How a small-scale farmer mushroomed his business
As we pivot toward a more eco-friendly society, mushrooms are now seen as a meat & leather alternative. Peter Nyathi told BizNews about his new mushroom business.
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South African documentary, My Octopus Teacher, brings Oscar home
My Octopus Teacher, a SA film that documents filmmaker Craig Foster’s special relationship with a wild octopus, has won an Oscar for best documentary.
Taking on the struggle to save Liliesleaf, an anti-apartheid heritage site – Nic Wolpe
Bought as a safe house for anti-Apartheid activists in the 60s, Nic Wolpe is taking on saving Liliesleaf with a funding campaign.
Success: What is it and does a high IQ help?
Alistair Duff looks at the supposed link between intelligence and success and what exactly defines these concepts today.
Former English footballer star Emile Heskey ready to deploy $5bn in Africa investments
Emile Heskey and a partner have launched the Alkebulan Group. The company is planning to invest in sectors that can help drive African economies forward.
Last conversation with SA legal giant who tried to make the world a better place – Prof Christof Heyns
In one of his last interviews, the late Christof Heyns told BizNews he remained positive that the idea of human rights is “alive and strong”.
Taking a stand against citizen abuse, one pothole at a time
After waiting for local government to do something about the potholes in Roodepoort, a local community has decided to take action themselves.
Robots aren’t coming for your job just yet
Many fear that robots will take jobs in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The good news is, we can’t teach robots common sense.
80-year-old Cape surgeon breaks another record with Robben Island swim
Dr Thaning told BizNews about his latest record swim to Robben Island and shared some of his secrets to a long, healthy life and career.
Alternative investing: Postage stamps worth a pretty penny
As penmanship has become old-fashioned, the lens of nostalgia magnifies the value of postage stamps in alternative investing.