Deputy President Paul Mashatile has pledged that South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) will drive a strong Global South agenda focused on debt relief, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. Speaking at the recently held Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) in Istanbul, Mashatile said South Africa will use its leadership of the…
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during an interview with Radio 947 in Johannesburg, McKenzie accused Nigeria of attempting to undermine South Africa’s qualification campaign. The comment comes amid growing…
As global attention increasingly shifts toward Africa’s demographic and economic rise, South Africa prepares to take center stage by hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 22-23, 2025. The event marks the culmination of South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency–an unprecedented milestone as the first and potentially only time an African nation will lead the influential…
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Image: GCIS Cabinet has approved the final draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix. Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday that the details will be presented by energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday. IRP 2025 aims to balance supply and…
The author, Liza Nolte, new business development manager for AfriGIS The launch of South Africa’s Geospatial Information Management Strategy (Gims) marks a major turning point in our journey towards a spatially intelligent state. For AfriGIS, this policy shift aligns directly with our mission to provide verified, Africa-specific geospatial intelligence that empowers data-driven decision-making at every…
China’s BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric cars, is set to make the biggest single investment yet in South Africa’s nascent electric vehicle (EV) sector. In an exclusive interview with TechCentral in Johannesburg, BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li disclosed the company’s plans to roll out a national network of ultra-high-speed charging stations. Read:…
ITWeb editor-in-chief Adrian Hinchcliffe presenting the findings of the ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey 2025. Cyber security and compliance have emerged as the leading priorities for South African chief information officers (CIOs) in 2025. This is according to findings from the ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey 2025, which gathered insights from 115 CIOs across various industries, highlighting…
Google South Africa, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), has launched a significant new initiative: an AI glossary standardising 100 key technology terms in Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans. This project marks a critical step toward linguistic inclusion and digital empowerment for South Africans. Read: Apple bumps entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro to…
The South African gambling landscape is undergoing a revolutionary and concerning transformation as bettors rapidly shift from traditional land-based casinos to accessible online platforms. According to the National Gambling Board (NGB), this digital migration is now the dominant force in the industry, presenting major challenges related to addiction, legality, and regulation. The core of this…
