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Too little, too concentrated: why AI startup funding in Africa needs rethinking

4th Industrial Revolution

Too little, too concentrated: why AI startup funding in Africa needs rethinking

Claire Zanuso 12 hours

Death of the ‘open brief’ and the generative AI fix

Marketing

Death of the ‘open brief’ and the generative AI fix

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 16 hours

PR runs the world

PR & Communications

PR runs the world

Nkateko Khosa, Issued by Brave Group 1 day

Anja van Beek, Talent & Culture Strategist, EQ-Driven Leadership & HR Expert, Executive Coach

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Anja van Beek: Employees expect more from their workplaces (and leaders must rise with them)

Anja van Beek 16 Feb 2026

Musa Kalenga, group CEO of Brave Group

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Brave Group's Musa Kalenga: Why 2026 demands a new code of leadership

Musa Kalenga 13 Feb 2026

Men are embracing beauty culture - many of them just refuse to call it that

Aesthetic Medicine

Men are embracing beauty culture - many of them just refuse to call it that

Jordan Foster 6 Feb 2026

Anton van Heerden, CEO of DNA EOR

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | DNA EOR's Anton van Heerden: 8 global hiring shifts HR can’t ignore in 2026

Anton van Heerden 5 Feb 2026

South Africa’s quiet rise as a global tech talent hub

Technology

South Africa’s quiet rise as a global tech talent hub

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 4 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

James Townsend 3 Feb 2026

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Financial Services

A look ahead: How crypto will revolutionise finance by the end of 2026

Christo de Wit 23 Jan 2026

Management & Leadership

AI leads the charge: C-suite eyes a positive 2026

20 Jan 2026

Former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan backs Adbot to build tools that multiply marketing capacity

Marketing

Former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan backs Adbot to build tools that multiply marketing capacity

Issued by AdBot 12 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Mbongeni Madonsela, partner at Resolve.

Finance

South Africa's young workforce gets a boost from private equity investments

5 Dec 2025

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

Trends

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

5 Dec 2025

How AI is changing, and might kill, SEO

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is changing, and might kill, SEO

Courtney Chapple, Issued by Brave Group 4 Dec 2025

The martech mirage: $160bn spent. But ROI is still elusive

Marketing

The martech mirage: $160bn spent. But ROI is still elusive

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 27 Nov 2025

Why education-led growth may be the future

Marketing

Why education-led growth may be the future

Issued by G&G Advocacy 3 Nov 2025

Dentsu Creative’s Michelle Marais shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025

Advertising

Dentsu Creative’s Michelle Marais shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025

Issued by Dentsu 22 Oct 2025

Branding

Half of B2B CMOs think brand doesn’t matter. They’re wrong

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 22 Oct 2025

From boardroom to classroom: Why senior leaders are going back to school

Higher Education

From boardroom to classroom: Why senior leaders are going back to school

Bryson Pather, Issued by Regent Business School 17 Oct 2025

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

E-commerce

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Oct 2025

Osahon Akpata, CEO, Canex Creations Incorporated (CCInc)

Marketing & Media

Osahon Akpata named CEO of Canex Creations Inc.

18 Sep 2025

6 lessons I have learnt as a woman leading an agency

DEI

6 lessons I have learnt as a woman leading an agency

Katlego Mahura 18 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth | Women in digital: The rise of female-led innovation in South Africa

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Women in digital: The rise of female-led innovation in South Africa

Victoria Oyeboade 27 Aug 2025

Mental shifts for growth: How CEOs, CMOs in Africa should approach AI marketing

Artificial Intelligence

Mental shifts for growth: How CEOs, CMOs in Africa should approach AI marketing

Issued by Irvine Partners 26 Aug 2025

Remuneration & Payroll

Tailoring employee benefits: A necessity for supporting women in the workforce

25 Aug 2025

Innovator Trust Women In Tech Awards 2025: A decade of powering progress

SMEs

Innovator Trust Women In Tech Awards 2025: A decade of powering progress

Issued by The Innovator Trust 22 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Fintech

New horizons for Absa Business Banking and Network International

15 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Derek Coles, president and MD of McCann Joburg says ‘digital-first’ isn’t enough and make a case for idea-first thinking in modern advertising

Marketing & Media

McCann Joburg's Derek Coles: Stand out, don't fit in

Derek Coles 15 Aug 2025

Retail

Status, service, and brand values: Key shopping trends in Africa

Issued by Google 12 Aug 2025

How to build strong business networks and partnerships

SMEs

How to build strong business networks and partnerships

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 11 Aug 2025

Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century

HR Tools & Software

AI: The new frontier in SA's psycho-legal assessments - part 1

Chris Blair 8 Aug 2025

Warc report: Top consumer trends shaking up next year’s spending habits

Advertising

Warc report: Top consumer trends shaking up next year’s spending habits

23 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Rachael Akalia, Senior Marketing Manager: Commercial, Yellow Card.

Materials & Equipment

Supply chains are only as fast as their payments — the case for instant settlement

Rachael Akalia 18 Jul 2025

Boudine Henningse, Executive: Operational Effectiveness at Ariston Global

Employment Equity

134 years to workplace equality? We need action, not fairytales

Boudine Henningse 7 Jul 2025

Image credit: Fernand De Canne on Unsplash

ESG & Sustainability

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

Melise Panetta 7 Jul 2025

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

SMEs

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 Jul 2025

Image source: Getty Images

Remuneration & Payroll

Executive pay in a storm: Strategies for boards in turbulent times

Chris Blair 18 Jun 2025

Carl Willoughby chief creative officer, TBWA and chairman - Creative Circle Awards says Awards are a reminder that even in this age of algorithms, that brilliant, brave creativity still matters (Image supplied)

Advertising

Exclusive: TBWA's CCO Carl Willoughby: More than just bragging rights - awards matter to creativity, credibility, business

Carl Willoughby 14 May 2025

Image source: Getty Images

Management & Leadership

Why you need to reinvent the career ladder to attract and retain young talent

Anja van Beek 9 May 2025

The power of omnichannel

Marketing

The power of omnichannel

Issued by Red October Technologies 5 May 2025

Public holidays jam the courier system – here’s how smart retailers stay ahead

Retail

Public holidays jam the courier system – here’s how smart retailers stay ahead

25 Apr 2025

Diary of a CMO: What’s marketing’s contribution to profit?

Research

Diary of a CMO: What’s marketing’s contribution to profit?

Mary Kyriakidi, Issued by Kantar 23 Apr 2025

Dubai's ATM 2025 to highlight luxury travel amid rising global demand

Travel

Dubai's ATM 2025 to highlight luxury travel amid rising global demand

22 Apr 2025

Google launches 2025 Africa startup accelerator, focusing on AI

SMEs

Google launches 2025 Africa startup accelerator, focusing on AI

22 Apr 2025

Reatile Mopeli, Associate: Corporate & Commercial law at Fluxmans Attorneys

ESG & Sustainability

Why incorporating ESG practices into your operations makes business sense

Reatile Mopeli 7 Apr 2025

The Power of Recognition and Rewards: Driving Success in South Africa's BPO Industry

Marketing

The Power of Recognition and Rewards: Driving Success in South Africa's BPO Industry

Noori Allie, Issued by Achievement Awards Group 29 Jan 2025

How to choose the perfect logistics partner for business growth

Supply Chain

How to choose the perfect logistics partner for business growth

31 Mar 2025