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South Africa’s fashion and textile industry has suffered in recent years thanks to cheap imports from China and other emerging markets, but this is starting to change thanks to initiatives like Proudly South African and consumers realising the importance of supporting local talent.   Here we talk to several experts that advise how you can […]

INFLUENCE, South Africa’s newest ideas podcast, has launched. The podcast aims to reclaim intelligent conversation and challenge current perceptions on business, technology, communications and politics. It also aims to provide clarity on a world that is in constant flux. According to INFLUENCE founder and host Lebo Madiba, the idea was to launch the platform as […]

Internationally acclaimed male grooming brand, Bulldog Skincare has officially launched in South Africa. The brand is set to change the standard of skincare by introducing a range of products specifically formulated for male skin that use quality natural ingredients, all at an affordable price. With the South African male grooming market growing by a reported […]

We have an individual and collective responsibility to ensure sustainable development In the 2019 Future of Payments in SA report by Deloitte and Mastercard it is stated that “although 80% of South Africans have a bank account, most consumer transactions are still cash-based” and that a “relatively high share of consumers (45%) receive cash salaries.” […]

“Leading technology developer, OPPO is excited to continue its partnership with South African Fashion Week (SAFW), as it challenges old-age norms through the empowerment of South African culture and true authenticity. With four local designers tasked to curate a line inspired by innovation, it highlights the significant impact that technology has on the global creative […]

Catering to a rapidly growing economy through infrastructural investment is no easy feat, thus the Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubator hub was commissioned in January. Partnering with the Department of Small Business Development and public-based SME funder Small Enterprise Development Agency the hub aims to foster business growth in multiple sectors through investment, skills building and […]

OPINION: For Africa, specifically, this also lessens the dependencies and reinforces the understanding that we need to look after ourselves, and technology enables us to do so, writes Professor Randall Carolissen. The African continent is at a crossroads. Globally, technology has become pervasive and is being used to make exponential leaps, across all aspects of […]

While only a single day has been dedicated to Earth Day, it is clear that a lot more needs to be done ensure the ‘blue marble’ that billions call home is protected. As people around the world mark Earth Day on 22 April, tech companies have come under the spotlight to manufacture greener products to […]