South Africa’s Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia, has strongly condemned the recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaians and other foreign nationals within the Republic of South Africa. “These actions are not only unlawful, but they stand in direct opposition to the values of dignity, equality, and human rights upon which…
Former opposition Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa calling them “deeply regrettable” and “wholly unacceptable”. In a statement, Chamisa urged African nations to unite in tackling common challenges saying violence against foreign nationals threatened regional solidarity. “While we recognise the pressures faced by…
Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…
Pretoria, SA — Tanzania’s High Commissioner, James Bwana, has assured that the Tanzanian community living in various cities in South Africa is safe and not being targeted by attacks from locals, contrary to claims made in a video clip circulating on social media platforms. The diplomat has been compelled to speak out to clarify the…
Snap cut a thousand employees in mid-April, about 16% of its workforce, after saying AI now writes more than 65% of its new code. It was the latest in a global wave of AI-linked job cuts. In South Africa, where the official unemployment rate sat at 31.4% at the end of 2025 and youth unemployment at…
Cryptocurrency in South Africa has officially shed its reputation as a speculative gamble, according to the Discovery Bank SpendTrend26 report. The study, conducted in partnership with Visa, reveals that South Africans are increasingly integrating digital assets into their core investment strategies alongside traditional holdings like stocks and property. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech…
South African consumers are fundamentally reshaping their digital spending habits, moving away from traditional entertainment towards services that prioritize productivity, functional value, and everyday convenience. According to the Discovery Bank SpendTrend26 report, while the overall volume of online subscriptions is rising, the “composition of the basket” has shifted toward utility-driven tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Chery, currently South Africa’s top-selling Chinese automotive brand, has officially confirmed that it will enter the local electric vehicle (EV) market in 2026. The brand’s debut fully electric offering will be the Chery Q, a premium compact hatchback known internationally as the QQ3. Read: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO and passes reigns to…
Subscriptions to AI tools are taking a growing share of consumer wallets, according to a new report by Discovery and Visa. Speaking at the launch of the Discovery SpendTrend 2026 report in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Lineshree Moodley, country head for Visa South Africa, said AI subscriptions nearly doubled in 2025, with 43% of Discovery Bank…
The department of communications & digital technologies has formalised a three-year plan to redesign the State IT Agency – an institutional reform effort that has been repeatedly promised over the past seven years but never concluded. The commitment appears in the department’s annual performance plan (APP) for 2026/2027, signed off by the minister, Solly Malatsi….
