Technology, business, and design magazine Fast Company has quite the international reputation, and the award-winning magazine is now making its way to South African shores.

Fast Company South Africa will launch in October this year, with 20 000 copies through all top retail outlets, along with other distribution channels to be unveiled shortly.

The publication is well-known for assessing and profiling the most influential and innovative people in the business world, showing the who’s who of the respective industries and how big of an impact they’re making.

The magazine’s editorial team will be led by Insights Publishing business journalist, Evans Manyonga and Robbie Stammers.

This, from Manyonga:

I am looking forward to the challenge and I know this publication will reshape consumer publishing in South Africa. It will also ensure the younger generation stays up to date with the emerging business trends in South Africa and, indeed, the world.

Interestingly enough, The South African edition of Fast Company first global edition in English outside the US, after recently launching Fast Company China.