As household budgets remain under pressure, many shoppers are changing the way they buy clothes. Instead of paying full price, more consumers are looking for recognised brands at lower prices, while fashion companies are searching for better ways to deal with excess stock without hurting their brand value. That shift has helped create new opportunities in the retail space.

One company making the most of this trend is FARO, a South African off price fashion retailer that turns surplus branded inventory into affordable shopping opportunities. From strong store growth to plans for international expansion, the business believes the same challenges shaping South Africa's retail market are playing out around the world. Joining us on the line is Chris Makhanya, FARO’s Co-Founder and Chief Buying Officer

As household budgets remain under pressure, many shoppers are changing the way they buy clothes. Instead of paying full price, more consumers are looking for recognised brands at lower prices, while fashion companies are searching for better ways to deal with excess stock without hurting their brand value. That shift has helped create new opportunities in the retail space.
One company making the most of this trend is FARO, a South African off price fashion retailer that turns surplus branded inventory into affordable shopping opportunities. From strong store growth to plans for international expansion, the business believes the same challenges shaping South Africa's retail market are playing out around the world. Joining us on the line is Chris Makhanya, FARO&rsquo;s Co-Founder and Chief Buying Officer

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What changing shopping habits mean for the future of fashion retail 

More than two million South Africans are living with diabetes, yet for many, the cost of treatment remains a major challenge. Now, a new partnership aims to make one of the world's most widely used diabetes medicines more accessible. Novo Nordisk has announced the launch of an authorised copy of semaglutide in South Africa, offering patients a more affordable treatment option without changing the medicine itself.

Unlike generic or compounded alternatives, an authorised copy is produced by the same manufacturer using the same active ingredient, manufacturing process and injection device as the original medicine, while meeting the same regulatory standards. To further unpack we are joined on the line by Sara Norcross, General Manger of Novo Nordisk South Africa

More than two million South Africans are living with diabetes, yet for many, the cost of treatment remains a major challenge. Now, a new partnership aims to make one of the world's most widely used diabetes medicines more accessible. Novo Nordisk has announced the launch of an authorised copy of semaglutide in South Africa, offering patients a more affordable treatment option without changing the medicine itself.
Unlike generic or compounded alternatives, an authorised copy is produced by the same manufacturer using the same active ingredient, manufacturing process and injection device as the original medicine, while meeting the same regulatory standards. To further unpack we are joined on the line by Sara Norcross, General Manger of Novo Nordisk South Africa

Why this new Semaglutide launch matters for everyone living with type 2 Diabetes 

For generations in Kenya, children have traditionally inherited their father's first name as their surname. Today more men are carrying their mother's name instead, particularly within the Kikuyu community. For some, it reflects the reality of being raised by strong single mothers while for others it is a deliberate choice to honour the women who shaped their lives.

The growing use of female surnames has sparked debate, with some celebrating it as a sign of changing attitudes towards women, while others argue it goes against tradition and even questions masculinity. As more public figures, musicians and politicians embrace their mother's names, the conversation is raising bigger questions about culture, absent fathers and gender roles. Joining us on the line Arnold Malimba, Kenyan based journalist

For generations in Kenya, children have traditionally inherited their father's first name as their surname. Today more men are carrying their mother's name instead, particularly within the Kikuyu community. For some, it reflects the reality of being raised by strong single mothers while for others it is a deliberate choice to honour the women who shaped their lives.
The growing use of female surnames has sparked debate, with some celebrating it as a sign of changing attitudes towards women, while others argue it goes against tradition and even questions masculinity. As more public figures, musicians and politicians embrace their mother's names, the conversation is raising bigger questions about culture, absent fathers and gender roles. Joining us on the line Arnold Malimba, Kenyan based journalist

The family name debate challenging long held ideas about masculinity and heritage in Kenya 

Our earliest relationships often become the blueprint for the way we love, trust and connect with others as adults. Across Africa, many people are raised in homes shaped by absent parents, migration for work, conflict, divorce, financial hardship or family members stepping in to raise children. While the phrases "mommy issues" and "daddy issues" are often thrown around casually, psychologists say they can point to deeper childhood experiences that continue to influence adult relationships, self-worth and emotional wellbeing.
Whether someone grew up with an emotionally distant mother, an absent father or inconsistent parental support, those experiences can affect how they communicate, set boundaries and form romantic relationships later in life. As conversations around mental health become more open across the continent, understanding how childhood shapes adult behaviour is helping more people break unhealthy patterns! Joining us is Tryphosa Siwela, Clinical Psychologist and Siweya Wellness Solutions Director

Our earliest relationships often become the blueprint for the way we love, trust and connect with others as adults. Across Africa, many people are raised in homes shaped by absent parents, migration for work, conflict, divorce, financial hardship or family members stepping in to raise children. While the phrases "mommy issues" and "daddy issues" are often thrown around casually, psychologists say they can point to deeper childhood experiences that continue to influence adult relationships, self-worth and emotional wellbeing. Whether someone grew up with an emotionally distant mother, an absent father or inconsistent parental support, those experiences can affect how they communicate, set boundaries and form romantic relationships later in life. As conversations around mental health become more open across the continent, understanding how childhood shapes adult behaviour is helping more people break unhealthy patterns! Joining us is Tryphosa Siwela, Clinical Psychologist and Siweya Wellness Solutions Director

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