GreatJoy sponsors lead artwork to support the Institute for Healing of Memories’ social healing mission

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa 29 September 2025 – Internationally acclaimed artist GreatJoy Ndlovu has donated a headline artwork to the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) to raise funds for its trauma-healing programmes. The piece will lead IHOM’s Fundraising Art Auction & Dinner on 13 November 2025 in Johannesburg, along with pieces donated by corporates, including MTN,…

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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS ENSURE DEAF AUDIENCES ARE PART OF THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION

Celebrating International Sign Language Day with voices that matter As the world marks International Sign Language Day on 23 September, Newzroom Afrika is shining a spotlight on the critical role of Sign Language interpreters in bringing Deaf audiences into the heart of the national conversation. Two Sign Language interpreters, Pumza Sikumba and Khetha Mbatha from Izindaba Zethu and indaba Zethu, isiZulu…

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WHY CUSTOMER SCREENING IS THE FOUNDATION OF TRUST IN PAYMENTS

In today’s financial environment and specifically for businesses that are Accountable Institutions in terms of the FIC; customer screening has become one of the most critical, and most complex, compliance requirements. Regulators across the globe expect businesses to identify and manage risks linked to politically exposed persons (PEPs), individuals on sanctions lists, and those identified in adverse…

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INFINIX COLLABORATES WITH MEDIATEK TO RAISE THE BAR FOR 4G SMARTPHONE IN AFRICA

MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, and Infinix, an innovative smartphone manufacturer that consistently ranks as a top five brand in Africa, are collaborating to bring richer features and better performance to the Infinix HOT 60 PRO+ series of 4G/LTE smartphones, powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset. Infinix is leveraging the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset in…

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FAST, FIERCE AND FOUR- STRONG : MABULA WELCOMES NEW CHEETAH LINE-UP

Mabula Private Game Reserve has welcomed four new cheetahs, reinforcing its commitment to conserving one of Southern Africa’s most endangered predators. These introductions, a young female in July, two males in August, and most recently another female from the Northern Cape, form part of a long-term strategy to enhance biodiversity, maintain genetic diversity and support…

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PUMEZA MATSHIKIZA INDUCTED INTO ROODERPOORT THEATRE’S WALL OF FAME: A HUMBLING TRIBUTE TO HERITAGE AND LEGACY

World-renowned South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza has been inducted into the prestigious Wall of Fame at Roodepoort Theatre during Joburg City Theatres’ 45th Anniversary Gala, held on Heritage Day. This emotional milestone, celebrated amidst the theatre’s Revealing of the Stars event, honors her profound impact on the arts and her role in inspiring generations of…

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PREMIER THAMI NTULI FOR STRATEGIC CRIME-FIGHTING TECH SHOWCASE

The Gauteng Department of e-Government, led by Head of Department Ms Masabata Mutlaneng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, led by Acting Head of the Department Mr Roche Mogorosi, warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. The delegation, headed by Premier Thami Ntuli, was received at the Gauteng Provincial…

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