At 21, Coco Gauff has crossed into rare territory. With her latest title, the American tennis star has become the first woman since Serena Williams to win nine consecutive hard-court tournaments, a record that now places her firmly among the sport’s elite. For Gauff, it isn’t merely about numbers. It’s about fulfilment of a prophecy many saw years ago, […]
When Tems first joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, many saw it as another celebrity investment move. Few, however, anticipated how her involvement would coincide with one of the club’s most defining seasons. Today, San Diego FC sits proudly at the top of the MLS Western Conference, marking a historic moment not only for the club but […]
History was made today as Sarah Mullally, aged 63, was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman ever to hold the post and the new spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Her appointment places her at the helm of a community of more than 85 million believers, marking a turning point in the nearly 500-year history of […]
Arian Simone used the intensity of United Nations General Assembly week to do something that will matter to investors and policy makers for years. She launched the Fearless Global Initiative, a new platform she says will translate the work of her venture firm into a policy and organising agenda for global economic inclusion. The debut took place in New […]
Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s interim prime minister on 12 September 2025, becoming the country’s first woman to hold the office. Her appointment followed a week of mass youth protests that forced the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and dissolved parliament. The protests that swept Kathmandu were organised and amplified by a digitally native movement […]
Ipeleng Mkhari has been appointed chairperson of Attacq Limited, the Johannesburg-listed property group best known for its Waterfall City holdings and large-scale mixed-use developments. The board change, announced in a formal regulatory notice this week, marks a notable leadership transition for one of South Africa’s most prominent real estate companies. Mkhari arrives with a track record in corporate governance, […]
FirstRand has posted a $2.6 billion profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, marking a 10 per cent rise on the previous year. The banking group’s performance was fuelled by stronger revenue streams across retail, commercial, and investment banking, alongside improved treasury earnings. The bank reported headline earnings of about R45.1 billion, supported by solid growth in deposits, […]
They began as young dreamers, armed with raw talent and pure passion for performance. Today, Rita Dominic, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and Genevieve Nnaji are more than actresses. They are cultural icons whose names are forever etched in the story of Nollywood. Their careers mirror the evolution of an industry that grew from makeshift video productions into a global film powerhouse. […]
When Mary-Ann Musangi steps into her new role leading Kenya’s tourism rebrand, she carries history, heritage and ambition with quietly focused authority. As an heiress of the late Kenyan magnate Chris Kirubi, she brings not only capital but experience running institutions rooted in national pride and global reach. Her appointment arrives at a time of global travel recovery and […]
Barbie has released a new doll in honour of tennis legend Venus Williams. The doll, which forms part of Barbie’s “Role Models” series, recognises Williams not only for her career achievements but also for her influence in fashion, business and advocacy for equal pay in sport. The release carries weight because Williams has spent more than two decades breaking […]
