January 2026 marked a powerful and purposeful start to the year at SSP, as the organisation strengthened its mission of expanding access to opportunity and academic excellence.

PRESS RELEASE 13 October 2025

HyperionDev, a global leader in human-led tech education founded in South Africa, today announced the expansion of its coding and data bootcamps to align with national priorities on youth employment and digital skills development.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 10 October 2025 – Following a full day of inspiring and bold prototype presentations, Samsung South Africa (Samsung) announced the winners of this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow schools’ competition. In partnership with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and the Department of Basic Education, Samsung hosted the awards ceremony at Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Johannesburg on 8 October 2025. The competition empowers learners to use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to address pressing social and environmental challenges faced by their communities.

24 May 2025 – Africa.com will livestream a special address by Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, where he will share his values, vision, and reflections on Africa’s development journey...