Warning for Truecaller Users in South Africa Amid Privacy Investigation
South Africa investigates Truecaller over privacy concerns, raising questions about data protection and user safety for millions of mobile users.
Category: Economic News Africa
South Africa’s Growing CEO Pay Gap: When Leaders Earn 300 Times More Than Their Workers
Explore the widening income gap in South Africa, where CEOs are earning up to 300 times more than the average worker. Understand the implications for the economy, society, and business ethics.
Pioneering South African payment service shutting down
Discover why a pioneering South African payment service is shutting down in 2025, its impact on the fintech sector, users, and the future of digital payments in South Africa. Learn alternatives and
Peace Deal Monitoring Mechanisms Established by Kinshasa and Kigali to Ensure Stability
Kinshasa and Kigali are advancing efforts to implement and monitor a crucial peace deal aimed at stabilizing relations between the…
Accelerating Africa’s Clean Cooking Revolution: The G20 Legacy Project and the Role of Electricity and Energy Department
The Department of Electricity and Energy is launching a major initiative aligned with the G20 Clean Cooking Outcome to promote…
Department of Transport Achieves First Clean Audit in Over Three Decades: A Milestone for Accountability and Governance in South Africa
The Department of Transport in South Africa celebrates its first clean audit in 31 years, marking a significant achievement in public sector accountability and governance. This milestone reflects a commitment to transparency and responsible administration.
Countdown to Crisis: South Africa’s Trade Tensions as 30% U.S. Tariffs Loom
With a sweeping 30% U.S. tariff on South African exports set to take effect in just one week, business bodies…
130 South African Businesses Liquidated in June as Economy Faces Mounting Pressures
South Africa recorded 130 business liquidations in June 2025, bringing the year’s total to over 750. Economic instability, power outages,…
Takealot Expands Pick n Pay Delivery Points in South Africa | Delivery Pickup Network Growth 2025
In a strategic move to improve delivery services, Takealot, one of South Africa’s leading online retailers, has announced plans to expand its network of Pick n Pay delivery points. This initiative aims to enhance convenience for customers by increasing the number of locations where they can collect their online orders. By the end of 2025, Takealot expects to operate in a total of 36 Pick n Pay stores nationwide, significantly boosting its delivery pickup points coverage and accessibility.
R800 Million Blow for Owner of South Africa’s Biggest Shopping Mall
R800 Million Blow has struck Accelerate Property Fund—the co‑owner of Fourways Mall, widely recognized as South Africa’s Biggest Shopping Mall. This potential impairment is sending shockwaves through the South African real estate investment sector.