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 […]

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 […]