Discussing the dire water situation in South Africa, Mergence Head: Private Markets, Kasief Isaacs, took part in a panel discussion on CNBC Africa. Mergence is leading the way in find a holistic solution through public-private partnerships, a model that could be replicated, with new procurement legislation possibly acting as an enabler. Adding to the debate was Gundo Maswime, Civil Engineer Lecturer at UCT.

Naspers scouts for new investments
Naspers has tasked its executives to look for investment opportunities in South Africa by the end of its 2026 financial