South Africa well prepared to host G20 Leaders’ Summit in November

Cabinet has expressed its satisfaction with South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, saying it is confident the country will host the event successfully. Thousands of international delegates, media...

‘South Africans only’: Morero stands firm as City of Joburg and informal traders’ clash in court

City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has emphassed that the metropolitan municipality’s by-laws must be respected, following informal traders’ challenge against their removal from the streets. The city and the traders, represented by the...

Logistics with purpose: Empowering people and protecting the planet

As global trade evolves and the impacts of climate change intensify, logistics companies face a challenge that goes far beyond efficiency and speed. Success will increasingly depend on integrating sustainability and social responsibility into...

African delegation tours Grand Island agricultural facilities

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - 40 delegates from various African nations toured Grand Island agricultural and manufacturing facilities Thursday as part of the International Agribusiness and Manufacturing Fair. The delegation, led by the Midlands...

My Business Mag – South Africa’s Top 20 Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Revealed

In this SPECIAL EDITION of the My Business Mag, we proudly announce this year’s top entrepreneurs and small business owners. We also dive into smart growth strategies for SMEs — from streamlining operations and securing your digital systems to...

TymeBank Names Cheslyn Jacobs as New CEO

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox TymeBank has appointed Cheslyn Jacobs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. Jacobs will succeed Karl Westvig, who has been part of the bank’s...

‘Green’ Obsession Feeds Orthodoxy and Starves Growth

Climate orthodoxy insists that the poorest nations, home to billions who still live in energy poverty, must power their rise from the edge of subsistence using expensive and unreliable solar and wind energy. But a country desperately trying to...

Online interest in New Haven rose, per list of suggested travel spots

Online searches for New Haven rose by 39 percent between January and June this year relative to the same period last year, according to a British search aggregator. Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez 2:55 am, Nov 04, 2025 Contributing Reporter Ximena...

SA spent R36bn on small business loans, yet unemployment rose - COSATU's Parks

South Africa has spent R36 billion on small business loans since 2012, but the unemployment rate has climbed by 8%. COSATU parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks said: "Given the high levels of unemployment, slow levels of employment growth, the...

Filipino game developers notch $4.87 million in sales at Gamescom 2025

Filipino game developers generated $4.87 million in confirmed and potential sales during Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, the world’s largest gaming trade fair, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday. The sales leads include...

EIPA honours ITC

Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE — The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has honoured the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the prestigious Trade Support Initiative of the Year Award for its exceptional role in advancing export...

R36 billion spent on small business loans in the last decade as unemployment rises by 8%

The Department of Small Business Development says it is attempting to cut red tape, while others suggest government is the obstacle. Billions have been spent on loans for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the last decade, but it has...

Africa’s lessons for a changing world: Innovation through resilience

IN an era of global uncertainty — marked by conflict, inequality and climate disruption — Africa stands as one of the few regions offering fresh models for inclusive growth and resilience. IN an era of global uncertainty — marked by conflict,...

Africa Urged to Leverage AI for Local Solutions, Sustainable Growth

Bennett Oghifo Microsoft Nigeria’s Country Manager, Abideen Yusuf, said supporting tech start-ups and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges can drive Africa’s sustainable growth and reduce the push for migration. Yusuf...

Morning Fix: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to stand trial next week for alleged involvement in 2021 July unrest

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 04 November 2025, in our simple morning fix update Today’s morning fix kicks off with Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla being charged with incitement to commit terrorism and incitement to commit public violence....

Vegan Month revealed: the hottest trends and how to go vegan on a shoestring budget

​November is World Vegan Month, a time when people around the world explore veganism, learn more about animal welfare and think about how their food choices affect the planet. Whether you’re already a vegan or just curious, this month is an...

‎Marine Tourism: Oyetola Urges South-West States to Develop Corridor

122 By Daniel Adaji ‎ ‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on Southwest state governments to create a marine tourism corridor that will maximise the economic benefits of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and...

South Africa fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding

SME Snapshot has launched an updated version of its business management dashboard, aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrate their financial health more clearly to potential funders. Access to finance remains one of...

South Africa’s top 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses revealed

Celebrating vision, resilience and entrepreneurial excellence The 2025 South African Small Business Awards stand as a national tribute to the relentless drive, resilience, and innovation of South Africa’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and small...

Local trailblazers put South Africa products on the world stage

Six Eastern Cape companies took their products to North America, showcasing South Africa’s entrepreneurial talent at Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) 2025, held at the Toronto Congress Centre on 28-29 October 2025. Accessing new markets The trade...