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 […]

Public health, social justice and feminist governance– visioning the next 25 Years:  A farewell tribute to the work of Professor Olive Shisana
/ 23 May 2025

Public health, social justice and feminist governance– visioning the next 25 Years:  A farewell tribute to the work of Professor Olive Shisana

If Shakespeare were writing Marc Antony’s famous eulogy from Julius Caesar today and in a South African context, he would probably have said, “The good that South Africa and South Africans do is oft interred with their bones.”  These adapted words from Shakespeare, shared by Professor Olive Shisana during her farewell tribute, reverberated across the […]

Best features to look for in sports betting software in 2025
/ 21 May 2025

Best features to look for in sports betting software in 2025

As the sports betting industry continues its meteoric rise, the demand for advanced and user-centric sports betting software has never been greater. In 2025, operators must prioritise cutting-edge technology, scalability, and user experience when choosing the right sportsbook platform to stay competitive and compliant. The online sportsbook software landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by regulatory […]

AFSIC connections unlocked key funding for the Africa College Foundation to provide education for youth in Africa
/ 20 May 2025

AFSIC connections unlocked key funding for the Africa College Foundation to provide education for youth in Africa

Africa College Foundation (ACF) is empowering African youth for a brighter future. A UK-based charity, headquartered in South Africa, ACF advocates that education has the power to transform individual lives and safeguard our collective future. ACF supports the development of the first low cost, high return on investment of African capital for demand-driven education and […]

AK NPC and SADTU joint training programme for science club practitioners at Cape winelands and Overberg schools
/ 20 May 2025

AK NPC and SADTU joint training programme for science club practitioners at Cape winelands and Overberg schools

In the first school term of 2025, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) held meetings with AK NPC to discuss the advancement of science and science education in schools and how these two organisations could collectively assist schools to provide learners greater exposure to science and technology. After deliberations between members of AK NPC […]

Huawei showcases regional innovation at Cape Town Tech Club 2025
/ 20 May 2025

Huawei showcases regional innovation at Cape Town Tech Club 2025

On 15 May 2025, Huawei successfully hosted its highly anticipated Cape Town Tech Club at the prestigious Venue D’Aria. With the theme “Accelerating the Intelligent South Africa,” the event brought together 190 key decision-makers from across the ICT landscape – including CTOs, CIOs, senior engineers, architects, and department heads – for an insightful deep dive […]

South Africans embrace Bybit as the go-to crypto exchange amid bitcoin and ethereum price shifts
/ 16 May 2025

South Africans embrace Bybit as the go-to crypto exchange amid bitcoin and ethereum price shifts

Cryptocurrency is rapidly reshaping South Africa’s financial landscape, and at the center of this transformation is Bybit — now widely regarded as the top choice for crypto traders across the country. As major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano show strong market activity, South Africans are increasingly relying on Bybit’s secure, fast, and user-friendly […]

TCL launches new range of cutting-edge TV’s in in Johannesburg
/ 16 May 2025

TCL launches new range of cutting-edge TV’s in in Johannesburg

Last Thursday evening, global electronics powerhouse, TCL, launched its latest series of smart TVs – the C6K range, at a showcase held at Daytona in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The event, attended by media professionals, tech enthusiasts, and public figures, marking the brand’s continued expansion into South Africa’s premium entertainment market. The venue was transformed into […]

Advancing the teaching of chemistry in Overberg education district
/ 16 May 2025

Advancing the teaching of chemistry in Overberg education district

According the CAPS curriculum for Natural Sciences, content of the second term covers the Matter and Materials knowledge area generally referred to as chemistry. To address this part of the curriculum, Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) continued with its professional development programme for Natural Sciences teachers in the Overberg region. A total of 44 […]

Solo Female Travellers Set Their Sights on Africa
/ 16 May 2025

Solo Female Travellers Set Their Sights on Africa

There’s no doubt about it; solo female travel is on the rise. Global travel brand, Virtuoso, reports that women now make up 71% of solo travellers. In the US, Google searches for ‘solo female travel’ went up 131% last year alone (compared to 2023), and even the briefest look at social media reveals a wealth […]

