The CitizenSouth Africa secures $8 billion from Afreximbank – here’s what it will be used for
South Africa has formally joined Afreximbank as a Class A shareholder.
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The CitizenThe CitizenUS Senate passes Agoa, sends it to president for signature
Although Agoa passed another hurdle on its path to becoming law, not everybody believes that South Africa’s name will appear in the final version.
The CitizenPlease Call Me legal funders head to arbitration to secure 40% of Vodacom payout
They’ll be going alone. Makate’s legal team says the agreement they are relying on was the result of fraud.
The CitizenHuawei South Africa celebrates 25 years of innovation with South Africans
Huawei marks 25 years of innovation, connection and everyday tech in South Africa.
The CitizenMake it stick in 2026: Six behaviours for lasting financial wellness
Achieving financial wellbeing is more than just managing your day-to-day finances to get by.
The CitizenHow a man went from being unemployed for nine years to owning his own tech product
'The strength to endure that period comes directly from my mother.'
The CitizenDStv to allow subscription payments to be split with a friend – here’s how
The new payment feature also reflects shared households.
The CitizenNWU becomes first South African university with official AI policy
'Such a policy is also vital because it provides a framework for the safe and secure management and governance of AI within the university.'
The CitizenThe only SA company to make it really big in Australia
How one firm turned R10m into R26.5bn …
The CitizenIs it time to change who is liable for cybercrime on your bank account?
Should it always be the fault of the banking customer if their money is stolen from their bank accounts through cybercrime?
The CitizenDStv escapes 12-channel termination in last-minute deal with Warner Bros
The deal comes as a relief to news junkies, documentary aficionados and kids.
The CitizenSix ways businesses can prepare for a cyberattack
'By taking these patterns seriously, companies enter the new year with stronger safeguards, clearer processes and a more resilient operating environment.'
The CitizenWater department says it can meet latest Lesotho water project deadline, but stumbles over media trip
The water department’s disorganised media trip offered an unintended lesson in why the Lesotho Highlands Water Project continues to suffer delays and rising costs.
The Citizen‘Paramount misled shareholders’ – Warner Bros Discovery board on why it rejected the $108-billion bid
'Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer, the board concluded that the offer's value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders.'
The CitizenGround-breaking judgment rules that bank is responsible for defective bakkie it financed
This SCA ruling means that if a bank-financed used car has a defect, the bank is now also responsible - not just the used car dealer.
The CitizenHigh court criticises RAF for how far it has gone to protect its former CEO
But dismisses application for Letsoalo to be jailed for 30 days for contempt of court.
The CitizenPlease Call Me inventor refuses arbitration with former legal funder
We’ll proceed with or without you, says Black Rock Mining, as it seeks to recover 40% of Kenneth Makate’s payout from Vodacom.
The CitizenDon’t blow your bonus! Here are 5 better ways to use it
You waited the whole year for your annual bonus - and now that it is in your account, how will you use it?
The CitizenWill Wi-Fi in taxis increase fare prices?
There are already 8 500 taxis with Sebenza Wi-Fi in South Africa.
The CitizenThe best seat in the house? It’s behind your Samsung Galaxy smartphone
With the Samsung Galaxy S25 or Galaxy Z7 Series phones on hand, there is never a bad seat
The CitizenBad news for DStv Premium subscribers amid Netflix and Paramount merger battle
16 channels will go dark in 21 days as the fight for Warner Bros Discovery continues.
The CitizenVodacom increases its presence in Kenya and Ethiopia with R36 billion deal
Vodacom is waiting for requisite approvals from regulatory and governmental authorities in Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa.
The CitizenCell C Now Available at iStore
There's something about stepping into an iStore that makes you walk a little taller, speak a little softer and feel sleek.
The CitizenCanal+ calls Warner’s bluff as Discovery, CNN set to disappear from DStv
Expect things to get more intense as Canal+ reshapes a staid MultiChoice into what it wants it to be.
The CitizenHuawei makes the season brighter with service offers that truly care
Festive care comes early with Huawei’s Service Giving Season 2025.
The CitizenJockey brings it home with locally made U-Pouch trunks
South Africa’s underwear scene just got a proudly local upgrade. Jockey has relaunched its U-Pouch short leg trunks - now fully designed, produced, and manufactured in South Africa.
The CitizenUAE pledges $1 billion at the G20 Summit to enhance AI in Africa
The investment would enhance AI technology in areas such as education, healthcare, and climate.
The CitizenWhy presence may be healthcare’s most radical skill
In an era when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency metrics and digital interfaces, the oldest element of care remains the most radical: the act of being fully present.
The CitizenShop All Your AI Needs this Black Friday with Samsung
Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment system, enhancing your comfort, or simplifying your daily routines, Samsung’s AI innovations deliver great performance and convenience.
The CitizenDigital wallets transform South African retail ahead of Black Friday 2025
Local data reveals nearly R7 million in September crypto transactions*, as 31 000 merchants accept digital money through platforms like Binance Pay.