Herbicide resistance is a growing challenge that directly affects farm productivity, input costs and long-term sustainability. This reality was brought into sharp focus during the recent Herbicide Resistance Roadshow in the Western Cape, hosted by Corteva™ Agriscience. Agents, farmers, and industry stakeholders gathered to engage with the latest insights and practical management tools aimed at addressing herbicide resistance. With a clear message, “If you don’t change it, you choose it!”, the initiative highlighted both the urgency of the issue and the solutions available to manage it effectively. “At its core, herbicide resistance occurs when a weed population evolves the ability to...
The Day Humans Are No Longer the Smartest writes John Sanei, Futurist and Trends Spotter
AGI is coming in the next five years and 99% of people have no idea what this really means. AGI stands for Artificial General Intelligence and it is the moment A.I becomes smarter than humans at everything all at once. Imagine software that can read every book ever written in a single afternoon, understand it completely, then use that knowledge to solve problems we did not even know existed. In medicine, it will not just find cures, it will redesign how our bodies work. Discoveries that take us decades, will happen in hours. This is not like the industrial revolution which...
Corteva Agriscience strengthening farm resilience in a global market
Corteva Agriscience positions South African agriculture within an increasingly competitive global marketplace, where success is defined not only by yield but by consistency, quality and compliance with stringent international standards. In this environment, it acts as a strategic partner to farmers, delivering science-led solutions that enhance productivity, support sustainable farming practices and ensure alignment with export requirements. South Africa remains a key exporter of commodities such as maize, sunflower, soybeans and sorghum, yet access to global markets is no longer guaranteed. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on residue compliance, uniform grain quality and verifiable sustainability practices. In response to these...
What the HR director needs from the CEO?
There’s a quiet myth that still lingers in boardrooms: human resources (HR) is there to “support the business”. Helpful, yes. Necessary, of course. But ultimately… secondary. That thinking is not just outdated, it’s expensive, writes Vaness Rogers. In 2026, the organisations that are thriving in their sectors, are not necessarily the ones with the best products or the boldest strategies. They’re the ones with the strongest alignment between people and performance. And that’s where HR directors step out of the background and into the driver’s seat. As Njabulo Nyawo, Group Chief People Executive at Momentum Group, has voiced it: “There’s this...
African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Launches Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Center Platform
The African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – taking place October 12-16 in Cape Town – will host the first-ever AI and Data Center Track, positioning the continent at the intersection of digital infrastructure expansion and energy system transformation. Led by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), the track is designed as a platform to align policymakers, investors and technology players around a unified strategy for scaling power generation through data-driven demand. As Africa moves to strengthen energy security, the upcoming track will demonstrate how AI-driven investments can support the continent as it strives to make energy poverty history. The...
Disney+ has Secured live Rights for men’s Champions League matches
Disney+ has secured live rights for men’s Champions League matches for the first time, with Uefa attracting a new buyer in the auction of broadcast packages for its flagship club competition. Disney has been named as the preferred bidder in several European countries, one of which is understood to be Sweden, in the auction of 19 TV markets for the 2027-31 cycle that concluded this week. Disney’s success is significant for the industry because it will be the first time the US company has bought rights for the men’s competition and demonstrates the widening appeal of the Champions League to broadcasters and...
LIV Golf announced new board as the league focuses on securing long-term financial partners
LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, announced new board appointments as the league focuses on securing long-term financial partners to support its transition from a foundational launch phase to a diversified, multi-partner investment model. This strategic evolution, accelerated by the league’s record-breaking performance in 2026, includes the appointment of a newly established independent board led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, seasoned experts with proven track records of navigating complex situations and unlocking value for global organizations, to guide the league through its next phase. Mr. Davis and Mr. Zinman, working in lockstep with management, are focused on institutionalizing the league and evaluating the range of strategic opportunities that have emerged with the league’s rise. “LIV Golf has built something truly...
The IMF Just Cut its Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% due to World Economic decline
The IMF put out its biggest report of the year. The message was blunt. The world economy is losing speed. And the Iran war is making it worse. The fund cut its 2026 global growth call to 3.1%. Back in January, it had said 3.3%. That’s a drop of 0.2 points. It may sound small. But for the world economy, that gap means hundreds of billions of dollars in lost output across every country. What 3.1% Growth Means When the global economy grows at 3.1%, it’s not a crisis. But it’s not strong either. It means jobs are harder to...
OPINION | Billions are available – So why aren’t SMEs getting funded?
There’s a narrative I hear all the time in the SME space, that funding is scarce. That there’s no money.That lenders aren’t backing small businesses.That the system is stacked against entrepreneurs. I understand why people feel this way. But after more than three decades working alongside entrepreneurs, funders, and policymakers, I’ve seen a very different reality: Funding is not the problem. Readiness is. The great misalignment Every day, thousands of small businesses are actively looking for funding. At the same time, billions of rands sit within the financial system – allocated, available, and ready to be deployed. And yet, deals...
Blending Fashion, Film & Tech Together for SA Release of The Devil Wears Prada 2
Hisense, a leading brand in TV displays, redefines the intersection of innovation and aesthetics through a landmark collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2, in theaters May 1st. This campaign brings Hisense’s pioneering RGB MiniLED display technology into the heart of the fashion and cultural world, marking a new step in expanding the role of advanced displays. For South African audiences, where fashion, film, and design culture continue to converge across platforms like streaming, social media, and local fashion weeks, this collaboration reflects a growing appetite for globally inspired, design-led living. This strategic collaboration came to life...