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FROM RAMOTSWA TO THE GLOBAL STAGE: Kelebogile Marope makes history with FNB Art Prize
14Aug By News SANo Comments
Lifestyle

FROM RAMOTSWA TO THE GLOBAL STAGE: Kelebogile Marope makes history with FNB Art Prize

BY SITHA MALIWA: A young artist from the quiet Botswana village of Ramotswa has broken through one of contemporary Africa’s most fiercely contested artistic spaces, making history as the first Botswana artist to win the prestigious FNB Art Prize. Kelebogile Marope has been named the recipient of the 2026 FNB Art Prize, turning years of painstaking work with sculpture, drawing and mixed media into a career-defining breakthrough. Her victory, announced on 2 August, comes as FNB Art Joburg enters its 19th edition and reinforces the fair’s commitment to discovering and elevating Africa’s most compelling artistic voices. For Marope, however, the prize represents more than recognition. It is a moment in which Botswana’s contemporary art sce...
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South Africa Cannot Host BRICS Business on Prestige and Run Small Business on Confusion
27Jul By News SANo Comments
Business

South Africa Cannot Host BRICS Business on Prestige and Run Small Business on Confusion

If November brings a Presidential MSME event and a major BRICS-facing business engagement, the government must demonstrate alignment, delivery, and measurable outcomes, argues the author. By Zola Pinda: BRICS Leadership: (Image: Accord) (Image: Michele Spatari/Getty Images) South Africa’s participation in BRICS represents one of the country’s most significant platforms for advancing its global economic interests  - it provides an opportunity to strengthen partnerships across the Global South, attract investment, expand trade and position South African businesses within emerging economic networks. But global influence carries a corresponding responsibility. The true measure of diplomatic success is not only the prom...
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Red Carpet Connections at Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg Spark Partnerships and Collaboration
26Jul By News SANo Comments
Business

Red Carpet Connections at Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg Spark Partnerships and Collaboration

By Thobile Jiwulane: In today’s competitive market, meaningful connections have become the cornerstone of true leadership — a strategy embraced by many of the world’s most successful businesses. Recently, Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg hosted an exclusive, invitation-only event aimed at South Africa's key decision-makers. This elevated experience was designed to foster networking and collaboration among influential figures in the business landscape. The occasion, held on 17 July, is one of the city’s most prestigious calendar events. It drew a curated audience of CEOs, chairpersons, COOs, general managers, heads of departments, and senior leaders across hospitality, tourism, corporate, and events. The gathering was more than a networkin...
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HOMEOWNERS: Your bond may be the key to survival
30Jul By News SANo Comments
Lifestyle

HOMEOWNERS: Your bond may be the key to survival

By Sitha Maliwa: (Image: Creazilla) As National Savings Month draws to a close, the numbers don’t lie: South Africans are under siege. Skyrocketing food prices, fuel hikes, power instability - it’s a slow grind, and it’s eating into every budget. For many households, the question isn’t how to save - it’s how to survive. But right now, quietly and without fanfare, thousands of homeowners may be sitting on one of the most underused financial tools available: the funds tucked away inside their home loans. It’s called access funds - money that becomes available through overpayments on a home loan - and it could be a critical buffer in times like these. “A home loan is more than debt. When used wisely, it becomes an incredibly useful tool to support your broader finan...
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