Football is more than a game—it’s a lifestyle, a culture and a community. Orlando Pirates has officially brought that spirit to life with the opening of its first-ever official retail store at Mall of Africa, giving Buccaneers supporters a dedicated destination to shop, connect and celebrate their club. A New Home for Buccaneers Supporters Located at Mall of Africa, the Orlando Pirates Official Store has been designed as more than a place to shop. It is a home for supporters where football, fashion and fan culture come together under one roof. Every detail has been created to reflect the rich history,...
Jacaranda FM’s ‘Her Perfect Pitch’ Returns for a Fifth Year to Put Women Entrepreneurs in the Spotlight – Entries Now Open
Jacaranda FM, now supported by First For Women, is proud to announce the return of its flagship women’s entrepreneurship campaign, Her Perfect Pitch, for a fifth consecutive year. The campaign returns to shine a spotlight on the women who are building businesses, creating opportunities and making a difference in their communities. Rooted in Jacaranda FM’s feel-good promise and First For Women’s commitment to backing women at every stage of their journey, the fifth edition of Her Perfect Pitch celebrates the power of women who are building businesses, changing lives and creating a brighter future. The campaign continues to empower female...
Mobile: Vodafone Group completes buyout of 49% stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion
Vodafone Group has completed the buyout of CK Hutchison Group Telecom’s 49 per cent stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion (€4.9bn). As a result, Vodafone now owns 100 per cent of VodafoneThree, the UK mobile operator and broadband provider. The transaction has been fully funded from existing Vodafone Group cash resources. The company says that full ownership of VodafoneThree will enable it to move at an even faster pace and capture the significant benefits created through its £11 billion network investment plan and targeted synergies, including £700 million of annual cost and capital expenditure synergies by FY30. Margherita Della Valle,...
Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola confirmed that the Company is Acquiring a Bank in East Africa
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech company, is in the process of acquiring a bank in East Africa, Chief Executive and co-founder Olugbenga Agboola said, as the Nigerian payments company accelerates its expansion into banking services. “We are currently acquiring another bank, in another country,” Agboola said. He did not disclose the identity of the target institution or the country involved, stating only that the acquisition is taking place in East Africa. The transaction has not yet been completed. The planned deal follows Flutterwave’s acquisition strategy launched earlier this year. In January, the company acquired Nigerian fintech Mono, which specializes in financial...
Formula One Chief Stefano Domenicali says Europe to host season finale if war Continues in Middle East
The final decision is anticipated by mid-September, with Imola reportedly under consideration as the venue for the season finale. Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the season will end in Europe if races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were not able to go ahead earlier in the year due to the disruption, which has also affected other motorsport series. The World Endurance Championship (WEC) this week announced that its final two races of the season in Bahrain and Qatar will instead...
The Window Seat | Air France introduces a new signature cocktail collection by Matthias Giroud
Air France introduces a new signature cocktail collection by Matthias Giroud in its long-haul Business, Premium and Economy cabins! This summer, Air France is unveiling a new cocktail offer available on all its long-haul flights, designed for customers in all travel cabins. The airline is continuing its collaboration with chef mixologist Matthias Giroud, who has created an exclusive cognac-based cocktail for the Business cabin, as well as a modern reinterpretation of the kir cassis for Premium and Economy cabins. Both cocktails showcase high-quality, 100% French ingredients. This initiative allows Air France to celebrate the art of mixology and France’s renowned...
OPINION | When the Scandal fades, so does the audit IDAC’s real Test is what comes next writes Leon Towsen
“Within days of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry hearing evidence that suspended Crime Intelligence Major-General Feroz Khan addressed then-IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson as “you gorgeous” in WhatsApp messages spanning several years, government moved. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi announced a six-month “reset” of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, including lifestyle and skills audits of its staff, due for completion by 14 August.” It’s the right instinct. An anti-corruption agency cannot credibly do its job while serious questions hang over its own former leadership: an NPA decision still pending on whether to...
WATCH | Democracy Unplugged in this episode we bring together political leaders and commentators for an unfiltered discussion
WATCH | Democracy Unplugged In this episode we bring together political leaders and commentators for an unfiltered discussion on one of South Africa’s most pressing and divisive issues; illegal immigration and its ripple effect on governance, crime, economic growth, and the future of the country. Following the events surrounding the March and March protests on the 30th of June, the panel examines what really happened, whether the demonstrations achieved their intended goals, and what practical solutions exist beyond political rhetoric. By Podcast Party
Axi becomes the Official Online Trading Partner of the DP World Tour
The DP World Tour announces that Axi, the global online Forex and CFD trading company, has become an Official Marketing Partner and the Official Online Trading Partner of golf’s global Tour in a multi-year agreement that runs until 2029. As a top-tier Official Marketing Partner, Axi will benefit from significant brand exposure at DP World Tour tournaments and will also become an Official Partner to four tournaments on the DP World Tour schedule each season. Axi will also benefit from bespoke content campaigns on the Tour’s award-winning digital channels, and visibility on a broadcast feed that reaches approximately 600million homes...
Thought Leadership: Choosing the right storage strategy in the age of AI
Storage isn’t the problem anymore. Data is cheap to store and easy to find a home for, the real cost shows up later, in decisions nobody made on purpose. Video files balloon, business systems keep generating records, sensors and monitoring platforms never switch off, and now AI workloads are stacked on top of all of it. The hard part isn’t finding somewhere to put this data. It’s knowing what the data actually is, how often anyone touches it, how sensitive it is, how long you’re legally required to keep it, and how fast you’d need it back if something went...