Fast Company https://fastcompany.co.za Fast Company RSS Feed en-za 2026 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 5 hourly 1 /_next/static/media/fc_logo.7402427f.svg Fast Company https://fastcompany.co.za Read Fast Company <![CDATA[Warren Buffett on lifelong success and happiness]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-03-warren-buffett-on-lifelong-success-and-happiness/ Great insights .from Warren Buffett.

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]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:27:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-03-warren-buffett-on-lifelong-success-and-happiness/ <![CDATA[Apple at 50: The Greatest and Worst Ideas]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-04-01-apple-at-50-the-greatest-and-worst-ideas/ Over five decades, Apple has built some of the most influential tech ever made—and some genuinely strange flops. These are the highs, lows, and oddities.

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]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-04-01-apple-at-50-the-greatest-and-worst-ideas/ <![CDATA[Future of Business insights from Steven Bartlett]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-31-future-of-business-insights-from-steven-bartlett/ ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcaster explains what you need to know about agent maxxers, pain paralysis, and paper walls.

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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-31-future-of-business-insights-from-steven-bartlett/ <![CDATA[The return of the Sandton CBD business powerhouse.]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-26-the-return-of-the-sandton-cbd-business-powerhouse-why-the-square-mile-is-reclaiming-its-crown/ SANDTON - Why the 'Square Mile' is reclaiming its crown

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:41:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-26-the-return-of-the-sandton-cbd-business-powerhouse-why-the-square-mile-is-reclaiming-its-crown/ <![CDATA[Meta found guilty for endangering children]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-25-meta-found-guilty-for-endangering-children/ A New Mexico jury ordered a $375 million penalty for misleading the public and fostering adverse mental health, among other things.

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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:14:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-25-meta-found-guilty-for-endangering-children/ <![CDATA[AI Is Becoming the New Foundation of Business]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-23-ai-is-becoming-the-new-foundation-of-business/ In the early days of the internet, companies debated whether they needed a website. Artificial intelligence now occupies a similar position.

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:09:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-23-ai-is-becoming-the-new-foundation-of-business/ <![CDATA[Why the Cape Town international Jazz Festival Matters]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-22-why-the-cape-town-international-jazz-festival-matters/ There's more to the CTIJF for Cape Town than many realise

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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:58:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-22-why-the-cape-town-international-jazz-festival-matters/ <![CDATA[Space War: The Real challenge facing Elon Musk Starlink]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-21-space-war-the-real-challenge-facing-elon-musk-starlink/ Starlink has a head start, but other satellite competitors are clamoring for the chance to own the future of the internet.

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]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:23:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-21-space-war-the-real-challenge-facing-elon-musk-starlink/ <![CDATA[Twitter at 20: How a Public Forum lost its Mojo]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-20-twitter-at-20-how-a-public-forum-lost-its-mojo/ What began as a real-time public forum now functions as a data engine and megaphone for Elon Musk.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-20-twitter-at-20-how-a-public-forum-lost-its-mojo/ <![CDATA[The History of Weaponising The Strait of Hormuz]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-19-the-history-of-weaponising-the-strait-of-hormuz/ Before the current war in Iran, nearly a fifth of the world’s oil traveled through the Strait of Hormuz.

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:18:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-03-19-the-history-of-weaponising-the-strait-of-hormuz/ <![CDATA[The Future of Cars in the AI era]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-18-the-future-of-cars-in-the-ai-era/ We’re inching ever closer to K.I.T.T. from ‘Knight Rider.’

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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-18-the-future-of-cars-in-the-ai-era/ <![CDATA[Grammarly is being sued for mimmicking experts without consent]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-17-grammarly-is-being-sued-for-mimmicking-experts-without-consent/ Grammarly’s new ‘Expert Review’ feature generated editing tips attributed to well-known writers and journalists.

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:57:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-17-grammarly-is-being-sued-for-mimmicking-experts-without-consent/ <![CDATA[Power Dressing: Why What Leaders Wear Matters]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-16-the-power-of-presence-why-business-leaders-should-care-about-what-they-wear/ Leaders are increasingly discovering what fashion psychologists have long known: Appearance isn’t superficial. It’s foundational.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:58:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-16-the-power-of-presence-why-business-leaders-should-care-about-what-they-wear/ <![CDATA[Inside the War between OpenAI and Anthropic]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-14-inside-the-war-between-openai-and-anthropic/ Why credibility compounds faster than compute.

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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:11:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-14-inside-the-war-between-openai-and-anthropic/ <![CDATA[This foldable phone is winning the Crease Wars]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-13-this-foldable-phone-is-winning-the-crease-wars/ Oppo’s Find N6 isn’t fully creaseless, but it’s close.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-13-this-foldable-phone-is-winning-the-crease-wars/ <![CDATA[Discovoery welcomes Springbok stars as Ambassadors]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-13-discovery-welcomes-springbok-stars-sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-and-jessekriel-as-new-ambassadors-championing-a-shared-commitment-to-healthierstronger-futures/ Discovery welcomes Springbok stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and JesseKriel as new ambassadors

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:19:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-13-discovery-welcomes-springbok-stars-sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-and-jessekriel-as-new-ambassadors-championing-a-shared-commitment-to-healthierstronger-futures/ <![CDATA[Google just redesigned Maps to keep your eyes on the road, not your screen]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-12-google-just-redesigned-maps-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road-not-your-screen/ Turn-by-turn directions are going 3D, in a big new design update powered largely by AI.

