For a time, horse racing fell out of mainstream conversations among South Africans. However, this iconic sport never truly went away. Even as public attention shifted elsewhere, its rich culture and the loyal punters kept it relevant. Now, with platforms like 10bet making horse racing accessible on almost any smart device, the sport is attracting […]
South Africa’s foreign policy is often seen as distant and diplomatic, unfolding in international forums far removed from everyday life. But recent tensions surrounding the Iran war show how quickly global geopolitics can hit home. What happens abroad can quickly translate into higher fuel prices, economic strain, and even job losses at home. As the […]
If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and Arsenal announced a multi-year global partnership that includes matchday branding at Emirates Stadium, visibility across Arsenal’s digital platforms, and access to club assets and players […]
Across Africa, political communication is rapidly moving online. Advocacy groups and public institutions now rely heavily on digital platforms to reach voters. Social media advertising, sponsored search results, and targeted display campaigns allow political messages to spread quickly across borders and demographics. Recent elections across the continent have highlighted how digital platforms influence public debate. […]
Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and everyday life. From mobile banking in Kenya to tech startups in Nigeria and South Africa’s expanding digital media sector, internet access has become central to the continent’s economic development. As governments and businesses invest in digital infrastructure, millions more Africans are joining […]
Across Africa, the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure is transforming how businesses operate. From Lagos to Nairobi and Cape Town, companies are embracing remote work and cloud-based collaboration at unprecedented levels. The shift is being driven by expanding internet connectivity, the rise of tech startups, and increasing demand for flexible work environments across the continent. […]
Artificial intelligence is showing up more often across South Africa’s digital services. Not always in obvious ways. In many cases, it is added quietly, as platforms try to keep up with higher usage and less predictable demand. One place this is becoming noticeable is online gaming. In some systems, AI roulette is used in the background to […]
The OpenserveSASMA 2026 Launch, held at Truffles on the Park in Sandton, Johannesburg, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the South African Social Media Awards, bringing together creators, influencers, media, public and private sector leaders, strategic brand partners and voices shaping South Africa’s digital culture. This year’s launch carried particular significance as SASMA […]
Ocean Basket is launching a mobile app that redefines what a restaurant brand can know about its customers, and what it can do with that knowledge. The platform brings together direct delivery, a reimagined loyalty programme, and a real-time engagement layer into a single owned environment, built on first-party data and designed around how customers […]
In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. In the Western Cape, where the threat of “Day Zero” once brought the province to the brink, communities are working on the ground to restore natural water systems by removing […]