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Sanlam’s Youth4Tourism scoops the 2025 Trialogue Strategic CSI Award

CSI & Philanthropy

Sanlam’s Youth4Tourism scoops the 2025 Trialogue Strategic CSI Award

Issued by Trialogue 23 hours

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Higher Education

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Thembela Ka Mgudlwa, Issued by Northlink College 1 day

Image supplied.

CSI & Philanthropy

MTN backs Afrika Tikkun’s new Digital Skills Hub in Diepsloot

2 days

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

Trends

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

5 Dec 2025

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

SMEs

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

4 Dec 2025

Image credit: Shout-It-Now

HIV/AIDS

World Aids Day 2025: WhatsApp AI companions transform SA's Aids response

1 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Nquthu Shopping Centre.

Property

Surpassing market forecasts, Fairvest marks a milestone with its 2025 performance

1 Dec 2025

The generational power of education: A legacy that begins with one degree

Higher Education

The generational power of education: A legacy that begins with one degree

Nandipha Mbhele, Issued by Regent Business School 28 Nov 2025

Shoprite competition accelerates community food security across SA

Agriculture

Shoprite competition accelerates community food security across SA

27 Nov 2025

Canva launches local operations in South Africa

Software

Canva launches local operations in South Africa

26 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo; Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa and Africa Regions & Offshore (acting).

Economy

Black Friday 2025: Mapping the digital transformation of township traders

26 Nov 2025

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Retailers

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 25 Nov 2025

The digital dawn of the Independent Economy: Dime's transformative journey in SA

Technology

The digital dawn of the Independent Economy: Dime's transformative journey in SA

25 Nov 2025

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Mongezi Mtati: Local is better

BizTrendsTV

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Mongezi Mtati: Local is better

Danette Breitenbach 25 Nov 2025

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

Franchising

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

24 Nov 2025

New year, new zones at the Rand Show 2026

Events

New year, new zones at the Rand Show 2026

Issued by Rand Show 21 Nov 2025

Africa's constraints can be beautiful opportunities for growth

Marketing

Africa's constraints can be beautiful opportunities for growth

Issued by eatbigfish 21 Nov 2025

Unilever Food Solutions empowers township chefs with culinary masterclasses

Training

Unilever Food Solutions empowers township chefs with culinary masterclasses

21 Nov 2025

White Star makes a powerful comeback to KZN with “Own Your Shine” campaign

FMCG

White Star makes a powerful comeback to KZN with “Own Your Shine” campaign

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Nov 2025

Tiger Brands Enterprise Development initiative supports growth of township and rural-based emerging and small businesses

SMEs

Tiger Brands Enterprise Development initiative supports growth of township and rural-based emerging and small businesses

Issued by Tiger Brands 17 Nov 2025

SA Tourism has opened exhibitor registrations for the 2026 Meetings Africa trade show and appointed a 13-member advisory panel for the event. Source: ( )

Tourism

Meetings Africa 2026 opens exhibitor registrations

14 Nov 2025

The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

Informal Retailing

The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

14 Nov 2025

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

Commercial Property

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

13 Nov 2025

Purpose pays: How young entrepreneurs can build businesses with impact

SMEs

Purpose pays: How young entrepreneurs can build businesses with impact

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 12 Nov 2025

In the final RAPT BizTrendsTV episode of the year, we turn the tables on trends, as host (Left) Bronwyn Williams moves from host to guest, interviewed by Bizcommunity editor, (Right) Danette Breitenbach (Image composite by Ruth Cooper © Bizcommunity)

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV | The Headline Act: Turning the tables

11 Nov 2025

Unisa backs 30 young South Africans in tech entrepreneurship push

Entrepreneurship

Unisa backs 30 young South Africans in tech entrepreneurship push

7 Nov 2025

SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

Tourism

SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

7 Nov 2025

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

Fashion & Homeware

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

3 Nov 2025

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Fintech

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Issued by The Nielsen Network 29 Oct 2025

Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

Training

Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

28 Oct 2025

Fadia Williams - McWilliams & Company Educational Services

Primary & Secondary Education

Restoring educators' passion for teaching starts with caring for their well-being

Fadia Williams 23 Oct 2025

Isanti Glass Honoured at 2025 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards

Manufacturing

Isanti Glass Honoured at 2025 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards

Issued by Isanti Glass 5 Aug 2025

WhatsApp, the ‘killer app’ for word-of-mouth in SA’s township economies

Marketing

WhatsApp, the ‘killer app’ for word-of-mouth in SA’s township economies

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 21 Oct 2025

The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

Banking & Finance

The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

Annelene Dippenaar 15 Oct 2025

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

NBI’s new campaign unlocks the green economy for South African youth entrepreneurs

15 Oct 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Gender Commission lambasts "violent nature" of Mchunu's anti-LGBTQIA+ comments

13 Oct 2025

#PrismYoungVoices | Tinyiko Nkuna uses her Pitori roots to inspire her work

Prism Awards

#PrismYoungVoices | Tinyiko Nkuna uses her Pitori roots to inspire her work

13 Oct 2025

Oxford University Press SA extends inclusive and accessible education with a new braille edition

Primary & Secondary Education

Oxford University Press SA extends inclusive and accessible education with a new braille edition

Issued by Oxford University Press 10 Oct 2025

Marketing

How Africa’s diverse market is reshaping experiential commerce strategies

Bonita Christie 9 Oct 2025

Township retail gets an upgrade to be more sustainable

Packaging

Township retail gets an upgrade to be more sustainable

Issued by DY/DX 8 Oct 2025

Township entrepreneurs urged to embrace digital ahead of festive season

Entrepreneurship

Township entrepreneurs urged to embrace digital ahead of festive season

7 Oct 2025

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

CRM, CX, UX

Township shoppers go strategic: 2025 CX Report reveals shifting loyalties

Issued by Rogerwilco 7 Oct 2025

All set for Design Week South Africa 2025

Exhibitions & Events

All set for Design Week South Africa 2025

7 Oct 2025

Tech Credit Fund launches R5m facility to support Black-owned ISPs

Telecoms & Networks

Tech Credit Fund launches R5m facility to support Black-owned ISPs

6 Oct 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

Gauteng transforms schools with over 8,500 smart classrooms

6 Oct 2025

InvestFest 2025 featured interactive business showcases, investor pitches, engaging panel discussions and extensive networking opportunities. Image supplied.

Markets & Investment

Anglo American's InvestFest 2025 | Building entrepreneurial resilience across Southern Africa

3 Oct 2025

Source: Fairvest chief executive officer, Darren Wilder.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fairvest accelerates digital inclusion with strategic fibre network deal

1 Oct 2025