The Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have launched the third edition of the Pathways to Space programme, expanding to South Africa for the first time. This year the team plans to train more than 2 000 high school students aged 13 to 18 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Africa is home to the world's youngest and fastest growing population, with nearly 890-million people under the age of 25. This youth cohort represents both a powerful source of demand and a deep pool of creative talent. 

Across Worcester, Hammarsdale and Rustenburg, women are advancing early childhood support in ways that reflect the realities of their communities. In some areas, this has meant reinforcing established Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. 

Gauteng's schools took centre stage at the WESSA Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony, held at The Garden Venue Hotel on Friday, 27 February, where educators, learners, partners and government representatives gathered to recognise measurable environmental action across the province.

The H&M Foundation has announced the 20 finalists of the Global Change Award (GCA) 2026, selected from more than 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents. The finalists will now be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel who, together with the H&M Foundation team, will recommend ten winners to the H&M Foundation Board.

Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL), a sports nutrion brand, has announced it will be hosting FemmeFit Fest at Syringa Park Avianto Estate on Saturday, 28 March.

As Walmart deepens its footprint in South Africa's retail sector, Venelize de Lange from media update considers what this global expansion signals for local PR strategies and earned media storytelling.

Razor PR, an African Public Relations and Communications agency, has announced the appointment of Ima Peter as Deputy Managing Director, effective Sunday, 1 February.

In a corner of Soweto, a story of revival is gaining new momentum. Bopasenatla Secondary School, once on the brink of closure, is now the latest beneficiary of Regent Business School's 'iLeadLAB' initiative, a technology makerspace designed to expand access to practical, future-ready learning.

We all write beautiful words about who we are. Transparent. Ethical. Inclusive. Values-driven. Yet the real test of values is rarely found on a website or a paragraph in an annual report. It is found in the small, often uncomfortable moments of decision-making, when no one is watching, and only you have to live with the consequences, says Regine le Roux, Managing Director of Reputation Matters.