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Business

Load shedding warning for South Africa

Today at 10:18 AM, via BusinessTech

Synthesis Power Solutions director and energy expert Thomas Garner says load shedding could return in South Africa.

Business

New social grant for South Africa on the way

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

Business

Woolworths under pressure

Today at 08:31 AM, via BusinessTech

Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

Education

Somalia: UN Supports Nationwide Labour Rights Education Campaign Led By Somali Trade Unions

Today at 09:09 AM, via AllAfrica

[Shabelle] The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers to understand, reclaim and defend their labour rights while ensuring effective implementation of Somalia’s newly adopted Labour Code, which entered into force after 52 years without comprehensive reform.

Science/Tech

Huawei Launches Enhanced AI-Centric Network Solutions for All Intelligence at MWC 2026

Today at 10:14 AM, via Tech Financials

Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help carriers prepare for the agentic era by enabling intelligent services, networks, […]

Science/Tech

South Africa’s Economy Is Picking Up, But Hasn’t Reached A Turning Point Yet – Economist

Today at 09:41 AM, via Tech Financials

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment. For over a decade, the size of the deficit and the rise in public debt have been […]

Science/Tech

Biometric IDs Are Being Rolled Out In Africa. Study Reveals The Risks And Pitfalls

Today at 09:34 AM, via Tech Financials

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools to improve...