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…
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…
It’s that time again! The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MTN South Africa have officially launched the 2025 MTN8 tournament, marking 18 seasons of elite football, fierce rivalries, and fan-fuelled passion. The action kicks off on Saturday, 2 August 2025, and if the new season’s energy is anything to go by, we are in for…
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…
Charlene Louw Today, on International Beer Day, we raise our glasses not just to beer, but to the people, places, and purpose behind every bottle brewed in South Africa. Beer is one of the world’s oldest beverages, but its role in modern South Africa is anything but outdated. The local beer industry contributes over R70 billion annually…
MSC Cruises is known for offering spectacular international entertainment around the clock for guests of all ages, and this set to be taken to the next level on its up-coming new flagship, MSC World Asia. Setting sail in the Mediterranean from December 2026, guests will have no shortage of entertainment venue options to choose from…
Theme: The role of partnerships and media collaboration in advancing strengthened public health and HIV advocacy in South Africa As South Africa continues to battle the world’s HIV epidemic, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa hosted a timely media and stakeholder dialogue in Johannesburg to confront key gaps in the country’s response. The message was…
