation. ALSO READ: The significance of celebrating Africa Liberation Day Commonly celebrated…
Africa will celebrate Africa Day on Monday. But for many Africans it is just another day off. There will be speeches and sloganeering from the political establishment talking about African unity and integration. In essence, though, the day is just another ritual on the African political calendar. What is Africa Day? Africa Day is an…
Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men’s 50m freestyle – but his time will not be recognised by official authorities. The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs….
SARS says it continuously monitors its systems for any suspicious activity.. (Image: Unicus Tax Specialists SA) The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says claims its systems have been breached are false and unsubstantiated. This, after social media reports emerged at the weekend that both SARS and the State Information Technology Agency’s ICT systems had been…
A development expert and author, Dr Abel Owotemu, has called for stronger institutions, transparent financing and deeper regional collaboration to address Africa’s persistent development challenges. He believed that stronger regional cooperation could drive Africa’s growth and unlock the continent’s economic potential. Owotemu, made the call during the unveiling of his new book, “The Fragmentation Paradox:…
