SA’s unified digital government citizen services platform will initially be enabled for targeted test groups. Public access to government services platform MyMzansi is set to kick-start in March, focusing on high-impact service use cases. This is based on the quarterly progress report on Operation Vulindlela phase two, released by National Treasury on Friday, zeroing on…
Woolworths South Africa’s online channels continued to grow robustly over the past six months, with digital sales making an increasing contribution to the retailer’s overall performance despite a constrained consumer environment. In a trading update for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025, Woolworths Holdings said revenue through Woolies Dash climbed by 23%, with online…
Africa’s oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors. Several delayed or suspended projects moved forward, signaling renewed momentum across key producing countries. TotalEnergies is set for a rebound after its African output fell from 705,000 barrels of…
JSE-listed technology group iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares between 29 November and 31 December 2025, at prices between R3.98 and R4/share. The total value of the latest buybacks was R9.4-million, excluding transaction costs. The repurchased shares are being held as treasury shares. Since the programme…
As delays fuel public concerns, the government and ECOWAS must turn political will into action with the help of international partners. The Gambia’s July protests against alleged corruption linked to the sale of former president Yahya Jammeh’s assets show that citizens are committed to justice and transparency. Initiated by the Gambians Against Looted Assets movement,…
Abujanigeria — Nigeria has taken important steps toward stabilizing its economy through recent policy reforms, but more needs to be done to ensure these gains translate into better living standards for its citizens, according to the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released by the World Bank today. Titled “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform…
Momentum Group has switched on two solar energy implementations, one at its Centurion head office in Gauteng and the other at its Parc du Cap regional office in the Western Cape. Together, the two solar installations have the potential to generate a combined 7.5GWh of electricity a year, which is enough to power around 28…
Cell C’s largest shareholder, Blue Label Telecoms, on Monday announced that an agreement has been reached on a major restructuring involving the mobile operator ahead of its likely (but still not confirmed) listing on the JSE in 2026. “The pre-listing restructuring encompasses various transactions aimed at optimising Cell C’s capital structure and balance sheet in…
Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are gaining traction worldwide, and the South African Reserve Bank has told TechCentral it is watching the developments closely as it considers if – and how – the technologies could be implemented in South Africa. US President Donald Trump last month signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation…
Brussels, 21 July 2025 – The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Sustainable Finance Hub, supported its members in enabling digital payments for more than 100 million people in 2024. This milestone marks major progress in advancing financial inclusion, especially for women, with 82% of advisory services…
