Programmes

Sleep Group, southern Africa’s largest integrated bedding manufacturer, is celebrating Heritage Month by reflecting on its journey from humble family origins to a corporate leader in the sector. Founded in 1939 as Metz Furniture, the company began with horse-and-cart deliveries before rebranding as Metz Bedding in 1981. Entrepreneurial drive and a commitment to quality enabled

The Star Foundation, LottoStar’s CSR arm, reports expanded impact across South Africa in 2025, driven by partnerships that target education, mobility, hunger relief and homelessness. Its “Back to School with Qhubeka” campaign donated 50 bicycles to learners in North West, improving attendance and creating local jobs in assembly and maintenance. By Lotto Star Inclusive mobility

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking and International Housing Solutions have joined the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (Samrra), making Nedbank CIB the third major bank to work alongside institutional multifamily investors to build a more investable rental housing ecosystem. Executives say affordable housing is shifting from a fragmented space to a strategic asset class

A major South African city’s move to reduce dependence on Eskom promises local benefits such as cheaper, more reliable electricity. But the shift could have unintended consequences: as a large municipal customer exits, Eskom may need to recover lost revenue through higher prices for remaining users, pushing costs onto other households and businesses. By Bianke

Companies are being encouraged to align their corporate bursary spending with South Africa’s most pressing ICT needs through CTU Training Solutions’ Corporate Bursary Partnership programme, which enables levy funding to support critical training in cloud computing, cybersecurity, business management, and project management. By CTU Training Solutions CTU, with 12 campuses nationwide, offers accessible, tech-focused training

Sahara Group has reaffirmed its leadership in powering a sustainable African energy future. Through its “Beyond Energy: Fostering Africa’s Sustainable Future” report, the group is doubling down on strategic investments, ethical leadership, and collaborative partnerships to drive the continent’s energy transition. By The Street Journal Key highlights from the latest strategy include: This approach positions

City Power and Unisa are launching a transformative stipend programme that will benefit thousands of financially challenged students across South Africa. The collaboration is part of broader efforts to support equitable access to higher education and address the financial barriers that hamper student progress. By Hypertext Under the agreement, eligible students will receive regular stipends,