South African Cheetahs Find New Home in Zambia Wetlands
A wetlands reserve in Zambia will become home to its first cheetahs in almost a century after the animals were successfully moved from South Africa. […]
South African Stocks Edge Lower in Risk-Off Mood Before GDP Data
South Africa’s main stock benchmark index halted a five-day rally, dropping 0.1% by 9:45 a.m. in Johannesburg and slipping from the highest close since April […]
South African Stocks Edge Lower in Risk-Off Mood Before GDP Data
South Africa’s main stock benchmark index halted a five-day rally, dropping 0.1% by 9:45 a.m. in Johannesburg and slipping from the highest close since April […]
South Africa May Give More Funds to State Arms Company and Govt Lender
South Africa’s Treasury is likely to announce additional funding for the state arms company and a government-owned agricultural lender in this week’s budget, people familiar […]
In South Africa, Even Skilled Workers Seek Jobs on the Street
South Africa is forecast to set an unwelcome world record this week when its statistics agency is predicted to report unemployment rose to a record […]
South Africa’s Infrastructure Fund to Target Private Investment
In this article Sign up to our Next Africa newsletter and follow Bloomberg Africa on Twitter South Africa’s 100 billion-rand ($5.9 billion) infrastructure fund will […]
Why South African Crypto Regulation Is So Unique
What makes South Africa’s crypto regulation unique is the fact that traders are fully protected and can, at their own risk trade with unregulated brokers. […]
South Africa’s Liquor Industry Offers to Help Curb Drinking
Sign up to our Next Africa newsletter and follow Bloomberg Africa on Twitter South Africa’s biggest liquor makers have offered to help get people to […]
South Africa Seeks Strict Crypto Regulations
As Bitcoin is penetrating into Africa, South Africa has revealed its stance on the crypto industry. In a policy paper published this week, the Intergovernmental […]
Screening Key to Halting ‘Runaway Train’ of Infection in Africa
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S. Africa Economy Silence Contrasts With Drastic Virus Steps
South Africa’s government won praise for taking swift action to contain the coronavirus outbreak. It’s said little on how it plans to protect the economy. […]
Blockchain Africa Conference Showcases How Tech Can Change the Continent
Impressive use-cases of blockchain technology have come to the fore after the conclusion of the 2020 Blockchain Africa Conference in South Africa. The event went […]
South Africa's ANC kicks off 2019 campaign vowing jobs, growth
The vote, expected in May, will be a test of whether Ramaphosa is able to reverse a decline in support for the ANC. South Africa’s […]
South Africa farm murder: Husband and wife tied up and shot by gang of six in their home
Isak van den Berg, 67, and his wife Ina, 61, were attacked at their home near Boshof in the Free State province by a gang […]
Pan-African Insurer Old Mutual Will Not Insure Mining Rigs
Old Mutual, a legacy, pan-African insurance company, announced it will not insure equipment used for cryptocurrency mining, according to a statement released June 10. The […]
Boy, four, crowned world’s youngest DJ with set at Hong Kong nightclub
British boy, four, is officially crowned world’s youngest DJ after performing a one-hour house music set at Hong Kong nightclub Archie Norbury performed world record […]
Google Trends: Cryptocurrency Users Buy Bitcoin Only When Price Surges
The data provided by Google Trends shows that the search phrase “buy Bitcoin” only multiplied in March after the price of the cryptocurrency started surging. […]
South Africa Is Making Strides Toward Crypto Clarity With the Reserve Bank’s Latest Report
A working group of South African financial regulatory organizations has released a consultation paper focused on cryptocurrencies, calling for public input to develop a cryptocurrency […]
South Africa Appoints Working Group to Study Cryptocurrency
The South African government has established a dedicated regulatory working group to access cryptocurrency and blockchain concepts, as per a report of the local news […]
Pan-African Startup Kubitx Launches Exchange in Nigeria
Kubitx, a Pan-African financial technology startup registered in Malta, announced the beta launch of its new cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday. The platform, which supports seven […]
BRICS Summit: Major Banks From Member States Sign MoU on DLT Research
Five major banks from each BRICS member state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to an […]
Study: 38 Percent of South Africans ‘Wish They Had Invested in Crypto Before’
Pan-African financial services company Old Mutual Limited has released an annual Savings and Investment Monitor survey for South Africa, which polled respondents on awareness of […]
South Korea’s Regulator Wants Samsung Securities to Suspend Operations
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has urged Samsung Securities, the brokerage arm of the country’s largest conglomerate, to suspend some of its operations for […]
South Africa will avoid a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to currency weakness, central bank deputy says
Emerging markets have been under pressure as a result of a strengthening dollar and trade war fears, and central banks in turn are facing tough […]