Joburg is the top place to be for Africa’s youth

The first comprehensive list to measure the liveability of the world's cities from the perspectives, expectations and demands of the youth population – as voted for by the youth themselves – has rated Joburg among the top world cities, beating rivals across Africa.

Coal India eyes opportunities in South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry is to team up with Indian state-owned company Coal India Limited to explore opportunities in South Africa's mining industry value chain, following talks between the department and the company at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.

‘Continent of opportunities’ at Mining Indaba

Business and political thought-leaders from Africa, Australia, North America and the UK will headline the 20th annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, with about 8 000 delegates expected to converge on Cape Town from 3 to 6 February.

400 000 opportunities for Class of 2013

A "catalogue of opportunities" and more than R8.3-million in financial assistance is available to school leavers wishing to further their education, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said on Thursday after congratulating the 2013 matriculants for the highest school pass rate since 1994.

iwasshot in Joburg: a city in pictures

Inner city images are unfamiliar to Joburg suburbanites, but outreach programme iwasshot in joburg, teaching young people photography skills, is bringing the inner city a little closer to home.

Alexandra theatre festival lauds women directors

Local playwright Mokgoro Ntshieng is adamant that female voices be heard in South African theatres. She has opened her own theatre, featuring performances by handpicked dramatists who bring their directing skills to bear on powerful pieces.

Famous Brands steps up in Nigeria

South African food service group Famous Brands has acquired a 49% stake in Nigerian company UAC Restaurants, whose flagship Mr Bigg's brand is Africa's largest food franchise outside of South Africa.

Walmart boost for SA wine exports

Retailer Massmart is to use the international reach of US parent company Walmart to increase export opportunities for emerging South African wine makers under its Developing Wine Brand programme, the company said on Friday.

Pupils learn about ICT careers

In the past 30 years, technology has developed at an eye-watering rate. The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre held a focus week targeting school pupils to unpack the career opportunities in the sector.

Four Seasons moves into South Africa

Canadian luxury hotel group Four Seasons has signed a long-term management agreement with The Westcliff hotel in Johannesburg, marking its entry into South Africa as part of its expansion plans for the rest of Africa.