Southern Africa

(Reuters) – South Africa’s largest grocery retailer Shoprite Holdings SHPJ.J on Tuesday reported a 20.3% rise in annual earnings and said it hopes to conclude the sale of assets in …

In 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa shared his dream for a new South African city that would be “driven by smart technologies of the fourth industrial revolution”. At that point, many …

The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism has announced the removal of South Africa from its list of restricted countries. What this means is that passengers from South Africa, …

Africa’s Property Technology (Proptech) sector is ramping up and is a key component of future strategies for local REITs, operators and others looking to future proof their real estate businesses …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eased travel restrictions for vaccinated South Africans. The UAE said that applications for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries on …

(Reuters) – South Africa’s unemployment rate hit a new record high of 34.4% in the second quarter of 2021 from 32.6% in the first quarter, the statistics agency said on …

Shoprite, South Africa’s grocery retailer, has announced on Monday that it will exit from Uganda and Madagascar, making this its third African departure. The supermarket retailer expanded aggressively in Africa, …

Shoprite, a leading grocery supermarket, has launched a new digital business unit, ShopriteX, which combines data science, technology and innovation with its operational strength to provide increasingly enhanced customer experiences. …

Trade unions representing Mango Airlines’ workers have accused the department of public enterprises of having no intention to keep the cash strapped carrier in the sky. The low-cost South African …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to the economic success of many countries, especially developing countries. They are the backbone of most economies. Globally, SMEs makeup about 90% of …