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Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa
As Africa looks to unlock its next wave of economic growth, one opportunity remains impossible to ignore: the power of women-led businesses and leadership. Yet despite their growing contribution to economies across the continent, many women continue to face barriers to finance, markets, networks and decision-making opportunities. 7 Sep 2026 Read more
Final call: Just 2 weeks left to enter the 2026 Future of HR Awards
Your HR wins could be driving transformation, but if nobody outside your organisation knows about them, what are you really gaining? Nominations close on 16 September. 3 Sep 2026 Read more
"We need to master statecraft": Turning promises into progress at The Public Sector Leaders Summit
The room at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre was full for two days running: executives, municipal officials, SOE heads, academics and business leaders, all wrestling with the same uncomfortable question: why does policy keep outpacing performance? If one word captured what surfaced again and again across those conversations, it was access. 2 Sep 2026 Read more
From representation to influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026
As the conversation around women's economic participation shifts from representation to influence, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026, proudly supported by Standard Bank as Platinum Sponsor, returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8–9 September, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and changemakers to explore what comes next for women in leadership, business and the economy. 18 Aug 2026 Read more
Women, business and big ideas take centre stage at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal came alive with entrepreneurial energy on 28 July as the 2026 Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER series continued at the Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga, bringing together women entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers for a day of connection, inspiration and opportunity. 17 Aug 2026 Read more
Future of HR Conference 2026 returns to help HR leaders solve the problems they can't ignore
HR leaders are being asked to solve some of the toughest challenges facing organisations today: skills shortages, retention, AI disruption, leadership gaps and shifting workplace culture. But meaningful change rarely comes from asking people to simply change. It comes from building the conditions, systems and culture that make change possible. 12 Aug 2026 Read more
Honouring excellence in HR: Entries open for the Future of HR Awards 2026
Topco Media is thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the much-anticipated Future of HR Awards 2026, recognising the leaders, teams and organisations driving innovation, excellence and meaningful change in human resources across South Africa. 6 Aug 2026 Read more
The team sheet is in: Public Sector Leaders Summit 2026 names its strongest line-up yet
South Africa doesn't lack talent, it lacks a system that puts the right players on the field at the same time. On 18-19 August 2026, the second annual Public Sector Leaders Summit does exactly that, bringing a deputy minister, an Eskom group executive, The Presidency's CFO and the C-Suite Executives of Gautrain, SABC and PSETA onto one stage at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre, Fourways, with the full programme for The Delivery Playbook now confirmed. 6 Aug 2026 Read more
Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Cape Town 2026 celebrates the power of women in business
The 2026 Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Cape Town event brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders, and aspiring changemakers for a day of inspiration, connection, and opportunity. 24 Jul 2026 Read more
The country that builds world champions is learning to build a world-class state
South Africa is the number-one rugby nation on earth. Its revenue service went from the wreckage of state capture to collecting a record R2tn in a single year. Its banks, insurers and telecommunications firms compete at a global standard. The country is not short of world class institutions, it is short of world class institutions inside the government. Closing that gap is the sole purpose of the 2nd annual Public Sector Leaders Summit, hosted by Topco Media on 18–19 August 2026 at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre, Fourways. 23 Jul 2026 Read more
Sasol, Enoch Godongwana and titans celebrated at 2026 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards
Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd was honoured with the Top Empowered Company: Business of the Year Award sponsored by Nedbank at the 2026 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for their genuine commitment to transformation and empowerment. 7 Jul 2026 Read more
Topco Media spearheads Environment Month with the 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability
This important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability focuses on where we are in terms of the environment, society and governance - locally and globally - where we would like to be, and why we need a “whole of society “ approach to get there. 3 Jun 2026 Read more
Wonga takes the highest accolade of the night at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards
Wonga was honoured with the Africa Tech: Technology Company of the Year award at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards for its exemplary use of technology. Wonga has successfully modernised the lending process, significantly improving customer outcomes and demonstrating responsible, scalable growth. The company is recognised for its consistently brilliant approach, presenting the loan process in an easy, efficient, and user-friendly manner, a stark contrast to the traditionally tedious procedures of the past. This innovation has been a driving force, compelling South African banks to elevate their service and offerings, ultimately leading to a net positive result for consumers. Wonga's impressive operational metrics and financial strength underscore its leadership in the sector. 27 May 2026 Read more
Africa’s digital future took centre stage at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026
Topco Media has successfully concluded the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 12–13 May 2026. 26 May 2026 Read more
The next phase of transformation: Where policy, power and progress collide
As South Africa’s transformation landscape continues to evolve, the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2026 returns with a clear intention: to move the conversation beyond compliance and toward measurable, meaningful impact. 26 May 2026 Read more
Last call for entries: Only 2 weeks left to enter the Nedbank Oliver Empowerment Awards 2026
With a month remaining until corporate South Africa gathers for the nation’s premier celebration of transformation, Topco Media has issued a final call for entries for the Nedbank Oliver Empowerment Awards 2026. Taking place on 18 June 2026, the awards represent the ultimate benchmark for businesses, government entities, and visionaries driving sustainable broad-based Black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) and social equity. 22 May 2026 Read more
Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town
Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026 is set to take place at CTICC 2, Cape Town, on 12-13 May 2026. As the continent’s premier executive platform for shaping Africa’s digital economy, the event brings together ministers, regulators, C-suite leaders, infrastructure providers, and technology pioneers driving transformation at scale. 5 May 2026 Read more
Designing Africa’s digital future: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town
Topco Media proudly announces the return of the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2). As the continent’s premier executive platform for shaping Africa’s digital economy, the event convenes ministers, regulators, C-suite leaders, infrastructure providers, and technology pioneers driving transformation at scale. 14 Apr 2026 Read more
Nedbank returns to lead as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards
The 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference and Awards will take place on 17 and 18 June 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with Nedbank returning as Platinum Partner and at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s transformation agenda. 14 Apr 2026 Read more
Innovative Green Township Circular Economy Pilot launched in Itsoseng at Future of Sustainability Conference
Itsoseng, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Johannesburg, is at the forefront of innovation as the host of a pioneering public-private partnership introducing a green township circular economy model. The initiative is proudly supported by Topco Media as the strategic marketing partner and will be officially launched at the Future of Sustainability Conference taking place at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre on 24 - 25 March. 19 Mar 2026 Read more

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