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Johannesburg – True Reform of the ECD welcomed the allocation of a budget of R10 billion for the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program. The allocation on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2025 …

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Equity Bank have renewed their strategic partnership by signing a $500 million framework aimed at strengthening lending to small and medium-sized businesses and promoting …

Vodacom Group announces plans to invest more than R20 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX) next year, strengthening its commitment to strengthening connectivity, digital inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa. The …

JOHANNESBURG – A new study reveals how expanding wheeled access to renewable energy will recharge South Africa's economy. New research shows that it can invest in wheeled renewable energy access, …

Kigali – The African Export Bank (Afreximbank) (www.afreximbank.com) has committed to insisting on the launch of the African Film Fund (“Fund”) as part of the Creative African NEXUS Programme (CanEx) …

Last year, the African Development Bank (AFDB) published a report analyzing the “trade finance gap” in Africa. This refers to financial tools such as credit letters and guarantees. This is …

Peter Stein | April 23, 2025 On March 19, 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry Competition (“DTIC”) published a draft concept document for the Transformation Fund for public comment. …

In South Africa, 73% of POS transactions are carried out in cash. Photo: Freepik InAs the economic centre of South Africa's vibrant town, valued at an estimated R75 billion, there …

JOHANNESBURG – The city of Ekrphreni has suspended its chief information officer, Moroko Moniepao. The alleged failure to monitor this claims system contributed to a revenue loss of R200 million. …

Johannesburg – Africa's creator economy is thriving, growing at a rate of 28.5% per year, and is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2030. But for many talented creators on …