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In S.A, ANC announces reconfigured leadership for Gauteng

In S.A, the ANC has announced a reconfigured leadership for Gauteng. The move is aimed at strengthening party structures and preparing for next year’s local government elections. The new provincial task team includes provincial convenor Amos Masondo, co-convenor Panyaza Lesufi, Ntombi Mekgwe, Hope Papo, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Tasneem Motara. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the new team has been tasked with tackling corruption, economic transformation, and community engagement: […]

27 February, 2025

South Africa

Cosatu Applauds SA’s Progress on FATF Grey List Removal

In South Africa, Cosatu has commended the government’s progress towards removing the country from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. South Africa was grey listed in February 2023, for not complying with international standards that relate to money laundering and addressing illicit financial flows. National Treasury has addressed 20 out of the 22 action items outlined in its action plan. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says the government must ensure […]

26 February, 2025

Business / Economics

S.A Reserve Bank Governor Warns of Inflation Risks

South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has warned that global trade tensions and a potential value-added tax hike could derail two years of slowing inflation. Last week the national budget speech was postponed, after a last-minute disagreement within the government of national unity, about a proposal to hike value-added tax by two-percent. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of a meeting of G20 finance officials in Cape Town, […]

26 February, 2025

South Africa

South African Court Dismisses ‘White Genocide’ Claims

A South African court has ruled that claims of a white genocide in the country are "clearly imagined" and "not real," contradicting statements by US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. BBCAfrica says the court also blocked a $2.1 million donation from Grantland Michael Bray to the white supremacist group Boerelegioen, deeming it invalid and against public policy. Trump and Musk have previously made controversial remarks about racial […]

26 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Morning Biz News 26 February 2025: NamRA Revenue Surges, BP Shifts Strategy, and AfDB Backs SMMEs

NamRA Collects N$79.3 Billion in Revenue The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected N$79.3 billion in revenue as of 31 January 2025. According to NamRA’s latest figures, domestic tax collections amounted to N$31.36 billion, while customs and excise duties contributed N$48 billion. The total revenue estimate for the 2024/2025 financial year is projected at N$85.3 billion. South Africa’s Poultry Master Plan Exceeds Targets In South Africa, the first phase of […]

26 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, ANC announced the party’s reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership

In South Africa, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has announced the party's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal leadership. The new top six leaders are Mike Mabuyakhulu, Jeff Radebe, Siboniso Duma, Weziwe Thusi, Nomagugu Simelane, and Nomusa Dube-Ncube. In a media briefing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini, Mbalula said the new leadership will succeed the previous provincial team which managed the party's performance during last year’s general elections when ANC support in the […]

26 February, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Lacks Laws to Compel Tech Giants to Pay Media

The Namibian Competition Commission has stated that the country does not have laws similar to South Africa’s, where tech giants have been ordered to compensate the media. This as South Africa’s Competition Commission recently ruled that Google must pay local media between R300 million and R500 million for using their content, as the platform benefits by an estimated R800 million to R900 million annually. Eric Mhunduru from NewsOnOne on One […]

26 February, 2025

Oshiwambo

Ovakwaita va 2 va SA ovo vali metumo ko DRC vaningilako omateelelo

Ehangano li lilepo etanga leameno lopashiwana la South Africa SANDU, olati omuvalu woilyo yetanga leameno oyo yaalukila moshilongo fiyo opapa okudja koshitopolwa shili moupyakadi wo makuyunguto oita moushilo wa DRC ovefike po 200. Ehangano olati mokati kovakwaita aavo va alukila moshilongo omwa kwatelwa ovakwaita va 2 ovakainhu ovo velihumbata. Eshi osha landula eshi nelomba lomushindi lanambela oshikando oshitivali pokapale komatukodila ka South Africa onghela komatango omo yoo mwakwatelwa ovakwaita ovo […]

26 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Google ordered to pay South African media up to R500 million annually

South Africa’s Competition Commission has ruled that tech giant Google must pay local news media between R300 million and R500 million annually to address lost advertising revenue and competition imbalances. The decision follows an inquiry that found Google benefits from South African news content by as much as R900 million per year, while local media houses suffer losses ranging from R300 million to R500 million. In addition to financial compensation, […]

25 February, 2025