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Fak’ugesi 2025 turns South Africa’s digital paradox into a creative power surge, spotlighting African innovators who are rewriting the global tech narrative
AFRICAN FUTURISM

Glitching the future at Fak’ugesi Festival

Fak’ugesi 2025 turns South Africa’s digital paradox into a creative power surge, spotlighting African innovators who are rewriting the global tech narrative

  • Thembeka Heidi Sincuba
6 min read
Learning space: People attend HEATSKRS CON, which offers educational workshops for innovators and creatives. (Lethabo Motseleng)
AFRICAN CREATIVITY

The art of the hustle

From fintech workshops to live podcasts, HEATSKRS CON blends creativity and commerce, giving youth the tools to thrive in Africa’s creative economy

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
6 min read
AFRICATECHFESTIVAL

Africa Tech Festival 2024: Putting African tech on the global stage

Africa Tech Festival showcases how tech and strategy are transforming Africa’s diverse industries, from telecoms and financial services to healthcare and retail

  • Informa
1 min read
The expedition highlighted the potential that mobility, powered by renewable energy, had to transform livelihoods across Africa.
AFRICAN INNOVATION

African-made electric motorcycle completes solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch

The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read