Fast Company &gt; Impact https://fastcompany.co.za/impact/ Fast Company &gt; Impact 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 &gt; Impact https://fastcompany.co.za/impact/ Read Fast Company &gt; Impact <![CDATA[Governing AI: Is it Possible?]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-09-governing-ai-is-it-possible-or-just-a-dream/ Now is the time to choose between recklessness and prudence

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:27:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-09-governing-ai-is-it-possible-or-just-a-dream/ <![CDATA[Inside the redesign of Paris to become a city of bikes]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-06-how-paris-is-designing-a-future-beyond-cars/ Over the last 12 years, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fundamentally reshaped the City of Lights. As she leaves office, this is the story of how she reclaimed the city’s public spaces from cars, covered the city with trees, and made it a cycling paradise.

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:08:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-04-06-how-paris-is-designing-a-future-beyond-cars/ <![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[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[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[This is how SARS plans to crack down on undeclared crypto assets and offshore accounts]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-26-this-is-how-sars-plans-to-crack-down-on-undeclared-crypto-assets-and-offshore-accounts/ SARS is set to launch a new framework to track crypto and offshore accounts, raising the stakes for taxpayers

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-26-this-is-how-sars-plans-to-crack-down-on-undeclared-crypto-assets-and-offshore-accounts/ <![CDATA[Transforming SA's property dilemma: Solutions for underused and vandalised assets]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-20-transforming-sas-property-dilemma-solutions-for-underused-and-vandalised-assets/ The Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the property investment vehicle announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Sona last week changes that logic entirely and flips the script on unrealised property asset values, maintenance and investment.

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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-20-transforming-sas-property-dilemma-solutions-for-underused-and-vandalised-assets/ <![CDATA[Zuckerberg's testimony: A pivotal moment in social media accountability]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-20-zuckerbergs-testimony-a-pivotal-moment-in-social-media-accountability/ The trial involving a young Californian plaintiff against Meta and YouTube could redefine social media liability, as it challenges the platforms' responsibility for user harm.

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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-20-zuckerbergs-testimony-a-pivotal-moment-in-social-media-accountability/ <![CDATA[How Lisa Gelobter's appointment signals a shift in NYC's tech governance]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-16-how-lisa-gelobters-appointment-signals-a-shift-in-nycs-tech-governance/ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed renowned computer scientist and digital equity advocate Lisa Gelobter as the city’s Chief Technology Officer, marking a significant shift towards innovation-driven governance and public service.

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-16-how-lisa-gelobters-appointment-signals-a-shift-in-nycs-tech-governance/ <![CDATA[Black Coffee Foundation’s Gift of Sight: A vision for South Africa’s future]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-15-black-coffee-foundations-gift-of-sight-a-vision-for-south-africas-future/ Discover how the Black Coffee Foundation's Gift of Sight initiative is tackling poor vision among South African children, providing free eye tests and eyewear to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

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]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-15-black-coffee-foundations-gift-of-sight-a-vision-for-south-africas-future/ <![CDATA[The future of work: Why math skills matter more than ever]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-14-the-future-of-work-why-math-skills-matter-more-than-ever/ Discover how the evolving job landscape demands stronger math skills than ever before, and why we must rethink our approach to education to empower the next generation.

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]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-14-the-future-of-work-why-math-skills-matter-more-than-ever/ <![CDATA[Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance boosts US streams by 175%]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-12-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-performance-boosts-us-streams-by-175/ Following his electrifying Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny's music streams soared by 175% in the U.S., marking a significant moment in the artist's career and the global music landscape.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-12-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-performance-boosts-us-streams-by-175/ <![CDATA[The water multiplier: How one organisation is turning liquidity into global growth]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/the-water-multiplier-how-one-organisation-is-turning-liquidity-into-global-growth/ WaterForWellness is redefining water as an economic catalyst, proving that clean water access drives both human wellbeing and sustainable growth.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:46:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/the-water-multiplier-how-one-organisation-is-turning-liquidity-into-global-growth/ <![CDATA[Gugu Mthembu named Jury President for Creative Business Transformation at Cannes Lions 2026]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-10-gugu-mthembu-named-jury-president-for-creative-business-transformation-at-cannes-lions-2026/ Gugu Mthembu's appointment as Jury President for the Creative Business Transformation category at Cannes Lions 2026 marks a significant milestone for African leadership in marketing, setting the stage for innovative ideas that redefine business and creativity.

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-10-gugu-mthembu-named-jury-president-for-creative-business-transformation-at-cannes-lions-2026/ <![CDATA[How deepfakes complicate Savannah Guthrie's search for her mother]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-09-how-deepfakes-complicate-savannah-guthries-search-for-her-mother/ Savannah Guthrie's emotional appeal for proof of life highlights the alarming rise of deepfakes, complicating the search for her missing mother.

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]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-09-how-deepfakes-complicate-savannah-guthries-search-for-her-mother/ <![CDATA[Did Melania's documentary bomb or succeed? An in-depth look]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-05-did-melanias-documentary-bomb-or-succeed-an-in-depth-look/ When Melania: Twenty Days to History hit cinemas in late January, expectations were low, but the film's polarising reception and significant financial backing have sparked a heated debate about what constitutes success in the documentary industry.

