GlobalGiving helps NPOs maximise online fundraising

The GlobalGiving Accelerator, a virtual training programme, teaches non-profit organisations how to crowdfund. They are also entered into a campaign where they can raise...

South Africa has a role in post-conflict development

When it comes to peace and security on the continent, South Africa plays a significant role: it contributed to the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises. It also has an impressive track record in conflict resolution.

KZN app developer takes his products to global conference

Xolile Xaba explores problems in his community and then devises ways to solve them using technology. He is heading for the One Young World...

Indaba wants more women in management

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa aims to get 30% female representation in management in the tourism sector over the next five years. WiT 30in5 was...

Bumble Books named Africa’s best children’s publishers

Bumble Books, an imprint of the South African company Publishing Print Matters based in Noordhoek, Cape Town, has been named the Best Children's Publishers 2016: Africa Region at the Bologna Children's Book Fair held in Italy.

Lionesses of Africa radio show profiles women entrepreneurs

The network Lionesses of Africa hosted its last event of the year in Johannesburg, encouraging women entrepreneurs to connect and inspire each other. The...

Rand leapfrogs Nigeria’s naira as Africa’s top currency

12 August 2016 The South African rand has regained its position as Africa's top currency, leapfrogging the Nigerian naira this week. This comes after four major events...

Algeria ready to strengthen trade and industry ties with South Africa

Algerian ambassador to South Africa Abd-El-Naceur Belaid called for stronger economic partnerships between Algeria and South Africa at an Algeria-South Africa trade and investment...

Founders of South African online television station share insights

The founders of the online television station, Aza TV Africa, say they learned it is best to stay true to their vision of business. Melissa...

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bids farewell to African Union

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s term as the head of the African Union has drawn to a close. No stranger to politics, she held the position for...