South African businessman Sandile Zungu is leading a consortium takeover of Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine, one of Africa’s largest nickel projects. Zungu Investments, founded by Zandile Zungu, is acquiring Sumitomo Corp’s 54% stake alongside Essenwood Partners.

Meet Thapelo Nthite the founder of Botlhale AI Solutions : A South African conversational AI and NLP startup that builds voice and text AI tools to bridge linguistic barriers for African businesses and their customers. Their platforms support over 13 African languages.

6 South African Scientists Selected for Prestigious Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany.Dr Chevarra Hansraj,Dr Patrick Mwanza,Dr Xoliswa Lindokuhle Dyosiba,Fannie Masina,Dr Jaymi January & Dr Itumeleng Baloyi. This meeting is one of the world’s most exclusive scientific gatherings.

Meet Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli, a South Africa that has made history by graduating cum laude with a BSc Honours in Actuarial Science from the University of Pretoria at just 17 years old,Starting university at 14, Hazel mastered one of SA’s toughest degrees.

About 1,200 beneficiaries of the R350 state social grant have used the money to invest in and buy a bakery, a supermarket and a butchery — all within six months. For more on the story visit sowetan.co.za at 11am. Video: António Muchave

Meet one of the youngest CEO's in South Africa. Philani Potwana, the CEO of FNB Easy Segment and innovator behind FNB's cardless cash withdrawal, is listed as 33 years old. Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, he was recognized in 2020 as a youngest executive at FNB.

Meet Kamohelo Blessing Rooi, a rising South African contemporary artist based in Soweto, recognized for vibrant, mixed-media paintings featuring acrylic, 24k gold leaf, and collage that capture intimate daily life and township fashion. He recently showcased at EXPO Chicago (US)