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]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-02-05-did-melanias-documentary-bomb-or-succeed-an-in-depth-look/ <![CDATA[What Yann LeCun's Departure from Meta Means for the Future of AI]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-what-yann-lecuns-departure-from-meta-means-for-the-future-of-ai/ Yann LeCun's departure from Meta signals a pivotal shift in AI research, challenging the dominance of large language models and advocating for systems that truly understand the world.

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-what-yann-lecuns-departure-from-meta-means-for-the-future-of-ai/ <![CDATA[How Khaby Lame turned his 'digital identity' into a cash cow]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-from-tiktok-to-business-mogul-khaby-lames-impact-on-digital-entrepreneurship/ Discover how Khaby Lame, the silent TikTok sensation, turned his minimalist reaction videos into a billion-dollar business, reshaping the creator economy and offering valuable lessons for future entrepreneurs.

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-from-tiktok-to-business-mogul-khaby-lames-impact-on-digital-entrepreneurship/ <![CDATA[How OpenAI's advertising strategy affects publishers]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-how-openais-advertising-strategy-affects-publishers/ OpenAI's surprising move to introduce ads into ChatGPT raises questions about the future of AI and its impact on publishers.

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-31-how-openais-advertising-strategy-affects-publishers/ <![CDATA[The dollar's decline: Why investors are turning to gold and the Swiss franc]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-30-the-dollars-decline-why-investors-are-turning-to-gold-and-the-swiss-franc/ Discover how a six-word comment from President Trump triggered a significant selloff in the U.S. dollar, leading investors to favour gold and the Swiss franc. What does this mean for the future of the dollar?

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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-30-the-dollars-decline-why-investors-are-turning-to-gold-and-the-swiss-franc/ <![CDATA[US CEOs challenge ICE: A potential tipping point for corporate responsibility]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-29-us-ceos-challenge-ice-a-potential-tipping-point-for-corporate-responsibility/ After weeks of silence, Minnesota's major corporations finally respond to ICE's actions, raising questions about corporate responsibility and the impact on local communities.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-29-us-ceos-challenge-ice-a-potential-tipping-point-for-corporate-responsibility/ <![CDATA[Gold hits a historic milestone: Will silver be the next to rise?]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-28-gold-hits-a-historic-milestone-will-silver-be-the-next-to-rise/ Gold has reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $5,000 per ounce for the first time. What does this mean for investors, and could silver be the next precious metal to soar?

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-28-gold-hits-a-historic-milestone-will-silver-be-the-next-to-rise/ <![CDATA[How to treat your brand as an operating system for better leadership]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-26-how-to-treat-your-brand-as-an-operating-system-for-better-leadership/ Discover why treating your brand as an operating system is essential for navigating today's volatile corporate landscape, and learn how this shift can enhance decision-making and organisational coherence.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-26-how-to-treat-your-brand-as-an-operating-system-for-better-leadership/ <![CDATA[Netflix brings interactive voting to ‘Star Search' - This is how it will work]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-25-netflix-brings-interactive-voting-to-star-search-this-is-how-it-will-work/ Netflix is bringing back the popular talent competition ‘Star Search’—but this time, viewers can influence the outcome with live voting. This innovative approach could redefine viewer participation in reality TV.

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-25-netflix-brings-interactive-voting-to-star-search-this-is-how-it-will-work/ <![CDATA[The truth about the creator economy: MrBeast's revelations on payment structures]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-25-the-truth-about-the-creator-economy-mrbeasts-revelations-on-payment-structures/ MrBeast's recent revelation about YouTube's staggering $100 billion payouts sparks a critical examination of the creator economy

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-25-the-truth-about-the-creator-economy-mrbeasts-revelations-on-payment-structures/ <![CDATA[How countries are tightening social media access for children worldwide]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-how-countries-are-tightening-social-media-access-for-children-worldwide/ Countries worldwide are rapidly implementing measures to limit children's access to social media, with Australia taking the lead by enforcing a blanket ban for those under 16.

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]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-how-countries-are-tightening-social-media-access-for-children-worldwide/ <![CDATA[Majority of millionaires believe extreme wealth threatens democracy]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-majority-of-millionaires-believe-extreme-wealth-threatens-democracy/ As wealth inequality deepens, a new poll reveals that even millionaires are alarmed by the threat extreme wealth poses to democracy.

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]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-majority-of-millionaires-believe-extreme-wealth-threatens-democracy/ <![CDATA[Valentino's legacy: Celebrating 60 years of fashion influence]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-valentinos-legacy-celebrating-60-years-of-fashion-influence/ Valentino, the legendary fashion designer who passed away at 93, leaves behind a legacy of glamour and beauty, having shaped the runway and red carpet for six decades with his iconic designs.

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]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-valentinos-legacy-celebrating-60-years-of-fashion-influence/ <![CDATA[International homebuyers drive billions into South Africa's property market]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/impact/2026-01-24-international-homebuyers-drive-billions-into-south-africas-property-market/ Western Cape remains the preferred destination for many overseas buyers, with growing interest in high-demand regions in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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