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:47:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-12-google-just-redesigned-maps-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road-not-your-screen/ <![CDATA[Enaex Africa at Mining Indaba 2026]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-11-enaex-africa-at-mining-indaba-2026/ At the 2026 Mining Indaba, innovation and sustainability emerged as crucial themes, reshaping the mining landscape. How is Enaex Africa leading this transformation, and what does it mean for the future of the industry?

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:08:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-11-enaex-africa-at-mining-indaba-2026/ <![CDATA[Macbook Neo Review]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-11-macbook-neo-review-fun-and-productivity-on-a-budget/ Apple’s long-awaited laptop is even cheaper than the pundits expected, and still feels like a Mac.

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:04:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-11-macbook-neo-review-fun-and-productivity-on-a-budget/ <![CDATA[Lessonds from McDonald Burgergate]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/co-design/2026-03-10-the-meaning-behind-mcdonalds-burgergate-for-major-brands-going-forward/ The last, best, and only story you need to read about the McDonald’s CEO burger bite that was heard round the world.

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:27:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/co-design/2026-03-10-the-meaning-behind-mcdonalds-burgergate-for-major-brands-going-forward/ <![CDATA[Two Decisions that could reshape Film: From Showmax to AI Studios]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-inside-the-film-industry-evolution-powered-by-tech/ Two developments—seemingly unrelated—have emerged from opposite sides of the global streaming landscape. The first involves the French media giant Canal+ and its decision to close down Showmax. The second concerns Netflix...

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:44:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-inside-the-film-industry-evolution-powered-by-tech/ <![CDATA[This new Apple product hust established Apple as affordable]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-this-new-apple-product-establishes-the-brand-as-affordable/ It’s a new era for Apple, one that actually started 20 years ago.

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-this-new-apple-product-establishes-the-brand-as-affordable/ <![CDATA[Inside the aquisition of the Ben Affleck's AI company by Netflix]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-08-inside-the-acquisition-of-the-ben-afflecks-ai-company-by-netflix/ The streamer has acquired InterPositive, a company specializing in AI tools for filmmakers.

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]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-08-inside-the-acquisition-of-the-ben-afflecks-ai-company-by-netflix/ <![CDATA[BYD just developed a battery that competes with gas engines]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-06-byd-just-developed-a-battery-that-competes-with-gas-engines/ The Chinese carmaker’s new batteries feature a 5-minute charge and 621-mile range, plus a 620,000-mile lifespan and lower prices.

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]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:42:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-06-byd-just-developed-a-battery-that-competes-with-gas-engines/ <![CDATA[Elon Musk goes to court for Twitter buyout process]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-05-elon-musk-goes-to-court-for-twitter-buyout-process/ Elon Musk is expected to take the stand in a shareholder trial on Wednesday in San Francisco, where he’s accused of making false and misleading statements that drove down Twitter’s stock price before he bought the social media platform for $44 billion in 2022

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]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:40:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-05-elon-musk-goes-to-court-for-twitter-buyout-process/ <![CDATA[This App Just Shot to #1 — After a Public Fight With the Pentagon]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-04-this-app-just-became-number-after-fighting-with-the-pentagon/ After refusing to let its AI be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, Anthropic has seen a surge in app downloads and paid subscriptions.

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]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-04-this-app-just-became-number-after-fighting-with-the-pentagon/ <![CDATA[Meet DaraAI- The cloned version of the Uber CEO]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-03-meet-daraai-the-cloned-version-of-the-uber-ceo/ Employees at the company say they created an engineered version of their boss that they can test-run ideas in front of, Khosrowshahi said.

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]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:18:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-03-meet-daraai-the-cloned-version-of-the-uber-ceo/ <![CDATA[When Silicon Valley Went to War]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-02-when-silicon-valley-went-to-war/ It’s now an open secret that some leading technology companies do business with the US Military.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-02-when-silicon-valley-went-to-war/ <![CDATA[Scaling ambition: Microsoft’s Mission Next EEIP unlocks growth for South Africa’s high-impact SMMEs]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/business-report/partnered/scaling-ambition-microsofts-mission-next-eeip-unlocks-growth-for-south-africas-high-impact-smmes/ Microsoft’s Mission Next Equity Equivalent Investment Programme empowers South Africa’s ambitious black-owned SMMEs, providing essential tools and support for digital transformation and economic growth.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:58:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/business-report/partnered/scaling-ambition-microsofts-mission-next-eeip-unlocks-growth-for-south-africas-high-impact-smmes/ <![CDATA[Find Meaning in Work]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/work-life/2026-03-02-finding-meaning-in-work/ How to find meaning in your work

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