When Should South African Graduates Start Applying For Jobs?
You’ve put in the hours, written the exams, and now graduation is on the horizon. But when should you start applying for jobs, and how early is too early? Whether you’re completing a diploma, higher certificate, degree, or even a postgrad programme like an MBA or DBA, knowing when to take that first confident step […]
Africa’s School Meals Blueprint — Built Locally, Scaled Nationally
– by Wawira Njiru A growing movement across Africa shows school meals are more than nutrition—they’re infrastructure for learning, equity, and economic resilience. In March 2025, Ghana earmarked a record GH₵1.788 billion (approximately $135 million) for its national school feeding program — signaling a growing shift across Africa to treat school meals not as charity, but […]
Unlocking The Next Frontier – Women Leading Digital Transformation In South Africa’s Technology Sector
By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, Head of Integrated Marketing for the EMEA region at Infobip As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, it is an ideal time to reflect on the critical role women are playing in shaping the country’s technology sector. The conversation has moved beyond the need for representation to empowering women leaders as decision makers […]
Research Project Launched To Uncover Trends And Insights On High-Growth Entrepreneurship In South Africa
ETTP and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation are partnering to implement a research project geared towards informing an understanding of fostering high-growth entrepreneurship Press Release Immediate Release Johannesburg, South Africa – A pioneering research initiative that is focused on fostering high-growth entrepreneurship in South Africa is being launched 16 July 2025 by Entrepreneurship To The Point […]
2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa
2nd annual Sustainability Week AfricaOctober 30th – 31st | The Westin, Cape Town Economist Impact’s 2nd annual Sustainability Week Africa aims to amplify Africa’s voice in the global climate debate, while helping to attract investment for the continent’s economic take-off. With practical focus on how African governments, businesses and communities can benefit from going green, Sustainability Week […]
A Powerful New Short Film Sheds Light On A ‘David And Goliath’ Battle To Protect South Africa’s Oceans
A new South African short film ‘SPOILED’ has premiered at a high-level workshop in Cape Town this week. This marine-focused event unpacked the findings of the WILDTRUST driven project highlighting the “Environmental, Social and Economic Risks and Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas in South Africa”. The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect […]
A Training Program For Drivers Has Been Developed, Aiming To Train Over 1,200 Drivers In Disability Awareness And Rider Support By October 2025
In a bold step toward reimagining the future of inclusive transport, leaders across the disability community convened for a landmark event titled Reimagining Mobility. Hosted by Uber South Africa, the event served as the start of a collaborative platform, bringing together diverse industry voices and changemakers to collectively discuss, shape, and define what inclusive mobility looks like […]
US Trade Crackdown Opens Door for China in Africa
Trump’s steep tariffs on African exports to the US are driving countries across the continent closer to China, Africa’s biggest bilateral trading partner. The tariff charges, which have resulted in massive disruptions, could lead to job losses in nations like South Africa, Algeria, and Lesotho. Libya, South Africa, Tunisia, and Algeria face some of the steepest […]
Gates Foundation Pledges $2.5 Billion to Revolutionize Women’s Health Research
The Gates Foundation has unveiled a $2.5 billion commitment to advance research and development focused on women’s health. The funds, provided through 2030, will further the development of 40 innovative solutions across five chronically neglected areas: maternal care, gynecological health, contraception, STIs, and nutrition. With only 1% of healthcare research currently addressing female-specific conditions beyond cancer, this […]
Dangote Refinery Secures Major Funding Boost for Expansion
Dangote Industries has secured a massive $4 billion refinancing deal, with Afreximbank contributing a hefty $1.35 billion—the largest single commitment in the syndicate. The funds will refinance the significant investment into the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, strengthening its balance sheet and easing early operational costs. Aliko Dangote hailed the deal as a game-changer for fueling Africa’s energy […]
