MTN Full Control of IHS Towers in $2.2 Billion Deal MTN Group has agreed to complete its acquisition of IHS Towers, taking full ownership of the telecom infrastructure company through a 2.2 billion dollar deal to purchase the remaining 75 percent stake it does not already own. The transaction is part of a broader move...
Patrice Motsepe and the Rumour of an ANC Presidential Bid South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has become the centre of political speculation after a new website associated with him appeared online, fuelling talk about a potential ANC presidential bid ahead of the party’s next leadership conference in 2027. The site, launched with little prior notice,...
IEJ Communications Intern Internship Opportunity 💼 Position: IEJ Communications Intern💰 Salary: R190,496 per annum📍 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa📝 Type: Internship📅 Application Deadline: Check IEJ official page The IEJ Communications Intern role offers a valuable entry point into policy communications, advocacy, and media engagement within a leading public interest research organization. This internship is designed for...
Afreximbank’s $8 Billion SA’s Economic bolster: A Strategic Economic Boost South Africa has secured a major economic commitment from African Export‑Import Bank, with a $8 billion economic bolster programme designed to accelerate industrial growth, strengthen trade, and support domestic businesses. The announcement came as South Africa formally became a full sovereign member of Afreximbank, gaining...
South Africa Expands Production and Distribution of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines South Africa has intensified efforts to contain recurring outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease through expanded production and deployment of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, as authorities move to protect livestock, stabilize food supply chains, and limit further economic losses in the agricultural sector. Government veterinary services confirmed that...
MTN Group South Africa Alleged Unauthorised Operations in DRC Telecommunications giant MTN Group South Africa is under scrutiny after authorities in the DRC accused the company of operating mobile and internet services in Congolese territory without a proper licence. The dispute has escalated to the point where regulators have publicly alleged violations of national law,...
Patrice Motsepe Retires as ARM Founder In a major leadership transition, Patrice Motsepe retires from his long-held executive role at African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), the mining company he founded more than two decades ago. The decision follows updated governance requirements by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which now require a clear separation between executive management and...
Sanlam Medhold Acquisition The Sanlam Medhold acquisition marks an important development in Southern Africa’s healthcare and private equity landscape. South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe through Sanlam Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Medhold, a long established medical devices and services company. The deal places one of the region’s most strategic healthcare suppliers under...
Patrice Motsepe a true Son of the soil Patrice Motsepe is one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs and a symbol of how African-owned wealth can drive social change. His journey from Soweto to becoming a global business leader reflects both personal determination and a broader transformation in South Africa’s economy. More than a mining magnate,...
James Chapman, A Zimbabwean Appointed to South African Home Affairs Advisor The appointment of James Chapman as an adviser within South African Home Affairs has drawn wide public attention and debate. Chapman, a Zimbabwean national and the Head of Advocacy and Legal Advisor at the Scalabrini Centre, has been selected as an independent member of...