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MTN back in black
MTN’s dividend beat estimates as Africa’s largest wireless carrier surged back into profit.
MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026, 08:00

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MTN’s dividend beat estimates as Africa’s largest wireless carrier surged back into profit.
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Although the VAT registration threshold has increased to R2.3 million, businesses that deregister could still be hit with an unexpected VAT bill from SARS.

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Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.

South Africa
National Language Summit commences on Monday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

South Africa
The Chief of the Army assured the nation that there will be no incidents of assaults by soldiers

South Africa
This comes only two months after severe floods caused R10 billion in infrastructure damage.

South Africa
Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency.
World
US President Donald Trump said his administration is talking to seven countries about helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling on them to help protect ships in the vital waterway that Tehran has mostly blocked to oil tanker traffic.

World
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

World
Somalia became a key part of IS’s global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

World
The BBC’s International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha’s Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

Africa
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Business
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced the recall of a snack made by Clicks, aimed at young children, due to contamination concerns.

Business
Traditional investing is evolving, and more retail traders are looking for dynamic ways to enter global markets.

Business
RMB presents Sustainability Talks: Episode 4.
Business

Politics
The matter will sit in the High Court for the next two days.

Politics
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, also known as Witness F, has linked General Shadrack Sibiya to Matlala

Politics
South Africa formally filed its application to the ICJ in October 2024.

Politics
Kubayi says the Constitution remains a foundation for future generations to continue the fight

Sport
The Blitzboks clinched the Sevens Series title after securing a fourth tournament triumph in stunning fashion on Sunday.

Sport
Despite a third consecutive Wooden Spoon, there were highlights for Wales who finished the Six Nations with fresh hope and excitement.

Sport
Monday roundup.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ injury crises seems to be deepening at a crucial time in their campaign. Here’s the latest news below.

Education
Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day
Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.
Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...
Education
[This Day] Asaba — The Delta State Government has announced approval of the construction of male and female hostels across nine state-owned tertiary institutions, in a major move to address accommodation challenges confronting thousands of students in the institutions.
Education
[Dabanga] Adré, Eastern Chad — More than three-quarters of Sudanese refugee families in Chad say the their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict. A new survey by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has found that 76 per cent of Sudanese refugee households surveyed in Chad reported that their children were no longer attending school because of the crisis. About 41 per cent of...

Education
Pausing the scrapping of existing qualifications was the right decision. But the wider battle over further education continues
The government’s granting of a stay of execution to popular courses including health and business studies BTecs, while alternatives are developed, is a victory for common sense. It should not have taken a years‑long campaign by the college sector to prevent the...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A R3,6 studio flat in Sea Point, Cape Town, has attracted backlash for its hefty price tag in relation to it’s lack of space and features…

Lifestyle
The Springboks new anthem – ‘They Don’t Know What We Know’ – was originally created using AI, and now sung by vocalist Anslin Gysman.

Lifestyle
Scientists are investigating how our food choices affect bone health and fracture risk, raising questions about modern diets.

Entertainment
It is typical of modern-day South Africa that the bosses at Eskom celebrated achieving one of their KPAs by putting out a special press release.

Entertainment
Flights have been temporarily suspended at the airport, and some flights were diverted to Al Maktoum Airport.

Entertainment
Young businessperson cleans up the competition in Johannesburg.

Entertainment
Highlights ongoing fraud cases, probes and financial risks.
Science/Tech
In 2024 Anthropic was sued over claims it infringed copyrights when training LLMs. But as they try to settle, they may have a problem. The Free Software Foundation announced Friday that Anthropic’s training data apparently even included the book “Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman’s Crusade for Free Software” — for which the Free Software Foundation holds a copyright.It was published by...

Science/Tech
Prepaid woes and rising bad debts have dragged MTN South Africa’s earnings down, despite strong enterprise growth.

Science/Tech
Meta may cut one in five workers as it pours billions into AI infrastructure and talent, three sources have said.

Science/Tech
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.
Health
A federal work group says Covid vaccine injuries deserve urgent attention, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifts away from talking about vaccine policy.
Health
She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women.

Health
Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility.
Health
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.