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JETRO and Comic Con Africa Connect South Africa to Japan

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Comic Con Africa have announced the continuation of their partnership to further grow the interest between Southern Africa and Japanese companies and strengthen trade relations through pop culture and intellectual properties (IPs) licensing. This will be done through hosting the third instalment of online business matchmaking meetings that will commence during the month…

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Beyond the Startup: Entrepreneurial Thinking is the New Career Advantage

As traditional career paths shift and the demands of work evolve, the skills that matter most are changing. In this article, Shaheen Khan, senior lecturer at Regent Business School, explores how entrepreneurial thinking has moved beyond the start-up sector and become a defining advantage for professionals across every industry. Drawing on his academic research and practical experience, he outlines why this…

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PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA RELEASES STATEMENT IN PREPARATION OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter. At the meeting, the representatives reported to the President…

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IMPLICATIONS OF THE TYMEBANK–SANLAM MERGER FOR AFRICAN M&A AND DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

This week’s Competition Commission approval of the TymeBank acquisition of 50% stake in Sanlam Personal Loans Services, resulting in a TymeBank–Sanlam joint venture marks a significant milestone not only for South Africa’s financial sector but also for the broader African M&A and fintech landscape. As SanlamTyme JVCo takes shape, its structure and ambition reflect a growing trend on the continent:…

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CONVERSE SOUTH AFRICA JOINS FORCES WITH THE SCORPION KINGS FOR UNMISSABLE CELEBRATION OF LOCAL MUSIC

Converse South Africa has officially been announced as the footwear and apparel sponsor of Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, taking place on 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. This partnership forms part of Converse’s ongoing Love Chuck campaign, a powerful tribute to the legacy of the Chuck Taylor sneaker and its deep cultural influence in music, fashion, and…

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CITY POWER AND PARTNERS LAUNCH AMBITIOUS YOUTH JOB-CREATION PROGRAMME

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) unit, and African Bank, launched an ambitious youth empowerment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment through hands-on skills training and enterprise development. The official media launch was held yesterday, 06 August 2025, at City Power’s Head Office in Reuven, and will be followed by a formal beneficiary induction on Friday, 08 August 2025. This multi-stakeholder partnership…

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SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in June 2025, South Africa will convene the First National Convention which begins a process of hosting a countrywide, people-led National Dialogue process. The Convention will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025 at the ZK Matthews Hall, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria. This historic gathering brings together representatives of all sectors of…

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