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WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders.

Sokofarm, an agribusiness enterprise based in Kisumu, is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate action. Our primary goal is to address food security challenges by offering sustainable solutions while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for communities. In line with this, our women empowerment initiative provides women with access to labor opportunities and credit from our farm produce. We have been involved majorly in African leafy vegetables, the mboga kienyeji.

Sokofarm

May 15, 2023

Sokofarm, an agribusiness enterprise based in Kisumu,Kenya is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate action. Our primary goal is to address food security challenges by offering sustainable solutions while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for communities. In line with this, our women empowerment initiative provides women with access to labor opportunities and credit… read more »

Suren Rampasadh

August 4, 2021

Suren Rampasadh is the current commander in chief of South Africa’s premier sportsbook, Hollywoodbets. Aside from offering the country with an award winning sports betting platform, Hollywoodbets puts plenty of focus on its Corporate Social Investment, making them a company that many others follow when it comes to giving back to the community, a facet… read more »

As you may already know, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming hugely popular in South Africa. The country easily ranks in the top five for Bitcoin Google searches worldwide. However, that’s nothing compared to the millions of USD worth of crypto trading in and out of SA regularly. However, South Africa is also approaching crypto in a very different way to most of the continent. While cryptocurrency is still something of an unknown entity to much of the world, SA is thinking long and hard. Could we be looking at complete regulation for cryptocurrency in SA by this time next year? Reasons for Regulation Bitcoin and other cryptos, by their very intention, are free from regulation. Trading in cryptocurrencies means that you can avoid lengthy or costly bureaucracy. It also means that traders and investors can take part in foreign exchange markets with little restriction. However, this has reportedly led to some concern over how BTC is actually being used. In most cases, it is entirely legitimate. People across South Africa are getting into Bitcoin casino games, for example, and are even buying everyday goods this way! That said, financial authority concerns extend to rising scams and unscrupulous activity. While BTC, by its very nature, is secure to an incredible extent, it is still open to criminal activity. That, ultimately, is what authorities and regulators - naturally - are keen to avoid at all costs. The Cajee Brothers Example Calls for crypto regulation (or at least clearer rules) in South Africa have grown stronger since the Africrypt mystery. The Africrypt case saw more than $3.6 billion (USD) in crypto disappear from the exchange. Its COO, Amer Cajee, claimed a hack - however, both he and his brother have disappeared. At the time of writing, authorities are still on the hunt for the Cajees as a matter of priority. Ponzi scheme allegations arose following this news - and it’s not the first crypto scam to have emerged recently. Mirror Trading International, too, gave crypto a bad name in 2020 following its collapse out of central Johannesburg. High profile cases such as these, unfortunately, have led to some fear over BTC and crypto. While investing in cryptocurrency and using Bitcoin is inherently safe as-is, many are calling for greater education. Closer Monitoring, But How Close? The Africrypt and Mirror Trading International cases give authorities plenty of regulatory ammo. Banks are keen to step up and start monitoring trading closely. However, the current position overall seems to be reasonably relaxed. That is, in favour of continuing to allow SA traders from buying and selling with ease. There are fears regarding overexposing banks to crypto - with stability risks being high on the worry sheet. This is certainly not bad news for average SA traders, who want to continue buying and selling without bureaucracy. However, there are clear, reasoned arguments for regulating or at least monitoring BTC. Alleged scams such as those discussed above hurt everyday people very harshly. That said, there is perhaps a need for greater individual education. Too much restriction on banks can lead to rising interest in alternative money sources, too. There are cases across the continent elsewhere, such as in Zimbabwe, where banks are forbidden from processing crypto. Of course, Zimbabwe’s financial experience is much different to SA’s. However, the principle remains the same - how do you balance safety with freedom? What is for sure is the fact that SA will continue to be a hotbed for crypto investment. However, regulators are keen to act fast, meaning the way we trade in and out of the country may change by 2022. Image Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/four-assorted-cryptocurrency-coins-843700/ Photo by Worldspectrum from Pexels

South African Cryptocurrency Regulation: Is It on The Way?

