Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, will partner with Women in Tech to provide Web3 vocational training for 2 800 women in rural communities in South Africa and Brazil, creating future entrepreneurs and job creation. Web3 focuses on blockchain education and understanding of core concepts in cryptocurrency. Training focusses on a large variety of…
Crypto Fest , a leading event for digital currencies and distributed ledger technology in Africa, is making a grand return on Friday, 24 November, uniting the community after a period of uncertainty. In the wake of unprecedented growth in the adoption and understanding of blockchain technology, organisers promise a beacon for enthusiasts and investors alike….
Planet42, a South African car subscription startup, has raised $100 million in combined equity and debt funding to address transport inequality by putting cars in the hands of people who cannot access traditional bank credit. The $15 million equity round was co-led by Naspers and ARS Holdings, with participation from existing and new shareholders, including…
Crowd gifting platform, ChipIn – which is one of Brand Hubb Group’s (BHG) growing list of e-commerce properties – is among the easiest-to-use and most cost-effective gifting services available to local consumers today; and is making waves by changing how South Africans buy and give gifts. Initially launched under the BHG umbrella, the concept has…
Amazon will open its doors to sellers in South Africa beginning next year. Starting Tuesday (Oct. 17), independent merchants in the African nation can register their businesses, the retail giant said in a news release. “We look forward to launching Amazon.co.za in South Africa, providing local sellers, brand owners and entrepreneurs — small and large — the…
Sparks are flying! After Tori Spelling, 50, packed on the PDA with Ryan Cramer in a recent photo, a November 2 report from US Weekly revealed her alleged thoughts on their relationship. “Tori met Ryan through work, several months ago and she thought he was very charming and handsome,” the outlet’s source said. They also…
Selena Gomez may be leaving Instagram again. In a swiftly deleted Instagram Story on Thursday, November 2, the Rare Beauty founder, 31, shared a frustrated message to her 430 million followers on the platform. “I’m taking a break and deleting my Instagram,” she wrote in the text post. “I’m done. I do not support any…
Brooke Shields captivated Hollywood as a young model and actress in the ’80s, and she’s still making headlines today. Her documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, received critical acclaim for its unflinching spotlight on her overt sexualization as a child star. The two-part film also covered Brooke’s complicated relationship with her momager, Terri Shields, who died…
Ben Affleck, 51, knows just how to make Jennifer Lopez, 54, feel beautiful! While promoting her new Beso Balm with Vogue on November 2, the “On The Floor” songstress revealed how her husband of one year has helped change her views on beauty. Now, at 54 years old, J.Lo admits she loves herself more than…
Friends director James Burrows has opened up about how the cast’s female members — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow reacted when news broke that their “brother” Matthew Perry had died on October 28. James shared his texts with the women on the Today Show on Thursday, November 2. “They were destroyed,” he divulged…
