Standard Bank launches Southern Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant overdraft
/ 27 June 2025

Standard Bank launches Southern Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant overdraft

Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic Finance on the continent. Designed to empower business owners with more Shari’ah-compliant solutions, the product adds to a long list of Standard Bank’s innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing demand […]

PAMHoYA Project- Where Data Science Meets Youth Voices
/ 26 June 2025

PAMHoYA Project- Where Data Science Meets Youth Voices

The Youth Health Economics Focal Area (Health Systems Research Unit, South Africa) hosted a stakeholder engagement workshop (23rd June 2025) as part of the launch of their latest project entitled PAMHoYA (Co-development of a Mental Health Data Discovery Platform and Harmonisation of Mental Health Measures for Young People in South Africa). A first for mental […]

Mythical Museums: Curating artifacts from forgotten realms
/ 25 June 2025

Mythical Museums: Curating artifacts from forgotten realms

Step into the dusty halls of a museum that never existed—until now. Imagine walking past a shattered crown from a sky kingdom that never touched Earth, or gazing at a musical scroll that only plays in moonlight. With Dreamina’s AI image generator, we’re not just visiting museums—we’re building them from the ground up. These are […]

Vodacom Business named 2025 Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year
/ 25 June 2025

Vodacom Business named 2025 Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year

Vodacom Business has been voted winner of the Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year award for 2025 by MyBroadband, reaffirming its leadership in delivering advanced ICT solutions that drive digital transformation across South Africa’s business landscape. This annual accolade recognises the provider offering the most comprehensive and effective telecommunications services to South African […]

How to start an online casino business
/ 25 June 2025

How to start an online casino business

Starting an online casino business is difficult because there are multiple things you have to take into account, and the process can be rather confusing for a beginner. Today, we’ve collaborated with Sophia Novakivska of DashTickets to help you understand the industry, set your expectations, and provide you with a simple outline of the steps […]

Meet investors and close deals at AFSIC 2025
/ 25 June 2025

Meet investors and close deals at AFSIC 2025

African Investments has released its Q2 2025 Deal Book to its global investor network, highlighting 65 high-quality investment opportunities spanning the African continent.  First launched in 2023 in partnership with AFSIC – Investing in Africa, the Deal Book series was  developed to consolidate top opportunities showcased on the African Investments Dashboard into  an accessible format […]

Prosus accelerates growth and profitability, with 12X improvement in  Ecommerce adjusted EBIT and 100% increase in dividend
/ 24 June 2025

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 Joy of Jazz Presents: Jazz for young people – A family celebration of jazz and community
/ 23 June 2025

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Presents: Jazz for young people – A family celebration of jazz and community

Johannesburg’s vibrant music scene is set to come alive with the much-anticipated “Jazz for Young People” festival, presented by the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. This unique event, scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the National School of Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein, promises a full day of world-class jazz, family fun, and a powerful celebration […]

How can blockchain improve the legal industry through data integrity?
/ 17 June 2025

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?
/ 17 June 2025

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
/ 17 June 2025

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
/ 17 June 2025

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 […]

Ocean Basket turns up the heat with its new spicy prawns
/ 13 June 2025

Ocean Basket turns up the heat with its new spicy prawns

Ocean Basket is bringing serious fire to winter with the launch of its brand new Spicy Prawns. This limited-time dish features 15 mouthwatering prince prawns, smothered in a spicy garlic sauce and served with half chips, half rice for just R145. Available nationwide for sit-down and take away from 15 to 30 June 2025, this […]

2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: A three-day celebration of African and global jazz
/ 12 June 2025

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 […]

Vans launches new Colourways of the Hylane
/ 4 June 2025

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 […]

How AI Is changing journalism and why we must detect it early
/ 4 June 2025

How AI Is changing journalism and why we must detect it early

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword floating around Silicon Valley — it’s already reshaping journalism, including here in South Africa. From helping newsrooms automate headlines to generating full-length articles, AI’s influence is being felt in everything from productivity tools to editorial decisions. But with this powerful innovation comes a deeper responsibility: making sure […]

The role of bold women in business, according to a powerhouse panel: Insights from the esteemed jury for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award
/ 2 June 2025

The role of bold women in business, according to a powerhouse panel: Insights from the esteemed jury for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

As the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award adjudication process begins, the esteemed jury prepares to evaluate an inspiring cohort of candidates, each embodying the boldness and innovation that define this prestigious accolade. True to the pioneering spirit of Madame Clicquot, the award has, for over 50 years, honoured remarkable female entrepreneurs who drive change […]

Easybet Rolls Out Booming Games and Amatic in South Africa
/ 28 May 2025

Easybet Rolls Out Booming Games and Amatic in South Africa

South Africa’s growing online gaming sector has just received a fresh boost. Easybet, one of the country’s rising digital gaming platforms, has added titles from two established global providers — Booming Games and Amatic Industries — to its slots portfolio.  This expansion adds diversity and depth to the platform’s offering, catering to both fans of […]

Tackling the gender inequality issue in the South African workplace
/ 26 May 2025

Tackling the gender inequality issue in the South African workplace

While there has been significant progress against gender inequality, the issue still has visible effects, especially in countries like South Africa. African women earn less than men, and they are offered low-skilled jobs, which prevents them from progressing in their careers. Although women in South Africa are ambitious when entering the workforce, they don’t have […]

NHS negligence: Should you sue or make a complaint?
/ 26 May 2025

NHS negligence: Should you sue or make a complaint?

The number of medical negligence cases continues to rise, notwithstanding attempts to reduce the long-standing burden on the National Health Service (NHS). Oxford University Hospitals, providing physical, mental health, and social care at the John Radcliffe, Horton General, and Churchill hospitals and the Nuffield Orthopedic Centre, paid out more than £30 million in compensation for […]

How digital trading platforms are reshaping investment paradigms in South Africa
/ 26 May 2025

How digital trading platforms are reshaping investment paradigms in South Africa

The acceleration of financial technology across South Africa has dismantled structural impediments that historically constrained market participation. Today, the online trading South Africa has stimulated serves as a conduit for expanded engagement with equities, exchange-traded funds and commodities.  These systems replace high-cost, relationship-based brokerage models with algorithmic precision, real-time transparency and scalability. Overarchingly, this mutation signifies a […]

Investing in young lives: A pathway to harnessing the demographic dividend and advancing human capital development
/ 23 May 2025

Investing in young lives: A pathway to harnessing the demographic dividend and advancing human capital development

South Africa is standing at a demographic crossroads. According to Statistics South Africa’s 2024 Mid-Year Population Estimates, the population under the age of 35 is approximately 36.5 million, representing about 58% of the total population of 63.02 million. The country, therefore, possesses a powerful engine for socio-economic transformation: its young people..  But this engine must […]