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Prosus accelerates growth and profitability, with 12X improvement in  Ecommerce adjusted EBIT and 100% increase in dividend

Prosus accelerates growth and profitability, with 12X improvement in  Ecommerce adjusted EBIT and 100% increase in dividend

Prosus delivered a strong performance during a transformative year. We have exceeded  our profitability targets, as we build the leading lifestyle ecommerce company in Latin  America, Europe and India, driven by AI and innovation. ● Ecommerce revenue growth of 21%, to US$6.2bn. ● Adjusted EBIT increased twelve times to US$443m, ahead of guidance. ● iFood […]

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has been named as Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand for 2025. The accolade was conferred as part of Brand Africa’s 15th annual Africa’s Best Brands report, based on an independent study conducted across 31 countries throughout the continent. The Africa Best Brands study is described as the […]

Charles Hoskinson wants to make ADA an AI crypto – what does it mean?

Crypto enthusiasts know there are few figures as influential as Charles Hoskinson, who is the co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano. Hoskinson is one of the personalities who has been at the forefront of blockchain innovation for years, and lately he has been making waves with its plans to transform ADA, Cardano’s native token […]

Trading On MT5 with crypto: PrimeXBT brings regulated crypto trading to South Africa

Leading multi-asset broker PrimeXBT recently announced the expansion of its Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) licence in South Africa to include Crypto asset services. This makes the broker one of the few regulated companies offering traders access to both Crypto and traditional markets. The move is seen as a significant step forward in secure and […]

How can blockchain improve the legal industry through data integrity?

Blockchain technology has the potential to change the world by bringing transparency and safety to global datasets. Since every piece of data recorded on the ledger is untouchable, meaning no one can delete or alter it, blockchain’s traceability features can help manage counterfeiting and fraud. Blockchain can be helpful in various industries, including healthcare, where […]

The Merge aftermath: Did Ethereum really become green?

In 2022, Ethereum made a dramatic change. It shifted from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, a move that promised to cut its energy use by over 99 percent. Headlines called it a climate win, and supporters claimed Ethereum had finally gone green. But going green is more than just a headline. It takes proof, consistent results, and […]

Regulatory clarity on the horizon: The CLARITY Act and its impact on crypto lending

The crypto industry long existed in a gray area, with officials unable to clearly define what was allowed in digital asset activity. Crypto-backed loan companies, in particular, have experienced difficulties, risks and doubts because of the ambiguity in this sector. Recently, lawmakers have been working on the CLARITY Act, which aims to address these issues.  The CLARITY […]

Luxury travel: Why unconventional stays are the new 5-star

Once upon a time, luxury stays were synonymous with high-touch service, opulent dining, gold-plated fittings, Hermès amenities and even gold-plated iPads in every room (if you were lucky enough to stay at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai).   Today? They could well mean sleeping on the retro sixties train La Dolce Vita Orient Express, or […]

2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: A three-day celebration of African and global jazz

Africa’s premier jazz event, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, returns in 2025 with a bold, expanded vision, offering three full days of live music, artistic innovation, and global collaboration. From 26 – 28 September, the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg will transform into a vibrant hub for jazz lovers, featuring over 60 musicians […]

Fresh under pressure – Man conquers Comrades dressed in 13kg can of Shield deodorant.

Comrades Marathon 2025 had no shortage of tough runners, but one stood out like no other. LucQuevauvilliers, a five-time Comrades finisher, took on the 89.98km challenge this year, wearing a full-body 13kg Shield Can Man suit, turning heads and gaining loud cheers of support. The partnership between Luc and Shield, one of South Africa’s most […]

Vans launches new Colourways of the Hylane

Vans is expanding the story of the Hylane, the Y2K skate-inspired silhouette that’s been turning heads since its reintroduction. Now, the retro-futuristic style is back in updated colourways that are dialed in for skate-inspired looks, and everything in between. Rooted in late-’90s skateboarding and reimagined for today, the Hylane takes cues from the original 1999 […]