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Johannesburg – Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are the engines of economic growth in Africa. They are an effective pathway for empowering women who grow 70% of the food and invest 90% of their earnings in communities. Moreover, MSMEs provide over 80% of jobs, especially the youth (60% of the unemployed). Global director of […]

OPPO’s battery life and hinge transitions outlast even some of the most famous celebrity marriages, flipping expectations on their head. Smartphone manufacturer OPPO launched its latest flagship phone and the brand’s first foldable in South Africa – the OPPO Find N2 Flip OPPO also announced its collaboration with local fashion designer Rich Mnisi, who designed […]

The cannabis industry in South Africa is touted as a potential saviour of the country’s ailing economy. There is R107 billion of value in the local industry waiting to be unlocked. In 2019 Prohibition Partners released their African Cannabis Report, which forecasted the South African medicinal cannabis market value and the recreational cannabis market value […]

Johannesburg – South Africa’s labour market is a very challenging landscape. Lack of opportunities to study further after matric is still a stark reality for many South Africans. According to PWC, even those with tertiary education are facing an uphill battle in finding employment, with about one in ten people who are unemployed in South […]

Johannesburg – Environmental matters took the spotlight during the second night of South African Fashion Week (SAFW) on Friday. This is as three designers showcased ranges featuring elements of sustainability at the OPPO Collections show at The Mall of Africa which played host to fashionistas, celebrities and invited guests who converged in Midrand to get […]

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 […]