# Mobile operator MTN Group has reported a 21.3-percent increase in half-year adjusted profit today, largely driven by subscriber growth in the second quarter and double-digit growth in service revenue. Africa’s biggest telecom operator says its adjusted headline earnings per share rose to 793-cents in the six months ended June 30, up from 654-cents a […]
# Western Cape police are appealing for information that could assist their investigation into the murder of four people whose charred bodies were discovered metres apart in Dunoon, Cape Town, yesterday. Spokesperson Novela Potelwa says police were called out to the N7 off ramp on Malibongwe Drive where they discovered the bodies on an open […]
# Rugby: South African Women’s ‘A’-side captain, Mary Zulu, says they are ready to embrace the challenge of facing Brazil in São Paulo. The first of two matches will take place tomorrow. Zulu and other backs, Shaunique Alexander and Insaaf Levy, have played for the Springbok team. The side contains eight 20-year-olds and two 19-year-olds. […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says the Government-Business Partnership offers no real hope to the more than 13-million unemployed citizens. President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership last week, which is an economic partnership aimed at driving reforms, boosting investment and creating jobs. GIWUSA president Mametlwe Sebei says […]
The United Progressive People Alliance says it will contest Tshwane with 70 ward candidates. It has unveiled a six-point plan to rebuild the metro ahead of the November local government elections. The plan includes addressing Tshwane’s institutional and financial challenges while restoring dignity to communities across the capital. The alliance says it is stepping up […]
# Rugby: Richie Mo’unga will make his long-awaited return to the All Blacks in tomorrow evening’s clash against the Lions at Ellis Park. The 32-year-old fly-half has not featured for New Zealand since their defeat to the Springboks in the 2023 World Cup final. Patrick Tuipulotu will be captain. Prop Saula Ma’u is poised to […]
# Wes-Kaapse polisie het twee verdagtes vasgetrek in verband met die moord op die voormalige burgemeester van Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa. Hy is verlede Woensdagaand naby Concordia doodgeskiet terwyl hy op pad was huis toe. Drie ander mense is gewond. Die polisiewoordvoerder, Novela Potelwa, sê hulle het beslag gelê op twee voertuie, drie vuurwapens en talle […]
# Political analyst Ongama Mtimka has likened the ANC’s current position to that of a sports coach with excellent game analysis, but lacking the organisational firepower to execute the on-field strategy. The party’s manifesto sets out six key priorities aimed at rebuilding public trust, including addressing critical service delivery challenges. Mtimka told Newzroom Afrika while […]
# Iran se veiligheidshoof, Mohsen Rezaei, waarsku Teheran is bereid om Amerikaanse oliemaatskappye en ander ekonomiese belange in die streek te teiken indien Amerika sy ekonomiese oorlog uitbrei. Die Amerikaanse minister van Finansies, Scott Bessent, gaan vandag na verwagting nuwe sanksies teen Iran aankondig. Rezaei dreig ook dat Teheran alternatiewe roetes sal teiken wat gebruik […]
