The announcement of BMW Group’s commitment to invest R4.2 billion in South Africa over the next five years has set the country abuzz with eager anticipation. But why all the hubbub? BMW will now manufacture their plug-in hybrid X3 in South Africa thanks to this investment. The Automotive Industry’s Quest to Reduce Carbon Emissions...
People in Zimbabwe are increasingly resorting to buying from street vendors at night as a means of coping with the country’s rising inflation rate. At night, the streets of Harare come alive with a wide variety of goods offered from carts, automobiles, and trucks converted into temporary shops, painting a vibrant picture of perseverance...
Don’t let go of your TV remotes just yet! The television industry is in crisis as broadcasters try to compete with the ever-changing landscape of online video games and virtual worlds like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft. The field of battle? attracting young people, who spend a disproportionately large share of advertising revenue. A New...
Joburg is making its presence known, so watch out! While Cape Town admirably took the 43rd slot, the thriving City of Gold was ranked as the world’s 38th best city for arts and culture. Cultural Homogeneity Johannesburg has always been one of South Africa’s most popular destinations for those interested in the arts. Festivals...
A Crisis in the Relief Fund South African artists from all walks of life have joined together to demand that Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa change the eligibility requirements for the R150 million COVID-19 relief fund. Unfortunately, many of the country’s creatives have taken a disliking to the fund that was set...
An Unlikely Entrepreneur Step into the bustling, energetic world of Khumbulane Phakathi, a 20-year-old student from the vibrant heart of Soweto. In an unusual twist of innovation and entrepreneurship, this University of Mpumalanga scholar is revolutionizing the tech industry, one cellphone repair at a time. Riding the Wave of Digitalization In an era where...
Chuck Chilli is owned by Boikano Sikwane, a 46-year-old local business tycoon. Her boundless ambition and insatiable appetite for achievement have given the South African economy a welcome kick in the pants. Sikwane has grown from a one-car garage operation to a thriving company with 12 hardworking employees thanks to his unquenchable zeal. Yet...
Dzimbanhete Arts and Culture Interactions has been quietly and tirelessly nurturing talent since 2008 and is located just 20 kilometres south of Harare’s frantic city hub among the calm, indigenous vegetation of Zimbabwe’s sandveld setting. Terrence Musekiwa, a sculptor of rising renown who represented Zimbabwe in the famous 59th Venice Biennale in 2022, is...
Cameo by J.K. Rowling Lily, Harry’s mother’s name, originates from the Latin word ‘Lilium,’ which is also the name of the author’s favourite flower. This was not a haphazard decision; rather, it reflects J.K. Rowling’s deep understanding of and investment in her characters. Many cultures associate the lily with ideas of purity, passion, rebirth,...