The Miss South Africa organisation has announced the departure of CEO Stephanie Weil, marking the end of an era for the prestigious beauty pageant. Weil, who took over leadership from her late mother Suzanne in 2019, has been instrumental in transforming the competition into a platform promoting women’s empowerment and inclusivity. The organisation confirmed Weil will remain temporarily to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership, though no successor has yet been named. Weil’s resignation follows several significant changes within the Miss SA organisation, including the recent departure of creative director Werner Wessels and the decision not to renew the…
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MTN Group has announced the immediate appointment of David Behr as its new Group Chief Enterprise Business Officer, marking a strategic shift in its leadership structure. The move comes as Africa’s largest mobile operator consolidates its converged solutions and enterprise divisions into a single business unit, aiming to streamline operations and strengthen its corporate offerings across 19 African markets. Behr brings extensive telecoms experience to the role, having previously served as CEO of MTN Converged Solutions. His background includes leadership positions at Liquid Telecom’s cloud and digital divisions, where he drove product innovation across the continent. The Harvard-educated executive will…
Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) announces the appointment of Grant Locke as Managing Director (MD), effective 1 July 2025. Locke previously served as Global Head of Financial Services at Volvo Cars, leading a 60-person team and playing a key role in evolving the brand’s global financial services strategy. Before that, he was Head of Commercial for Volvo’s Mobility and Financial Services division. “We are pleased to welcome Grant to Volvo Car South Africa. His blend of commercial acumen and leadership in digital transformation will strengthen the business as we continue to accelerate our growth locally,” commented Marishka Govender, CFO at VCSA. As MD, Locke…
Prescient Investment Management, a leading systematic investment manager announced the appointment of Norman Roberts as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This newly created role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, underlines Prescient Investment Management’s continued investment in innovation and digital transformation as strategic growth enablers. With over a decade of experience in designing and launching digital platforms, Roberts brings deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities to the role. He joins Prescient from Ayoba, where he served as Technical Operations Manager and previously Senior DevOps Engineer. His career spans leadership roles across a wide range of technology disciplines, including DevOps, site…
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is issuing an urgent alert to the public regarding deep fake videos of JSE executives currently circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms. The videos falsely feature the JSE’s Group CEO, Leila Fourie and Director: Information Services, Mark Randall, promoting fraudulent investment schemes. These videos are scams and are spreading dangerous misinformation aimed at defrauding members of the public. The JSE is actively working with relevant platforms to remove the videos. It is important to note that no JSE employee, including JSE executives or board members will provide investment advice. The JSE will also never request personal information…
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is proud to unveil the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Edition 1, a limited-production model that brings electrified performance and AMG design mastery into rarefied territory. With only 12 units brought in for the South African market, this Edition 1 model is as exclusive as it is exhilarating. Rooted in the groundbreaking hybrid technology of the new Mercedes-AMG E 53, the Edition 1 raises the bar with unique styling cues, an exclusive colour palette, and a meticulously curated list of high-value options. It is not only a statement of innovation but also a celebration of AMG’s high-performance…
Prescient Fund Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Clinton Bosch as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Clinton brings more than 15 years of experience in leading-edge technology strategy, digital transformation, and cloud-first architecture across industries including media, e-commerce, and international sports technology. As CTO, Clinton will spearhead the technological vision for Prescient Fund Services, aligning IT strategy with business growth and global expansion goals. He will also oversee the centralised IT function in partnership with the Group CIO, supporting the company’s digitisation journey with robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Clinton joins Prescient from Afrozaar and PT SportSuite, where…
Social entrepreneurs, the wait is over! Iwisa No.1 has officially launched the 2025 edition of its flagship Community Champions Competition – an annual purpose-led initiative that celebrates SMMEs creating waves of positive change and impact in their communities. Launched online this week, the Iwisa No.1 Community Champions Competition recognises township, rural and peri-urban businesses that are quietly solving South Africa’s most pressing challenges – from food insecurity to youth unemployment, all the way through to education inequality and environmental sustainability. The competition is their platform to be seen, supported and celebrated: honouring everyday South African heroes and heroines driving extraordinary…
A spirit of purpose-driven innovation filled the Edge Growth offices in Hyde Park last week, as Bank of America and Edge Growth hosted the highly anticipated Fintech & Climate Accelerator Showcase Breakfast. The event brought together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, funders, and ecosystem enablers to witness five emerging ventures pitch for catalytic funding after completing a transformative six-month investment readiness programme. The showcase marked the culmination of intensive support provided to five SMEs ranging from gap analysis and investor-readiness workshops, to pitch coaching, financial analysis, and mentorship. Each enterprise received an initial R50 000 in funding to begin building toward…
Visa, a global powerhouse in digital payments, has teamed up with Absa, a leading African financial services group, to launch applications for the She’s Next programme, targeting female entrepreneurs in South Africa. This initiative is designed to empower women-owned businesses by providing them with vital resources and support. The She’s Next programme focuses on creating a fair and inclusive space for women in business, offering grant funding, customised training, mentorship, and networking events. The aim is to boost the role of women in the economy while aligning with Visa’s mission to digitise small businesses worldwide and foster a nurturing ecosystem…