Minister Siviwe Gwarube hailed the Class of 2025’s NSC pass rate for climbing to 88%, the highest ever for more than 900,000 candidates, with KZN topping the provinces. Yet experts warn of low maths participation, slipping gateway subject performance, and sharp Grade 11-12 dropouts. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has announced that the National…
South African owners of 372 of Volvo’s popular EX30 model have been urged to pay close attention to a safety recall. When Volvo Cars first brought its compact electric SUV, the EX30, to South Africa, it wasn’t just another EV on the market — it quickly became the benchmark for premium electrified driving. Launched as…
Abuja — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is at a critical turning point, urging global leaders to redirect priorities from war to peace as military spending reaches unprecedented levels. In his New Year video message, Guterres said the international community is grappling with deepening chaos and uncertainty marked by growing divisions,…
Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor South Africa. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Chinese smartphone brand Honor is celebrating selling over one million units in South Africa’s tightly-contested market. Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor in South Africa, tells ITWeb via e-mail that reaching over one million units in sales this year is a clear indicator of the…
The rand gained further ground on Monday, supported by higher gold prices as local investors look towards the year’s last bit of economic data for clues on the health of South Africa’s economy. Shortly after 2pm, the currency was trading at R16.78/US$, continuing a firming trend that started in April. The rand is now at…
Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire. Israel’s military has launched air strikes on at least three towns in southern Lebanon, Mahrouna, Jbaa, and al-Majadel, despite the ceasefire in place since last November. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, the attack on Jbaa on Thursday destroyed…
An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing AI and consumer electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components. Japanese electronics stores have begun limiting how many hard disk drives shoppers can buy. Chinese smartphone makers are warning of price increases. Tech giants including Microsoft, Google…
Kiira Motors’ groundbreaking 13,000-kilometre electric mobility expedition from Uganda to South Africa has reached the heart of Tanzania, showcasing the potential of African-made clean transport and marking a major milestone in the continent’s sustainable mobility movement. The Kayoola E-Coach 13M, Uganda’s flagship premium electric inter-city bus, is currently in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital, after traversing the…
The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund on Wednesday announced a major milestone, with the approval of more than $1 billion in support to global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention initiatives since 2020. The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – or at risk of – violent conflict. The…
A broadcast screen at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, on April 3, 2025, displays news of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing sweeping new trade tariffs. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India’s goods trade deficit hit an all-time high of $41.7 billion in October as gold imports surged on festive season demand,…
