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Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

PR & Communications

Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

Sharleen James, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 1 hour

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Climate Change

Polluters must pay: How COP29 can make this a reality

Llewellyn Leonard 21 hours

Markets & Investment

What does China’s new policy direction mean for investors?

22 hours

Dealers

British brand McLaren sold… again

3 days

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Libby George 3 days

Mesh makes it easy to invest in the BRNDZ you know

Branding

Mesh makes it easy to invest in the BRNDZ you know

Issued by Mesh Trade 1 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Scopen’s Sustainability Study in Latin America has found that a focus of communication practices in the region is to promote equality

Marketing

Part 2: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: Communications promote gender equality

1 Nov 2024

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Markets & Investment

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Issued by Mesh Trade 30 Oct 2024

Hospitality

Fedhasa: SA women's determination in hospitality sector endures despite hardships

30 Oct 2024

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

Agribusiness

It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves

John Hudson 30 Oct 2024

Castle Lager's sponsorship translated into returns of over R8.2m in advertising value from logos, signage, and media mentions from the Rugby Championship game match between the Springboks and Argentina (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

Brands score big in Kaizer Chiefs and Springboks sponsorships

29 Oct 2024

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

Retailers

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Healthcare

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

It’s time for capital markets to be open to all

Markets & Investment

It’s time for capital markets to be open to all

Connie Bloem, Issued by Mesh Trade 24 Oct 2024

Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey.

Markets & Investment

Global investors overlook election uncertainties to double down on global equities and private equity

24 Oct 2024

Scatec frees up resources to launch battery storage for transmission grid

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Scatec frees up resources to launch battery storage for transmission grid

Lindsey Schutters 21 Oct 2024

Advertising

Outvertising's push for inclusivity: How pronouns are reshaping workplace culture in advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Yellow Card secures $33m to drive fintech innovation across Africa

18 Oct 2024

Squarespace was gaining market share after the recent Wordpress drama

Internet

Permira takes Squarespace private in $7bn deal

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2024

Everything must go: online retailer Zando ceases operations in SA

E-commerce

Everything must go: online retailer Zando ceases operations in SA

17 Oct 2024

Mike Abel, The Up&Up Group executive chairman, reflects on The Up&Up Group’s decision to buy back all the equity in the previous M&C Saatchi Group South Africa from the global M&C Saatchi Plc (Image supplied)

Advertising

Exclusive: Mike Abel, The Up&Up Group - Ons weet wat ons weet: There’s never been a better time to invest in SA

Mike Abel 17 Oct 2024

10 years of local excellence: A decade of true location targeting and 1st party data

Advertising

10 years of local excellence: A decade of true location targeting and 1st party data

Issued by Vicinity Media 21 Oct 2024

Healthcare

Is the sugar industry lying to us?

16 Oct 2024

Canadian-based Syntax Systems acquires Argon Supply Chain Solutions.

Supply Chain

Canadian-based Syntax Systems acquires Argon Supply Chain Solutions.

16 Oct 2024

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Marketing

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Issued by Tishala Communications 10 Oct 2024

The heART and science of effective advertising

Loeries Creative Week

The heART and science of effective advertising

Saiesh Ajudhiya and Michele Vrdoljak, Issued by Kantar 14 Oct 2024

Source: Coronation Fund Managers.

Insurance & Actuarial

Coronation lists seventh AMETF on the JSE

11 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

11 Oct 2024

Malatsi pushes for broadband landscape shift

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi pushes for broadband landscape shift

Lindsey Schutters 8 Oct 2024

BET Software honours educators on World Teachers' Day

Primary & Secondary Education

BET Software honours educators on World Teachers' Day

Issued by BET Software 8 Oct 2024

Higher Education

Higher selves

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 8 Oct 2024

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

ESG

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

Issued by Provantage 8 Oct 2024

Shaune Jordaan, group CEO and founder of Hoorah. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Monks and Hoorah's new partnership promises AI-led growth in Africa

8 Oct 2024

The rumoured shuttering of another South African fashion label spells more doom for the local industry. Source: Imagen 3

Services

Major fashion e-tailer abandons local content with restructuring rumours

Lindsey Schutters 7 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US 10-year Treasury yield hits 4%, keeps equity bulls in check

Alun John and Kevin Buckland 7 Oct 2024

Media

Fatima TV Media Awards call for entries from young members of the African media

4 Oct 2024

Rapt Commerce, in partnership with the Akelo Group and its subsidiary Retail Engage has launched Rapt Emerge for emerging market retailers. Pictured: Garreth van Vuuren, CEO of Rapt Group (Image supplied)

Retail

Rapt Commerce: A powerful new offering for the informal and emerging retail markets

4 Oct 2024

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HR & Management

Employment and Labour to host Employment Standards Conference

3 Oct 2024

Legal and regulatory insights into South Africa’s growing medical cannabis market

Ethics & Medicolegal

Legal and regulatory insights into South Africa’s growing medical cannabis market

Issued by Bassani Medical 2 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Tourism & Travel

Qatar Airways invests in Virgin Australia: A strategic $3bn boost to Aussie aviation

2 Oct 2024

The Top Women Awards celebrates 21 years of gender empowerment! Entries now open

Events & Conferencing

The Top Women Awards celebrates 21 years of gender empowerment! Entries now open

Issued by Topco Media 2 Oct 2024

Google invites Black SA founders to apply for startup funding

SMEs

Google invites Black SA founders to apply for startup funding

1 Oct 2024

Source: Imagen 3

Services

Advent seals Syspro deal with Compcom approval

Lindsey Schutters 1 Oct 2024

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

NHI

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

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Banking

Absa to unlock South African equities market for HSBC global clients

30 Sep 2024

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HR & Management

11 points to consider when developing an employee share ownership plan

Shaun Smit and Bruce Hunt 30 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Julie Kae, executive director of Qlik.

Climate Change

Qlik commits to UN Global Compact

30 Sep 2024

Image source: Marina Putilova –

Management & Leadership

Companies Amendment Act: Who is required to form a social and ethics committee?

Ginen Moodley 27 Sep 2024

South Africa has a new education law: some love it, some hate it – education expert explains why

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa has a new education law: some love it, some hate it – education expert explains why

Wayne Hugo 26 Sep 2024

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Advertising

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Sharleen James, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 19 Sep 2024