A call to shift perspective: Africa’s opportunity to pivot in a changing geopolitical landscape
/ 16 May 2025

A call to shift perspective: Africa’s opportunity to pivot in a changing geopolitical landscape

The world is entering a new geopolitical era – one defined by retreating superpowers, restructured trade dynamics, and accelerated technological rivalries. Recently, we have seen major shifts for Africa, such as the withdrawal of USAID support and changes in tariff regimes, fueling trade wars globally. The IMF has declared that the global economic system that […]

Hypertension in Africa: An Escalating Public Health Crisis
/ 16 May 2025

Hypertension in Africa: An Escalating Public Health Crisis

As the world marks World Hypertension Day on 17 May and observes May Measurement Month, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is calling on healthcare providers to make blood pressure checks a routine part of every patient visit. The SAMRC is also urging the government to integrate regular screenings into school health programmes, laying […]

Reviving a Cultural Milestone as Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina! Set to Illuminate Joburg Theatre Stage This May
/ 16 May 2025

Reviving a Cultural Milestone as Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina! Set to Illuminate Joburg Theatre Stage This May

Joburg Theatre proudly celebrates the life and legacy of one of South Africa’s greatest cultural icons with a powerful staging of Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina, running from May 30 to June 15, 2025. Originally conceived, written, composed, and directed by the legendary Dr. Mbongeni Ngema, Sarafina is a timeless masterpiece that captured the heartbeat of a […]

Responsible gambling – tools, tips, and taking charge
/ 14 May 2025

Responsible gambling – tools, tips, and taking charge

With the spotlight on the South African gambling industry, here’s everything you need to know about keeping the experience fun, safe, and firmly in your control. Responsible gambling is a shared commitment and the ultimate responsibility lies with the player. Staying informed and recognising when to take a break are key. Online gambling has been […]

Mall taxi rank upgrades are a strategic imperative in enhancing mall environments and enhancing the commuter experience
/ 13 May 2025

Mall taxi rank upgrades are a strategic imperative in enhancing mall environments and enhancing the commuter experience

The main terminals for taxis in South Africa are taxi ranks, normally located near shopping malls and shopping complexes, serving commuters in various communities. According to the National Households Travel Survey conducted by Stats SA in 2020, about two-thirds of households (66%) in South Africa use taxis. Gauteng, at 70%, had the highest percentage of […]

TCL unveils mini LED TVs with new HVA panels and halo control technology
/ 9 May 2025

TCL unveils mini LED TVs with new HVA panels and halo control technology

Global Olympic partner, and leading consumer electronics brand, TCL Electronics has unveiled its 2025 Mini LED TVs, incorporating HVA (High Vertical Alignment) panels and their own “All-domain Halo Control” technology to consumers in South Africa. Recognised with three Global TOP 1 rankings – Ultra-large Screen TV Brand worldwide, Leading Mini LED TV Brand and No1 […]

Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa’s energy and water future – just two weeks to go!
/ 8 May 2025

Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa’s energy and water future – just two weeks to go!

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not just an event—it’s a call to spark transformation, forge connections and power a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. With a dynamic programme bursting with […]

PrimeXBT expands MT5 offering with over 100 new trading instruments in South Africa
/ 8 May 2025

PrimeXBT expands MT5 offering with over 100 new trading instruments in South Africa

PrimeXBT, a regulated multi-asset broker, has expanded its MetaTrader 5 (MT5) offering for South African clients, introducing over 100 new instruments across international markets. This enhancement strengthens the broker’s diverse trading range and provides South African traders with greater access to the global economy through a single, all-in-one trading experience. The newly added instruments include […]

Health Campaigns: Salt awareness week and world hypertension day
/ 5 May 2025

Health Campaigns: Salt awareness week and world hypertension day

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of excessive salt consumption on the nation’s heart and brain health. This year’s theme, “Your Brain and Heart Cannot Take the Pressure!” highlights the importance of maintaining a stable blood pressure for good overall health, and specifically for heart and […]