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Image: GCIS The 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence. While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that South Africa’s economic narrative is shifting from s

Image: Supplied Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. At the centre, initiatives traditionally begin with seeking blessings in accordance with Sanatana Dharma, which emphasises reverence for nature and respect for all living beings. Messi’s visit reflected this cultural ethos, as he participated in traditional Indian rituals, observed wildlife, and interacted with c

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon  Team, together with the event’s incredible sponsors and partners , is rolling out six official TTOM Training Runs  in the build-up to the 2026 event . We kick off in style in Cape Town on  25 January , before heading to Joburg on  1 February , Durban on 8 February , Cape Town again on  22 February , Pretoria on  8 March , and Stellenbosch on  22 March . “We’re excited to introduce six official TTOM Training Runs as w

Image: Getty Images World champions Maria Perez of Spain and Evan Dunfee of Canada have been confirmed as the overall winners in the  2025 World Athletics Race Walking Tour  following the conclusion of the Tour in Dublin on Sunday. The scoring system combines each athlete’s three best world ranking performances from the series. The man and woman with the highest score each win US$25,000. Perez retained her 20km and 35km titles at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, cl

Image: World Athletics The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 earned platinum level recognition against the Athletics for a Better World (ABW) Standard, the tiered evaluation system implemented by World Athletics that measures an event’s achievements in sustainable delivery. The recognition came after a comprehensive evaluation by a team of international sustainability experts of the local organising committee’s efforts to reduce the event’s environmental impacts and maxi

Image: GCIS South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State today, announcing a decisive diplomatic intervention to ensure stability and democratic restoration in the Republic of Madagascar. In his closing remarks, President Ramaphosa confirmed that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will deploy a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to the island nation. This mission is tasked with engaging all local

Image: courtesy of Polity.org The Foundation of Unity In the global effort to dismantle the structures of corruption, South Africa has reached a pivotal chapter in its journey. Having successfully navigated both cycles of the Implementation Review Mechanism, we have moved beyond the theoretical. We have taken our findings and woven them into the very fabric of our nation rewriting legislation, refining national strategies, and sharpening our policies. But we recognized early

Image: Supplied The Global Motor Management Market is evolving into a strategic pillar for industries that depend on electric motors to optimize production, reduce energy use, and achieve predictive maintenance excellence. Motor management systems integrate intelligent monitoring, control and protection technologies designed to enhance motor efficiency, extend equipment life and improve operational productivity across industrial environments. According to recent DataM Intell

Image: Supplied Grand Lakes Veículos, the official representative of Volkswagen Trucks and Buses in Angola and headquartered in Luanda, celebrates several achievements in 2025—a year also marked by the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence. In May, the company entered into a partnership to represent the Chinese brand JAC Motors in the Angolan market, in the Heavy and Extra-Heavy vehicle segments, including 6x4 dump trucks with 20 m³ capacity and 8x4 dump trucks with

Image: Supplied UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. The unique ecosystem is built with a view that entrepreneurs make the world a better place and so they deserve support that maximises their chances of success. And this support is provided for free to 350 fortunate entrepreneurs who earn their place by demonstrating their ideas and their passion. The initiative is defined by two distinct journeys: the Lea

Image: Supplied The Royal Commonwealth Society Hong Kong Branch ( RCSHK ) proudly announced that the 2025 Commonwealth Cricket Cup has smashed fundraising records, generating HK$200,000 to support the Little Life Warriors Society in its mission to help children in Hong Kong overcome cancer. Held on Friday 21 November 2025 at the Kowloon Cricket Club, the fast-paced day of cricket and camaraderie brought together teams representing major Commonwealth nations—including Austral

Image: JETOUR Global Fan Festival On December 20, JETOUR will debut its Global Fan Festival at the Liwa Festival, the Middle East's premier winter desert automotive event. As the Headline Partner, JETOUR will showcase its off-road capabilities, alongside enthusiasts from around the world. “GO WILD GO BEYOND,”the event promises a unique mix of culture, travel, and adventure for the global off-road community and JETOUR fans. With JETOUR’s “Travel+” strategy umfolding globally,

Image: Supplied Bright Pattern , a leading provider of AI-powered omnichannel contact center solutions, announced the general availability of its next generation advanced Workforce Management (WFM) software, featuring a 100% native integration across the Bright Pattern Omnichannel Contact Center platform and the Bright Pattern AI Suite. This unified solution eliminates the complexity and cost of standalone WFM systems while delivering enterprise-grade workforce optimization c

Image: Supplied The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World Expo launches its inaugural Integrated Creative Summit from 9–11 February 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This landmark gathering becomes the first on the continent to bring podcasters, content creators, filmmakers, broadcasters, producers, and emerging technology innovators together in one connected ecosystem. Hosted in the heart of Africa’s riches

Image: Supplied Following the slam-dunk success of 5 Surprise NBA Ballers, ZURU proudly announces the the expansion of the acclaimed Ballers range with the introduction of the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Ballers Series , set to kick off a new and exciting chapter of sports collectibles. NBA Ballers became a viral sensation, amassing over 120 million TikTok views and inspiring a community of fans and collectors. With rare figures reselling for over $1,000+, some are calling Ballers t

Image: Supplied Email remains the primary attack vector Email is expected to remain the dominant entry point for cyberattacks, potentially accounting for as much as 90% of breaches. Phishing incidents already represent 77% of attacks, and the rise of AI-generated content is accelerating this trend. Messages are becoming more personalised, fluent and context-aware, making them harder to detect even for trained employees. As collaboration platforms tighten access controls and m

Image: Mark Sampson Taking place over the weekend of 10–12 April 2026 , the organisers of ‘the world’s most beautiful marathon’ are raising the bar once again - not only by delivering a world-class Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  experience for every entrant, but also by offering Blue Number Club (BNC)  members an exceptional range of new rewards and benefits designed to elevate their race weekend even further. “Achieving the coveted BNC status at TTOM is a truly rema

Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa is delighted to confirm that, the NTT Group has officially taken the reins as Mazda’s new retail partner in Zululand. This transition marks more than a change in management - it’s a bold step in Mazda’s journey to deepen its roots in KwaZulu-Natal and deliver on its brand promise that Wonderrrr Awaits. The dealership at 9 Smith Street, Empangeni, continues to operate as before - with no disruption to contact details (087 286 1100) or serv

Image: Supplied Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN). Hosted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, designed to keep customers informed about the latest value-driven products, services, and special offers. Through VNN, customers can enjoy bite-sized, engaging video content highlighting Vodacom’s most compelling deals, ranging from mobile data and voice packages to fibre offerings, RED Simplified contracts with rewards, and a broad su

Image: Supplied OMODA & JAECOO celebrate a landmark 2025 with community-focused year-end festival OMODA & JAECOO South Africa celebrated a successful 2025 with a vibrant year-end event at Kyalami Shisanyama that brought together customers, ambassadors, partners, and the public. Both brands expanded their lineups with new models and electrified options that boosted sales to 11,310 units in the first 11 months of the year. The celebration focused on giving back through charity