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BizcommunityDesign Week South Africa, presented by Pinterest, returns to Cape Town from 22-25 October 2026, bringing together designers, architects, artists, makers and brands for four days of exhibitions, product launches, workshops and conversations exploring the role of design in shaping how people live.
MyBroadbandAI has become one of the most valuable tools in Platform45's product design team's workflow. It doesn't replace design judgement. It gives that judgement more room to work.
VentureburnBasecamp Research Raises $140M for AI-Designed Medicines Basecamp Research has raised $140 million in Series C funding to advance AI-designed medicines. The oversubscribed round was led by S32, with backing
BizcommunityAfrican fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association.
TechCentralHuawei’s Mate 90 uses a 3D chip design called LogicFolding to boost performance despite US curbs.
The CitizenTECNO's devices - including SPARK 40, SPARK 40C, and SPARK Go 2 - highlight practical, feature-driven smartphone innovation designed to deliver reliable performance, strong battery life, and accessible everyday usability.
MyBroadbandThe ASUS Zenbook 14 combines a lightweight Ceraluminum chassis, OLED display, Snapdragon X processor, and long battery life in a highly portable package.
TechCentralBBD explains how UX research, journey mapping and usability testing cut enterprise software complexity.
The CitizenSpencer Sonn to take over from Sean Summers in May 2028.
BizcommunityOnline retailer Bash is expanding its fashion offering through an exclusive womenswear collaboration between its private-label brand Canvas Studios and South African designer Wanda Lephoto, marking the designer’s first collection for women.
Farmer's WeeklyEvery farming operation has its own equipment needs, cycles, and long-term goals. John Deere Financial offers personalised financing solutions designed around these realities, helping farmers focus on the operation they know best.
BizcommunityAfter 23 years in live entertainment, Anything Goes is bringing its diverse portfolio of music festivals, artist tours and events together under Culture in Motion, a campaign designed to connect audiences through music, art and dance culture.
Bizcommunity99c began exploring the opportunity presented by AI early on, following a two-year programme that has seen it develop more than 40 AI agents designed to tackle many of the common, time-consuming challenges of modern agency delivery.
BizcommunityCraft Homes’ Riverstone Wetland Estate in Fourways has secured preliminary Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (Edge) certification from the Green Building Council South Africa, placing it among a handful of South African residential developments to achieve the milestone.
BizcommunityTwyg Sustainable Award-winning designer and artist Klein Muis, also known as Aidan Peters, has unveiled the brand’s debut collection. Titled Jirre Hoe Lank Nog? (which translates to Lord, How Much Longer? in Afrikaans), the collection examines conflict, memory, and culture through the lens of…
BusinessTechEight beaches in Cape Town have achieved Blue Flag status, with four more designated as Blue Flag pilots.
BusinessTechThe National Consumer Commission has launched a new system designed to combat spam calls and direct marketing in South Africa.
VentureburnBinance has officially launched its latest ‘Starter Carnival’ edition featuring the Stocks Welcome Rewards campaign, running from October 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026. Traders and investors can complete designated
Farmer's WeeklyJohn Deere is expanding its offering across Africa and the Middle East with its new 3E Series compact utility tractors, a range designed for producers and landowners who need a smaller tractor without compromising on capability, reliability, or versatility.
VentureburnBritish-Ukrainian defence technology firm Occam has secured €3.8 million in early-stage venture funding. The capital injection brings the company’s total funding to €7 million as it scales software designed to
News24 BusinessBMW is planning to deploy artificial intelligence to help eliminate a fifth of management roles by the middle of next year, part of an agreed buyout plan designed to slash costs and boost profitability.
ITWebNetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced NetApp Novus™, the fastest storage on the planet designed for AI infrastructure providers operating large GPU environments.
ITWebNTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced “Intact, intelligent action.” This global initiative is designed to help people and organizations translate sustainability commitments into meaningful action.
The CitizenA creative university project inspired by sleep paralysis has earned North-West University (NWU) graphic design graduate Ashley du Rand international recognition and demonstrated the impact of purposeful creative education.
The CitizenEmergency tools are designed for rare, high-pressure situations.
The CitizenHuawei unveils the Pura 90s Series with a 200MP telephoto camera, intelligent AI imaging and premium design
The CitizenThe all-new Galaxy Z series opens a new chapter in foldables with three distinct experiences designed for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression
The CitizenAs part of the World Tequila Day celebrations, guests will enjoy thoughtfully curated food pairings designed to complement the unique flavour profiles of the Don Julio portfolio.
The CitizenThe HUAWEI nova 15 Max is designed for people who want to do more, see more and stay connected for longer.
The CitizenCapitec's Business Banking Account is designed with simplicity in mind, combining practical tools with reliable technology.