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 […]
Internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-platinum selling R&B superstar Tamia is set to grace South African stages this August as she headlines The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience. The much-anticipated tour will take place across three major cities: Celebrated globally for her soulful voice and timeless catalogue, Tamia has captivated audiences […]
Retail forex trading used to revolve around screen time, instinct, and the constant urge to react. A setup would form, price would move a little too fast, and discipline would often give way to impulse. That pattern shaped retail behavior for a long time. Many traders built their routines around watching charts for hours, second-guessing […]
More than 90 volunteers joined Sentinel Ocean Alliance and The Lab at Camps Bay for a community beach cleanup and ocean stewardship event. On 7 March, Sentinel Ocean Alliance hosted a community beach cleanup at Camps Bay, bringing together more than 90 volunteers committed to protecting the coastline. The event was supported by The Lab, […]
At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026 (20–24 April, Sebokeng) is not another conference. It’s a live economic activation platform delivering real outcomes in real time from job placements and enterprise funding to accredited skills […]
The old digital publishing argument was simple enough: produce strong reporting, build a loyal readership, and the business model will eventually settle around that value. In principle, the argument remains attractive. In practice, it has become harder to defend as a complete strategy. Audience attention now arrives in fragments, often via mobile devices, and rarely […]