One of South Africa’s largest financial institutions has entered into a strategic partnership with a global cryptocurrency exchange in a move that reflects the growing influence of digital finance across Africa. Nedbank, one of the country’s “Big Four” banks, announced a collaboration with Crypto.com to develop blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions designed for the African…
South Africa’s Department of Health has proposed adjustments to its long-running tobacco control legislation following extensive public consultations, including changes that could differentiate between combustible and non-combustible nicotine products. The proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has been under discussion for several years and aims to tighten restrictions on tobacco use while…
A new tourism development in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is set to introduce what developers describe as the largest labyrinth in the world, forming the centrepiece of a major landscape and garden project scheduled to open in 2026. The development, known as Serenity Gardens, is being built at the Brahman Hills estate, a well-known hospitality…
The Africa Energy Indaba 2026 officially commenced in South Africa’s legislative capital on Tuesday, drawing energy ministers and industry leaders from across the continent to confront a central question: how Africa can harness its resource wealth to drive genuine industrial transformation. The three-day gathering at the Cape Town International Convention Centre has attracted over 1,000…
A catastrophic derailment involving a prestigious Rovos Rail luxury train in the remote southern reaches of Namibia has left two people dead and four others injured, authorities confirmed on Friday. The incident occurred in the pre-dawn darkness at approximately 5:00 a.m. local time, roughly 100 kilometers south of the town of Keetmanshoop. The train, carrying…
South Africa is preparing to deploy soldiers to several crime-affected provinces for a year-long mission aimed at supporting police efforts against organised crime and illegal mining. The deployment plan was presented to parliamentary policing committees on Wednesday and outlines a military operation scheduled to run until 31 March 2027. President Cyril Ramaphosa first announced the…
South Africa accounts for the largest share of deepfake-related identity fraud in Southern Africa, according to a new report highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in digital scams. The findings were published in the 2026 Digital Identity Fraud Report by Smile ID, which examined biometric verification trends and identity fraud patterns across the region….
The South African government has urged its citizens living or travelling in parts of the Middle East to consider leaving the region as tensions escalate and further military attacks are expected in the coming days. The warning was issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), which said the deteriorating security situation could…
A slice of Cape heritage with 300 years of history seeks new owner A piece of South African history—steeped in colonial heritage, fine wine, and liberation politics—is set to change hands. Bloemendal Wine Estate, a 238-hectare property in the heart of the Cape Winelands, will go to auction on 25 March with a reserve price…
The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, opened its fourth session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting. Source: CGTN
