South Africa

Consumer goods giant Unilever is investing in technology to help it to transition away from fossil fuel-derived chemicals in its homecare products by 2030...

As the recent (and dramatic) shift to remote working illustrated, technology tools - and particularly unified communication (UC) platforms - can support and complement the role of HR leaders in new and unexpected ways...

Each year, defective everyday products such as smart phones, household appliances, cars, baby cribs and toys cause disease, injury and death...

In the last few months there have been various announcements of relief funding initiatives to assist businesses and livelihoods struggling in the wake of Covid-19.

Retailers are under pressure to reimagine and transform their businesses, build out e-commerce solutions and expand their online offerings...

According to recent GDP reports, the downturn in the manufacturing sector - including iron, steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery - has contributed a total of 11% to the overall 51% decline...

Spencer Fondaumiere and Tinashe Nyamdoka, two respected South African sommeliers, have launched a digital platform called Somm on Call...

Deputy President David Mabuza says government has no reason to doubt the findings of the Trengove report in a forensic investigation that cleared the Eskom CEO of allegations of misleading the board...

Today's world is characterised by the availability of information, but with this easy access comes the risk of misinformation and disinformation sending DIY knowledge-seekers astray...

The Outdoor Measurement Council (OMC) has launched its latest iteration of Road data virtually, covering the 2016/17/18 fused data results after interviewing a total of 45 466 respondents over the three-year period...

Local fashion brand Rubicon's latest collection, Myth of Origin, pays tribute to founder and creative director Hangwani Nengovhela's colourful Venda heritage...

Recent lockdown conditions threw the gauntlet down at South Africa's education system: adapt to the online world quickly to keep up with the syllabus during unforeseen circumstances, or face stalling learning completely, compromising the future of South Africa's youth...

The economic impact of Covid-19 has seen many small business owners around the world terminating their leases at shopping centres and office buildings and seeking more affordable options, including working from their homes...

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Cindy-Lee Minnaar (co-founder of Indika Communications) has written how a breast cancer survivor's story has taught her that without authenticity, your brand's story won't have an impact...

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Social Assistance Amendment Bill during its plenary sitting on Thursday...

Once the head office of KWV, the 62-year-old La Concorde building situated in the Cape Winelands town of Paarl is getting a new lease of life thanks to the Giflo Group...

The South African Comedy Awards (SACA) is making a comeback after 13 years. The 2020 edition will be held on 12 December at The Soweto Theatre (Jabulani) in Johannesburg and then broadcasted online on 16 December 2020...

The fact that the World Food Programme is the recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize not only celebrates the work they do feeding hundreds of millions of hungry people globally, but draws attention to the plight of the starving...

Since the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed on the continent in February 2020, the response, led by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been commendable. Governments moved quickly to institute public health measures to curb its spread...

South Africa's leading digital bank, TymeBank, has secured the coveted headline sponsor slot for the Assegai Awards...