AfDB invest over $300 million in Lesotho
from TSOANELO MOKHAHLANE in Maseru, LesothoLesotho BureauMASERU, (CAJ News) – THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) plans to invest US$331 million in key strategic…
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Jem HR raises R60 million in Pre-Series A funding
by DION HENRICK in Cape TownCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – JEM HR (Human Resources), the WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefits platform, has closed a R60 million (US3,3 million)…
Standard Bank hosts inaugural Africa Markets summit
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – STANDARD Bank is gearing up to host its first African Markets Conference. The conference, which will be held in Cape Town this…
Standard Bank partners Zeda to diversify funding
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – STANDARD Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Zeda Limited for its first bond issuance since listing on…
Fihla exits role as Standard Deputy Chief Executive
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – STANDARD Bank Group Deputy Chief Executive, Kenny Fihla, has resigned. This also nullifies his role as Chief Executive of Standard…
Mixed fortunes for MTN Rwanda in 2024
from PHYLLIS BIRORI in Kigali, RwandaRwanda BureauKIGALI, (CAJ News) – MTN Rwanda increased its subscriber base by more 5 percent to over 7,6 million but data also shows…
Winwinpay seeks partnerships in Africa tech space
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – THE global technology and digital payments company, Winwinpay, is exploring fintech opportunities in…
ANALYSIS: The Key to solving persistent Budget Deficits etc
by LUKE ZUNGAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE number of formal businesses must be 5% (five percent) of the population. This simple equation is not found in textbooks but holds…
2025 Budget Reaction: Balancing fiscal discipline and economic growth
by MAMELLO MATIKINCA-NGWENYAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE 2025 Budget maintains fiscal consolidation while acknowledging risks. It supports economic growth through…
Overall impression of the 2025 National Budget
by ALTHEA SOOBYAHJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – ONE of the biggest issues with the budget every year is that South Africa is not investing in growth-enhancing initiatives with a…