Four years after their rescue from unsafe private captivity in Romania, five lions Roman, Vincent, Dolf, Ellie and Geena are thriving at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary.

Winter gatherings in South Africa, from sports-viewing occasions to family lunches and milestone celebrations, are increasingly shaped by the setting, the food being served and the preferences of those attending.

What skills are employers now looking for in communication professionals? I wanted to find out, so I analysed 948 communication job advertisements, says Hezron Ochiel, Deputy Corporate Communications Manager at Kenya Medical Training College, and Founder of Hezron Insights.

Fifteen of Southern Africa's creative businesses have been selected from more than 340 applicants to receive intensive incubation and investment-readiness support through the Création Africa 2 programme, positioning them to scale their businesses and access new markets. 

TEARS Foundation has dedicated the month of August to celebrating International Cat Day on Saturday, 8 August, National Spoil Your Dog Day on Monday, 10 August and International Dog Day on Wednesday, 26 August.

As the continent continues to emerge as one of the world's markets for creativity, technology and innovation, Havas has announced that it is entering its next chapter with the appointment of Roxana Ravjee as CEO Africa, effective Saturday, 1 August.

Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Eco-Logic Awards — a celebration of environmental leadership and the pioneers driving positive change across conservation, climate action, water security, circular economy innovation, sustainable products and community empowerment.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has announced that Museum Leader and Curator Elvira Dyangani Ose will join the Museum as its Artistic Director, effective from Thursday, 1 October.

Kagiso Trust and the University of Mpumalanga have signed a three-year partnership focused on research and joint projects that will generate knowledge and translate it directly into policy and implementable development solutions. 

The iPendoring Awards has announced Thembalethu Msibi, Co-Founder and Creative Partner of BlackSwan, as Jury President for the 2026 awards programme, placing the South African purpose-driven creative leader at the helm of this year's adjudication process.