Mavis Maluleka’s Muffins Mavis Maluleka’s thriving muffin business is a shining example of entrepreneurship in Limpopo. She had been living off a monthly government subsidy of R350, but she was able to use that small amount to launch a business that now nets over R400 per day. What is Maluleka’s […]
SA Entrepreneur Reveals 3 Game-Changing Business Strategies
Nonjabulo Sikhakhane, despite the difficulties, has created a thriving financial literacy startup called Mboma Financial Services. She encountered bias and scepticism as a black woman in business, but she persisted and grew as a result. She wants to help other young businesswomen in South Africa by divulging her keys to […]
Man’s R220K ‘Oops Moment’ Sparks Donation Frenzy
Sometimes real life is funnier than the silliest comedies. It’s what happened to a guy named Themba, who goes by u/lazybear90 on Reddit. He lives in Gauteng. Themba’s account of a donation he made to charity on a typical day has gone viral as he describes a humorous turn of […]
Winning Strategies for Investing in South Africa’s ICT Sector
South Africa’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has been steadily growing over the years, buoyed by advancements in technology, increased smartphone penetration, and a progressive regulatory environment. By investing in this promising sector, you could potentially reap significant benefits, particularly if you align your investment strategy with current and […]
African Architects Revolutionize Venice Exhibition
This year marks a watershed moment in the history of the Venice Architecture Biennale, a famous and influential show that has captivated visitors since 1979. An African architect, Lesley Lokko, has taken the unprecedented step of curating the exhibition, and she has made sure that Africa is given a prominent […]
The Shocking Race to Control AI
As AI becomes increasingly pervasive in our daily lives—from product suggestions to cutting-edge medical diagnostics—regulatory organisations throughout the world are debating how to rein it in. Conversational AI like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, developed with Microsoft’s support, is revolutionising our relationships with machines and raising serious ethical and regulatory concerns for governments. […]
Model’s Bikini Body Triggers Body Dysmorphia Outburst
A recent event has brought to light the struggles of people with body dysmorphia and postpartum depression, which are typically kept hidden amid the colorful cultural fabric of South Africa. An unexpected meeting at a trendy Johannesburg neighborhood poolside ‘braai’ has gone viral, shedding light on how people’s mental health […]
How Packed With Purpose is Shaking Up the Gift-Giving Culture
A revolutionary South African business is changing the way we give and receive presents at a time when most gifts have a depressingly short life cycle and wind up as dust collectors or landfill debris. Packed With Purpose is transforming gifts from inert tokens into transformative agents of change. How […]
Middelburg Vineyards’ Radical Shift Sparks Inclusive Growth
Middelburg Vineyards has become a symbol of inclusive innovation in South Africa’s booming agricultural economy. Van Loveren, Mzala Wines, and FNB, one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, have joined forces to create a groundbreaking venture that is changing the face of agricultural entrepreneurship. Middelburg Vineyards is driving transformation, creating […]