South Africa’s biggest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, has announced a major step to increase its presence in Africa with a plan to take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s largest telecoms …
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Checkers Tops Media Sentiment Ranking Ahead of SA Retail Rivals
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminIn the last three months, Checkers has emerged as the South African retailer with the most positive media coverage, beating major competitors such as Spar, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths. …
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Nedbank Finalises Major Revamp and Eyes Digital Growth with iKhokha Deal
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNedbank says it has completed its major restructuring plan for the organisation, but the South African banking group warned that its performance for 2025 will likely remain weak. The update …
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UK Considers Extending $1 Billion Debt Guarantee to Support South Africa’s Green Energy Transition
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe United Kingdom may extend a $1 billion (about R17 billion) debt guarantee to South Africa as part of efforts to help the country shift to cleaner energy. The guarantee, …
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Santam’s £300 Million Premium Target for 2026
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurance company, has received full approval to launch a new underwriting syndicate in the United Kingdom, starting from 1 January 2026. The new entity, known …
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Under Pressure as MAN Warns of Tough Business Climate
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has again raised alarm over the difficult situation facing the country’s manufacturing sector. The association said the Nigerian business environment has become so challenging …
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Donald Trump Attacks South Africa Over “Extermination” Claims Ahead of G20 Summit
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe President of the United States, Donald Trump, has again stirred controversy with new comments targeting South Africa. While speaking to journalists in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince …
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CMA Uganda, CISI Partner to Boost Professional Standards in Capital Markets
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has continued to strengthen its global role as a professional body for experts working in securities, investment, wealth management, financial planning and …
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Peter Obi Says Nigeria Can Hit $2 Trillion Economy with Right Leadership
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNigeria’s former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated that Nigeria remains Africa’s top investment destination, saying the country can record massive economic growth if it embraces competent …
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Bitcoin ATMs Appear in Nairobi Malls as Kenya’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminBitcoin ATMs have started appearing in major shopping malls across Nairobi, days after Kenya’s new law on virtual assets became active. The bright orange machines, branded “Bankless Bitcoin,” were seen …