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Exito Media Concepts Announces the 29th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026
Security Summit – South Africa 2026 Securing South Africa’s Digital Future 12th March 2026 Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre South Africa’s rapid digital expansion is reshaping how organisations operate, connect, and scale, bringing cybersecurity to the forefront of national and enterprise priorities. As cloud adoption, data-driven services, and connected technologies accelerate across sectors, safeguarding
Exito Media Concepts Announces the 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit South Africa
The Digital Transformation Summit will be kicking off in South Africa this month with the goal of Powering the Digital Future of South Africa South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its digital transformation journey, driven by accelerating adoption of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and nationwide digital inclusion initiatives. Curated by Exito
TVS MOTORS LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – one of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers – has officially launched in South Africa through a strategic distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective, a purpose-built distributorship wholly focused on the TVSM brand and will lead local market development and distribution of TVS motorcycles in South Africa. TVSM is the 3rd
Amazon Explores Kenya as Next Market for Satellite Broadband Expansion
Amazon is evaluating Kenya as part of its plan to expand satellite-based internet services across Africa. Company representatives recently met with officials from Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy to discuss how low-Earth orbit satellite technology could improve internet access in areas that remain poorly served by infrastructure. The delegation included Farouk
Could South Africa Be Another UAE?
In 2024 nominal average per person income in the UAE was US$ 49,400, roughly eight times that of South Africa’s US$ 6,250. On global rankings for GDP per capita, the UAE is among the top 25 countries, while South Africa ranks around the 110th, indicating the degree to which the UAE is ahead in relative living standards. The resultant accelerating migration
Chery Debuts KP31 Double-Cab Bakkie for South Africa
Chery has revealed its new KP31 double-cab bakkie concept as it prepares to enter the pickup segment. The company’s South African division has confirmed that the production version of the vehicle, which has not yet received an official name, is planned for the local market. The KP31 concept features a 2.5-litre turbodiesel plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
DRC Launches Gold Backed Crypto Token Under AXIS Development Program
Pre-sale of the Sovereign Gold Reserve Token (SGRT), a gold-backed crypto asset issued by the Fonds social de la République démocratique du Congo, has begun on the WinstantGold platform ahead of an official launch later this year in Kinshasa. Funding Development Through Tokenization The FSRDC, a public institution under the presidency focused on reconstruction and
MTN Ghana and Huawei Deploy World’s First Large-Scale Alpha Antenna Network
MTN Ghana and Huawei have completed what they describe as the world’s first large-scale rollout of the Alpha antenna. The new radio system is designed to support more automated mobile networks. Announced on 14 February 2026, the deployment places Ghana among the early markets testing this type of telecom infrastructure. It also reflects Huawei’s broader
Eni Reports Major Gas and Condensate Discovery Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
Eni has reported a major gas and condensate discovery at its Murene South-1X well in Block CI-501 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, adding weight to the scale of the Calao channel complex and placing the find among the country’s largest hydrocarbon discoveries. The Italian energy major said the well intersected Cenomanian reservoir sands estimated to contain around
Toyota’s New Land Cruiser FJ Headed to South Africa in Q2 2026
Toyota is preparing to introduce the Land Cruiser FJ to South Africa in the second quarter of 2026., placing the model as a strategic addition to its local SUV portfolio. Unveiled by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) at its recent State of the Motoring Industry event, the FJ arrives at a time when demand for
Canal+ Centralises Control of SuperSport’s Sports Rights in Paris
MultiChoice’s new controlling shareholder, Canal+, has taken away SuperSport’s authority to decide which sports rights to buy, with those calls now made at its head office in Paris. Veteran broadcasting journalist Thinus Ferreira told 702 that the move is tied to Canal+’s drive to cut spending. The company has already told investors it needs to
How a 15-year business journey found a new way to help people navigate change
The Change Science Institute (CSI), founded in 2025, is the culmination of life insurer BrightRock’s 15-year exploration of how people experience and navigate change. The research led entity is dedicated to translating the science of change into practical tools and insights that help people better manage life’s transitions. Brendan Wade, Executive Lead of the Change
China to Grant Zero Tariff Access to 53 African Countries from May 2026
China will remove tariffs on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May 1, 2026. President Xi Jinping announced the decision in a message delivered to African heads of state at the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa. Under the policy, qualifying African exports will receive full zero-tariff treatment
Volkswagen Celebrates 75 Years in SA and 30 Years of Polo Production
Volkswagen marked 75 years of operations in South Africa in 2026, while also reaching 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega assembly plant in the Eastern Cape. The dual anniversary focused attention on one of the country’s longest-running automotive manufacturing operations and a model that has become central to Volkswagen’s export programme. Polo production
South African Billionaire Patrice Motsepe Steps Down as ARM Executive Chair
Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe has stepped down as executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals ARM following a change to the JSE’s Listings Requirements. Motsepe’s transition ends more than two decades in the executive chairman role at ARM. He will remain on the board as non-executive chairman. ARM informed shareholders on Monday, 16 February 2026, that
Regulatory state: A Protection Racket and the Rise of “New Communism”
Author: Brian Benfield Regulation Has Become a Protection Racket In the contemporary Western world, regulation has ceased to function as a neutral instrument of public order. It has instead evolved into a quasi-mafioso system that extracts rents from the productive sector under colour of law. What presents itself as governance increasingly resembles a protection racket:
Government of Gabon Suspends Import Duties to Ease Living Costs
The government of Gabon has suspended import duties, value-added tax and scanning fees on selected food products and construction materials for six months to ease rising living costs. The Ministry of Economy, Finance, Debt and State Holdings announced the measure. The tax relief covers widely consumed food items including meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, canned
Mali launches state mining firm to tighten sector control
The government of Mali has established a new state-owned mining company aimed at increasing public control over the country’s extractive assets. The entity, Société de patrimoine minier (Sopamim SA), will be fully owned by the state and tasked with acquiring and managing government equity stakes in mining projects. Through Sopamim, authorities in Bamako plan to
Congo LNG Ships First Phase 2 Cargo, Lifts Capacity to 3 million Tons
Congo LNG has shipped its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Phase 2, lifting the project’s export capacity to 3 million tons per year and reinforcing the monetisation of Congo’s offshore gas reserves. Italian major Eni, which operates the project, confirmed that the inaugural cargo departed on Saturday, February 7, from the Nguya FLNG
Libya’s Al-Sarir refinery restarts after major maintenance
Libya’s Al-Sarir refinery in the east of the country has returned to full production after completing an extensive maintenance programme, its operator Arabian Gulf Oil Company (Agoco) said. Agoco, a subsidiary of National Oil Corporation, said on Wednesday, February 4, that the work targeted the crude distillation unit, which sits at the heart of the