Award-Winning Jazz Virtuoso Mandisi Dyantyis Set To Headline Saso’s Brunch Marquee At The Durban July
Award-winning and renowned jazz artist and trumpeter Mandisi Dyantyis is set to headline Saso’s Brunch Marquee at the upcoming Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday, 5 July, at Greyville Racecourse. In a grand reprise, the marquee will also feature performances by equally captivating artists including Zee Nxumalo, Scott Maphuma,Oscar Mbo, DJ Merlon, and others soon to […]
Goodwall, HP Inc And Microsoft Launch Nextgen AI Alliance Programme To Equip Youth For The Future Of Work
Building digital and AI fluency to prepare youth for the future economy In a groundbreaking move to bridge the AI access gap, Goodwall has joined forces with Microsoft and HP Inc to launch the NextGen AI Alliance, an innovative global partnership designed to equip young people with the skills to harness the opportunities AI creates. Timed ahead of key global milestones such […]
Dutoit Launches Juicy Gems: A Groundbreaking Educational Game Blending Agriculture, Tech And Play
In a bold step toward reimagining agricultural education for a new generation, Dutoit has partnered with Tangible Africa to launch Juicy Gems – an innovative mobile game designed to spark curiosity and learning through interactive coding challenges and real-world agricultural knowledge. Juicy Gems is more than just a game – it’s a vibrant educational tool developed to engage […]
Durban: Where Business Travel Met Wonder
By Kojo Richman It was supposed to be just a business trip. Fly in, cover the JCI Conference, create content, fly out. But Durban had other plans for me. What was meant to be routine work turned into something far more meaningful — filled with spontaneous moments, unlikely connections, and a deeper sense of presence. […]
Mastercard And Enza Collaborate To Enable Fintech Innovation Across Africa
Mastercard and enza – a payment solutions company – have collaborated to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. This collaboration will enable fintech players to build propositions on the enza platform that serve both consumers and businesses with embedded Mastercard payment solutions capabilities. According to a report by the European Investment Bank, the number […]
Bridging The First Mile: How DP World Is Connecting Lives In Rural Rwanda
DP World and Bridges to Prosperity connected four communities, transforming daily life for thousands of residents through sustainable infrastructure Until recently, Akaliza, a 10-year-old schoolgirl in Kabeza, a remote Rwandan village near the capital, Kigali, had to cross the dangerous Gauge River ravine every day just to reach her classroom. During the rainy season, the […]
Dangote Eyes Stock Market Debut for Africa’s Largest Oil Refinery
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to list his $20 billion oil refinery on the Nigerian Stock Exchange by the end of next year, aiming to broaden investor participation and dispel monopoly accusations. The massive facility, which processes 650,000 barrels of crude per day, has begun producing aviation fuel, diesel, gasoline, and naphtha. Dangote also intends to […]
How Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Could Change Everything
Nigeria has rolled out sweeping tax reforms aimed at making its revenue system simpler, fairer, and more inclusive. President Bola Tinubu signed four new finance laws to consolidate over 50 overlapping taxes, ease compliance, and shield low-income households from financial strain. Small businesses with turnovers below $32,400 are now exempt from company income tax, while essentials […]
Trump Ally Eyes Congo’s Conflict Mine in US-Backed Peace Deal
The US is backing a high-stakes bid by Gentry Beach, a close ally of Donald Trump, to acquire DR Congo’s Rubaya coltan mine as part of a wider peace and investment deal in the conflict-torn region. Rubaya, not far from Goma city in eastern DRC, has been controlled by various militias over the 30-year conflict. These […]
Africa’s Blockchain Revolution: New Exchange Aims to End Dollar Dependence
Africa is making bold strides to break free from dollar dependence with the launch of a new blockchain-based currency exchange. Developed by the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a company established by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) and backed by African leaders, the platform allows companies to trade local currencies directly, bypassing the US dollar. Targeting […]
