Financial boost for Africa smallholder farmers
by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SMALLHOLDER farmers in low-income countries across Africa are to benefit from US$38,75 million in new grant funding. This is…
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R22bn boost for SA digital growth
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MTN South Africa has announced plans to invest nearly R22 billion over the next three years in network infrastructure and IT…
Standard Bank drives R164 trillion in payments
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – STANDARD Bank has reinforced its position at the centre of Africa’s financial system, processing more than R164 trillion in…
Intellect commits to Africa’s digital finance infrastructure
by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – GLOBAL enterprise-grade financial technology firm, Intellect Design Arena, believes an award bestowed on it at the recent…
Publishers face digital survival test
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE future sustainability of South Africa’s independent media sector has come under renewed scrutiny, with industry leaders…
Africa’s fintech boom faces integration bottleneck
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – AFRICA’S fintech sector has established itself as a global force, driven by strong investment…
Canal+, Malawi meet to iron out issues over MultiChoice
from MAVHUTO BANDA in Lilongwe, MalawiMalawi BureauLILONGWE, (CAJ News) — CANAL+ and Malawian authorities have held talks to address mutual concerns ahead of the media…
Standard Bank posts R49.2bn profit
by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – AFRICA’S largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group reported strong financial results for 2025, posting headline…
Zimbabwe’s new currency faces trust test
from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, ZimbabweZimbabwe BureauHARARE, (CAJ News) – THE Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, John Mushayavanhu, has introduced newly designed…
VAT threshold hike eases SME burden
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s 2026 National Budget has delivered targeted relief for small and medium-sized…