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Bitget targets 40% of tokenized stock trading by 2030, boosts TradFi with one-click access

Today at 11:21 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today confirmed the global availability of its recently launched mobile app upgrade, which places crypto and traditional financial markets side by side on the homepage, a product evolution that reflects how traders are increasingly moving between asset classes within a single session. Originally introduced following Bitget’s January rollout […]

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Revolution at 138-year-old South African bank

Today at 11:15 AM, via Daily Investor

Nedbank is beginning to benefit from a major restructuring of its business units and a strategic shift in its African expansion plans, aiming to revive growth and strengthen its competitive position.

South Africa

Transnet suspends nine employees for colluding with suppliers

Today at 11:08 AM, via SAnews

Transnet suspends nine employees for colluding with suppliers

Transnet has suspended nine employees implicated in alleged collusion with suppliers as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and misconduct within the organisation. 

Disciplinary proceedings against three of the suspended employees have commenced, with charges against other implicated officials...

South Africa

President Ramaphosa hails Lekota as a patriot and champion of non-racial democracy

Today at 10:46 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa hails Lekota as a patriot and champion of non-racial democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt condolences, following the passing of veteran politician and struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota, describing him as a patriot whose life was deeply intertwined with South Africa’s liberation and democratic journey.

Lekota passed away at the age of 77...

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.

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 […]