September 12, 2021

As you may already know, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming hugely popular in South Africa. The country easily ranks in the top five for Bitcoin Google searches worldwide. However, that’s nothing compared to the millions of USD worth of crypto trading in and out of SA regularly. However, South Africa is also approaching crypto… read more »

Sello Hatang

Sello Hatang

May 27, 2020

Sello Hatang is current CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF). The NMF has partnered with the Imbumba Foundation and Kolisi Foundation on an initiative called #Each1Feed1 which seeks to provide brief relief to families facing food insecurity due to the impact of COVID-19 in South Africa. They aim to supply 10 000 needy families with food packs over a… read more »

Dr Almero Oosthuizen

Dr Almero Oosthuizen

May 27, 2020

Dr Almero Oosthuizen is a specialist Emergency Physician who jointly runs the Emergency Centre at the Karl Bremer Hospital. He has a special interest in health innovation, service & education, and is currently heading a team of collaborators to develop performance tools to equip healthcare workers under pressure. He believes that people and relationships should be at… read more »

Dr Zaraina Solomons

Dr Zaraina Solomons

May 27, 2020

Dr Zaraina Solomons is a Specialist Physician based at Melomed Gatesville. Dr Zaraina Solomons completed her medical degree at the University of Cape Town in 2006. Dr Solomons performed her internship, community service and first year as a senior medical officer at the New Somerset Hospital, in Greenpoint, Cape Town from 2007 to 2010. She… read more »

Kim Williams

Kim Williams

May 13, 2020

Kim Williams, is an entrepreneur and well-respected local interior creative of the full-service Cape Town-based interior studio, Kim Williams, working across décor, design and interior architecture.  Kim started renovating her own properties during her early twenties, with the aim of increase their resell value and making good profit. However, it was in Kim’s 40s that… read more »

Montana Mall Zimbabwe

Montana Mall Zimbabwe

April 21, 2021

Montana Mall Zimbabwe is a physical and online store operating from Macheke. They sell goods ranging from security camera, generators, solar panels, walkie talkies , solar alarms, security gates, drills , generators, suits, sneakers etc. The store delivers in Harare, Marondera, Ruwa, Macheke and Rusape. Customers can buy online for deliveries on request cash on… read more »

Winnie Mashaba

Winnie Mashaba

December 4, 2019

Winnie Mashaba is a multi-award-winning South African gospel musician, TV presenter, and businesswoman. She was born and raised in the small village of Kgoši Phasha, Steelpoort, South Africa. Winnie Mashaba went to school at Mashupje High School but dropped out soon after passing Grade 11 in 1998 to pursue her passion for gospel music. Her… read more »

Deejay finzo

Deejay finzo

December 5, 2019

Finzo Sefatsa (also known as DJ Finzo) is a South African DJ and actor best known to television viewers for his role as Mr Chuene, a businessman who agrees to invest in the airline the two taxi drivers propose to him, intent on winning his family back after they find out about the affair he… read more »

Wilfred Mandlebe

Wilfred Mandlebe

December 3, 2019

Dr. Wilfred J. Mandlebe (PhD) is Botswana’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, comes from Tutume village in the Central district. He has worked for the Ministry for over twenty-seven (27) years, including six (6) years of secondment to the African Development Bank (AfDB) between 2007 and 2013. Before joining the… read more »

Dineo Ranaka

Dineo Ranaka

December 1, 2019

Dineo Ranaka (born 16 December 1983, in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa), is a radio and television presenter. She hosted a show on Yfm called ‘Dineo Live on Drive’ and also co-hosted Club 808 (a music show on e.TV) along with Moeti ‘Mo Flava’ Tsiki. Dineo Ranaka, is a businesswoman, radio and television presenter. She co-hosted… read more »

Dj Malwela

Dj Malwela

November 28, 2019

DJ Malwela is a SA radio Dj and Radio presenter. Metro FM’s Justice Matlala, beter known as DJ Malwela, wants the people of Limpopo to vote for him in the Best Compilation category at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards

Nikki Maritz

November 25, 2019

Nikki Maritz is the driving force behind IBTC, a private higher education college in South Africa that specialises in finance and business qualification. Her vision for IBTC is to enhance the careers and enrich the lives of the small segment of our society who believe continuous learning and growth is the way to a better… read more »

Naledi Madala

Naledi Madala

November 12, 2019

Naledi Madala is a Barclays Bank‘s top economist who contributes to overall strategy for the bank and is responsible for macroeconomic market research. Prior to joining Barclays Bank Botswana she was a Research Fellow at the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) where she gained experience working in evidence based economic policy analysis, research, and… read more »

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