The Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have launched the third edition of the Pathways to Space programme, expanding to South Africa for the first time. This year the team plans to train more than 2 000 high school students aged 13 to 18 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

As confidence marketing gains momentum, media update's Emma Mendes chats with Anisa Ramdass about how leveraging self-assurance in branding, and embedding confidence into every product message, is paving the way for more authentic brand storytelling.

Africa is home to the world's youngest and fastest growing population, with nearly 890-million people under the age of 25. This youth cohort represents both a powerful source of demand and a deep pool of creative talent. 

Across Worcester, Hammarsdale and Rustenburg, women are advancing early childhood support in ways that reflect the realities of their communities. In some areas, this has meant reinforcing established Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. 

Gauteng's schools took centre stage at the WESSA Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony, held at The Garden Venue Hotel on Friday, 27 February, where educators, learners, partners and government representatives gathered to recognise measurable environmental action across the province.

Great Britain's cause landscape offers brand owners plenty of opportunities for nuanced brand building and a chance to tackle real issues affecting people, according to Causes and Effectiveness: What Marketers Need to Know About Aligning with Values — a new report from Effie UK and Ipsos.

Jacaranda FM's digital audio offering, JacPod, has reached new heights in 2025 as two of its flagship podcasts were honoured by Spotify South Africa for their exceptional quality and listener engagement. The accolades showcase Jacaranda FM's position as a leading creator of premium on-demand content that resonates deeply with the South African audience.

Richfield and Lions Cricket have renewed their partnership, aimed at strengthening the link between sport and education discipline. Since 2020, the collaboration has aimed to provide players and staff with access to tertiary education, helping them grow both on and off the field.

The H&M Foundation has announced the 20 finalists of the Global Change Award (GCA) 2026, selected from more than 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents. The finalists will now be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel who, together with the H&M Foundation team, will recommend ten winners to the H&M Foundation Board.

Venelize de Lange from media update speaks to Pieter Geyser about creator marketing strategy in South Africa, from procurements growing influence to attention-based pricing and sustainable creator revenue models.