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South Africa Fashion Awards Announces 2026 Nominees as Public Voting Officially Opens
The South Africa Fashion Awards has announced the nominees for its 2nd annual edition — 21 publicly voted categories — ahead of the ceremony at Hotel Sky, Sandton on 3 October 2026, with public voting now open.
Nassef Sawiris: The Relentless Visionary Who Built an Egyptian Empire Without Borders
From a Cairo family dynasty to the upper reaches of global chemicals and sport, Nassef Sawiris has built an empire defined by its refusal to be contained by geography.
The Freshness Advantage: How Mentos Is Building Relevance in a Changing African Confectionery Market
For an industry built around small pleasures, the confectionery market is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumers are becoming more deliberate about what they buy, where they buy it and what they expect from the brands they choose.
Aquatir SA and the Rise of Africa's Luxury Food Economy
Aquatir SA sits at the intersection of two of the continent's fastest-moving stories: the rise of premium food and the professionalisation of aquaculture.
Fintech Still Controls Over 40% of Every Dollar Deployed in African Venture Capital
Fintech maintained its lead in early 2026, raising $131.6 million in January alone, as the sector continued to control more than 40% of capital deployed across the continent.
AURUM Restaurant: Where Johannesburg's Skyline Meets Culinary Excellence
There are restaurants that impress with exceptional cuisine, and then there are destinations that create an experience so complete that every moment feels carefully curated. AURUM Restaurant, on the seventh floor of The Leonardo in Sandton, belongs firmly in the latter category.
South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 Announces Nominees for Its Third Annual Celebration of Culinary Excellence
The South Africa Restaurant Awards has officially unveiled the nominees for its third annual ceremony, set for 25 May 2026 at Hotel Sky Sandton — with voting open to the public from 13 April to 20 May 2026.
Ayanda G Thabethe Graces the Cover of Republic Africa March 2026 in a Defining Moment for Modern African Excellence
The March 2026 issue of Republic Africa delivers a cultural statement with Ayanda G Thabethe front and centre — a powerful, elegant and unapologetically African showcase of ambition, influence and refinement.
Courage, Confidence and Compassion — The Ayanda G. Thabethe Story
From Miss South Africa runner-up to model, presenter and advocate — Ayanda G. Thabethe on purpose, authenticity, and the quiet strength of showing up. By Duru Tahir & Unako Giwu.
Huawei Unveils AI Powered Green Logistics Hub in Johannesburg
Huawei has launched a new AI-driven smart warehouse in Johannesburg, its first logistics facility of its kind on the African continent, combining solar energy, intelligent security systems, and fully automated operations.
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Green Logistics Hub in Johannesburg
Huawei has launched a new AI-driven smart warehouse in Johannesburg, its first logistics facility of its kind on the African continent, combining solar energy, intelligent security systems, and fully automated operations.
REPUBLIC Africa Powers This Year’s NITA 2025 Expansion
Republic Africa champions innovation by powering the NITA — National Innovation & Technology Awards — which arrives at Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria on 3 May 2025, marking the event’s first edition on African soil.
AGL Takes Over Management of Huawei's Green Intelligent Warehouse in South Africa
AGL has begun full-service management of Huawei's 14,000 sqm green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg, deepening a partnership that models the future of African logistics.
Best Fashion Icon: The 2026 SA Fashion Awards Shortlist and the State of South African Style
The Best Fashion Icon shortlist at the 2026 South Africa Fashion Awards reads as a referendum on the state of South African style.
Uganda's Young Entrepreneurs Set the Terms of Their Own Economy
Uganda's young entrepreneurs are increasingly setting the terms of their own economy, building businesses that sidestep the formal sector's frictions.