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COVID-19 vaccine: Africa begins its vaccination journey

March 5, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of South Africa’s very first confirmed CoVID-19 case. The country, the continent, and the world has since...

South Africa’s responsiveness towards Covid-19 shows signs of hope and solidarity

A blueprint for the world to learn from – decisive, quick and collaborative Written by  Thandi Tobias The deadly Coronavirus has brought a dark cloud of...

Anticipation grows as Premier Business Awards come closer

Thirty companies are vying for top honours in the fifth edition of the South African Premier Business Awards. Winners will be announced at an...

OR: a visionary leader

Brand South Africa CEO, Kingsley Makhubela, shares his thoughts on leadership from former African National Congress (ANC) leader, Oliver Reginald (OR) Tambo, who passed...

World Bank predicts economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa

The economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is cautiously optimistic, according to the World Bank report on African economies, Africa’s Pulse. Brand South Africa reporter The 15th...

African filmmakers discuss the state of African cinema

Five of Africa's top independent filmmakers participated in a discussion panel at the 2017 Rapid Lion South African International Film Festival, sharing their thoughts...

Infographic: 2016 Medium-term Budget numbers

The medium-term budget presented by finance minister Pravin Gordhan this week is somewhat optimistic. He has released funds to tackle some of South Africa’s...

Infographic: South Africa’s small businesses see growth ahead

A survey by South Africa’s National Small Business Council reveals that the country’s entrepreneurs are upbeat about the health and future success of their...

Business invited to submit entries for the 4th annual premier business awards

Business enterprises are invited to submit entries for the 4th annual South African Premier Business Awards by 30 September 2016. Entries may be submitted...

Transcript: 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture by Bill Gates

In his address for the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Bill Gates spoke under the broad theme of "living together". He touched on a...