The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters and Fast Company Contributor|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

Shein under scrutiny: Why the EU opened a formal probe into the company

Taylor Hatmaker|Published

Shein, a leading fast fashion retailer, is now under formal investigation by the EU for allegedly selling illegal products and employing predatory business practices, ...

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters and Fast Company Contributor|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters and Fast Company Contributor|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

How Skubu went viral — and why South Africans are paying attention to this innovative startup

Vernon Pillay|Published

Discover how a simple TikTok video transformed Skubu into a national sensation, reshaping the way South Africans access affordable essentials while promoting sustainability. ...

This bar hosted an AI dating pop-up where singles matched with chatbots for Valentine’s Day

Eve Upton-Clark|Published

As AI companionship becomes more popular, a New York bar hosts a unique pop-up event for singles to date chatbots this Valentine’s Day.

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

How this entrepreneur is revolutionising the way South Africans buy car parts

Fast Company Contributor|Published

Sashen Subramoney has turned his frustrating experiences with unreliable car parts sellers into an innovative platform, aimed at transforming the automotive marketplace ...

SONA Highlights: Green growth, digital identity and a mining revival take centre stage

Vernon Pillay|Published

Discover how President Cyril Ramaphosa's latest State of the Nation Address outlines a transformative agenda for South Africa, focusing on green mobility, digital ...

Groundbreaking trial against Meta over child sexual exploitation begins

Associated Press|Published

A pivotal trial examining the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media begins in New Mexico, questioning whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its ...

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

Forbes 30 Under 30: Another honoree faces prison time for fraud

Eve Upton-Clark|Published

A startup CEO named on last year’s list faces fraud charges and jail time. She’s not the first honoree to land in hot water.

How AI tools are revolutionising solopreneurship

Vernon Pillay|Published

Discover how solopreneurs are leveraging AI tools to outpace larger teams, streamline workflows, and boost revenue without the need for additional staff.

ZARU: SA’s new Rand-backed stablecoin hopes to modernise money

Vernon Pillay|Published

Discover how ZAR Universal ZARU, South Africa's new rand-backed stablecoin, is poised to revolutionise payments and trade, bringing blockchain technology to the ...

Thinking of starting a side hustle in 2026? Here are 5 lucrative options

Inc. Magazine|Published

Discover the top five side businesses that Americans are expected to embrace in 2026, as the trend of side hustles continues to rise. Learn how you can tap into ...

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.

Bitcoin faces a severe selloff: Is a new crypto winter on the horizon?

Michael Grothaus|Published

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies have suffered a significant selloff, with prices plummeting to levels not seen in months. As investors brace for a potential new ...

Who are the notable VIPs in the Epstein files? Some of the names you don't know

Associated Press|Published

Newly released documents from the DOJ mention the names of powerful people in tech and politics.

The Company Brief: Fast takes on today’s big business moves

Reuters|Published

Get ready to explore the latest shifts in the business world with The Company Brief, where we highlight the most impactful stories shaping markets and mindsets.