Netstar, the vehicle-tracking and telematics business owned by JSE-listed Altron Group, is positioning to turn the movement data it collects from more than 2.2 million vehicles into a commercial data product aimed at insurers, banks and government. The plan was set out at Altron’s capital markets day on Tuesday, where Netstar MD Warren Mande and…
FAKE: Poster claiming all ‘illegal foreigners’ must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police IN SHORT: A circulating poster in the name of South Africa’s department of home affairs claims “All illegal foreigners must leave South Africa by June 30th”. But it’s not from the department and has been debunked by…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has called on his players to embrace the occasion and carry the hopes of an entire nation when Bafana Bafana face co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The highly anticipated Group A clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…
Alexis Caude Interview with Alexis Caude MANAGING PARTNER, ADENIA PARTNERS Lives in: Mauritius Before becoming an investor in Africa, French-born Alexis Caude was a successful entrepreneur. At age 36, he was in a position to retire after selling his online publishing business, but went on to start several other companies. He eventually moved to Mauritius…
A San Diego man previously accused in a 2023 murder was charged Wednesday with killing three more people, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two of those victims were discovered decades ago, and investigators are examining other cases possibly linked to the defendant, Dwight…
Breaze Delivery co-founders Avi Maja and Braden Snyman, with courier drivers. (Image: Supplied) The Vumela Enterprise Development Fund has invested R20 million in South African logistics technology company Breaze Delivery, providing growth capital to help the business expand its technology platform, driver network and geographic footprint. The investment, according to a statement, forms part of…
Nigeria’s extensive coastline, inland waterways and rich cultural heritage provide a strong foundation for the development of a world-class aqua tourism industry. To this end, Chairman Bras Marine & Yacht Services, Prince Yomi Sonuga, has been championing the call to make Nigeria an aqua-tourism destination through greater investment in boating safety, modern marine infrastructure, navigation…
Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament. The competition kicks off on Thursday in North America, with South Africa facing co-hosts Mexico in the opening match, and for the first time Africa will have double-digit representation on…
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
SpaceX’s much-anticipated public listing, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors attracted to new and risky AI stocks scramble to get a slice of the action. Celebrity billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite communications company — which merged with his AI start-up xAI earlier this…
