South African SMEs are built on grit and speed. Most owners are wearing five hats, running lean teams, and juggling customers, cashflow, operations, and the curveballs that come with doing business locally. That is exactly why AI matters. AI is not a magic button, but used well, it is a practical tool that helps you…
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) invites entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to join South Africa’s premier franchising event — the FASA 2026 National Conference & Expo — taking place on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg. More than a conference, the day-long event…
Short answer: absolutely not.Long answer: It’s made us indispensable. With how easy it is to generate an article at the click of a button these days, it’s tempting to assume PR professionals should be worried about our jobs. Are we? Not even remotely. In fact, AI has done the opposite. It has elevated PR from…
There’s a shift happening in South Africa’s fitness landscape — subtle but undeniable. And while it hasn’t arrived with noise or fanfare, it is reshaping how people think about health, time and long-term wellbeing. At the centre of this shift is a principle that speaks directly to the realities of modern life: efficiency. For years,…
As the countdown begins for the 2026 National Conference & Expo, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) is highlighting the sector’s pivotal role as the country’s premier engine for job creation and inclusive growth. Scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, the FASA 2026…
Rohan Shah Interview with Rohan ShanFOUNDER, UMWERO TERROIR SPIRITS Lives in: Kigali, Rwanda Rohan Shah trained as a development economist at Harvard University, but his weekends were defined by a different pursuit: bartending. After obtaining his degree, he worked with small-scale farmers in Africa and India for a non-profit organisation. However, when Covid-19 struck, he…
Bellville is taking a bold step towards a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future with the introduction of new public e-waste drop-off sites at any of the official ERA bins to support the circular economy. The e-waste bins can be found at the SPAR in the New Boston Centre (a revitalised 10-storey mixed-use building) public…
As Africa’s digital economy moves toward seamless, borderless transactions, Converge Africa 2026 is setting the agenda for the leaders shaping that transformation. Returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 4–6 May 2026, the event represents more than a conference; it is the strategic intersection of commerce, technology and innovation for the continent’s fastest-growing sector….
Last year, I finished off with 5 things to be grateful for in 2025. Now, I want to share my take on 6 areas to focus on in 2026 within the business or company you are a part of, with the aim of starting, navigating and finishing the year strong. 1.Reprioritise Your Health “Your diet…
Shumei Lam Interview with Shumei LamFOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, POULTRY EAST AFRICA LTD Lives in: Singapore/Rwanda In most of the world, chicken is one of the more affordable protein options. However, when Singaporean Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, it was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions. The…
