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Youth Day honours the young people who rose up in Soweto in 1976, students who paid with their lives to resist an education system deliberately engineered to diminish them. That generation marched against the barrel of a gun for the right to quality and equal education. Fifty years later, our youth are struggling with unemployment, …
South Africans under money pressure are not only losing sleep. Growing evidence shows the strain is settling into their bodies, with the lower back taking the worst of it. The link between debt and back pain A study in the journal BMC Public Health compared people under severe financial strain with the general population. The …
Across Africa, financial inclusion is no longer limited by the availability of financial services – it is limited by whether […]
The much-loved Sunday Buffet Lunch is officially back at Fish Eagle Café, located at Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre in Scottburgh. This KZN South Coast tradition is returning after popular demand from visitors eager to enjoy a wholesome Sunday meal in a beautiful setting – with a special Father’s Day buffet planned for Sunday, 21 …
Advanced lubrication technologies help farmers maximise uptime, protect equipment, and improve efficiency in demanding conditions Agricultural machinery operates under some of the harshest conditions, including heavy loads, dust, and extreme temperature fluctuations. High-performance Mobil™ agricultural lubricant from African Group Lubricants (AG Lubricants) are specifically developed to perform reliably in these environments, helping to protect engines, …
Boot camp tackles high graduate unemployment with workplace readiness A fresh new opportunity for tertiary graduates to prepare themselves for the world of work has been launched – the inaugural ACCESS70 Workplace Launchpad Boot Camp – taking place in Johannesburg from 19-26 June 2026, at no cost to the attendees. ACCESS70 was established under the …
Ethiopia expects government spending to rise sharply in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the economic fallout from the Iran war […]
The groundbreaking South African travelogue series, Breaking Down Borders Africa, has been awarded a silver international Telly Award in the Best Travel and Tourism Television Series category. The announcement was made last week as the Telly Awards celebrated their 47th year. “It is a tremendous honour for the team to receive this stellar recognition,” said …
Johannesburg, South Africa: Businesses face growing financial, regulatory and reputational risks from poorly vetted partnerships, making ongoing due diligence and real-time risk monitoring essential. According to Sameer Kumandan, organisations must move beyond once-off checks and adopt continuous risk intelligence to protect corporate value, compliance and resilience. By Sameer Kumandan, MD at SW360 South African businesses do …
Johannesburg, South Africa: Enterprise software is increasingly viewed as operational infrastructure rather than a source of competitive advantage, prompting organisations to question rising maintenance costs and vendor-driven upgrade cycles. According to Teko Mojaki, third-party support is gaining traction because it gives businesses greater control over technology investment, freeing capital for innovation, AI and growth initiatives. For …
Marvel and Magic: The Gathering fans get ready for one of the biggest tabletop team-ups yet, as Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes brings comic book icons into the world of strategy card play. Releasing in June 2026, the new collection invites players to build dream teams of heroes and villains, with characters such as …
Andrew Bizzell, Director of The Productivity Institute A new white paper warns that AI will not simply automate tasks, it will fundamentally reshape the architecture of management itself, forcing SME leaders to develop entirely new capabilities to govern hybrid human-AI workforces. In a new thought leadership white paper released by The Productivity Institute titled The …
As South Africans prepare for winter school holiday travel and long-distance road trips, towing experts are urging motorists to check their trailer lights before setting off, warning that a simple oversight could result in fines, safety risks and avoidable roadside delays. With more caravans, boats, utility trailers and food trailers expected to be on major …
JOHANNESBURG, 11 June 2026: South African investment in Dubai exceeded AED1 billion (US$294 million) over the past five years, reflecting growing economic ties between the two markets, a senior Dubai Chambers official said. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Dubai–South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg, Salem Al Shamsi, Executive …
A tender image, A Woman Eats in the Canteen of the Soviet-era Sanatorium, by British photographer Jo Kearney, is the Overall Winner of the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem®, the world’s greatest celebration of food photography. The image, which first won the Fortnum & Mason Food at the Table category, was taken at …
Cape Town: As organisations continue investing in ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude and other artificial intelligence tools, an important question is emerging in boardrooms and management meetings: Is AI creating measurable business value, or is it simply creating more activity? According to Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group, many organisations are focusing on AI activity rather …
If new studies are correct, the implications of Zipline’s drone logistics network in Africa extend well beyond the health sector […]
The OMODA C5 has recorded 16,948 local sales since launching in April 2023. Over the past 13 months, OMODA has kept the range fresh with the C5 X Series, updated Street+ and Style X derivatives, and the new C5 SHS hybrid. The new C5 SHS broadens the range with one of SA’s most accessible hybrid …
June 2025 – FNB, together with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS), have announced a landmark collaboration for the 2026 FNB App Academy programme, aimed at expanding access to credible, future-ready digital education and strengthening pathways for youth into South Africa’s digital future. Rooted in the belief that talent exists everywhere, even where opportunity …
AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of automotive search and digital vehicle discovery. AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in …
Nigeria’s United Capital Group has become the first foreign financial institution to receive an investment banking licence in Ethiopia. The […]
Pretoria bespoke boutique publishes an honest guide to custom wedding dress pricing, helping brides understand what drives cost and why bespoke frequently makes financial sense. PRETORIA, South Africa — Champagne Kisses, a bespoke bridal and formalwear boutique in Wingatepark, Pretoria, has published a new guide tackling one of the most searched and least clearly answered …
The latest GDP data and credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings provide welcome confirmation that the economy is gradually moving in the right direction. However, economic growth remains the biggest obstacle to job creation and stronger investor confidence. South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2026, Statistics …
Pretoria bespoke boutique makes the case for made-to-measure bridal gowns over off-the-rack alternatives in a new guide covering fit, fabric, and the design experience. PRETORIA, South Africa — Champagne Kisses Couture, a bespoke bridal and formalwear boutique in Wingatepark, Pretoria, has published a new article addressing a question many brides wrestle with quietly: whether a …