Africa

Johannesburg: As the world becomes increasingly digitised and interconnected, artificial intelligence is transforming industries, economies and everyday life. However, technological progress also creates complex challenges that demand advanced digital skills, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving. For South Africa, preparing young people to navigate this evolving landscape is essential to economic growth and social development. “Higher education …

Johannesburg: South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy reflects extraordinary sacrifices made to secure freedom and equality. Yet, more than three decades later, persistent inequality, political instability and declining public confidence threaten those achievements. With currently expecting the results of one of the most crucial elections in its history, ethical leadership, government accountability and active citizenship …

DURBAN: A logo that looks sharp on a screen can turn into a blur of thread on a cap peak, and a fine-line crest can lose its detail on a fleece. EMB Designs, a branded clothing and promotional items supplier in Durban North, has set out its embroidery and print services so buyers know what …

STELLENBOSCH: Plenty of schools own a 3D printer that sits under a dust cover because the one teacher who knew how to use it has moved on. PrintAcademy 3D, which supplies 3D printing courses and classroom lab kits from Stellenbosch, has published its course programme for schools planning their 2027 timetables. Courses for each person …

JOHANNESBURG: A print shop finishing menu boards on Monday and photographic enlargements on Tuesday does not always need the same machine. Laminator, a supplier of wide-format cold and hot roll laminators based in Kya Sand, Johannesburg, now breaks its work down by application, so buyers can match the machine to the jobs they actually run. …

DURBAN: A foil seal that works on a dry capsule bottle can fail on a sauce bottle where product splashes the neck before capping. Bottle Sealers, which supplies induction cap sealing systems from Jacobs in Durban, has set out its sealing applications by product type so packers can see which sealer and liner suits their …

CENTURION: Most small businesses buy an ERP system once, and many find out only after go-live that their stock codes were a mess, their reports were never defined and nobody planned the training. Bizmatics, the Centurion ERP and systems integration firm, has put a set of free ERP guides online so owners and finance managers …

The recent blow to consumer pockets from ever increasing fuel prices was just the push that the local EV Industry needed. The talk around the braai fires has shifted to how to save money on transport costs. Listen carefully the next time that you are in such a conversation and notice that the prime drivers …

South Africans are invited to explore the world without leaving home… by simply putting the kettle on! From traditions and languages to everyday habits, each country brings its own unique identity – and tea is no exception. One of the simplest ways this cultural richness is experienced daily is by enjoying a cup of tea, …

South Africa has reached record-breaking fuel prices, placing significant pressure on businesses across the economy. Such price hikes directly hit the logistics industry, where fuel is one of the largest variable operating expenses, with consequences extending throughout the supply chain. The impact can be devastating if logistics companies don’t have built-in measures to streamline costs …

A comprehensive roundup of top news stories, major account wins, leadership shifts, industry awards, and artificial intelligence integration trends reported across the PR and communications sector during October 2026. 1. Onclusive Named Leader in Gartner 2026 Magic Quadrant for PR Tools Overview: Gartner published its 2026 Magic Quadrant for PR & Media Monitoring Tools in …

George, Western Cape: Impi Wire, the fencing, building, agricultural and packaging materials supplier based in George, has closed the contracting and installation division of MP Fencing, its 43-year-old sister business, so it no longer competes with the same contractors it supplies. Customers across the Garden Route and Klein Karoo will be served exclusively through Impi …

GERMISTON, South Africa – A handrail bracket, a gate frame or a shop fitting rack usually starts as a length of tube that gets sawn, marked, drilled and notched by hand, one station at a time. LaserTube, a machine supplier in Wadeville, Germiston, supplies fibre laser tube cutting machines to fabricators who want those holes, …

RANDBURG, South Africa – A photograph printed on paper and framed behind glass picks up every window reflection in a bright South African room. SubAlu, a print studio in Randburg, Johannesburg, dye sublimates images into coated aluminium instead. Its metal print range is aimed at photographers, artists, interior designers and businesses. Sizes and shapes Panels …

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South African superhero comics have a growing shelf of their own, and the collectors buying them want the same care for a local first issue as for any imported title. SA Heros Comics, a comic shop in Observatory, Cape Town, now sells its local superhero comics and collectables alongside the …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Many South Africans look at their credit record for the first time on the day a loan, a lease or a phone contract is declined. OpenCredit, a credit education service in Rosebank, Johannesburg, has published a set of credit check guides that explain what the records show and how to read …

Experiencing frequent urination, bladder discomfort or difficulty passing urine? Understanding the cause is the first step towards better health. If you are dealing with urinary problems Cape Town, professional urological care can help identify the underlying condition and recommend suitable treatment. From urinary tract infections to bladder control issues, early diagnosis can make a meaningful …

I am sure most of us have heard and/or seen clips of USA President Donald Trump promising American Citizens $5000 each if the Republicans win the House of Representatives vote in the Senate. If you, like me, have been grappling with the notion that this is wrong then maybe you will be in for a …

Q3 2026 sales reached 4,310 units, up 24.4% year-on-year and more than triple Q3 2024 volumes. OMODA & JAECOO has now surpassed 30,000 cumulative South African sales, with 31,990 units sold by the end of September 2026. September was the group’s best sales month yet at 1,503 units, with record monthly sales for the OMODA …

Since July 2025 I have been running an investing experiment using the Easy Equities Investing App. I set out to invest R50.00 per month in two different exchange traded funds using a normal investing account and a Tax Free Savings Account. The fixed monthly amount started in July 2025 with R50.00 in each account and …

MIDRAND, South Africa – November and December fill Gauteng venues with weddings, 21sts and office year-end functions, and most of them want one bright spot where guests stop for a photograph. LED-Lightbox Rental, a hire company in Midrand, hires out lightboxes, marquee letters and neon-style signs for those nights, and every booking includes delivery, set-up …

Record numbers of men, women, and children from all walks of life and backgrounds united for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa on Saturday, October 31. Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to someone cherished, a life loved, a battle fought. While the Big …

DURBANVILLE, South Africa – Ask a small print shop where its orders come from and the answer is usually email, WhatsApp, a phone call and a walk-in, often for the same job. PrintEngine, a web-to-print software company in Durbanville, Cape Town, lists the storefront features it sets up for print shops that want customers to …

RANDBURG, South Africa – Most kitchen renovations reach the same question late in the process: quartz or solid surface. Plastone, a countertop fabricator in Strijdom Park, Randburg, makes both, and has published its range of quartz and solid-surface countertops to help homeowners, office fit-out teams and shopfitters choose before the cabinets go in. Two materials, …

Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have already applied before arranging a clean. The distinction is supported by the Institute of Inspection, …

Gqeberha – Reaching for a spray after cockroach bait has been placed can work against the treatment the household is trying to support. True Clean is advising residents to check their treatment instructions before adding another product around baited areas. The issue is compatibility. Certain repellent products can contaminate bait or make its placement unattractive …

Gqeberha – A rug-cleaning quote can lead to a conversation about whether the work is worth doing at all. True Clean’s guidance for urine-affected shaggy rugs encourages owners to compare the treatment cost with what the rug is worth to them before agreeing to the work. The Gqeberha cleaning business has advised owners to replace …

One is almost tempted to say that South African expat Ian Fleming could become the Elon Musk of Rat eXterminators From Local Roots to Global Innovation: The Story of Ian Fleming and Vulcan Pest’s Genius Rat Trap Finally – a better Rat Trap Editor: This is NOT a paid for or asked for post. Forgive …