https://www.bizcommunity.com/Lifestyle Southern Africa Lifestyle news 15 Lifestyle news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Lifestyle en-us Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:22:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/broadcaster-and-presenter-johnny-davids-passes-away-at-49-170876a South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49. The cause of his death is still unknown, but it is suspected that he had a heart attack. 1-267368 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/all-the-international-tourism-film-festival-africa-finalists-069385a The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) has announced its 2026 finalists, celebrating the most innovative and compelling video content in the tourism and travel industry. 1-267047 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ifpi-global-music-report-2026-south-africa-dominates-sub-saharan-music-markets-with-781-share-400529a According to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2026, sub-Saharan Africa saw recorded music revenue growth of 15.2%, reaching revenues of $120m. South Africa remained the largest market in the region and accounted for 78.1% of the region’s revenues, following growth of 12.9% in 2025. 1-266745 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/one-battle-after-another-dominates-the-98th-academy-awards-511420a One Battle After Another dominated the 98th Academy Awards, winning six Oscars. The most coveted awards in movies were handed out last night, 15 March. 1-266456 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/showmax-to-discontinue-as-part-of-strategic-overhaul-177166a Streaming platform Showmax will be discontinued in the near future following a decision by its board, marking a significant shift in the region’s streaming landscape. 1-266188 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/innovations-from-uganda-and-tanzania-selected-for-hms-global-change-award-2026-511510a After receiving 450 innovative sustainable fashion solutions from 81 countries worldwide, the H&M Foundation announced the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA) finalists — including Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems from Uganda and KelTex from Tanzania. 1-266166 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-kids-are-alright-african-youth-outshine-global-peers-in-mental-health-survey-511590a A new Sapien Labs report on global mind health among young people found that youth in sub-Saharan Africa fare better than their counterparts in higher-income countries, while highlighting a general global decline in youth mind health worldwide. 1-266106 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-music-africa-rising-class-of-2026-the-next-wave-of-african-music-pioneers-172216a Apple Music have revealed the Africa Rising: Class of 2026, spotlighting a new generation of artists shaping the future of African music through bold sound, storytelling, and creative ambition. 1-264718 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/golden-globes-2026-winners-a-bold-new-era-of-bold-storytelling-516900a The 83rd Golden Globe Awards marked a decisive moment for the global entertainment industry, spotlighting bold storytelling, international voices and creator-driven projects that are increasingly shaping audience demand and investment strategies across film and television. 1-264686 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-lit-loreal-unveils-new-light-tech-powered-beauty-tools-at-ces-2026-172646a L'Oréal Groupe unveiled two new beauty tools powered by light technology at CES 2026. The tools — Light Straight + Multi-styler, an infrared-powered hair styling tool, and LED Face Mask, a silicone mask that emits light — were also named CES 2026 Innovation Award honorees. 1-264598 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Lifestyle & Entertainment Southern Africa