Local startups and established tech firms are attracting unprecedented investment, turning the city into a continental powerhouse for digital innovation.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
A surge in venture capital and government backing is reshaping how Africa's economic hub manages infrastructure, from the Sandton CBD to the Alexandra township.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
As the city solidifies its position as Africa's tech hub, local financial startups are racing to roll out AI-powered lending, blockchain settlements and embedded finance solutions that could reshape how millions transact.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
As the city pivots toward clean energy, developers and policymakers grapple with thorny questions about who benefits, who bears the burden, and whether our solutions simply export problems elsewhere.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
As coworking spaces proliferate across the city's tech hubs, experts warn that flexibility and affordability mask deeper questions about labour rights, data security and who really benefits.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
As threats multiply across Africa's financial hub, local and international firms are racing to launch next-generation privacy platforms designed specifically for the region's emerging vulnerabilities.
By Johannesburg Tech Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
As running, cycling and triathlon participation surges across the city, venue capacity and training facilities are straining to meet demand from both elite and amateur competitors.
By Johannesburg Sport Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
New participation data shows water sports are reshaping how Johannesburg residents approach fitness, with suburban pools and urban aquatic centres becoming unlikely wellness hubs.
By Johannesburg Sport Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
The Alexandra-based academy has quietly become the continent's most prolific talent factory, sending five players to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in the past 18 months.
By Johannesburg Sport Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
From football upsets in Parktown to netball dominance in the south, Johannesburg's recreational clubs delivered drama and determination across all codes this week.
By Johannesburg Sport Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
From Sandton to Soweto, local adventure climbing communities are expanding rapidly, creating inclusive spaces where fitness, friendship and fearlessness converge.
By Johannesburg Sport Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
Recent sales velocity and reserve levels suggest the market is bifurcating—premium suburbs holding firm while middle-income neighbourhoods face a reckoning.
By Johannesburg Property Desk · 30 June 2026 · 2 min read
