This past Friday I walked for nearly 3km through the streets of Jabavu in Soweto from 8pm to 10pm on a winter night in July. That might sound crazy, but it was actually a lot of fun. I was part of a group of 100 people and along the way we chanted and sang with […]
Standard Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership as the best bank in South Africa and Africa after receiving 26 accolades across its continental footprint at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. At an awards ceremony hosted in London, Standard Bank was recognised for its excellence in corporate & investment banking, customer experience, SME banking […]
The government’s flagship economic reform programme, Operation Vulindlela, has registered modest progress in the second phase of its roll-out — particularly in visa reform — but faces mounting criticism for delays in key infrastructure areas and a lack of transparency in outcomes and expenditure. The latest progress report notes that more than 11 000 visas […]
25 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Southern Africa through the South African Medical Research Council marks a decade of malaria research and collaboration
As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the […]
25 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
ExpertOption: Africa’s trusted platform for confident, flexible online trading
Online trading is accelerating across Africa, opening up new opportunities for people to grow their income, diversify investments, and gain access to the global financial system. Leading this transformation is ExpertOption — a powerful trading platform built with transparency, flexibility, and ease of use at its core. Whether you’re completely new to trading or have […]
24 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Best summer holiday money-saving deals, from free kids meals to discount days out
Stretch your summer spending with these smart deals (Picture: Getty Images) Summer is well and truly underway, leaving many parents wondering how they’ll keep the kids entertained on their already-stretched budgets. No matter how frugal you are, extra spending adds up quickly over the school holidays. From meals to activities, the break can put a […]
Christine and her husband have learnt how to stretch her budget (Picture: @eco.amical / SWNS) A mum-of-two has revealed the unsual lengths she goes to in order to save money, including cutting her own hair and even ditching toilet roll. And while Christine Lan, 40, may have made some sacrifices, she’s now reaping the rewards. […]
23 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Little-known way to get half-price food from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more
Selected items are 50% off (Picture: Getty Images) With food bills set to rise by an average of £275 this year, everyone will be looking for ways to cut costs on groceries. And while you can try and do this by visiting the UK’s cheapest supermarket for your weekly food shop, there’s also a little […]
22 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Malcolm-Jamal Warner remembered by Hollywood: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé honor late 'Cosby Show' star
Hollywood stars honored Malcolm-Jamal Warner with moving tributes to “The Cosby Show” actor shared one day after his drowning death in Costa Rica. He was 54. Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé and Kate Hudson were just a few colleagues who paid respects online to Warner. “Speechless on this one,” Foxx shared on Instagram Monday with a photo […]
21 Jul, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Former Louisville police officer sentenced for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights
A federal judge has sentenced former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in 2020 by law enforcement during a botched drug raid. Hankison, 49, was convicted last year of violating Taylor’s civil rights, which could have resulted in a maximum […]