News24 BusinessPressure mounts for R10bn fuel relief as Mantashe warns of trade-offs
Government is under pressure to turn a proposed fuel intervention into savings at the pumps before December.
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MyBroadbandGauteng to open criminal case against student who reported a security flaw in its R269-million app
Gauteng intends to open a criminal case against the researcher who alerted the Department of e-Government about a vulnerability he found on the e-Panic Button app that was exposing user information.
BizcommunityGrowing debt burden poses significant risk to developing nations, G24 chair says
The debt vulnerabilities of many developing economies are a "major barrier" to inclusive growth, the chair of the Group of 24 nations said on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 warning their governments were increasingly contending with mounting debt burdens.
Farmer's WeeklyZimbabwe faces major grain deficit as El Niño looms
Zimbabwe government officials are projecting a grain deficit of between 266 881t and 541 881t for the 2026/27 season, largely driven by anticipated poor rainfall, due to the upcoming El Niño, and rising fuel and fertiliser costs.
MoneywebSunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of breakdown in global order
Sunak also said that technology companies are on track to become larger net issuers of long-term debt than the US government in 2027.
TechCentralSun International launches gambling charter as tax fight looms
Sun International has launched a gambling charter and warned government against taxes that favour offshore sites.
News24 BusinessJohann Kotzé | Mr President, don’t squander farming’s moment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified many of the critical components required for more growth in agriculture. But the real question is whether government can make those components work together, writes Johann Kotzé.
News24 BusinessWind giant warns SA plan to boost local manufacturing will backfire
Vestas says increasing tariffs for renewable energy components will not foster local manufacturing without sufficient government-driven demand for wind energy projects.
MyBroadbandStudent who exposed government security flaws raises concerns about South Africa’s digital IDs
Cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras said Home Affairs would need to remain vigilant and proactive to keep South Africa's proposed digital ID system secure.
ITWebCyber Resilience Is the Foundation for Africa’s Next Phase of Digital Growth, Mastercard Whitepaper Finds
Africa's digital economy is growing at remarkable speed, opening new opportunities for people, businesses and governments across the continent.
BusinessTechGovernment urges private sector to fix municipal failures
The government is urging the private sector to assist in fixing the country's municipal failures.
BusinessTechRamaphosa’s plan to give one group of South Africans 2.5 million hectares of land
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the government will release 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers to help boost the country's agricultural base.
BusinessTechThe government wants to take over R88 billion owed to ordinary South Africans
The National Treasury has proposed a centralised system for an estimated R88 billion in unclaimed money.
Farmer's WeeklyFMD will never be controlled on the current path, farmers warn
South Africa faces the prospect of living with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) indefinitely unless government urgently improves disease surveillance, and farmers take greater responsibility for reporting infections and vaccinating their herds.
MyBroadbandSmall South African town once known as “dream city” where 1 million televisions and 500,000 fridges are built every year
Sold as the "bruin droomstad" by the Apartheid government, Atlantis in the Western Cape has seen significant changes since 1994, including the construction of a factory that produces 1 million televisions and 500,000 fridges every year.
BusinessTechGovernment clarifies job laws for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa
The Department of Labour has addressed the false claims on social media regarding refugees and asylum seekers.
Business BagelAfrican governments say America's big credit raters get them wrong, so the African Union has built its own
The African Union has set up its own credit rating agency to take on Moody's, S&P and Fitch, but has yet to say who owns it, who runs it or when it will rate anyone.
The CitizenGovernment considers cutting or scrapping RAF fuel levy
A new funding model is considered - but Outa says this is not the solution.
TechCentralUsaasa consults on universal access as its abolition stalls
The agency government plans to scrap wants to redefine universal access – 14 years after the last targets lapsed.
TechCentralHuawei sets out its vision for intelligent government at GovTech 2026
From connected to intelligent: Huawei’s role in building secure and inclusive AI capabilities for South Africa’s public sector.
News24 BusinessPIC shoots the lights out with 20% growth, despite ‘difficulties’
The Public Investment Corporation, which invests on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, on Wednesday, announced a stellar set of results for 2025/26, with a 20% increase in assets under management, bringing its portfolio to R3.657 trillion.
Business BagelStarlink could qualify without selling a single share, but the regulator says the law has to change first
The government says Starlink is welcome if it respects the 30% ownership rule, and the one route around that rule is stuck until the law changes.
Farmer's WeeklyNamibia bans exports and animal movement after confirmed FMD case
Following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of Namibia, situated in the country’s FMD-free zone, the Namibia Agricultural Union has urged the Namibian government to declare a state of emergency.
VentureburnTekever Raises $580 Million To Build More AI Drones For Defense
Tekever builds big, smart, AI-powered drones that can fly by themselves for up to 20 hours and spy out zones. They are used by armies and governments. Now, to build
Farmer's WeeklyNew funding framework on the table for sugar cane farmers
Government plans to explore a more suitable financing framework for sugar cane growers after farm visits in KwaZulu-Natal highlighted gaps in existing funding models.
Farmer's WeeklyBotswana to streamline game-farming permit applications
Botswana is moving to digitise its game-farming permit application process as the government seeks to expand the country’s wildlife economy and create opportunities for agricultural diversification.
The CitizenDBSA slashes municipal lending as R16bn in loans turns risky
Has cut its support for municipalities for a second consecutive year but insists it hasn't abandoned the local government sphere.
The CitizenHow Treasury plans to constrain government spending, borrowing
Fiscal anchor legislation to be detailed in the mid-term budget - and national departments have been told to settle their debt with municipalities or face 'engagement'
The CitizenPrepaid power: Are you paying 25% more than you should?
Government wants to get a grip on rogue electricity vendors.
The CitizenSA automakers put more pressure on government to address imports
Commit to the country but demand 'level playing field' domestically.