# south african (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south african. Page: Feed: --- ## [MTN begins process to raise up to $1.1bn from 30% IHS Nigeria stake sale](https://technext24.com/news/mtn-raises-1-1bn-ihs-nigeria-stake-sale/) _2026-08-27 · Joshua Fagbemi · Technext_ Africa’s leading telecoms operator, MTN Group, has started discussions with domestic investors to sell a 30% stake in… ## [OPay eyes landmark Nigerian listing ahead of potential $4B US IPO](https://technext24.com/news/opay-eyes-nigerian-listing-ahead-of-4b-us-ipo/) _2026-08-27 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ OPay is considering listing its shares on the Nigerian Exchange, according to sources familiar with the situation. This… ## [Startup revives Twitter brand with Twitter.now amid legal fight with Musk’s X](https://technext24.com/news/twitter-now-launches-amid-x-trademark-dispute/) _2026-08-27 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ Twitter, the social media platform that once set the standard for real-time online conversation, is at the heart… ## [Bringing the HEAT: New women-led foundation boosts SA’s cervical cancer elimination strat](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bringing-the-heat-new-women-led-foundation-boosts-sas-cervical-cancer-elimination-strat-186756a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ South African women doctors — Dr Carrie Minnaar, Dr Prinitha Pillay, and Dr Thanushree Naidoo — have joined forces to launch a new non-profit organisation to make a clinically proven adjunctive cancer treatment technology available at public hospitals across the country. ## [Zara clothing supplier Pearl Global evaluates Africa expansion as Europe demand grows](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zara-clothing-supplier-pearl-global-evaluates-africa-expansion-as-europe-demand-grows-297827a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ India's Pearl Global is exploring manufacturing opportunities in North Africa and countries like Jordan as the Zara clothing supplier looks to move production closer to European customers and diversify beyond the United States, a top executive said. ## [MTN and Dubai-based tycoon Al Ashram to build 150MW AI data centres for Africa’s growth](https://technext24.com/news/mtn-al-ashram-to-build-150mw-ai-data-centres/) _2026-08-27 · Joshua Fagbemi · Technext_ Africa’s largest telecom operator MTN Group and Dubai-based tycoon Tarek Al Ashram have agreed to build 150 megawatts… ## [Government and industry to tackle infrastructure delivery challenges at Cox Yeats forum](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-and-industry-to-tackle-infrastructure-delivery-challenges-at-cox-yeats-forum-186166a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ What needs to change to accelerate infrastructure delivery in South Africa? ## [Police trace alleged ₦3.6bn crypto fraud proceeds to USDT through Bybit P2P, fintechs](https://technext24.com/news/police-trace-n3-6bn-crypto-fraud-via-bybit-p2p/) _2026-08-27 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrimes Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested seven people for suspected involvement in cryptocurrency money… ## [The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix: Creating sound from wire, scrap metal and found materials](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-philipstown-wirecar-grand-prix-creating-sound-from-wire-scrap-metal-and-found-materials-075645a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ When it was commissioned to score the The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix documentary, Pressure Cooker Studios built eight of their own instruments from wire, scrap metal and found materials. ## [Loyalty is ready for a connected upgrade](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/loyalty-is-ready-for-a-connected-upgrade-520190a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ Think about how many loyalty programmes you use in an ordinary week. You might scan a rewards card when buying groceries or earn benefits when filling up your car. Then you swipe your gym membership for a quick sweat session after work and on the way home, your online grocery order rewards you for shopping online. ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bMan8dDRERk7) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [TakealotNow opens 10th Cape Town hub in Constantia](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/takealotnow-opens-10th-cape-town-hub-in-constantia-419089a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ TakealotNow has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the opening of a new hub in Constantia. The new location is the service’s 10th hub and will serve customers across the Southern Suburbs, including Kenilworth, Constantia, Tokai, Grassy Park and Muizenberg. ## [#WomensMonth | Shaping the future of food across East and Southern Africa](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shaping-the-future-of-food-across-east-and-southern-africa-308978a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ From a small town in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to shaping the future of food across East and Southern Africa in the largest food and beverage company globally… Growing up in Dundee, Nithal Soni Ramjee never imagined she would one day help shape the future of food across East and Southern Africa. ## [#WomensMonth | Wonga’s Monica Hitge on the importance of being financially independent](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wongas-monica-hitge-on-the-importance-of-being-financially-independent-631201a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ As South Africa reaches the closing stages of Women’s Month 2026, celebrated under the theme “empowered women empower the nation”, financial independence stands out as a key path to women’s empowerment. ## [BMW SA CEO: South Africa’s EV revolution has a problem](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bmw-sa-ceo-south-africas-ev-revolution-has-a-problem-964534a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ South Africa’s electric-vehicle market is growing rapidly from a small base. The latest Naamsa figures show battery-electric vehicle sales increasing by more than 228% year on year, but BEVs still account for less than 1% of the local market. The figures point to growing interest in electric mobility, while also highlighting how far South Africa still has to go. ## [Unilever granted extension to change Sunlight Platinum packaging](https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unilever-granted-extension-to-change-sunlight-platinum-packaging-075035a) _2026-08-27 · Daily business news across 19 industries in South Africa_ The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has granted Unilever South Africa a further three-month extension to amend the packaging of its Sunlight dishwashing liquid products after ruling that the “100% plant-based actives” claim on the front of the packaging was misleading. ## [FAAN clears Bolt to resume airport operations after passenger backlash](https://technext24.com/news/faan-clears-bolt-to-resume-airport-operations/) _2026-08-27 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared Bolt to resume operations at airports it manages, following… ## [142 days to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Indonesian hackers take over INEC’s website](https://technext24.com/news/inec-website-casino-pages-2027-elections/) _2026-08-27 · Blessed Frank · Technext_ One hundred and forty-two days before Nigerians go to the polls to elect their next set of leaders… ## [Gas for power](https://technext24.com/newsletters/gas-for-power/) _2026-08-27 · Joshua Fagbemi · Technext_ ## [8-year-old struck by train in Stellenbosch, culpable homicide probe underway](https://smilefm.co.za/8-year-old-struck-by-train-in-stellenbosch-culpable-homicide-probe-underway/) _2026-08-27 · Caitlin Maledo · Smile 90.4FM_ An investigation is underway into the death of an eight-year-old girl, who was struck by a train in Stellenbosch earlier this week. The Western Cape SAPS confirmed that a culpable homicide investigation was launched by Stellenbosch police, with no arrests made as yet. “This follows an accident whereby an eight-year-old girl was hit by a train after school, at around 14:18 and was declared deceased… ## [Health Dept raises alarm on decline in child immunisation](https://smilefm.co.za/health-dept-raises-alarm-on-decline-in-child-immunisation/) _2026-08-27 · Caitlin Maledo · Smile 90.4FM_ The National Health Department is deeply concerned by the steep decline in immunisation coverage for children, which it said puts hundreds of thousands of children at risk of life-threatening illnesses. It noted that between 2017 and April 2026, the proportion of unvaccinated children jumped from 12.1% to 36.3%. The decline has been noted across the country, adding that at the current rate South… ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kzfB9n0NVI6R) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Techstars opens Spring 2027 accelerator applications with $220,000 investment](https://technext24.com/news/techstars-spring-2027-accelerator-applications/) _2026-08-26 · Epiphanus Obia · Technext_ Techstars has opened applications for its Spring 2027 accelerator programmes, offering accepted startups a $220,000 investment alongside mentorship,… ## [Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise for legal and financial services](https://technext24.com/news/google-cloud-gemini-enterprise-legal-financial/) _2026-08-26 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ Google Cloud recently launched two AI solutions tailored for the legal and financial services sectors: Gemini Enterprise for… ## [Zoho partners SMEDAN to give 25,000 Nigerian MSMEs ₦20 billion in wallet credits](https://technext24.com/news/zoho-smedan-give-25000-msmes-20-billion/) _2026-08-26 · Damilohun Maya · Technext_ Global technology company Zoho has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria… ## [Nigerian mobile internet subscribers fall by 540,000 in June amid broadband growth](https://technext24.com/news/nigeria-mobile-internet-users-fall-june-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Fagbemi · Technext_ Industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that mobile internet users fell by 574,474 in June… ## [Commuters groan over ₦30k airport taxi fares as FAAN’s new system draws backlash](https://technext24.com/news/faan-new-airport-transport-system-backlash/) _2026-08-26 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ Passengers at Nigerian airports are expressing their frustration over the rising costs and changing rules regarding airport transportation.… ## [Huawei Nigeria IP&OpticX Club 2026 Highlights Secure Networks Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future](https://technext24.com/sponsored/huawei-nigeria-ipopticx-club-2026-event/) _2026-08-26 · Sponsored · Technext_ Huawei Nigeria successfully hosted the Huawei Nigeria IP&OpticX Club 2026 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, bringing together… ## [7 Signs Your Business Needs a Lawyer — Before It’s Too Late](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/7-signs-your-business-needs-a-lawyer-before-its-too-late/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ Many business owners only think about hiring a lawyer when something has already gone wrong: a lawsuit arrives, a major customer refuses to pay, or a dispute with a business partner threatens the company. But waiting until a legal problem becomes a crisis can be costly. A business lawyer can help identify risks early, protect \[…\] ## [Nigeria adds 78,000 fibre users in Q2’26 as FTTX adoption grows](https://technext24.com/news/nigeria-adds-78000-fibre-users-q2-fttx/) _2026-08-26 · Joshua Fagbemi · Technext_ Latest industry data shows that fibre to the X (FTTX) saw a sharp quarter-on-quarter acceleration in Nigeria’s fixed-line… ## [Intron launches Sahara v2.5 to help AI understand African code-switching](https://technext24.com/news/intron-sahara-v2-5-african-code-switching/) _2026-08-26 · Ifeoluwa Popoola · Technext_ Nigerian voice AI startup Intron has launched Sahara v2.5, a significant update to its African voice technology platform… ## [International Dog Day: Who are South Africa’s biggest dog lovers?](https://smilefm.co.za/international-dog-day-who-are-south-africas-biggest-dog-lovers/) _2026-08-26 · Smile Staff Reporter · Smile 90.4FM_ If you’ve ever been greeted by a tail-wagging neighbour before the neighbour themselves, you’ll know South Africans take their dogs seriously. From the loyal gatekeeper who knows every person walking down the street, to the farm dog who hears a visitor arriving long before anyone else, our four-legged friends are very much part of the family. And on International Dog Day, 26 August, the spotlight… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XTOwdrYRIhuI) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Brydge and Monirates want to fix intra-African trade with zero-fee stablecoin wallets](https://technext24.com/news/brydge-monirates-zero-fee-stablecoin-wallets/) _2026-08-26 · Blessed Frank · Technext_ Moving money across African borders has long been a logistical nightmare of fragmented banking rails, punitive exchange rates,… ## [Tragedy as Woman and Baby Die in Nomzamo Blaze](https://smilefm.co.za/tragedy-as-woman-and-baby-die-in-nomzamo-blaze/) _2026-08-26 · Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert · Smile 90.4FM_ A devastating late-night fire in Nomzamo has claimed the lives of a woman and a six-month-old baby. The fire broke out at the Wag ’n Bietjie Informal Settlement, off Richmond Street, at around 11.45pm on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The City’s Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermain Carelse says crews from Strand, Sir Lowry’s Pass and Somerset West rushed to the scene as flames tore through the… ## [Meet GuiDrs, Africa’s Tinder for scholars matching graduates with global opportunities](https://technext24.com/founders-spotlight/guidrs-ai-tinder-for-african-scholars/) _2026-08-26 · Blessed Frank · Technext_ Mayen Udoffia didn’t set out to build a dating app for academia. She acted instead of watching the… ## [South Africa’s MTN, Vodacom, others lose $12.5m as subscription fraud cases surge 307%](https://technext24.com/news/mtn-vodacom-subscription-fraud-south-africa/) _2026-08-26 · Mubarak Bankole · Technext_ MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C, and Liquid collectively lost R198.9 million (approximately $12.5 million) to subscription fraud in… ## [Deadline for customary marriage registration days away](https://smilefm.co.za/deadline-for-customary-marriage-registration-days-away/) _2026-08-26 · Danielle Mentoor · Smile 90.4FM_ The Department of Home Affairs is urging couples who were married in terms of customary law but have not yet registered their marriages to do so before the special registration deadline on Monday, 31 August 2026. The department says only six days remain for qualifying customary marriages to be registered under the special process, which began on 1 September 2024. The special registration period… ## [Shock after police captain’s murder in Knysna](https://smilefm.co.za/shock-after-police-captains-murder-in-knysna/) _2026-08-26 · Caitlin Maledo · Smile 90.4FM_ A SAPS team in Knysna are receiving psychosocial support after their colleague, a 50-year-old police captain attached to the provincial Tactical Response Team (TRT), was shot and killed on Wednesday morning. Members of the TRT were following up on information related to illegal firearms at the Sewende Laan informal settlement on Uniondale Road at the time. A shootout ensued, and the captain, as… ## [Over 3,000 bikers and supporters to descend on Saldanha](https://smilefm.co.za/over-3000-bikers-and-supporters-to-descend-on-saldanha-this-weekend/) _2026-08-26 · Merentia Van Der Vent · Smile 90.4FM_ Over 3,000 bikers and supporters to descend on Saldanha this weekend, boosting Tourism, Economic Growth and Community Impact. A Local club, Desert Wolves Motorcycle Club (MCC) is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to Saldanha Bay for its Annual Rally, taking place from 28–30 August 2026 at Saldanha Resort. Desert Wolves MCC President Tyrone de Wet says the club wants the rally to leave a… ## [Glo unveils campaign line, “Never Settle For Less”, new products](https://technext24.com/sponsored/glo-never-settle-for-less-campaign/) _2026-08-26 · Sponsored · Technext_ Globacom on Wednesday unveiled a transformative campaign tagline, “Never Settle For Less”, at an event held at its… ## [Drug Crackdown in Khayelitsha Nets Millions in Drugs](https://smilefm.co.za/drug-crackdown-in-khayelitsha-nets-millions-in-drugs/) _2026-08-26 · Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert · Smile 90.4FM_ A combined consignment of drugs worth an estimated R3.5 million has been seized in two separate drug raids in Khayelitsha this week, with two suspects arrested in the area as police intensify their crackdown on drug networks. SAPS says drugs worth R2 million were confiscated during an early-morning operation at Thaleni Square on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. “A tactical operation carried out by the… ## [ICYMI: Massive crowds heading to Cape Town this Saturday](https://smilefm.co.za/massive-crowds-heading-to-cape-town-this-saturday/) _2026-08-26 · Merentia Van Der Vent · Smile 90.4FM_ Massive crowds are heading to Cape Town this Saturday. The Springboks and All Blacks return to the Mother City for a major clash. The match at DHL Stadium is already sold out, with a capacity crowd of 62 000 expected for the 17:10 kick-off. “With a full house at the stadium and thousands of people expected in and around the CBD and Green Point, we anticipate significant congestion on our roads on… ## [Tributes pour in from across the globe for icon Dolly Parton](https://smilefm.co.za/tributes-pour-in-from-across-the-globe-for-icon-dolly-parton/) _2026-08-26 · Liesl Smit · Smile 90.4FM_ Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton, who passed away after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday. She was 80. In a video message on Parton’s social media channels, delivered by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, her family paid tribute to the country icon: “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more… ## [SAS, FACTS Consulting urge organisations to detect procurement fraud before losses escalate](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/sas-facts-consulting-urge-organisations-to-detect-procurement-fraud-before-losses-escalate/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has already been lost, according to SAS and FACTS Consulting. The call follows SAS’s Continuous Monitoring for Procurement Integrity client session held at its Johannesburg offices on 19 August, where the discussion \[…\] ## [Frogfoot Targets 360,000 New Fibre Connections a Year After R14.4bn Valuation Deal](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/frogfoot-targets-360000-new-fibre-connections-a-year-after-r14-4bn-valuation-deal/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ Frogfoot Networks, Vox and Hypa Fibre have secured a major capital injection aimed at accelerating fibre deployment across South Africa, particularly in underserved and lower-income communities. The transaction values the three companies at a combined R14.4 billion and provides new equity capital and additional leverage to support a substantial expansion of their networks. Frogfoot plans \[…\] ## [Pick n Pay asap! brings social commerce to grocery shopping with new SA-first feature](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/pick-n-pay-asap-brings-social-commerce-to-grocery-shopping-with-new-sa-first-feature/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ Pick n Pay asap! is bringing social commerce to grocery shopping in South Africa with the launch of Pick n Pay Inspire, a new shoppable video feed built directly into the Pick n Pay asap! app. A first for a South African grocery retailer, this feature lets customers shop products directly from videos, without leaving \[…\] ## [Can I Evict My Tenant Over WhatsApp? What Landlords Need to Know](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/can-i-evict-my-tenant-over-whatsapp-what-landlords-need-to-know/) _2026-08-25 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ WhatsApp has become one of the most common ways for landlords and tenants to communicate. Rent reminders, maintenance requests, complaints and even important notices can now be exchanged within seconds. But if a tenant stops paying rent or refuses to leave, can a landlord simply send a WhatsApp message telling them to vacate? The short \[…\] ## [Designing the modern AI cooling stack](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/designing-the-modern-ai-cooling-stack/) _2026-08-24 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ In the largest year-over-year jump in AFCOM’s decade of research, the research group’s newest 2026 State of the Data Centre Report has found that the average rack density has climbed from 16 kW to 27 kW in just one year, Furthermore, the study concluded that 72% of operators expect AI workloads to increase data centre \[…\] ## [My AI Lawyer puts affordable legal advice in your pocket](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/my-ai-lawyer-puts-affordable-legal-advice-in-your-pocket/) _2026-08-24 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ My AI Lawyer has launched in South Africa, offering an affordable artificial intelligence legal advisor you can access online and at any time. Available on the web and via WhatsApp, the platform provides you with practical, on-demand guidance on everyday legal questions. Qualified human legal advisors are available when you need help with a sensitive \[…\] ## [Kaspersky MDR gets smarter with Digital Footprint Intelligence and enhanced operational visibility](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/kaspersky-mdr-gets-smarter-with-digital-footprint-intelligence-and-enhanced-operational-visibility/) _2026-08-24 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ Kaspersky has released a new update to its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, introducing capabilities that further strengthen monitoring, threat detection and investigation across customer environments and give security teams broader context for faster, more confident decisions. According to the Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report by Kaspersky Security Services, attacks leveraging… ## [BlueVision partners with Canadian based ShadowHQ bringing accelerated disaster response times to the SA market](https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2026/08/bluevision-partners-with-canadian-based-shadowhq-bringing-accelerated-disaster-response-times-to-the-sa-market/) _2026-08-24 · Staff Writer · IT News Africa – African Business Technology News_ In a disaster scenario seconds count, system outages and business downtime increase the risk of financial loss and reputational damage. This is according to BlueVision who has announced a strategic alliance with ShadowHQ that will see the cyber specialist become an authorised reseller and delivery partner for, across Sub-Saharan Africa. ShadowHQ – a winner of \[…\] ## [Crowned by Greatness: The Golden Night at Sun City](https://sportsouthafrica.co.za/crowned-by-greatness-the-golden-night-at-sun-city/) _2026-08-24 · Alwyn Labuschagne · South Africa Sports News and Blog Site | South Africa Sport_ Last night, the opulent halls of the Sun City Superbowl were transformed into a pantheon for South Africa’s finest. The 2026 South African Sports Awards honoured the blood, sweat, and breathtaking triumphs that defined the 2025 sporting calendar. It was an evening where the echoes of starting pistols, the quiet focus of the pool, and \[…\] The post Crowned by Greatness: The Golden Night at Sun City…