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Property Development

Fedgroup injects R242m into Club Med safari development

1 hour

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Skills Development & Training

Skills shortages are holding back businesses in South Africa – survey finds the weak spots

Martin Magidi and Tariro Chivige 14 Jul 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

14 Jul 2026

The inaugural Bindzu Youth Fund cohort culminated in a national pitching competition, in which entrepreneur Kamogelo Selepe, founder of the AI-powered marketing and technology business ArcaneEdge, was awarded the programme's top prize of R1m. Image supplied.

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Mr Price Foundation opens applications for Bindzu Youth Fund

14 Jul 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

13 Jul 2026

We've been measuring football success wrong

Sport

We've been measuring football success wrong

Issued by SAB Corporate Fifa World Cup Campaign 13 Jul 2026

Eastern Cape communities benefit from farming and enterprise support

Agriculture

Eastern Cape communities benefit from farming and enterprise support

9 Jul 2026

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Climate Change

Can climate shocks change how people feel about paying taxes?

Enrico Nichelatti 10 Jul 2026

Bridging skills and soul: Revolutionising talent development and leadership in Africa

Skills Development & Training

Bridging skills and soul: Revolutionising talent development and leadership in Africa

Issued by Africa L&D Conference 7 Jul 2026

Why customs reform matters for SME growth under AfCFTA

Logistics & Transport

Why customs reform matters for SME growth under AfCFTA

7 Jul 2026

From Paris to Joburg: What the 15-minute city movement tells us about sustainable urban planning

Mixed-Use Property

From Paris to Joburg: What the 15-minute city movement tells us about sustainable urban planning

Issued by IGrow Wealth 3 Jul 2026

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Education

Why SA needs to elevate entrepreneurship education from 'optional' to 'mainstream'

Nancy Dusani 3 Jul 2026

Jacques de Jongh

Economy

What the Middle East conflict means for Eastern and Southern African Economies

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 2 Jul 2026

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Patrick Ferguson leaps from couture to ready-to-wear

Fashion & Homeware

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Patrick Ferguson leaps from couture to ready-to-wear

Evan-Lee Courie 2 Jul 2026

Africa’s football boom is creating value that local markets miss

Sport

Africa’s football boom is creating value that local markets miss

Chigozirim Bodart 2 Jul 2026

The real AI: How African Ingenuity drives growth and distinguishes the continent’s logistics sector

Road Freight & Fleet Management

The real AI: How African Ingenuity drives growth and distinguishes the continent’s logistics sector

Issued by Unitrans 26 Jun 2026

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Mixed-Use Property

Massive boost for Cape Town CBD — developers unveil R650m plan for Upper Long Street

26 Jun 2026

AI offers promise for agriculture, but smallholder farmers risk being left behind

Agri Tech

AI offers promise for agriculture, but smallholder farmers risk being left behind

Abiodun Olusola Omotayo and Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso 25 Jun 2026

#YouthMonth | T-Squared Clothing's founder, Thabiso Mokomele reflects on the 18yr journey

Fashion & Homeware

#YouthMonth | T-Squared Clothing's founder, Thabiso Mokomele reflects on the 18yr journey

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Jun 2026

Standard Bank mobilises R3.45bn for climate-smart agriculture

Agriculture

Standard Bank mobilises R3.45bn for climate-smart agriculture

24 Jun 2026

Why Africa is no longer waiting to shape its smoke-free future

Wellness

Why Africa is no longer waiting to shape its smoke-free future

24 Jun 2026

Youth participation remains key to land reform success, says Vumelana

Agriculture

Youth participation remains key to land reform success, says Vumelana

24 Jun 2026

Source: Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Taxation & Regulation

What the 9th Sacu Summit on 26 June means for auto, pharma and green industries

23 Jun 2026

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Management & Leadership

Why a one-size-fits-all leadership approach fails in Africa

23 Jun 2026

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Funding boosts postgraduate student success – South African study measures how

Derek Yu, Christie Swanepoel, Rochelle Beukes, Ronald Arendse and Shaun Pather 23 Jun 2026

#YouthMonth | Mosa Hope Mapheto is using agriculture to create opportunities in rural Limpopo

Agriculture

#YouthMonth | Mosa Hope Mapheto is using agriculture to create opportunities in rural Limpopo

Robin Fredericks 23 Jun 2026

Nelson Mandela Bay deploys new tourism safety officers to boost visitor security

Tourism

Nelson Mandela Bay deploys new tourism safety officers to boost visitor security

18 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Banking

New Development Bank approves up to $1bn loan for South Africa urban infrastructure

18 Jun 2026

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Packaging

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

19 Jun 2026

Youth Employment

SA Youth.mobi opens pathways to jobs and training for young people

18 Jun 2026

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Music

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Issued by SAMRO 17 Jun 2026

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Tourism & Travel

Cape Town updates events by-law to ease approvals

17 Jun 2026

Access to capital: A persistent barrier for South Africa’s young entrepreneurs

SMEs

Access to capital: A persistent barrier for South Africa’s young entrepreneurs

Issued by Business Partners Limited 15 Jun 2026

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Economy

Why Gauteng’s slowdown exposes South Africa’s one-engine growth risk

John Loos 15 Jun 2026

Table grape export agreement strengthens SA-Italy ties

Viticulture & Oenology

Table grape export agreement strengthens SA-Italy ties

12 Jun 2026

Built to be smarter: What it means for your business to be AI-ready

Software

Built to be smarter: What it means for your business to be AI-ready

Werner Joubert, Issued by ASUS 12 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Developing world's 'complex' debt could raise costs, stall restructurings, Lazard says

Karin Strohecker 11 Jun 2026

Capturing SA’s AI moment: The human advantage starts where the algorithm ends

Technology

Capturing SA’s AI moment: The human advantage starts where the algorithm ends

Werner Joubert, Issued by ASUS 11 Jun 2026

The collective includes Demographica, Second Rodeo and Halo. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Demographica, Second Rodeo & Halo launch Slightly Dangerous Co.

11 Jun 2026

Kasi businesses reveal lived realities shaping growth and sustainability

Informal Retailing

Kasi businesses reveal lived realities shaping growth and sustainability

10 Jun 2026

South African television personality Xolani Maphanga stars in the ad. Source: YouTube.

Branding

X Repo star fronts Network X OOH's new brand campaign

10 Jun 2026

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

Winning Schools

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Fibre Circle celebrates young environmental champions in eThekwini

Dumisani Khumalo, Issued by Fibre Circle 10 Jun 2026

Wouter de Wet, chief operating officer, Rainbow Chicken

FMCG

Creating abundance is the foundation of food security

Wouter de Wet, Issued by Rainbow Chicken 8 Jun 2026

The gamified competition returns for its 10th year, giving high school learners the chance to explore entrepreneurship in a fun and practical way. (Source: )

Social Entrepreneurship

Calling all future CEOs: The Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge is back for 2026

9 Jun 2026

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Farm-to-table strengthens food security and sustainability

Agriculture

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Farm-to-table strengthens food security and sustainability

5 Jun 2026

Building businesses. Transforming futures

SMEs

Building businesses. Transforming futures

Issued by SAICA 4 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa private sector contracts after four months of growth, PMI shows

Johannesburg bureau 4 Jun 2026

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Finance

CEOs: Brace for power-price whiplash—your 2026 play

Minal Patel 3 Jun 2026

Economy

Ramaphosa: R1tn build starts now—but oil shock threatens costs

3 Jun 2026