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Heritage & Enterprise · Natural Beauty EconomyThe Gold in the Nut How Nubian Roc's Shea Butter Masterclass is rekindling...
10/06/2026

Heritage & Enterprise · Natural Beauty Economy

The Gold in the Nut How Nubian Roc's Shea Butter Masterclass is rekindling Africa's oldest beauty economy — and building a new generation of women entrepreneurs in the process. By Trends Nexus Editorial· 10 June 2026 Long before the global natural beauty industry became a multi-billion dollar market, long before K-beauty routines colonised Instagram feeds or French pharmacies exported moisturisers to Cape Town boutiques African women had already solved the skincare problem....

The Gold in the Nut How Nubian Roc’s Shea Butter Masterclass is rekindling Africa’s oldest beauty economy — and building a new generation of women entrepreneurs in the process. By Trend…

Why Gen Z treats classical concerts like underground ravesIt’s less about tuxedos and more about the vibe. Gen Z and Mil...
07/06/2026

Why Gen Z treats classical concerts like underground raves

It’s less about tuxedos and more about the vibe. Gen Z and Millennials are ditching stiff symphony halls for spaces that feel more like a night out — think candlelit string quartets in art galleries, world-class musicians playing in Berlin clubs through the Yellow Lounge concept, or secret Sofar Sounds sets in restaurants and warehouses. The draw is the atmosphere: no dress code, no assigned seats, immersive visuals, and that shared social energy you’d usually get at an underground rave....

It’s less about tuxedos and more about the vibe. Gen Z and Millennials are ditching stiff symphony halls for spaces that feel more like a night out — think candlelit string quartets in art gallerie…

MINISTER TAU TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID.3 June 2026 - Department of Trade Industry and Competition. The Minister of Trade,...
03/06/2026

MINISTER TAU TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID.

3 June 2026 - Department of Trade Industry and Competition. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19. Minister Tau is in good spirits and is currently in self-isolation. Minister Tau would like to encourage those who have been in contact with him recently to get tested and exercise precautionary measures.

3 June 2026 – Department of Trade Industry and Competition. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19. Minister Tau is in good spirits an…

The Forests Remember: What Did Rural South Africa Really Gain From a Century of Extraction?Trends Nexus / Analysis & Opi...
03/06/2026

The Forests Remember: What Did Rural South Africa Really Gain From a Century of Extraction?

Trends Nexus / Analysis & Opinion by Lwazi Manqele. "Because there is a profound difference between being near wealth and participating in wealth." There are certain landscapes that never leave you.No matter how many cities you visit, no matter how many boardrooms you sit in, no matter how many countries you cross, there are places that remain permanently etched into your consciousness....

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Trends Nexus / Analysis & Opinion by Lwazi Manqele. “Because there is a profound difference between being near wealth and participating in wealth.” There are certain landscapes that…

Two Years On: Assessing the Impact of the Public Procurement Act and the 2026/2027 Strategic Roadmap for SME GrowthSouth...
17/05/2026

Two Years On: Assessing the Impact of the Public Procurement Act and the 2026/2027 Strategic Roadmap for SME Growth

South Africa has reached a defining milestone. Since the Public Procurement Act (Act 28 of 2024) was signed into law, the nation has moved from a fragmented, compliance-heavy era into a period of data-driven structural transformation. As we stand in 2026, the shift from "tokenism" to genuine economic participation is no longer a policy ambition—it is a measurable reality. Recent data from the 2025/2026 National Treasury Performance Review indicates that SMME participation in state tenders has risen from 18% in 2023 to 34.5% in 2026....

South Africa has reached a defining milestone. Since the Public Procurement Act (Act 28 of 2024) was signed into law, the nation has moved from a fragmented, compliance-heavy era into a period of d…

PMB Power: how plain language and patient advocacy are beginning to crack open South Africa’s medical aid crisisThe know...
16/05/2026

PMB Power: how plain language and patient advocacy are beginning to crack open South Africa’s medical aid crisis

The knowledge gap that's costing South Africans billions — and the people closing it At a high-stakes national indaba convened by the Council for Medical Schemes, two voices cut through the jargon — a prosthetics expert who teaches in plain language, and a health ethicist who demands accountability from the ground up. Both said the same thing: the patient is being left behind....

The knowledge gap that’s costing South Africans billions — and the people closing it At a high-stakes national indaba convened by the Council for Medical Schemes, two voices cut through the j…

FERRARI PUROSANGUE HANDLING SPECIALE CONFIGURATIONMaranello, 29 April 2026 – Ferrari today presented the Handling Specia...
30/04/2026

FERRARI PUROSANGUE HANDLING SPECIALE CONFIGURATION

Maranello, 29 April 2026 – Ferrari today presented the Handling Speciale, a new and exclusive configuration available on request for the Ferrari Purosangue, developed to further intensify the sporting character of the first fourdoor, fourseater Ferrari in the history of the Prancing Horse. The Handling Speciale configuration has been created to deliver an even sportier driving experience by sharpening the car’s mechanical and electronic responses, without compromising the everyday versatility that defines the Ferrari Purosangue....

Maranello, 29 April 2026 – Ferrari today presented the Handling Speciale, a new and exclusive configuration available on request for the Ferrari Purosangue, developed to further inte…

Harmony Across Borders: How MIAGI is Redefining Cultural DiplomacyListen to full audio: - In an era where global narrati...
27/04/2026

Harmony Across Borders: How MIAGI is Redefining Cultural Diplomacy

Listen to full audio: - In an era where global narratives are often fragmented, one South African musical powerhouse is proving that the most effective language for diplomacy is not found in policy documents, but in the soaring notes of a symphony. As MIAGI (Music Is A Great Investment) celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands as a testament to the transformative power of the arts in shaping South Africa’s international identity....

Listen to full audio: – In an era where global narratives are often fragmented, one South African musical powerhouse is proving that the most effective language for diplomacy is not found in …

War Economics and Its Profits for AfricaBy Lwazi Manqele | Industry Analyst, Current Affairs Producer — North Coast Radi...
14/04/2026

War Economics and Its Profits for Africa

By Lwazi Manqele | Industry Analyst, Current Affairs Producer — North Coast Radio 104.0 MHz | April 14, 2026 There is a rule in economics that most politicians will not say out loud: every war creates a market. Supply chains fracture, traditional routes close, established suppliers disappear, and the world scrambles to replace them. For Africa — long positioned at the margins of global trade — the convergence of two major conflicts is doing something the continent's own policy frameworks have struggled to achieve....

By Lwazi Manqele | Industry Analyst, Current Affairs Producer — North Coast Radio 104.0 MHz | April 14, 2026 There is a rule in economics that most politicians will not say out loud: every war crea…

From the southern tip of Africa to the industrial heart of Lagos, the script is being rewritten. This week, South Africa...
12/04/2026

From the southern tip of Africa to the industrial heart of Lagos, the script is being rewritten. This week, South Africa posted a record $550 million in arms exports to 42 countries (including NATO powers), while Aliko Dangote unveiled a $40 billion plan to own the continent’s energy and fertilizer supply chains.

The African Renaissance: From Blueprints to Breakout Power By Lwazi M. for Trends Nexus April 11, 2026 For decades, the global narrative surrounding Africa has been one of “potential”—a…

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