Yinka Atunde Interview with Yinka AtundeFOUNDER and CEO, YIKODEEN Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria ** Due to technical difficulties, this story unfortunately doesn’t have accompanying video or audio.** In 2016, Yinka Atunde established the Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen. Although the company began by making fashion shoes, it has since carved out a niche in industrial safety…
Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”. The business posts the same line on its social media. Founder Godiragetse Mogajane says the phrase, which they have used since the early days of delivering food on bicycles, “comes…
As 2026 unfolds, one thing is clear: promotional merchandise has never been just about “stuff.” At MerchGuru, we’re excited to keep doing what we do best — helping brands connect with people through thoughtful, high-quality merchandise. Before jumping into the upcoming promotional product trends, it’s worth pausing for a moment to remember what really matters….
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…
