Mall of Africa has received international acclaim after winning a Visual Victory Award at the prestigious International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) Global Marketing Awards in Las Vegas last week. The award, which recognises excellence in retail visual merchandising, was presented in the category of Most Creative In-Line Pop-Up Store Design for the Sook x...
Day: <span>20 June 2025</span>
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South African companies continue to lead the African continent in brand value
South African companies continue to lead the continent in brand value. All of the top 10 most valuable African brands are South African, with MTN topping the list at $2.9bn. MTN has maintained its position as Africa’s most valuable brand since Brand Finance began its study of broader African brands in 2020—despite economic volatility and...
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Spotlight Shines on SA Energy Champions at Africa Energy Forum
“I have been attending these events for thirteen years and it’s time for us to change. In the coming years, my great hope is that 90% of the investors here will be African. I don’t believe those from afar can tell us what to do. That’s how we will change things here, and overcome the...
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The House That Revolutionises Substations
The modern world is hungry for energy. Global electricity consumption has jumped from around 7,000 terawatt hours (TWh) in the early 1980s to reaching 30,000 TWh by 2024—growing on average 2.4% or around 700 TWh annually. In South Africa, electricity consumption has decreased slightly in recent years, but that is an anomaly caused by power production constraints....
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Layton Nenzinane, 32-year-old energy CFO inspires rising stars at Youth Energy Summit 2025
The Youth Energy Summit (YES!), co‑hosted alongside the Africa Energy Forum at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 18–20 June, today brought together more than 6000 young professionals, graduates, and entrepreneurs. As one of the world’s largest forums for youth engagement in the energy sector, YES! aims to empower Africa’s emerging talent through mentorship,...