Just over a year ago, bp Southern Africa (bpSA) became the official fuel partner of SA Harvest, an organisation that salvages food destined for landfills, and delivers it to hungry people all over South Africa In terms of the agreement, bpSA undertook to fuel SA Harvest’s fleet of delivery vehicles as part of its “Million…
Despite meaningful progress in women’s participation in the economy, many women-led businesses across South Africa still face persistent challenges, from limited access to markets and networks to barriers in securing funding and digital tools. These realities were brought into sharp focus at the Women Trade Intervention Dialogue, held on Friday, 1 August 2025 at the…
When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen. However, one of the biggest drivers of this relationship is not a coastal megacity, it is a landlocked province you have likely never heard of before. Hunan Province, in central China, has emerged as the country’s strategic hub for expanding…
Maseipati TsotsotsoThe City of Johannesburg is proud to mark a major milestone in its literary and cultural history — the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) celebrates its 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. This landmark occasion honours one of Johannesburg’s oldest buildings, a true “treasure of the mind”. To commemorate this historic event, the City’s…
Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal In November 2023, recognising that South Africa faces a shortage of valuable ICT skills, and conscious of the need to introduce more skilled workers into the Business Procurement Outsourcing (BPO) sector, CCI South Africa took the bold step of launching its IT Academy. The company’s goal was to help develop IT career paths…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, launched the Merchant Development Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking opportunities for township-based automotive businesses in Krugersdorp. The programme is championed by g-FleeT Management, the Trading Entity of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and WesBank…
This week’s B20 South Africa virtual round table spotlighted the urgent need for global action on food systems, industrial resilience and inclusive trade as business leaders and task force chairs warned of rising economic and environmental fragility under South Africa’s G20 presidency. Hosted by B20 Sherpa Cas Coovadia, the briefing brought together Debra Mallowah, Chair…
First National Bank (FNB) will reduce its prime lending rate by 0.25% following the decision taken earlier today by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee to lower its benchmark repo rate by 0.25%. FNB will adjust its rates on prime-linked accounts with effect from Friday 1 August 2025. “The Reserve Bank’s decision to…
Africa is fast becoming the leader in shaping the frame of longevity science and driving the solution that will leapfrog its progress, be part of the conversation . Keynote Addresses Inspire and guide the Future of leadership in the global longevity research and innovation Innovation & Research Showcases Redefine possibilities in health, aging and science…
Alfred Nhlapo Gauteng Provincial Government departments and municipalities have together created 94 632 Work Opportunities for communities under the auspices of the Expanded Public Works Programme during the 2024/2025 financial year and achieved 106% performance. The province exceeded the initial target of 89 224 work opportunities for the year by an extra 5408 temporary jobs, resulting…
