The job of a central bank is to worry, as a Fed official once said. And among the world’s central bankers, Lesetja Kganyago must be the greatest worrier of our time. Because while his peers are focused on delivering so-called soft landings (hiking interest rates by just enough to tame inflation, but avoid a recession),...
Month: <span>June 2023</span>
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Mary J Blige, The Queen of Hip Hop Soul recently hosted ‘Strength Of A Woman Summit’
Mary J. Blige, Global Superstar and the Queen of Hip Hop Soul recently hosted the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in partnership with Pepsi and Live Nation Urban at AmericasMart. The Strength of a Woman Summit and Festival is the brainchild of Mary J. Blige and curated by Mary alongside Ayars Agency founder,...
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OPINION | It’s unlikely for ANC to reach 40% in Joburg and Premier Lesufi is power hungry says Justice Malala
Justice Malala, political analyst and journalist, predicts that ANC will reach below 40% in Johannesburg and Gauteng Province Premier Panyasa Lusufi wants more power. Malala was speaking during his book launch at CliffCentral House in Sandhurst, Sandton, Johannesburg. The USA based journalist Malala, also mentioned that Lusufi is prepared to do whatever it takes to remain in...
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Africa is embracing the Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation wave; further investment will harness its full potential say experts at GITEX Africa
The rise of AI and its revolutionary impact on African business, society, and culture led discussions on the final day (2 June) of GITEX Africa 2023 [www.GITEXAfrica.com] in Morocco, as experts from across the globe gathered to debate and advance the transformational new tech that’s now the focal point of worldwide debate. While dozens, including...
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DStv Content Creator Awards host Emerging Content Creator Workshop in partnership with Spotify, 947 and TikTok
The highly anticipated DStv Content Creator Awards are back for a second year, and this time they are hosting an informative Emerging Content Creator Workshop in Johannesburg. Following the success of last year’s event in Cape Town, the team behind the awards is excited to shine a light on emerging content creators, providing them with invaluable insights and...
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Sean “Diddy” Combs accuses Diageo of neglect, racism and sabotage in DeLeon Tequila joint venture deal
Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a lawsuit against Diageo, the multi-million-dollar spirits conglomerate and his partner for DeLeón Tequila. The mogul is accusing the company of racism, neglect and sabotage in both the distribution and production of his popular spirit. Combs Wines and Spirits LLC filed this complaint in state Supreme Court in New York. It’s seeking...
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MultiChoice Group partners with Rapyd and General Catalyst to create integrated payment platform
Dstv’s parent company, MultiChoice Group has joined forces with Rapyd and General Catalyst to create an integrated payment platform called Moment. The platfom will offer expanded payment infrastructure for businesses across Africa to help them collect and make payments easier, quicker, and more affordable in any manner that their buyers or suppliers prefer. Moment will...
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Expert Advise | Consider this if you’re feeling Burnt out writes Gary Vee
Today’s message is for my content creators, my influencers, or anyone creating content on a regular basis… I hear from a lot of you in DMs and in real life that you’re burning out. Many of you know by now that I’m huge on posting social media content at scale, but when it comes to the...
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Report: UCT top the list in Africa according to The Center for World University Rankings
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) published its 2023 Global 2000 list and the University of Cape Town (UCT), which continues to be the greatest university in Africa, is ranked at 267, up three spots from previous year. CWUR releases the largest academic ranking of global universities. Out of the 20,531 institutions assessed, only...
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OPINION | Unraveling the Myths and Delving into the Core of Brand Building
As a specialised Senior Brand Specialist with over a decade experience, I have had the opportunity to delve deeply into the world of branding. Over the years, I have noticed a significant amount of confusion surrounding the concept of branding, and it is my goal to unravel some of the myths and misconceptions. This article...