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Fire risk sparks power bank recall in SA
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (100+ words) The recall, initiated by supplier Waymeet Limited, applies to ESR Halo Lock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, model 2 G505 B. The affected units were imported from China and sold through online platforms, including Takealot, between 2023 and 2024. According to the NCC, the lithium-ion batteries…...
Global sports analytics leader Futures expands into Africa with CSA partnership - Octagon
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (145+ words) Part of the Octagon agency network, Futures Sport & Entertainment delivers advanced analytics, performance measurement, and strategic insights to brands, leagues, events, teams, and media platforms around the world. The launch of Futures Africa is anchored by a marquee three-year appointment…...
Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol and diesel price surge hits South African consumers - On Point PR
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (293+ words) Absa Rewards has increased its fuel cashback cap and enhanced earn rates, as South Africans face one of the sharpest recent increases in fuel prices. From 1 April 2026, the price of petrol increased by more than R3 per litre, with diesel rising…...
Gamechanger HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir arrives in South Africa
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (371+ words) As a twice-yearly injectable administered to HIV-negative individuals, it stands as one of the most effective pre-exposure prophylaxis (Pr EP) options on offer. "This is part of integrated, differentiated and people-centred HIV prevention services, offering new hope for people who…...
2026 applications open for MTN's Pan-African journalism programme
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (209+ words) Launched in September 2025 by MTN Group in partnership with University of Johannesburg and African Editors Forum, the programme builds on a successful national pilot in Nigeria and expands it into a broader platform for media innovation across Africa. Applications for…...
TRC Housing Assistance Reparations initiative launched in KZN
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (610+ words) Speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme in Ndwedwe, Kwa Zulu-Natal, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 he linked the initiative directly to restoring dignity and advancing national reconciliation. Through this programme, concrete support in…...
SA entrepreneurs get R230m boost from Endeavor Harvest Fund III
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) The fund focuses on Series B and later-stage companies, investing alongside qualified lead investors to accelerate growth, job creation, and exits in the continent's scale-up ecosystem. Building on the success of Harvest Fund II, Harvest Fund III has already deployed…...
Engaging the financially excluded market " how private equity can be an architect for inclusion
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (237+ words) For financial product providers, intermediaries, and institutional investors, the scale and latent demand within South Africa's lower-to-middle income segment present a structurally significant growth opportunity. The FSCA's Financial Sector Outlook Study (2022) confirms that while, reflecting a persistent mismatch between product…...
Hello Aida bridges language barriers with AI-powered tutoring for SA students
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (232+ words) AI should not replace thinking " it should strengthen it," says Leora Hessen, entrepreneur and founder of Hello Aida. The real value of learning is not in getting the answer, but in understanding why it's the answer. "Hello Aida is here…...
EXCLUSIVE: Data shows how penny-pinching South Africans are hunting for their best basket
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (735+ words) The immediate takeaway is not just that consumers are cash-strapped, but that they are becoming far more deliberate - balancing the need for value against long-standing brand loyalties and the desire for a trusted shopping experience. While the rise of global…...