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Routed to be acquired by global IT solutions provider evoilaAgreement
Cape Town, South Africa – 10 December 2025 – Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal strengthens evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised in 2025 for the third consecutive year on the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies
Sasol Opens New Hydrocarbon Plant for Mozambique’s Power
Sasol has opened an integrated hydrocarbon-processing facility in Temane, built to supply natural gas to the 450-MW Temane gas fired power plant. The project strengthens Mozambique’s ability to generate electricity domestically at a time when national demand continues to rise, creating a clearer path for expanding the country’s power capacity. The company says the facility’s
BYD Officially Launches Sealion 5, SA’s Most Accessible Plug In Hybrid
BYD has unveiled the Sealion 5 in South Africa, bringing the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to market at R499 900. The new model moves BYD directly into competition with the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and emphasizes the automaker’s drive to expand its footprint in South Africa’s fast-growing hybrid segment. At the Johannesburg
Top cost pressures and growth opportunities for SMEs in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, South African Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. SME services provider Lula has highlighted the critical need for proactive financial and operational adjustments to ensure business resilience and protect
Namibia Takes Over New China Funded Satellite Facility
Namibia has taken over full operation of the China-Aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station (SGDRS), gaining its own platform for gathering and processing satellite data. The station now falls fully under Namibian control, giving the country direct access to satellite information used for government planning, scientific work and environmental monitoring. Officials from the Ministry of
Camtel Prepares Blue Money to Enter Cameroon’s Mobile Money Market
Camtel, Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator, is gearing up to break into the mobile money arena in 2026 with Blue Money, a service the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has placed among the company’s upcoming projects. Minister Minette Libom Li Likeng confirmed the initiative, which points to Camtel’s late move into a market long shaped by
Synthesis Clinches 2025 AWS sub-Saharan Africa Partner Award
Synthesis has secured a major regional honour after being named a winner in the 2025 AWS sub-Saharan Africa Partner Awards. The recognition places the company among the most advanced cloud and AI engineering firms in the region, highlighting its ability to deliver measurable impact through sophisticated AWS architectures and disciplined execution. The awards celebrate organisations
Business School – FICA Compliance Lessons
South Africa’s recent sanctions against Discovery Bank and eZI Remit highlight how inadequate FICA training leaves institutions exposed to fines, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny. The outline below, penned by Sameer Kumandan, MD of SW360, stresses that staff are the first line of defence against financial crime and outlines six practical training strategies to embed
Samsung Launches Galaxy Z TriFold, Its First Multi-Folding Device
Samsung Electronics has introduced its first multi-folding smartphone, expanding its presence in a part of the mobile market where competition continues to sharpen. The new Galaxy Z TriFold strengthens Samsung’s position as Chinese manufacturers advance their own foldable devices. Analysts still warn that high prices and complex manufacturing may keep the category small for now.
Uganda Identifies New Oil Deposits in Kasuruban Block
Uganda’s state owned oil company has announced a significant discovery that could influence the country’s long-term energy outlook. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) confirmed it has identified nine potential oil wells in the Kasuruban block, with early assessments indicating about 600 million barrels of recoverable crude. The Kasuruban block spans 1,285 square kilometres in
Finding clarity in the multicloud maze
Picture a transport hub at rush hour. Trains from different lines arrive, buses jostle for space, and passengers criss-cross between platforms. Without clear signals and coordinated timetables, the entire system grinds to a halt. For many CIOs, this image is uncomfortably close to how their multicloud environments operate. Each platform may have been chosen for
Vodacom Clears Maziv Stake Deal After Four Years
Vodacom has cleared its final regulatory hurdle in the company’s long and difficult effort to acquire a 30% stake in Maziv. The deal, first signed in 2021, stalled repeatedly while regulators reviewed competition and ownership concerns. On Wednesday, Vodacom confirmed that Icasa, South Africa’s communications regulator, has approved the transaction. With every condition now met,
The Decline in Illicit Crypto Use
New independent data from Chainalysis and TRM Labs shows that illicit crypto activity on centralised exchanges has dropped to historic lows, signalling a new era of maturity for the industry. As of June 2025, the seven largest exchanges recorded just 0.018–0.023% of total activity linked to illicit addresses — a sharp decline from levels seen two years
Canva Launches Johannesburg Office in Rosebank
Canva has opened its first South African workspace in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to support its Africa adoption roadmap. The company now focuses on driving repeat-led platform use through universities, community organisations, informal businesses, and independent digital creators. The Rosebank office hosts Canva’s nine-person South African team and represents the company’s most significant operational investment in the
Vodacom Partners with Google Cloud to Advance Africa’s AI
Vodacom Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at accelerating its digital transformation through advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence. The partnership will strengthen Vodacom’s core solutions and create a robust foundation for developing new, disruptive products and services tailored specifically for African markets. Under the agreement, Vodacom will leverage Google Cloud’s
Bayer, AGRA, AU and FNB Convene for Dialogue on Africa’s Food System Reform
Bayer convened a high-level dialogue with AGRA, the African Union (AU) and First National Bank (FNB) during last week’s B20 Summit in South Africa. The session brought together policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to discuss the urgent reforms needed to strengthen Africa’s food systems. With climate pressure intensifying, economic shocks persisting, and global supply
Mozambique Gives TotalEnergies 30 Days to Present LNG Restart Plan
Mozambique’s government has given TotalEnergies 30 days to deliver a detailed timetable for restarting the Cabo Delgado LNG megaproject, making it clear that operations must resume without waiting for the completion of the cost audit covering the four-and-a-half years under force majeure. A cabinet resolution dated 19 November, seen by Lusa, outlines the state’s position:
Senegal Activates Startup Act to Back Homegrown Start-Ups
Senegal has officially put its long-pending startup law into effect with the launch of its new Startup Ecosystem framework, introducing a clearer system for identifying and supporting young companies in the country. The move gives structure to a law first approved in January 2020 but not previously activated. A key feature of the rollout is
AWARE.org Celebrates 2025 Impact and Unveils 2026 Strategy
Government officials, law-enforcement officers, industry executives, and community champions gathered at the Artistry in Sandton for AWARE.org’s Impact Celebration and 2026 Strategy Preview an evening that showed how powerful joint action can be.“A shared purpose drives real change, and this year proved it,” said AWARE.org CEO Mokebe Thulo. He pointed to strong partnerships with the
Mr Price Telecoms Division Delivers Strong Double Digit Growth
Mr Price Group’s telecoms arm continues to gain traction. The division delivered double-digit growth in the 26 weeks ending September 2025. It now covers mobile devices, accessories, and the Mr Price Mobile MVNO, and has become one of the group’s strongest performers. Telecoms revenue rose 12.4% to R678-million. Growth was supported by the rollout of