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South Africa Eyes Cashless Future Following Zimbabwe's Digital Economy Lead

South Africa is struggling with a surge in violent cash-in-transit (CIT) heists, prompting calls for a cashless economy, a path Zimbabwe has already embraced as a fully digital economy, according to the United Nations. The escalating crisi…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 19:49hrs | 213 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

SA Chiefs arrive for Vapostori anniversary

Chiefs from Ndzundza Kingship under King Mabhoko III (Mpumalanga) arrived in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare this Friday for the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's 40th anniversary scheduled for this weekend.Speaking during an int…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | 364 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

South Africa is in serious trouble

South Africa has been hit by some of the highest tariffs of any country, with increased duties placed on its goods exported to the United States. At 30%, the tariffs on South Africa are the third-highest of those tracked by S&P Gl…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?

Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil!I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned about your utterances of violence in your video you made and was played in Point 5 Creatives studies plat…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 16:04hrs | 69 | by Nomazulu Thata

South Africa's colonial name to be changed?

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) and other political parties plan to approach parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee to change South Africa's name to the Republic of Azania, among other things.The political party is ar…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment

The Zimbabwean government has come under intense public scrutiny following confirmation that it awarded a US$439 million cancer treatment equipment contract to a South African company without going through a public tender process.Governmen…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

Eswatini want its land from South Africa

The King of Eswatini, Mswati III, has revived his kingdom's longstanding territorial claims against South Africa by appointing a new Border Restoration Committee (BRC), tasked with negotiating the return of land stolen during the colonial …

Published: 21 May 2025 at 16:10hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter

South Africa arrests Nyokayemabhunu, Zimbabwe seeks extradition

Wellington Masiwa, a vocal critic of the Zimbabwean government known by his social media alias Nyokayemabhunu, is facing possible deportation from South Africa after Zimbabwe issued an international arrest warrant seeking his extradition t…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 12:33hrs | 2145 | by Staff reporter

109 Geza31 demo activists arrested! Nyokayemabhunu, Geza, tell us, what are you doing about it?

The government of Zimbabwe gave SADC & South Africa feedback about the effects of Geza M31st demonstration that was quiet, with sporadic incidences, and insignificant. But 109 activists were arrested and are facing charges of causing m…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 19:40hrs | 1196 | by Nomazulu Thata

South Africans in danger of losing access to SABC

If South Africa follows through with the 31 March analogue switch-off deadline, a date being challenged in court today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) risks losing a quarter of its viewership at the end of the month.This…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:45hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter

MK23 forces South Africa and allies out of DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the withdrawal of its peacekeeping mission from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing the need for a strategic reassessment of its role in the region.The deci…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter

Diplomatic Breakdown: The Failed Trump-Zelensky Meeting

The February 28, 2025 Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky ended in diplomatic disaster, fundamentally altering US-Ukraine relations. What began as a planned mineral resources agreement signing deteriorated when Zelens…

Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1515 | by Staff Reporter

Afrikaners want to establishing an autonomous state in South Africa

AfriForum, the minority interests lobby group, met with senior representatives of Trump's administration on Tuesday, saying this was part of its fight for the interests of Afrikaners.Trump has offered to re-house white Afrikaners as refuge…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 2203 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Must Seize the Opportunity to Attract Investment as South Africa Faces Agricultural and Economic Shifts

The ongoing upheaval in South Africa regarding the removal of white farmers and the broader implications for the country's investment climate present a unique opportunity for Zimbabwe. While the political and economic crisis in South Afric…

Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 13:13hrs | 499 | by Marilyn Mutize

Australia must sanction South Africa

An Open Letter from the British Australian Community Urging Suspension of Australian Aid to South Africa Over Anti-White Property Rights Violations South Africa's President Ramaphosa signed the country's new Expropriation Act 13 into law o…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Online

'Migration to South Africa is nothing new,' says Zimbabwean ambassador

Zimbabwe's Ambassador to South Africa, David Hamadziripi, has described the migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa as part of a broader, global phenomenon.He emphasised that migration is neither new nor unique to Zimbabwe, citing example…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Why Hollywoodbets appeals to both casual and serious bettors in South Africa

Hollywoodbets is a South African betting company that was established in 2000. The company initially started as a publishing company that was involved in distributing and publishing horse racing cards. However, it is now South Africa's mos…

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 427 | by Staff Reporter

Is Strive Masiyiwa less appreciated at home?

