The future of travel is local — and here’s why it matters
Local tourism is no longer the back-up plan. It’s becoming the preferred option for travellers seeking to explore gems in their own backyards.
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G-Star celebrates denim and culture at 44 Stanley pop-up launch
G-Star officially launched its new pop-up showroom at 44 Stanley last night, welcoming a dynamic crowd of media, influencers, and local tastemakers into the creative denim space.
Read MoreKehne’s sonic rebirth is the healing South African R&B needs right now
Kehne knew who she was before the world did. Music wasn’t just entertainment—it was her way of breathing. Raised in Anthony Village, Lagos, as the eldest of four girls, her childhood was a symphony of contrasts: discipline and freedom, silence and soul, routine and revelation.
Read MoreBurnout on the rise - why stress is hitting South Africans harder and younger than ever
Today, more than 3.5 billion working adults each spend roughly 90 000 hours – or about 45 years – of their lives at work. As Corporate Wellness Week (1–5 July) approaches, focus is shifting to the rising tide of workplace burnout in South Africa.
Read MoreKarabo More set for gruelling Women’s Month race calendar
South African rising star Karabo More is set to tackle a demanding series of 10km races during Women’s Month this August.
Read MoreBurkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide
Burkina Faso has said it considers the death of a Burkinabé activist in custody in Ivory Coast to be an "assassination".
Read MoreHundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests
Police in Angola say four people have been killed and 500 have been arrested after demonstrations in the capital, Luanda.
Read MoreNiger's junta aims for cooperation with Russia's allies Mali and Burkina Faso
The Nigerien military junta that led the coup d'état against President Mohamed Bazoum, a strategic ally of France, on Wednesday expressed its support for cooperating with its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, already governed by coup-mongering juntas and which have been strengthening their ties with Russia.
Read MoreFloods kill at least 23 people in northeastern Nigeria
The flooding began in the Yola area of Adamawa state, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities. At least 11 others remain missing.
Read MoreCSA Global debuts SA Chart Pulse: a new era for tracking music influence
SA Chart Pulse, created by culture agency CSA Global, is a new weekly music ranking that reflects how South Africans really discover and engage with music — across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Shazam, Deezer and radio.
Read MoreRevolutionising customer experience with ExperienceEvaluator - A game changer for CX teams
We live in an ‘experience economy’ where experiences are the single most important driver of business growth as evidenced by Kantar data. 75% of brand growth is driven by product and services.
Read MoreBanyana Banyana disappointed to return home empty handed - Refiloe Jane
Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane expressed disappointment at their failure to return home with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
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