African giants Al Ahly SC are once again preparing to showcase their pedigree on the global stage as they gear up for the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The Egyptian powerhouse and record African champions , will enter the tournament aiming to translate their continental dominance into international recognition. Drawn…
‘Technology, consumer insights and partnerships are the engine of modern loyalty programmes.’ This was the consensus of experts from a broad sweep of sectors, from retail to banking and technology, at a media roundtable hosted by bp Southern Africa (bpSA) on 18 September at Zwartkops Raceway. to discuss the evolution of loyalty programmes. The event…
Standard Bank has been recognised, for the 3rd consecutive year, as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2025, an accolade awarded by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. This prestigious global honour places Standard Bank among a select group of companies that have earned the confidence of their stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency, and purpose-driven…
EZIMTOTI REPORTER WHEN Azola Sihlahla was four years old, his mother passed away. His father was not part of his upbringing so his grandparents took him in. The 18-year-old from Dulati Combined School in KwaZulu Natal is now thankful to have his grandparents by his side. “There is nothing that I don’t get at home,…
Tana Malinga At the 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit in Lusaka, SMART Zambia Institute (SZI), inq Zambia, and Mezzanine announced a new partnership. They want to help Zambia go more digital by using Mezzanine’s Helium Platform. This system will be hosted inside Zambia and priced in Kwacha, making it easier and more reliable for local…
THE SCENT OF MEMORY It starts with a smell. Sharp. Soothing. Deeply familiar. You’re five years old, snuggled under a crocheted blanket. Your nose is blocked, nasal congestion. Then: the soft warmth of your mother’s hands rubbing something cool and menthol-sweet onto your chest. The whisper: “Breathe now, my child” A kiss on the forehead….
Kopano Monaheng THE Unilever South Africa acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made by excellent community-led nutrition through the ‘We Give A Bull’ campaign. The nutritional campaign by Knorrox was started to identify and empower the good work done by community heroes in the townships of Mzansi. This February, Knorrox is inviting the public to nominate men…
New Number PlateLerato Mailoane The long wait is finally over. The Gauteng Provincial Government has finally launched a new high-tech, tamper-proof number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon. Staying true to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s commitment to fighting crime in the province, this new innovative number plate system is…
It’s do-or-die for Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League as they host Congolese outfit Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the deciding leg of the Second Preliminary Round of the Champions League on Saturday afternoon. The must-win match takes place at the iconic Orlando Stadium, where the hosts face an uphill climb after suffering a heavy defeat…
The Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Bonginkosi Nzimande, today, identified the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a strategic platform for driving South Africa’s next phase of innovation-led industrialisation, signalling a new era of collaboration between government, industry, research institutions and academia. Speaking during the strategic engagement at the Coega Development Corporation…
