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Set against sweeping panoramic views of the iconic Katse Dam, framed by rugged mountains and open untouched landscapes, the Katse Lodge is set to open its doors next year as a standout destination in Lesotho’s growing tourism offering. Thoughtfully renovated as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II, the lodge blends comfort with a deep sense of place,…
Joburg’s East Rand has a new place to pause, connect and celebrate life’s little moments: welcome to the area’s very first Starbucks! This brand new store, which has opened at Harvest Place Shopping Centre in Kempton Park, is set to become a meeting place for commuters, coffice-workers and coffee lovers alike, says Leah McCrae, Manging Director, Rand Capital Coffee, Starbucks…
Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, today announced the release of its fourth annual Impact Report, showcasing how the network is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance its mission Education for Impact across Africa. Since its inception in 2017, Honoris has redefined higher education on the continent, now serving more than 115,000 students and transforming 1.5…
Discovery Bank is once again the bank with the best client sentiment in South Africa, leading the 2025 Banking Sentiment Index with a record 61% Net Sentiment score – more than double the industry average of 27%. This achievement underscores Discovery Bank’s position as the country’s digital banking champion and fastest growing bank. The annual Banking Sentiment Index, compiled by…
Acclaimed entrepreneur, broadcaster and cultural innovator DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope WeNkosi) has announced a landmark three-dimensional business launch that positions him at the forefront of South Africa’s economic transformation agenda. The initiative, unveiled in partnership with VW Barons Woodmead, represents a sophisticated convergence of creative industry leadership, financial literacy education and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. The comprehensive launch encompasses DJ Sbu’s highly…
SAFW’s decision to take a strategic pause, marked a pivotal shift – not away from fashion weeks but towards a more impactful, future-facing model that strengthens the creative fashion design industry and contributes to South Africa’s economy. The rollout of the Digital AW26 Collections in October, introduced as part of this strategic pause, performed exceptionally well across all SAFW platforms.…
Nandipha Mbhele, Admitted Attorney and academic at Regent Business School, examines how postgraduate learning creates ripples across generations, communities and the nation itself. Drawing on her experience as both legal practitioner and mentor to prospective students, she explores why investing in education means investing in collective progress and legacy-building that begins with a single qualification. In many South African families, the…
Our model of work is fundamentally broken. We burn hours in gridlock commutes to sit in offices in congested business districts, trading time, wellbeing and productivity in the process. Meanwhile, a global movement is gaining traction that flips this model on its head; the 15-Minute City. Not just academic theory anymore, but more so, an urban reset, already globally reshaping…
Eva August, CEO of Century 21 South Africa has spent her career watching property cycles unfold across every corner of this country. She has seen booms that defied gravity and busts that humbled even the most seasoned investors. But what she is witnessing now is something different entirely: a rare convergence of falling interest rates, competitive bank lending and realistic property pricing…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille today launched a Smart Tourism Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at the OR Tambo International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the tourism sector’s effort towards digital transformation, innovation and inclusive development. The Smart Tourism VIC is an interactive, paperless destination marketing centre that offers real-time information on the diverse tourism, culture and heritage offerings that span…