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South Africans fear AI, but teaching ranks among the most resilient careers
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New research from The TEFL Academy finds that many South Africans are anxious about AI’s impact on jobs, even as teaching and TEFL training emerge as relatively resilient career paths.
African officials urge faith-government partnerships at Utah Capitol
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Senior African Union, Islamic and regional officials used a G20 Interfaith Forum session in Salt Lake City to argue that religious communities must be part of peacebuilding, mediation and youth protection efforts across Africa.
South Africa’s EV tax break helps, but won’t decide factory wins alone
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South Africa’s 150% tax deduction for battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle production took effect on 1 March 2026, but industry data and Reuters reporting suggest tax relief alone will not determine where global automakers invest.
Battersea and GARC spotlight rabies vaccination push in South Africa
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Battersea and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control are using World Rabies Day to showcase how collaboration is expanding rabies prevention in South Africa.
Proposed R21.8 billion Omnia deal could shift South African industrial ownership
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Solar SA Investments has proposed an all-cash R21.8 billion takeover of Omnia Holdings at R134.50 a share, a deal that would move the industrial group into Indian ownership and likely delist it from the JSE and A2X if approved.
Los Angeles leaders push peace action after International Day of Peace roundtable
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Community, human-rights and civic leaders met in Glendale on Sept. 21 to discuss practical steps Los Angeles can take to reduce division and prevent conflict.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
Amicorp launches AI assistant for international structuring
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Amicorp has launched an AI Structuring Assistant to help clients define cross-border investment, fund and succession goals before speaking with advisers.
AI diagnostics in South Africa face tougher proof and regulatory tests
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South Africa’s shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics is moving from pilot projects to routine clinical use, but only technologies that prove clinical value, fit local workflows and clear regulatory hurdles are likely to scale.
New proposal calls for incentive-based U.S.-Africa gold strategy
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A new Accountable Gold Initiative proposes a U.S. approach to African gold built on incentives, accountability and partnership instead of sanctions.
Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” hits No. 1 in South Africa
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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.
South African women push wellness brand beyond borders
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A group of South African entrepreneurs is using Mamas Flat Stomach Tea to build a wellness business model that blends products, community and distribution opportunities.
Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour
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Aquila Safari and the Barmy Army have formed a new partnership tied to England’s 2026/27 cricket tour of South Africa.
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
SeedMatch launches agricultural goods marketplace for global buyers
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SeedMatch Group has expanded its agricultural platform to connect growers, exporters and investors with international buyers, moving from project planning into produce sales.
Purely Righteous Brands to launch South African Cube Air Tent in U.S.
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Purely Righteous Brands will bring The Cube Air Tent to the U.S. market, with a public debut set for Overland Expo Mtn West 2026 in Loveland, Colorado, Aug. 21-23. The launch puts a fast-deploying inflatable shelter already popular in South Africa…
Rescued lions BenTzur and Ori arrive at South Africa sanctuary after months stranded by conflict
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Two adolescent lions seized from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel have reached Animal Defenders International’s sanctuary in South Africa after a 50-hour flight routed through Cairo and Frankfurt.
Two rescued lions begin new life at South African sanctuary
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BenTzur and Ori, two adolescent lions seized in Israel from the illegal wildlife trade, have arrived at Animal Defenders International’s sanctuary in South Africa after a 50-hour flight routed through Cairo and Frankfurt.
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
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World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Oicintra buys control of South Africa chrome project
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Oicintra said July 27, 2026, that it acquired a 51% stake in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex.
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