South Africa’s payment landscape has transformed dramatically over the past three decades—from a cash-dominated economy to one of Africa’s most digitally advanced financial systems. Today, as fintech innovation accelerates and digital currencies become mainstream, the next frontier of payments is being shaped not only by banks but also by technology leaders, blockchain innovators, and empowered […] More
Crime data in 2025 shows a worrying new hijacking trend for company vehicles. According to Tracker’s up-to-date crime statistics, company vehicles are significantly more at risk of being hijacked than private ones. This is because, unlike someone’s private vehicle, occupants are more likely to handover company vehicles without a fight. Likewise, businesses that run large […] More
This past week, the G20 Summit wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a Leadership Declaration calling for more action on climate change, international cooperation and debt relief. During the same time, Taylor Swift flew secretly to the UK, where she filmed a music video in a derelict shopping centre in Croydon, a suburb of […] More
Australian resources giant BHP said on Monday it had dropped a bid to take over British rival Anglo American that would have created the world’s largest miner of copper. Bloomberg News reported on Sunday that BHP, the world’s largest mining company, had approached Anglo with a bid in an attempt to disrupt a merger with […] More
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last Thursday voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in a decision that would’ve brought welcome relief to those South Africans in debt. As a result of the decision, the prime lending rate is 10.25% while the repo rate now stands at 6.75%. Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced the decision […] More
The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has announced its intent to establish the B20 South Africa Digital Inclusion Fund, a landmark initiative aimed at mobilising blended capital to drive inclusive digital growth across the African continent. The Fund, inspired by the Task Force’s policy recommendations and the collaborative efforts of its members under […] More
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says the seamless execution of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg is proof that the metro has the capacity, systems, and stability to deliver high quality services consistently, not only for global events but for residents every day. Speaking to media at Nasrec on Sunday, Morero described the summit’s […] More
Zimbabwe-born artist Gordon Glyn-Jones invites you to the Great Pulteney Street Gallery in Soho, London, to his new solo exhibition, Visual Fables, showcasing never-before-seen drawings and paintings. We chat to him about his work and living as an African artist in London. Another World Your exhibition, ‘Visual Fables’, opens next week. What does that title […] More
The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday, November 13, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the African Union (AU), and South Africa’s Independent Media, among other partners, the two-day event gathered more […] More
On November 13, the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference got underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. A representative from China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) was invited to address the “Global South Talks” session during the opening ceremony, sharing the company’s on-the-ground experience in power-grid cooperation with countries across the Global South. Sun Shengjun, […] More
In a move that is becoming synonymous with his presidency, Donald Trump’s White House has seemingly reversed an earlier boycott declaration and has now started talks with South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this weekend. Addressing the media on Thursday evening after meeting with European Union leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed […] More
As South Africa prepares to welcome the world for its first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit in Gauteng this weekend, delegates can look forward to a cool, partly cloudy backdrop, with the chance of scattered showers for this historic gathering. The weather outlook for the weekend shows partly cloudy and cool conditions for the central and eastern […] More