Zimbabwean telecoms mogul and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa continues to receive global accolades for his contributions to Africa's telecommunications industry and his philanthropy. On December 10, 2024, Masiyiwa was awarded an honorary d…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:37hrs | 2735 | by Staff reporter

4 banks quit in South Africa in 2024

BNP Paribas, HSBC, Sasfin Bank, and Bidvest Bank have all announced massive changes to their South African operations in 2024.French-based BNP Paribas was the first bank of the four to announce changes to its South African operations, with…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 15:19hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter

South Africa running out of money at an alarming rate

Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt has warned that South Africa is heading for a financial crisis due to its growing debt burden.Speaking to State of the Nation's Mark Sham, Roodt said South Africa's fiscal deficit is far too high…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 15:15hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter

South Africa finishes last in Mathematics and Science

The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study revealed that South African learners finished stone last, even though they competed against much younger children.The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIM…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 18:08hrs | 2333 | by Staff reporter

South Africans lost R1 billion to digital banking fraud

Money lost by South Africans to digital banking fraud increased from R735,000 in 2022 to R1.1 billion in 2023 - a 47% increase.This is according to the South African Banking Risk Centre's (Sabric) banking fraud report for 2023.The report f…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:33hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter

Bank card fraud chaos in South Africa

In 2023, card-not-present (CNP) fraud accounted for over 68% of all card fraud committed in South Africa, costing citizens over R700 million.This is according to the South African Banking Risk Centre's 2023 annual crime statistics report, …

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:31hrs | 2241 | by Staff reporter

Reasons why South Africans treat the 13 digit ID number like a qualification

South Africa's green ID book has been used as the country's main identity document for 44 years, during which time it has only received a handful of minor security upgrades. Blacks only started using the ID after 1984 as it was only reserv…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 1685 | by Staff reporter

South Africa plans to say goodbye to cash?

Despite the surging adoption of contactless payments in South Africa, more than half of the country still relies on cash as their dominant payment method, and the digital divide is slowing the migration to digital currencies.South Africa's…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 13:54hrs | 3060 | by Staff reporter

South African fiber providers are gradually forming local monopolies

The South African fiber internet market, once praised for its Open Access model, is now seeing a rise in monopolistic practices by Fibre Network Operators (FNOs) that control neighbourhoods, estates, and business parks. In 80% of cases, FN…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:27hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe confirms 2 cases of imported Mpox

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has confirmed that Zimbabwe now has two confirmed cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). One case has been reported in Harare, and another in Mberengwa. Both patients are in home isolation and re…

Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:46hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter

Its a do or die encounter

All the roads will be leading to South Africa Johannesburg at Orlando Stadium, where the Brave Warriors of Namibia will be battling it out with the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The opening match of round th…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:10hrs | 346 | by Leonard Koni

IOM Council chair visits Zimbabwe and South Africa

The Chair of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Council and Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Katharina Stasch, has visited Zimbabwe and South Africa to review the organizatio…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:42hrs | 974 | by Stephen Jakes

Three Zimbabweans sentenced to life for brutal murders in South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa - The Pretoria High Court has sentenced three Zimbabwean nationals, Edison Ngamiko (38), Amos Hassan Masiya (38), and Edron Panashe Chisanako (39), to life imprisonment for the murders of two teenage girls. Tragic En…

Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 18:55hrs | 46 | by Staff Reporter

Cracking the code on forex trading: How does it really work?

