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BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

BMW continues to redefine modern driving dynamics with the introduction of the new BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. These latest models embody the brand’s signature blend of progressive design, cutting-edge technology and uncompromising performance. As BMW enhances its compact premium offering, both vehicles showcase refined sportiness, sustainable engineering and a fully …

Air du Cap launches private charter flights from Joburg’s Grand Central Airport

South African boutique aviation operator Air du Cap has expanded its services to Gauteng, introducing on-demand charter flights from Grand Central Airport in Midrand. The move brings the company’s exclusively owned, air-conditioned Beechcraft Baron 58 fleet within reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria travellers, offering a streamlined alternative to commercial flights for regional business and leisure …

Mr Price secretly launched its own smartphone brand

Mr Price has released its results for the year ended 29 March 2025, revealing strong growth in its telecoms segment, partly thanks to the launch of its smartphone brand, Salt. The company says retail sales through Mr Price Cellular and Powercell increased by 13.2% to R1.3 billion during the reporting period. “The segment, which primarily …

THE HONOR 400 & 400 PRO LAUNcH UNDERSCORES 

Impressive AI investment, local inclusion, and bold 2028 No.1 market share ambition BUSINESS NEWS - Following strong uptake of its AI-powered innovations in South Africa, HONOR has introduced the new HONOR 400 and HONOR 400 Pro. This is a launch that could further entrench the brand’s momentum in the local mid-to-premium market.  Unveiled at Kyalami Racecourse, …

Court halts Mango airline’s business rescue plan

State-owned Mango’s step towards resuming flights does not appear to be any closer, four years after the low-cost airline was grounded in July 2021. This follows a Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg ruling that its business rescue plan cannot be implemented. Image: File The process of reviving state-owned low-cost airline Mango appears to have been stopped …

Bolt rolls out enhanced safety features amid rising concerns

With new features like in-app emergency tools and rider ID verification, the e-hailing company is committed to making its platform safer for all.  With increasing incidents of hijackings, attacks on e-hailing drivers and growing tensions in the transport industry, Bolt is introducing multi-layered safety features, including AI-powered dashboard cameras (dash cams), in-app emergency tools and new mandatory …

Mastercard launches Afrobeat and Amapiano Sonic anthems to deepen cultural connection across Africa

Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre. Featuring Nigerian star, Mayorkun, and South African sensation, Sho Madjozi, the new tracks blend Mastercard’s global sonic identity with the rhythm, emotion and culture that define the continent’s …