Category: <span>Startups</span>

The Gauteng government announced it is partnering with Heineken Beverages to create the so-called tarvens of the future in Gauteng townships.  You might be wondering what the ‘tarvens of the future’ look like, according to the Gauteng Premier and the global beer maker, “The initiative​ will see taverns transformed by not only serving delicious food...

The preparation for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 71st edition are currently underway and the organisers want under privileged and marginalised communities to be part of the festivities. The organisers of the festival made a total of €1 Million worth of complimentary passes available for marginalised communities to attend the event and will...

Comedian, author, producer and television star Trevor Noah has added a new title on his name a Grammy Nominee, the brother has been nominated for this year’s Grammy Award. Noah stand-up comedy album, I Wish You Could, received a nomination in the best comedy album category. “This journey called life never ceases to amaze and inspire...

MultiChoice is bringing another community television channel to DStv.  From 10am on 16 November, viewers can tune into One Freestate TV across its Premium, Compact+, Compact, Family, Access, and EasyView packages. The channel will have several Sesotho and English offerings.  The channel will have several Sesotho and English offerings with a focus on local culture...

Comedian and host Trevor Noah dropped the first episode of What NOW? with Trevor Noah, Spotify’s original podcast series featuring Dwayne The Rock Johnson, actor, producer, entrepreneur, former WWE wrestler, gin maker and one of the biggest names in Hollywood and show business.  Noah and The Rock covered a range of issues such as his...

Joburg Fashion Week 2023 is back to showcase and celebrate Pan-African fashion, featuring talented designers and fashion creatives from the African continent and the African diaspora.  The event is currently underway with the main event taking place tomorrow 11 November 2023 at The Forum, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.   “We are excited to announce dates...

Lory Harvey venture into fashion and launch a swim wear collection line in partnership with Revolve. The model and now designer’s Yevrah Swim line comprises bikini separates, one-pieces and more designed for women of all body types “to feel beautiful and confident.” “The cuts on these pieces are sure to accentuate every body type and...

Social media giant TikTok through its recently launched subscription-based music streaming service TikTok Music has joined forces with music distribution service DistroKid, that allows millions of independent artists to upload and distribute their music within a click of a button. The partnership is just another way to promote and help independent musicians to build an...

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy. Each finalist team will receive $70,000 to further develop and test their designs in a live field test demonstration in South Africa next year. Five teams to share $350,000 in funding to...

Pick n Pay Clothing announces collaboration with Kiav Mitoo, a 20-year-old graphic design student for a limited edition collection under Pick n Pay Clothing’s Futurewear incubator programme.  The collection includes crop tops and oversized tees sport a vibrant graffiti vibe in bright summery hues. Perfect for Pick n Pay Clothing’s trendy, young crowd, as the...