Broad-based ownership could mitigate impact of US aid cuts

Like most people, I was shocked by US President Trump’s unexpected cut in foreign aid, writes Shaun Smit, director at Transcend Capital. I knew South Africa would be affected but was curious about just how far this could go. I was surprised to find out that a massive...

Mastercard strengthens collaboration with Paymentology

Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with global issuer processor Paymentology to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. The collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities...

Unlocking SME growth in a changing economy

The critical role that entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in creating jobs, supporting communities and enabling economic growth is widely acknowledged by role-players across the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By Ronnie Mbatsane, managing executive...

MGX backs Binance in $2bn investment

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and MGX, the Abu Dhabi-based AI and advanced technology investor, have announced a landmark $2-billion investment. The transaction, the first institutional investment in Binance to date, is the single largest investment into a crypto...

Junkichi Yoshida is new president and CEO of Epson

Epson has announced the appointment of Junkichi Yoshida as its new president and CEO, succeeding Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. The leadership change comes as Epson enters the final year of its current strategic vision, Epson...

Pushkar Gokhale is MTN SA’s new chief wholesale officer

MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective 1 August 2025. Pushkar joins MTN from Openserve, where he currently serves as the chief digital and strategy officer. He has held various executive leadership roles in diverse...