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Government Withdraws Proposed VAT Increase; Rate Stays at 15%
South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) rate will remain at 15% from 1 May 2025, after the Minister of Finance
Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech
Applications Open for 2025 BRICS Women’s Startup Contest
Applications are now open for the 2025 BRICS Women’s Startups Contest, organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS
Samsung Unveils AI‑Powered Galaxy A56, A36 & A26 5G with New SOS+ Service
Samsung launched its latest Galaxy A series devices - the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G
Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and
Yoco Unveils Largest-Ever Product Release to Power Small Business Growth in South Africa
Yoco has today announced the largest product release in its history at Yoco Next: Digital Product Showcase – an online event
Google Announces 2025 Cloud Partners of the Year Winners
Google has announced this year's 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year winners. These companies have leveraged Google
Visa Tap-to-Phone Adoption Grows to 200%, Notably in Small Businesses
Visa has announced that its tap-to-phone (TTP) has experienced a 200% increase in adoption over the past year, with countries
OPEC Fund Approves Over $600M in New Financing To Drive Development
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has approved over $600m in new development financing to support sustainable infrastructure,
Yellow Card Appoints Kamogelo Mosime as SA Country Manager
Pan-African fintech Yellow Card has appointed Kamogelo Mosime as Country Manager for South Africa, as the company looks to strengthen
ICASA ICT Report Shows Growth in Mobile Connectivity in SA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released its 10th State of the ICT Sector Report, offering a
Johannesburg Unveils Free Wi‑Fi at Rea Vaya Bus Stations to Boost Digital Inclusion
The City of Johannesburg through its municipal entity the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has launched an initiative to provide free