“We won’t choose sides”–Lamola defends SA’s pragmatic foreign policy
Speaking during a keynote interview at the FT Africa Summit in London on 21 October, his message on foreign policy was clear. ”We are not in any position to choose…
South Africa’s G20 Presidency (2024–2025)
Background and Context South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, marking the first time an African country has held this position. The theme for its presidency is…
SAESI Conference 2025: Strengthening Emergency Response and Why SANBS Matters
From 27–28 November, the Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) Conference will bring together leaders in fire services, EMS, disaster management, and public safety to strengthen South Africa’s emergency response…
SANBS Launches “Blood Matters” Podcast – Conversations That Matter, One Episode at a Time
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is proud to announce the launch of its first podcast series, Blood Matters, a refreshing and thought-provoking space where conversations about ethics, community,…
3rd Annual CSOS INDABA 2025
We are honoured to announce the Minister of Human Settlements, Honourable Thembi Simelane, as the Keynote Speaker at the CSOS Indaba 2025. The Indaba will bring together government, industry experts,…
Botswana endures behind the colonial media lens
Tshiamo Motswatswa highlights thecurrent state of the media in Botswana The media plays a vital role in society by keeping the public informed. However, certain policies and regulations limit the…
Leading South Africa’s Digital Payments Revolution: Mpho Sadiki on Trust and Innovation
Payfast by Network is a proudly South African company supporting over 80,000 merchants. Under the leadership of Mpho Sadiki—who is passionate about building trust and putting the customer first—the business…
Taking back our narrative power and dismantling the Western gaze
Jackie Nomthandazo Ndebele explores how African countries have decolonised media to create a nuanced way of thinking on African identity African media is deeply impacted and shaped by Western Imperial…
Decolonising the newsroom
Amanda Hope Nkwana looks at media representationand the colonial legacy in Ghana’s Daily Graphic Newspaper The Daily Graphic, founded in 1950, is more than just Ghana’s prominent newspaper, it is…
BioCertica: amplifying the future of healthcare
Gert van Wyk is ready to take BioCertica tothe world—for the betterment of healthcare BioCertica is a precision-health company that transforms genetic insights into actionable lifestyle and medical guidance. The…