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January is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and commit to your personal and professional growth. It’s easy to feel like you’re already doing enough or under too much pressure to add “learning” to your New Year’s goals but growth doesn’t have to mean more stress. In fact when approached intentionally, it can become one of the most rewarding parts…
Why does global luxury still treat African consumers as if they haven’t learned “good taste” yet? In this provocative opinion piece, Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa, dismantles the tired assumption that visible luxury is unsophisticated while European restraint represents refinement. Drawing on decades of consumer psychology research, Langa argues that status signalling isn’t about taste…
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…
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…
Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first Walmart store, marking the American retail giant’s debut entry into the local market. The announcement transforms Clearwater Mall’s retail offering and introduces Walmart’s distinctive “Every Day Low Prices” model to South African consumers. Unlike traditional sale-driven retail, shoppers will benefit from stable pricing across thousands…
The Limpopo Holiday Fair 2025 once again brought the City of Stars to life, celebrating local tourism, strengthening business connections and showcasing the very best of Limpopo’s warmth, culture and enterprise. Established in 2016, the Fair has grown into a flagship event for the province’s tourism industry. Organised by the Polokwane Tourism Association in partnership with the Limpopo Provincial Tourism…
Tinyiko Ndlala, Business Unit Director at Leagas Delaney South Africa, argues that the advertising industry needs to move beyond superficial mentorship programmes and create structured systems for meaningful knowledge transfer between generations of talent. One of my fondest memories from being a Grade 1 learner way back in 1996 was Fridays. Not because of the school mass we had to attend…
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…
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…
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:…