Building a successful business in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted. But according to SA’s new Entrepreneur of the Year, Taryn Hunter Sharman – business success is indeed possible, if you are willing to embrace the realities of the journey. “Building a business takes more than a good idea, passion, or a strong social media presence,”…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced the official return of the 1996 Heritage Kit from Bafana Bafana’s most celebrated era, reinterpreted as an official premium knitted jersey for 2026. As the sole custodian and owner of the intellectual property, SAFA has approved the production and retail of this historic release under the official…
A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what outsiders often view as risk into opportunity. Released on 4 June, the report shifts the narrative away from headline wealth figures to something far more revealing: the mindset driving the continent’s wealthiest….
As Africa faces growing environmental pressures and persistently high youth unemployment, partnerships that combine innovation, long-term capital, and global reach are critical to unlocking the continent’s sustainable growth. Against this backdrop, Nedbank, through its Foundation and beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, has come together to establish the partnership – a pan-African initiative focused on accelerating youth-led…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Youth uprisings of 1976, which marked a turning point in the history of South Africa. Whilst the trigger for the Soweto uprising was the decision of the government to make Afrikaans a medium of instruction in certain selected subjects, the activities of the day changed…
The Courtesy Call is a formal, non-substantive diplomatic visit to South Africa aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relationships between the two countries. These meetings between the two heads of state focus on maintaining international relations and discussing broad areas of mutual cooperation. His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr…
As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their…
Today, adidas unveils the ‘Road to Glory’ pack, its new boot pack designed for football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Built for the moments that define careers and cement legacies, the pack unites Predator, F50 and COPA under one bold design language inspired by the ultimate prize in world football. Landing in a…
Standard Bank is proud to have acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) – a landmark transaction that brings a globally recognised media and entertainment group to Africa’s premier exchange and provides South African investors with direct access to a…
Engen has expanded its lubricant offering with the launch of its new Grease Tubes range, introducing a more convenient and user-friendly packaging format for a selection of its trusted grease products. Developed for automotive, industrial and general maintenance applications, the new range combines dependable performance with improved ease of use, making grease application cleaner, quicker…
