A performance art school named after the late Lucky Dube has officially launched to preserve his profound legacy. This launch took place on 3 August, beautifully coinciding with what would have been his 62nd birthday. Many guests came through, including the Dube family, government officials, teachers, learners, members of the community and representatives from Gallo […] More
Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit, weeks after Malawi intensified efforts to assist citizens returning home amid heightened immigration enforcement and anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa. According to a statement issued by Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet on Wednesday, Mutharika departed from Kamuzu International Airport […] More
CNN International has hired British-born Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host its new multiplatform feature series Africa Inc. Africa Inc. will showcase how African companies are competing and thriving on the global stage, from technology and hospitality, to manufacturing and entertainment. The series positions the continent not as an emerging player, but as a growing force shaping global commerce, […] More
Forbes has released the list of top podcasters who are raking in the millions of dollars. As streaming services make them more accessible to their audiences, their net worth keeps climbing with each passing year. Despite new podcasts popping up everywhere, the oldest and most popular among them stay at the very top, and their […] More
Karabo Peter is the new sports presenter for award-winning afternoon drive show The Drive with Rob & Roz on Jacaranda FM. She replaces the recently departed presenter, Joe Mann. Peter joins Rozanne McKenzie and Rob Forbes on the popular drive show every weekday between 16:00 and 19:00, with her first broadcast having been on Monday, 3 […] More
The race to become the next James Bond remains wide open, but Callum Turner continues to lead the bookmakers’ odds as speculation grows over who will inherit one of cinema’s most iconic roles. According to the latest odds, Turner has reclaimed and strengthened his position as the frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig, with odds of […] More
South Africa’s eight wealthiest individuals and families have a combined estimated fortune of $45.5 billion (around R746 billion), according to the latest Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List published on 4 August 2026. The ranking, which tracks the fortunes of the world’s billionaires using live share prices, exchange rates and publicly available financial information, shows little change […] More
The Sunday, 02 August episode of Carte Blanche Carte investigates the far-reaching impact of the devastating floods that damaged Meiringspoort, the iconic mountain pass that serves as the only direct route between communities on either side of the Swartberg Mountains. The programme explores how the destruction of sections of the road has cut off a […] More
The Sunday, 02 August episode of Carte Blanche Carte explores how parkour is changing lives by looking beyond its reputation as an adrenaline-fuelled extreme sport. The programme follows a community of athletes who use discipline, resilience and teamwork to overcome physical and personal obstacles, demonstrating that the movement is about far more than daring rooftop […] More
Angola has just pulled off the largest initial public offering in its history, raising 300.3 billion kwanzas — roughly $321 million — by selling a 15% stake in Unitel, the country’s dominant telecommunications operator and a company with more than 21 million customers. The offer was not just fully subscribed, it was chased hard. Demand […] More
What started as a dispute over one disputed death has escalated into a genuine diplomatic rift between two of Africa’s most prominent democracies. South Africa has now rejected a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian nationals, who asked the Hague-based court to investigate attacks on foreign migrants in South Africa as […] More
The numbers coming out of the Democratic Republic of Congo are stark. As of mid-July, health authorities have confirmed 2,423 Ebola cases, 967 deaths, and 469 recoveries, and officials are calling it the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease the country has ever recorded. That’s a sobering distinction for a country that has dealt with more […] More
TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Mobility Insights Report highlights steady sales, rapid growth in Chinese brands, and rising interest in hybrid vehicles. South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the […] More
October 15, 2023 In a groundbreaking financial development, EcoSwap, the renowned investment fund, is poised to receive an estimated $4 billion in external investments during the first nine months of 2023, according to preliminary assessments. This surge in funding highlights the growing confidence of investors in EcoSwap’s strategic initiatives and sustainable investment practices. EcoSwap, known […] More
The EcoSwap investment fund has found itself in the spotlight following rumors that individuals close to the government were assisting in purchasing shares of Zimbabwe’s state-owned companies through the fund. Despite these allegations, EcoSwap claims that this is merely inaccurate information not aligned with the truth. In recent weeks, there has been information about the […] More
