Sunday World News Updates

West African energy regulators are accelerating efforts to establish a regional fuel pricing benchmark and trading hub, driven by growing refining capacity and a desire to give Africa a stronger voice in global fuel markets. At a regional refined fuel market conference on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory… Read more »

LDV South Africa is expanding its push into the local commercial vehicle market with the introduction of the T60 Utility Single Cab, priced from R299 900. The new entry-level workhorse targets small businesses, tradespeople, farmers and fleet operators looking for an affordable bakkie with strong payload and towing capabilities. Single-cab… Read more »

Honda Motor Southern Africa has expanded its local motorcycle line-up with the introduction of the new CB1000GT, a sports tourer combining Fireblade-derived performance with long-distance comfort and an extensive list of standard equipment. Priced at R315 000 including VAT, the CB1000GT is based on the CB1000 Hornet platform but has… Read more »

Serious concerns about the handling of the Medicare24 investigation by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) emerged before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday, as prosecutor Drushantha Ramsamy questioned the sequence of key legal documents used to launch the probe. Ramsamy’s testimony focused on the Tshwane District Medicare24 contract… Read more »

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Mahindra South Africa is expanding its commercial vehicle line-up with the new Bolero MaXX Pik-Up, introducing a starting price below R200 000 as it targets entrepreneurs, small businesses, farmers and fleet operators looking for an affordable workhorse. The new single cab is available in three derivatives, starting with the Bolero… Read more »

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has cautioned that the growing exploitation of undocumented migrants by some South African employers is eroding labour standards, undermining lawful businesses and fuelling social tensions. Speaking at an Absa ambassadorial breakfast focused on Africa’s economic development and integration, Lamola said South Africa continued… Read more »

Subaru Southern Africa has extended the standard maintenance plan offered across its new-vehicle range as competition for buyers intensifies and motorists place greater emphasis on the total cost of vehicle ownership. From August 1, every new Subaru purchased through the manufacturer’s authorised South African dealer network comes standard with a… Read more »

Lebo Morake, popularly known as Lebo M, has announced that his latest marriage has received the traditional seal of approval, after his family concluded lobola negotiations with the family of his fifth wife, Nomoya Dube. The Lion King composer revealed that the Morake and Dube families recently gathered in Mbombela,… Read more »

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has moved to dismantle the existing structure for managing the national payment system and replace it with a modernised framework. The central bank is in the process of withdrawing its recognition of the Payment Association of South Africa (PASA) as a Payment System Management… Read more »