Chosi on preserving heritage, challenging perceptions and proving that cultural authenticity can thrive on the global stage

As African music continues to reach global audiences, a new generation of artists is redefining what it means to preserve culture in a modern world. Among them is Chosi, a contemporary indigenous South African artist whose work blends traditional storytelling, African heritage and indigenous sounds…

How high value crops can become the foundation for a new generation of African bio industries

Farmers Pride International is exploring an agriculture based cluster model in Botswana that seeks to connect farmers with processing, manufacturing, research, technology and markets, with the ambition of turning high value crops into entire industries.   Moringa, turmeric, ginger and Devil’s Cla…

Rethinking mentorship as a long-term investment in people rather than a once-off intervention

As Mandela Month slowly draws to a close, we look at whether we should be thinking differently about mentorship and how we can turn it from a once-off gesture into a lasting commitment to the next generation. We spoke to Nyawa Dikwayo,Managing Director of NTG Solutions.

What social and cultural shifts have contributed to the growing culture of not working through conflict?

We're asking a question that seems to be showing up everywhere, in our friendships, our families, our workplaces and even our romantic relationships: Have we become too quick to walk away? This generation is often praised for setting boundaries, protecting its peace and refusing to tolerate unheal…

More Africans reclaim indigenous names as interest in cultural identity grows

More Africans are choosing to reclaim indigenous names, with some opting to move away from the Christian or European names they were given and reconnect with names rooted in their own cultures and traditions. This is not necessarily about rejecting other naming traditions, but rather about rediscov…

Why high-achieving professionals can be thriving on paper but struggling in real life

There is a growing conversation about the hidden cost of achievement: the pressure to keep performing, the difficulty of setting boundaries, and the tendency to measure self-worth by productivity and accomplishments. Many high-achieving professionals appear successful on paper, with strong careers…

What does it actually mean to become a better version of yourself as an adult?

There comes a point in adulthood when growth is no longer measured by age, qualifications or career milestones, but by the intentional work we do on ourselves. Self-improvement isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more disciplined, more self-aware and more aligned with the life w…

 How significant is the threat posed by substandard and falsified medical products?

Imagine taking medicine to treat an illness, only to find out that it is substandard or falsified. For millions of people across Africa, this is a patient safety concern that cannot be ignored. Unsafe medical products can compromise treatment, contribute to drug resistance, place additional pressur…

Why is effective communication such a critical professional skill?

Effective communication can shape how we are perceived, how we build professional relationships and, ultimately, how we advance in the workplace. Yet for many professionals, communicating confidently in English, whether in a meeting, presentation, networking environment or difficult conversation, …

Why exclusion hurts so much, how it affects our mental and emotional well-being

Our regular contributor, conversationalist and woman advocate at Sisterhood Connect, Thobile "Tops" Mkhwanazi joined us to unpack a feeling almost everyone has experienced at some point: being excluded. Whether it's not being invited, being left out of conversations, or watching others move forward…