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South Africa

South Africa targets tourism growth through investment, connectivity and visa reforms

Today at 15:18 PM, via SAnews

South Africa targets tourism growth through investment, connectivity and visa reforms

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the country deepens engagement with key Asian markets.

De Lille was speaking in Singapore this week during a visit that...

Business

South Africa could catch a big break this month

Today at 15:59 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s 2026 Budget could be near, or even below, the projections set in the medium-term budget policy statement last year, possibly breaking the norm of fiscal slippage.

Education

Nigeria: PAP Donates 900 Laptops to Students

Today at 15:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has distributed 900 laptops to beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme studying in Nigerian universities, marking the third batch of the exercise conducted within the country.

Lifestyle

Five reasons to ditch processed meat

Today at 15:59 PM, via The South African

Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.

Science/Tech

Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 Alum Charged for Alleged Fraud

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: By now, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list has become more than a little notorious for the amount of entrants who go on to be charged with fraud.[…] Gokce Guven, a 26-year-old Turkish national and the founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, was charged last week with alleged securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The New...

Motoring

South Africa’s secret petrol taxes

Today at 14:55 PM, via TopAuto

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.