Ramokgopa announces 890MW solar boost as renewable rollout accelerates

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant expansion of South Africa’s renewable energy programme and a R16 billion investment injection into the economy.

With the latest announcement, total capacity procured under Bid Window 7 of the

SA’s economic recovery efforts bear fruit

Government’s efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand.

“Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela is gaining

Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

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  Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives
• New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity

JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy. This accelerated progress underscores the strong advancement of digital payments, technology, and innovation in Africa—a transformation that traditionally would have taken several years to accomplish.

The surge comes in a year defined by new market entries, significant investment,

Africa’s First Integrated Creative Summit Arrives in Johannesburg

Africa's 1st integrated Creative Summit - 9 February 2026

The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World launches its Integrated Creative Summit in 2026

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, December 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World Expo launches its inaugural

Teneo Recognised as the Best Online School in South Africa Based on HelloPeter Reviews

Teneo Online School

Award-winning online school earns 4.49-star rating and 273 HelloPeter reviews as learners achieve remarkable academic improvements

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, December 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a country where elite private school fees now exceed an average of R420,000 per year and 73% of learners attend no-fee schools, Teneo Online School is breaking down barriers to quality education and transforming the lives of thousands of South African learners through accessible, high-quality online schooling.

With an impressive 4.49-star rating and 273 reviews on HelloPeter, Teneo has established

Honoris United Universities Unveil Impact Report Showcasing Human-Centered AI Transformation in African Higher Education

Honoris Impact Report 2025: AI in Higher Education

It is not only a record of our progress but a reflection of how our network of private higher education institutions is responding with urgency, thoughtfulness, and innovation.”

— Dr. Jonathan Louw, Group CEO, Honoris United Universities

CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, SOUTH AFRICA, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Assured impact: Deloitte-assured core KPIs – 87% student employability rate, 86% value-for-money, 1.5 million lives transformed, and 54% female students – alongside continued progress on 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

• Network-wide AI transformation: A five-

Economic transformation non-negotiable, says Trade Minister

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa’s economic transformation is “a constitutional and moral imperative” - warning that slow progress, non-compliance and fronting continue to undermine efforts to redress apartheid’s economic legacy.

Addressing a National Council of Provinces (NCOP)