From representation to economic architecture The most consequential question emerging from the 2026 Standard Bank Top Women Conference was not whether women are capable of leading. That […]
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Protect the Song, Not Just the Sound: Inside Johannesburg’s IP for Growth Workshop
Sandton spent two days last week doing something the music industry rarely does well: talking about paperwork like it’s the main event. The IP for […]
UberBus in South Africa? Not Yet. But the Rumour Says a Lot About Where Transport Is Headed.
Social media has been buzzing with claims that Uber is preparing to launch minibus-style transport in South Africa. Posts suggesting that Uber will introduce Toyota […]
Inside the Sport Business Forum 2025: South Africa’s Growing Sports Market
The 2025 Sport Business Forum (SBF) concluded in Johannesburg on 17 October, affirming South Africa’s growing influence in the global sports economy. Hosted at the Wanderers Stadium, […]
30 Years of Watchdogs: PPSA Marks Milestone with Global Spotlight
The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) marked its 30th anniversary with an international conference in Cape Town, bringing together oversight institutions, legal experts, and ombuds […]
Spotlight | Samantha Mogwe: Building Botswana’s Creative Economy Beyond Talent
Botswana’s creative industries are on the brink of transformation — and few voices articulate this evolution as clearly as Samantha Mogwe, the multidisciplinary artist and broadcaster […]
Youth Voices Front and Centre at Zimbabwe’s Budget Summit
The Youth Inclusive Budget Conference took place on 26 and 27 September at Parliament in Mt Hampden, with a strong focus on putting young people at the […]
Africa’s Digital Finance Future Unveiled at MTN Fintech Summit
Over three days this week, the inaugural MTN Group Fintech Summit 2025 convened industry leaders, innovators, regulators, and business strategists from across the continent to shape the […]
Transnet’s R1.9 Billion Loss: South Africa’s Logistics Giant Falling?
Transnet has declared a R1.9 billion loss for the year ending March 2025—an improvement of 74% on the R7.3 billion loss it recorded in 2024. Once the country’s most profitable […]
The Great Fuel Price Illusion: Why Relief at the Pumps Won’t Last
A Fleeting Respite in a Broken System On 3 September 2025, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced modest reductions in South Africa’s fuel […]