The Rand Show is switching Johannesburg into full festival mode this coming Easter weekend, bringing five highenergy days of live music, family entertainment and crowdpleasing spectacle to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 2–6 April 2026, open daily 09:00–19:00 (entrance gates close 18:00). Modern audiences expect more than something to see – they want moments…
TANA MALINGA The Standard Bank Group reinforced its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s local economy through its headline partnership with Proudly South African at the 2026 Buy Local Summit & Expo. Held over two days, 16-17 March 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre, the 14th Buy Local Summit & Expo brought together government leaders, corporate…
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, is pleased to report positive progress in the implementation of its waste recovery plan, following service disruptions emanating from recent operational disruptions, including protest-related incidents and inclement weather resulting in disposal limitations and turnaround times. To date, ten (10) out of twelve (12) depots have normalised waste…
By Prof. Yudhvir Seetharam, Head of Analytics, Insights and Research at FNB Business In its 2025 Future of Jobs Report, the World Economic Forum projects that AI will displace around 92 million jobs by 2030. Data science itself – the very discipline that gave birth to modern machine learning – now appears on the list of professions…
TANA MALINGA As the iconic Absa Cape Epic celebrates its 20th anniversary, the milestone reflects far more than sporting excellence. It highlights the enduring value of strategic corporate partnerships and the powerful role major sporting events can play in driving economic growth and social development in South Africa. Since its inception, the globally renowned eight-day…
One‑tap payments powered by Stitch simplify checkout in the airline’s mobile app FlySafair has introduced new one‑tap payment options in its mobile app, allowing customers to pay for flights quickly and securely using Apple Pay and Google Pay. The new payment methods, powered by Stitch, form part of the airline’s ongoing focus on using technology…
AN international football development initiative aimed at opening doors for young African players has received strong backing from Spanish sports director Julio C. Gomez, who believes the project can help bridge the long-standing gap between talent and opportunity. Gomez was speaking at the launch of the Africa United project in Sandton in Johannesburg last Thursday,…
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the fifth consecutive year, with brand value growth of 19% year-on-year from R37,8bn to R45bn. Brand Finance evaluates over 5 000 of the world’s biggest brands annually across sectors to assess…
TANA MALINGA The spirit of unity, purpose and athletic determination filled the streets of Hatfield on Sunday as the Motsepe Foundation staged the inspiring 2026 Race to Gender Equality, a vibrant public run and walk dedicated to raising awareness about closing gender gaps in society. The event formed part of the Foundation’s celebration of a…
Ravin Baburam (Academic at Regent Business School) wrote: PROFESSIONAL advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance. This article…
