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...
South Africa’s Factory Compliance Challenge and the Wider African Pattern Recent arrests at a textile factory in Newcastle Industrial Park have drawn national attention to weaknesses in South Africa factory compliance. Authorities detained Chinese nationals accused of running a business on holiday visas, which do not permit employment. The factory, operating since 2018, was found...
Nac Annual Project Funding 2026 – Arts Project Grants in South Africa The Nac annual project funding call for the 2026–2027 financial year invites individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations, and community arts centres in South Africa to submit proposals for project support. Administered by the National Arts Council (NAC) of South Africa, this competitive...
South Africa’s Fuel Prices Are Dropping South Africa’s fuel prices are set to become more affordable in February, bringing welcome relief to motorists, businesses, and households. Recent data from the Central Energy Fund shows that cost reductions at the pump are expected to continue after a period of higher prices, giving South Africans a break...
Government Grants for SMEs South Africa Accessing funding remains one of the biggest challenges for small and medium enterprises in South Africa. While loans and private investment are well-known, many business owners miss out on small business grants South Africa provides through government and public agencies. Grants are non-repayable funds that support growth, equipment purchases,...
Illegal Mining Damage repair Prevail International has launched a Presidential River Rehabilitation Programme aimed at restoring river systems that have been heavily damaged by years of illegal mining. The initiative also seeks to create jobs for local communities and relocate riverbed dwellers into safe housing. Led by Presidential Investment Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara, the programme...
South Africa’s Khula! is making major waves in agriculture, proving that technology can truly transform the lives of small scale farmers. The agritech firm recently raised R126 million in fresh funding, a clear vote of confidence in its vision to support farmers across the country. This remarkable milestone tells a bigger story: one of innovation,...
In Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, and Mozambique, many job seekers are being lured into fake recruitment schemes. These scams promise employment in health or public services. In reality, victims lose hard‑earned money and get nothing in return. This growing wave of exploitation highlights how unscrupulous actors target the vulnerable when they are most hopeful. Fake...