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Vumatel Passes One Million Broadband Subscribers
Vumatel, owned by Maziv, has surpassed one million subscribers, making it South Africa’s largest fibre-to-the-home network operator. The fibre connection company’s latest milestone shows how quickly the technology is replacing legacy fixed-line broadband across the country. The one-million mark was reached roughly a decade after the company launched its first fibre project in Parkhurst, Johannesburg,
Epson launches Back-to-School campaign with Shakira
Epson, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, has launched its Back-to-School campaign in South Africa, aimed at supporting creativity and learning for students in local communities. International superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Shakira, joins the initiative, encouraging South African children to explore their imaginations and develop confidence through hands-on activities. The campaign offers South African families
Mpact considers Springs mill closure amid import competition
Mpact said global oversupply in the cartonboard market, combined with a strong rand, has undermined the viability of its local production. Customers are now able to import cartonboard at prices about 20% below the Springs mill’s cost of production, a gap the company said it cannot close. Pressure escalated in January 2026, when the mill’s
Côte d’Ivoire Grants Mining Permits for Assafou and Doropo
The government of Côte d’Ivoire approved two mining decrees at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, February 4. The decision grants operating permits for the Assafou and Doropo gold projects. It allows construction to move forward at both sites and supports plans to raise annual gold production to about 100 tonnes by the next decade, from
Kenya Cuts Debt Costs by Switching Railway Loans to Yuan
Kenya reduced its debt servicing costs by about $167 million after converting railway loans from dollars to yuan, according to data released on February 2 by Margaret Nyakang’o, the country’s budget controller. In January, Nairobi paid 37.5 billion shillings ($290.7 million) to China Eximbank for a semiannual installment, well below the 59 billion shillings ($457.4
Murphy Oil Plans Second Well in Côte d’Ivoire After Non-Commercial Civette-1X
Murphy Oil Corporation plans to resume offshore exploration drilling after its Civette-1X well, the first in its CI-502 campaign offshore Côte d’Ivoire, returned non-commercial results. The U.S. oil producer is now preparing to drill a second exploration well as part of its ongoing prospecting programme. Caracal well planned after Civette-1X results The update was disclosed
Nvidia Nears $20 Billion OpenAI Investment as AI Funding Race Heats Up
Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest roughly $20 billion in OpenAI as part of the artificial intelligence firm’s latest funding round, according to Reuters. ChatGPT maker OpenAI is seeking to raise up to $100 billion in the round, valuing the company at about $830 billion, Reuters reported last week. Competitive partnerships and stalled talks
FMO invests USD 20 million in Lula to expand SME funding in South Africa
In a significant development for small business development in Southern Africa, South African SME funding platform Lula has secured R340 million (USD 20 million) in local currency funding from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. This investment is set to significantly expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
The Ethics and Accountability Challenge in 2026
Article by: Noah Trevor Ncube South Africa’s service delivery failures often make the news as if they are isolated incidents. A water outage here, a collapsing municipality there, another community cut off from housing or basic infrastructure. But these failures are symptoms of a deeper, more systemic problem. Our public institutions are rich in policy
2026 – The Fintech Year Ahead
Article Contributor: Lerato Lamola – Partner at Webber Wentzel Looking ahead in 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological innovation and evolving market dynamics. Key areas such as machine learning, payments, crypto and blockchain, open finance, embedded finance, and investment platforms are reshaping interactions between
Shell’s Bonga South West Project Gains Policy Backing In Nigeria
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu approved targeted incentives to fast-track the Bonga South West oil project operated by Shell. The decision was announced during a meeting in Abuja with a Shell delegation led by Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan. Tinubu said the measures apply only to selected projects and do not amount to sector-wide incentives. The
Amazon expands visual search shopping to South Africa
Amazon has launched Amazon Lens for South African users, giving shoppers a new way to search for products using images instead of text. The feature lets users find items by uploading photos, screenshots, or scanning barcodes directly in the Amazon Shopping app. How Amazon Lens works Amazon Lens uses image recognition to identify products or
Angola restarts local vehicle assembly in Luanda with Opaia Motors
Opaia Motors has opened Angola’s first fully active vehicle assembly plant in Luanda Angola, bringing local vehicle production back after years of inactivity. The project is being driven by the privately owned Opaia Group, a Luanda-headquartered conglomerate best known for infrastructure development. Opaia says the new facility strengthens Angola’s automotive manufacturing base and supports the
New Volvo EX60 Goes Official, SA Market Confirmed
Volvo is entering the premium electric SUV space with the new EX60, a midsize battery-electric model built on the SPA3 Scalable Product Architecture 3 platform. The range will launch with three variants P6, P10 AWD and P12 AWD giving buyers a choice between rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. Volvo is also placing a strong
Rwanda (RAB) Imports German Dairy Bulls to Boost Artificial Insemination Programme
Rwanda National Agricultural and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has received an initial shipment of 10 Holstein-Friesian dairy bulls from Germany as it works to raise herd performance and lift milk output. The animals arrived on January 21, and RAB will route them into the national breeding programme through artificial insemination. RAB expects a second
Mazda Unveils the CX-6e Electric SUV with 482 km Range
Mazda has pulled the wraps off the CX-6e, a new addition to the brand’s growing electric vehicle line-up. The zero-emissions SUV uses a rear-mounted single electric motor paired with a 78 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery, delivering 190 kW and 290 N.m. Mazda quotes a 0–100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed
SpaceSalad Studios launches Mining Safety Training Simulator
Mining Safety Games-Up with Gaming Simulation Gamification and design company, SpaceSalad Studios has developed a new mining safety training simulator designed to help mines reduce accidents, improve readiness, and train operators more cost-effectively. Built for PAISA Technology, specialists in AI-powered safety and autonomous systems for mining, the solution provides a realistic digital environment that allows
Hyundai SA Defends Grand i10 Safety After Zero-Star NCAP Rating
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has defended the safety credentials of the Grand i10 after the model received a zero-star adult occupant rating and three stars for child occupant protection in a recent Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) test. NRCS compliance requirements In response, the company said the Grand i10 complies fully with South Africa’s
Amazon Leo Sets Up South Africa Entry with a Partner-First Model
Amazon is gearing up to launch its satellite internet service in South Africa, following regulatory approval in Nigeria, South African tech publication ITWeb reports. The rollout is expected later in 2026. Regulatory update and ICASA engagement ITWeb quoted Helen Kyeyune, Amazon Leo’s head of regulatory affairs and licensing for sub-Saharan Africa, during public hearings hosted
Eskom Expo Top Achievers to Represent South Africa at IRIS Symposium in India
Four of South Africa’s top young scientists will represent the country at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India later this month. The learners were selected after standing out at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). IRIS Global Symposium runs from 27 to 31 January