Business
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Propella business incubator in Eastern Cape uncovers hidden gems
NCIC’s Waste-To-Value roadshow visited Eastern Cape cities, engaging cleantech entrepreneurs and discovering innovative waste solutions for a green economy.
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KAL Group announces new CEO as former retires
KAL Group has confirmed the appointment of Johann le Roux as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Le Roux will succeed Sean Walsh, who is retiring after almost […]
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Continent’s first experiential start-up fest to launch, attracts global interest
SWEAT Africa will bring more than 100 international investors and venture capitalists together alongside the continent’s most promising start-ups at the Bertha Retreat between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on 13 and 14 February.
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South African businesses celebrate as US-Africa trade lifeline secures extension
South African industry leaders are breathing a collective sigh of relief following the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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National Green Lung initiative launched at Somerset West estate
South Africa’s tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that began with planting 250 trees to help tourism businesses become…
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Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in ambitious bid to build space data centres
The deal further entwines Musk’s sprawling business empire and sets the stage for what could be the largest initial public offering in history when SpaceX goes public later this year.
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Virgin Active SA secures partnership in first-of-its-kind national agreement
Virgin Active South Africa has announced a landmark collaboration with HYROX, becoming the official training and exercise partner in South Africa.
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Economic boost as Cape Town events generate over R2,5 billion
Cape Town’s thriving events industry delivered substantial economic returns in 2025, with more than 3.4 million spectators and participants contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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Kimberley-born intellectual returns as new chancellor at Sol Plaatje University
Thebe Ikalafeng, an influential author and scholar, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, effective 16 January, for five years.
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Tech platforms introduce new filters to combat AI slop surge
Major tech platforms introduce new filters to help users avoid AI slop – low-quality synthetic content flooding social media and video platforms.
