Daily Dive

Daily Dive

End of an era for Capitec

BusinessTech Capitec, South Africa’s largest bank, announced CEO Gerrie Fourie’s retirement in July 2025 after 25 years with the bank. Graham Lee will succeed him. Fourie oversaw the bank’s growth from 5 million to 24 million customers and its transition…

Is Zimbabwe facing another November 2017?

Daily Maverick Tensions escalate in Zimbabwe as President Mnangagwa hints at staying beyond 2028. Suspicions arise of circumventing term limits, sparking criticism from opposition, civil society, and even ruling party members. VP Chiwenga opposes move, backed by war veterans planning…