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…
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…
Sesame Workshop South Africa celebrated the 25th anniversary of Takalani Sesame this week, with celebrations at the offices of its founding partners. Takalani Sesame has been a trusted companion to millions of South African children for 25 years, by sparking joy and encouraging curiosity, helping to make children smarter, stronger and kinder. From the very beginning,…
Realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has launched the GT 7 Dream Edition, created in collaboration with the Aston Martin, to the South African market. The launch of the new realme flagship falls in line with the company’s strategy to double its global user base and establish itself as a major player in the high-end…
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…
The much-anticipated MTN8 season opener between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City will be played in front of a full house, with tickets for the Saturday showdown already completely sold out. Orlando Stadium will be packed to capacity as fans eagerly anticipate their first glimpse of the defending champions in action this season. Adding extra excitement…
