Navigating through the tumultuous waves of unemployment, Kedibone Segole, a vibrant 28-year-old, transformed her passion for personal care into an entrepreneurial venture. In the face of adversity, Segole breathed life into her lifelong dream, laying the foundation for Moipone Aesthetics, a start-up that crafts an assortment of personal care products ranging from body creams...
South Africa’s thriving financial technology industry is making waves and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. South African fintech is shifting its attention to savings, investments, and loans as 2023 progresses, reflecting a broader industry trend toward expanding access to credit. Success in Financial Technology in South Africa South Africa’s financial technology industry...
To effectively interact with the many AI systems that have become a part of modern life, it is crucial to be fluent in the “language” of prompting. South African enterprises are being shaped by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology including generative AI, virtual assistants, and chatbots. Providing input or instructions to AI systems,...
Hydroponics in a City Setting Our cities are experiencing a welcome paradigm shift, propelled by creative thinkers and doers who refuse to be stopped. Andile Matukane is one such agent of transformation; she originally wanted to be a dentist but now works in agriculture. What sets her apart is not her youth or her...
Nowadays, work is more of a process than a place to go. We owe a debt of gratitude to three South Africans working in the UK at present for giving us this timely and valuable piece of information. Working from home has become more popular than the standard 9-to-5 office job. Michelle Botha on...
Vereeniging, Gauteng native and 27-year-old entrepreneur Refiloe Mohono has turned her experience with foot sweat into a profitable business. The cosmetics industry may very well be turned upside down by this breakthrough. Many of us experience the common occurrence of perspiring feet and may dismiss it as nothing more than an irritation. Mohono and...
South Africa’s music festivals have long been celebrated for their dynamic performances and eclectic crowd, bringing together music lovers from across the continent and beyond. As an e-commerce entrepreneur, this vibrant sector offers an exciting opportunity, particularly in the realm of VIP experiences. More and more festival-goers are seeking exclusive access and privileges, bringing...
A new empire is being built, one chair at a time, in the vast territories of Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge. Christine Mgiba, a formidable entrepreneur who comes from a family of successful business people, has carved out a special place for herself in the furniture industry while gradually destroying preconceptions and motivating a new generation of...
Venture capital (VC) investments are spreading throughout an ever-widening swath of Africa, with South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya serving as epicentres. African Venture Capital: A Global Frontrunner In 2021, African tech startups closed deals worth three times as much as in 2020, according to data supplied by Partech, an investment platform for tech...