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The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Top 16 YOBAs) are back for the 3rd consecutive year and are thrilled to announce the top 76 nominated brands for the 2024 awards ceremony. This year, the YOBAs expanded their reach to include participation from across the African continent, leading to entries from 15 African countries. The recorded number of entries reached…
The anticipation mounts as the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) proudly unveils the distinguished jury for its third annual event. With an impressive array of professionals, marketers, and academics, the 2024 YOBAs promises to be an extraordinary celebration of Africa’s vibrant youth entrepreneurship. Leading the panel with grace and insight is the esteemed Chairperson, Mosa Ntwampe who is a…
Following the announcement that Zambia has been named as the Best Leisure Destination in Africa in the 2024 Global Traveller Awards, Laurie Burr, Complex General Manager at The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara, acknowledges this prestigious recognition as a testament to the relentless dedication and unparalleled hospitality of the Zambian nation’s tourism sector. “Being recognised as Africa’s top leisure destination…
Afrika Tikkun (AT) emphasizes the importance of skills development and adaptability in today’s rapidly evolving economy. Afrika Tikkun calls on workers to take charge of their skills development to remain relevant and valuable contributors to both their households and the economy. South Africa’s labour workforce shows a skills mismatch and, in 2019, it was reported that South Africa has a…
The prestigious @Sandton Hotel celebrates a remarkable milestone – two years of leadership marked by innovation, resilience, and exceptional hospitality. In the wake of a global pandemic, General Manager, Anthony Batistich, spearheaded the hotel’s journey, steering it towards unparalleled success in the heart of Sandton. Two years ago, Anthony Batistich was drawn to the opportunity of leading a distinctive venture amidst the…
The Baphiring Tribal Council, under the esteemed leadership of His Majesty Kgosi E M Mabalane, in collaboration with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is proud to announce the launch of the Baphiring Agricultural Skills Development Hub. This transformative initiative is set to take place in May 2024, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards empowering the Baphiring community through…
In a bold move to accelerate Africa’s entrepreneurial trajectory and empower a new generation of agile startups with 21st-century digital capabilities, ALX an award winning tech training and career acceleration provider, announces the rollout of ALX Ventures in South Africa (SA). Already launched in two other African markets, Lagos and Rwanda, the first cohort in SA starts this month, with…
Century Property Developments proudly announces the Century HomeShow 2024, an exclusive event poised to redefine the standards of luxury living within the award-winning Helderfontein Residential Estate. Scheduled across two weekends on 18 & 19 May and 25 & 26 May 2024, visitors at Century HomeShow, can look forward to witnessing the ultimate showdown among South Africa’s top residential architects and…
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA) is thrilled to announce the return of Cadbury Lunch Bar as a sponsor for the prestigious event. As a leading local brand renowned for its commitment to supporting Africans striving for excellence, Cadbury Lunch Bar will endorse the ‘Personalities and Influencers’ category at the 2024 Top 16 YOBAs. The ‘Personalities and Influencers’ category…