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Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.

SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up.

President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health.

KZN women entrepreneurs get major boost from provincial government

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Applause and ululations filled the air at the Marine Building overlooking Durban’s busy harbour as 25 women entrepreneurs from across KwaZulu-Natal stepped forward to receive more than just cheques, but a vote of confidence in their dreams.

Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

By Andrea Naicker

One of the most enduring symbols of South Africa’s democracy is the ballot box -- a reminder of our collective struggle for freedom and the power each citizen holds in shaping our nation’s future. As we approach the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, this democratic right depends increasingly on the availability of accurate, credible information that enables citizens to make informed decisions. Yet this critical foundation is threatened by the growing challenge of disinformation.

Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources.

Gauteng open for investment

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy.