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Business & Tech Innovation · 16 Feb 2026
Seaton House Appoints Former Hilton College Deputy as Founding Headmaster Ahead of 2027 Opening
Another exciting milestone and chapter in the compelling story of the North Coast’s much anticipated educational institution is the official appointment of Mr Tony Shuttleworth as Founding Headmaster of Seaton House. At

Business & Tech Innovation · 13 Feb 2026
The end of NATED marks a turning point for technical training in South Africa
South Africa’s tertiary education system is undergoing a decisive shift to meet modern labour market demands. The long-outdated National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) is being pushed aside, replaced by a

Business & Tech Innovation · 13 Feb 2026
Emeris Sandton Launches R420 Million Mega Campus in Landmark Boost for Private Higher Education
Emeris Sandton opens in Johannesburg’s richest square mile Emeris Sandton officially opened its doors on Wednesday, 3 February, unveiling a state-of-the-art mega campus in the heart of Sandton — widely regarded as the ri

Business & Tech Innovation · 12 Feb 2026
Offshore Investment for Wealth Creation: Where South Africans Are Growing Wealth Beyond Our Borders
For decades, South Africans have been sophisticated global investors – not by choice alone, but by necessity. Currency volatility, policy uncertainty, and the desire for long-term capital protection have steadily driven

Business & Tech Innovation · 12 Feb 2026
Gabon and South Africa Strengthen Mining Sector Through New Geoscience Partnership
Gabon has taken a significant step toward strengthening its mining sector by signing a new collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of Gabon (www.Mines.Gouv.ga) and South Africa’s Co

Business & Tech Innovation · 11 Feb 2026
Identy.io Accelerates African Expansion with Strategic Focus on Kenya and Nigeria
Identy.io (www.Identy.io), a global biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced today its expansion plans for Africa. This expansion will enhance Iden

Business & Tech Innovation · 11 Feb 2026
Cheaper Petrol, Costlier Risks: Why South Africa Faces an Urgent Gas Investment Moment
South Africans are once again seeing relief at the pump, with the latest fuel price cuts delivering the cheapest petrol in roughly four years. The reductions – around 65 cents per liter for petrol and more than 50 cents

Business & Tech Innovation · 11 Feb 2026
New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum to Accelerate DRC’s Industrial Ambitions
The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch of a new, co-located event to this flagship annual gathering in Kolwezi, namely, the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum. “The s

Business & Tech Innovation · 04 Feb 2026
FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit Returns for Its 11th Year in 2026
Projected to exceed $50 billion in value by 2030, Africa’s fashion industry is gaining recognition as one of the continent’s fastest-growing creative and economic sectors. Its trajectory will come into focus at the FORBE

Business & Tech Innovation · 27 Jan 2026
NEW APPOINTMENT – Sun International takes a quantum leap forward with a new head of Casino Operations
Sun International Passes the Baton: Mark Sergeant Steps Up as COO In a strategic move designed to propel the company forward, Sun International has announced the appointment of Mark Sergeant as its new Chief Operating Of

Business & Tech Innovation · 22 Jan 2026
Continental Tyre South Africa Certified as a Top Employer for 2026
Continental Tyre South Africa recognised once again as a Top Employer for 2026 Certification highlights excellence in people practices, leadership development, and employee wellbeing Recognition reaffirms CTSA’s commitme

Business & Tech Innovation · 10 Jan 2026
Seven steps to build your credit record, even if you’re (re)starting from scratch
Many South Africans struggle to qualify for credit simply because they’ve never had it before — or because past financial mistakes damaged their credit record. Having no access to credit can sometimes be just as limiting

Business & Tech Innovation · 20 Dec 2025
African Development Bank Group and Nedbank Group sign multi-billion-rand funding partnership to transform housing access and boost African trade
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Nedbank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen trade across the continent. The financing package compr