Engaging in forex trading presents an opportunity for South Africans to participate in the international financial scene and potentially make profits by leveraging currency fluctuations. There is growing curiosity among individuals about w…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:12hrs | 673 | by Staff Reporter

Guvamatanga faces scrutiny over South African properties

George Guvamatanga, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, is under investigation following revelations of his extensive property portfolio in South Africa. This development has raised significant moral, ethical, and accountab…

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:25hrs | 10180 | by Staff reporter

Sweden, South Africa impressed by Zim tourism surge

Zimbabwe has gradually witnessed a surge in the tourism and hospitality sectors over yesteryears, with several tourists coming from South Africa and Sweden expressed their commitment to embark on a massive publicity redefining crusade amon…

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 34 | by ideon Madzikatidze in Gonarezhou, Chiredzi

WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa

In a landmark event for the cattle ranching industry, Collins Tafireyi, a Zimbabwean cattle rancher, shattered auction records today by purchasing a prized Boran Stud bull for an unprecedented R8 million (US$444,000). The record-breaking p…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 2406 | by Staff Reporter

A Guide to Online Gambling in South Africa: 2024

South Africa's growing online gambling scene shows signs of continuing its upward trajectory this year and beyond. It may be essential to look at the landscape and its evolution. We will look at online gambling in South Africa and how you …

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 360 | by Staff Reporter

South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?

There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 electi…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 488 | by Dr William J Mpofu

Zimbabwean brags about soft life in SA prison

A Zimbabwean identified as Bornface Banks, detained in a South African jail on allegations of kidnapping, sparked controversy by boasting in a viral video about the favorable conditions in prison.According to online publication News 24, Ba…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 16:38hrs | 1173 | by Staff reporter

Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new perspectives, fostering innovation and e…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 256 | by APO

Ramaphosa to Unveil New National Executive Tonight

Johannesburg, South Africa - President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce the members of the new National Executive this evening, marking a significant step in the establishment of the 7th Democratic Administration of South Africa. The ann…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 15:28hrs | 77 | by Ndou Paul

South Africa's white party suspends MP over anti-Black videos

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) suspended on Thursday a newly sworn-in member of parliament after an old video of him calling for the killing of Black people resurfaced on social media.A snippet of a video resurfaced on social medi…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 16:03hrs | 10 | by Reuters

Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa rolls out e-passports

Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa announced the phased rollout of an e-passport processing facility starting today. Consul-General Eria Phiri explained that the first phase involved training consulate staff, which concluded on June 15, …

Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Will Cyril Ramaphosa be next South African president?

WHILE negotiations are underway to form a new government, News24 took a look at what the Constitution says are the next steps that must take place after the election results are announced in electing the president and premiers.The laws for…

Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

South Africa's Ndzundza Kingship lauds indigenous churches

Several Chiefs from Ndzundza Kingship under King Mabhoko III have over the weekend lauded Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's commitment towards transforming communities through encouraging its membership to work closely with …

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:26hrs | 192 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Prophet Edd Branson lends rare support to Pastor Adeboye

The  Christian Community in Africa has been riddled with competition and all forms of out performing each other. It is common for preachers to want to accrue a large following for themselves. Edd Branson has proven to be a unique man …

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:50hrs | 28 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

South Africa has a Zuma problem

Here's a copy of the intellectually embarrassing judgment handed down today by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, politically disqualifying former President Jacob Zuma from standing for election to the National Assembly in South Afr…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 15:59hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

3 Zimbabweans jailed for smuggling explosives into South Africa

Three Zimbabwean men have been sentenced to a combined total of 51 years in prison for smuggling explosives worth thousands of rand into South Africa and violating the country's immigration laws.Dube Siyabonga Sibusiso (25), Chuma Temba (3…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Why is Zanu-PF opening branches and office in South Africa?

Out of all liberation parties in Africa, Zanu PF is the only one that is opening offices and branches in all major South African cities and beyond. For an independent country like Zimbabwe, an embassy and a consulate here and there is enou…

Published: 17 May 2024 at 13:45hrs | 41 | by Israel Dube

African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence

I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause loss of Zimbabwean lives in South Afric…

Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 35 | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe, South Africa beef up border teams

ZIMBABWE and South African border authorities have beefed up their teams in preparation for increased human and vehicular traffic during the Easter holidays.South Africa has deployed 400 additional workers to its major border crossing with…

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

A Tale of Corporate Fraud, the contrasting Cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe

Corporate fraud has plagued both South Africa and Zimbabwe, with high-profile cases shedding light on the flaws in their respective financial systems. This article examines the contrasting stories of Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff …

Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:10hrs | 19 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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