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2024 Grammy Nominations: South African talent puts a spotlight on the country’s creative flair

  Celebrations are in order as South African entertainers Tyla, Musa Keys, and Trevor Noah join other international talent on the list of nominees for...

South Africa: an activist nation that continues to inspire internal and continental transformation

Since the advent of democracy 26 years ago, South Africa has been instrumental in promoting its African agenda on the premise of ‘African solutions...

The fight against COVID-19 – how Africans are embodying the true meaning of Africa...

Since its establishment almost 60 years ago, the African Union has dedicated a day, and a month, to the importance of unity amongst its...

Davos: New kids on the blockchain

With blockchain technology becoming more acceptable, the Global Blockchain Business Council hosted standing room-only events in Davos – a change from a year ago...

Global conservation award for DRC park ranger and environmentalist

Rodrigue Katembo, a former child soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been awarded an international environmental prize for his work as a...

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 designers to collaborate with Ikea

Ikea, the Swedish company that specialises in designing and manufacturing furniture, appliances and home technology, wants to collaborate with South African and African designers...

Art show highlights Africa-America connection

CD Anderson A new exhibition at Johannesburg's Goodman Gallery, titled Africans in America, is an exploration of the cultural and contextual parallels between the continent...

Five alternative energy initiatives in Africa

26 October 2016 The renewable energy industry is a two-fold opportunity: it offers cost- effective, environmentally friendly energy to consumers in Africa and it provides...

Rwanda uses drones for good

Despite a reputation more for combat and commercial applications, drone technology can offer constructive and positive uses to the world, especially to Africa. Various...