Author name: Scott Balson

Agriculture continues to be a vital sector for unlocking economic growth and job creation across Africa, but entrepreneurs often face significant hurdles in scaling their businesses. Fintech company Pumpkn is stepping in to bridge the financing gap, offering tailored solutions to help agribusinesses thrive. In a recent interview Zaheer Dindar, Co-founder and CEO of Pumpkn, highlighted the challenges […]

The Department of Agriculture has announced the country’s first mass vaccination program for poultry to prevent avian flu outbreaks, following urgent calls from animal welfare groups and industry stakeholders. The initiative comes after repeated warnings from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), which urged government action to avert a repeat

As the South African National Lottery undergoes a major transition, including a change in operators and ongoing legal battles, officials are reassuring players that it remains “business as usual” for ticket sales and prize payouts. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition recently appointed Ithuba to continue managing the National Lottery for the next 12 months, after

The Free State police have launched a massive search operation for 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, a Grade 11 learner from Martie Du Plessis Special School in Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein. The teenager’s disappearance has sparked fears amid a surge in kidnappings across the country. Kidnapping Under False Pretenses According to reports, the incident occurred when suspects allegedly impersonating

Soweto, South Africa – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling the country’s high crime rates and gender-based violence (GBV), declaring that the state will “win the war against crime.” Mashatile made these remarks during the launch of the Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Kliptown, Soweto, a historic site now struggling

Tulbagh, Western Cape – Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued a stern warning against the vandalism of water infrastructure by so-called “water mafias,” stating that law enforcement will crack down on those who sabotage pipelines to profit from water tanker contracts. The minister delivered the message during the official launch of the R113 million

Police have launched a massive manhunt for suspects involved in a brazen shooting at the Mfuleni Taxi Rank on Friday morning, which left four people dead and three others wounded. Authorities confirmed that high-calibre firearms were used in what appears to be a targeted ambush. No arrests have been made yet, but police believe the

A powerful cold front is expected to sweep across South Africa this weekend, bringing plummeting temperatures, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and even snow in several provinces. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the freezing conditions could persist into early next week, with only Limpopo province likely to escape snowfall. Widespread Snow and

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has dismissed claims of internal instability following the recent redeployment of senior party member Floyd Shivambu from his role as Secretary-General to Parliament. Zuma-Sambudla addressed the matter during MK Party activities in Seshego, outside Polokwane, asserting that the party remains stable and focused on growth. “There

The City of Ekurhuleni has pledged to recover millions of rand lost in a stalled project to build its new metro headquarters, with Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza declaring that residents have not received value for their money. The project, initially commissioned in 2017 with a budget of R145 million, has ballooned to R272 million, yet the