The Data That Proves Business Travel Is More Purposeful Than Ever
Value, loyalty and city-level data top of mind as travel buyers head into global RFP season Business travel is holding its own, even as global conditions shift. New data from FCM Consulting’s inaugural hotel-focused research report shows that while the routine internal meetings that once generated high volumes of corporate trips have given way to more […]
Meta Drives R16 Billion Economic Impact For South African Businesses
South Africa’s R495 billion digital economy could grow to R874.5 billion by 2035, according to new independent research that finds Meta’s platforms are contributing an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value today, with AI set to add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade. The “Meta’s Impact in South Africa” report, […]
South Africa Is Building. Is The Engineering Sector Ready?
South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear that government is serious about building, committing R1.07 trillion over the next three years to roads, energy, water, and other critical infrastructure across the country. “We […]
How The Global Anti-Rights Movement Is Targeting Women’s Rights In Africa Through Family Laws
By Deborah Nyokabi Millions of African women live under laws that deny them equal rights at home. A well-funded global movement is working to make sure it stays that way. The theme of Africa Day 2026, “63 years of unity, integration and development,” offers a stark reminder of the gap that often exists between rhetoric and […]
Huawei Code4Mzansi Finals Reveal How Young Developers Are Building For South Africa’s Real Economy
Code4Mzansi highlights the growing strength of South Africa’s developer ecosystem and the role of youth-led innovation in shaping the country’s digital future. South Africa’s emerging developers are building close to the ground, with many of the strongest solutions at the inaugural Huawei Code4Mzansi finals focused on the systems people use every day: township retail, healthcare, […]
Africa Day: The Leaders Who Have Carried Africa’s Voice
Africa belongs to all Africans, not just one region, language group, or political bloc. Every year on May 25, Africa commemorates Africa Day, a moment that celebrates unity, resilience, and the shared ambition of an entire continent. This story is written and edited by Global South World The day marks the founding of the Organisation of […]
African Union Pushes For UN Security Council Reform To Address Historical Injustices Against Africa
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for reforms to what he described as an unjust global system, arguing that Africa’s representation at the United Nations Security Council must be corrected and historical injustices formally acknowledged. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking in a video address from Addis Ababa […]
