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WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

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WPP announces key global leadership appointments

4 hours

Let’s talk about the future (and your career) - Join Daily Maverick in JHB at the LeaderEX Career Summit

Education

Let’s talk about the future (and your career) - Join Daily Maverick in JHB at the LeaderEX Career Summit

Issued by Daily Maverick 5 hours

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

#InternationalDayofCharity: The greater impact of NPOs in South Africa

6 hours

Dr. Nkateko Munisi, new chairperson of MediCo, and outgoing chair, Adv. Barend Esterhuyzen, who founded MediCo CFI in 2015. Image supplied.

Financial Services

Medico appoints Dr Nkateko Munisi as board chairperson

5 hours

Nedbank CIB Joins SAMRRA, cementing momentum behind the multifamily rental housing market

Residential Property

Nedbank CIB Joins SAMRRA, cementing momentum behind the multifamily rental housing market

Issued by Catchwords 1 day

Absa unlocks world of travel with new app-based travel booking platform

Travel

Absa unlocks world of travel with new app-based travel booking platform

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 day

Branding

Joburg Tourism reveals new logo

1 day

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Gerety 2025 Grand Jury insights with Bizcommunity: Creativity is the golden thread

1 day

SA’s luxury lodges rethink safety without compromising views

Tourism

SA’s luxury lodges rethink safety without compromising views

1 day

CEM Africa 2025: The continent’s CX powerhouse raises the bar

CRM, CX, UX

CEM Africa 2025: The continent’s CX powerhouse raises the bar

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 1 day

She leads. We listen

Women's Month

She leads. We listen

Issued by Provantage 1 day

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NYDA and NSFAS team up to enhance education access for SA's youth

2 days

Forget the rankings – it’s the faculty that matter

Higher Education

Forget the rankings – it’s the faculty that matter

Thula Mngoma, Issued by Regent Business School 2 days

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

Retailers

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

2 days

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mkhize, chief executive officer of The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA).

Finance

Bridging the gap: Nedbank CIB and SAMRRA’s strategic housing alliance

2 days

Digital

Google just dodged a major penalty in the courts – here’s what happens next

Rob Nicholls 2 days

Marketing

Nestlé CEO sacked for affair with marketing subordinate

2 days

Energy

Precious Edward takes the reins at Independent Power Producers Office

2 days

Applications open: Design Thinking in Practice Executive Programme

Design

Applications open: Design Thinking in Practice Executive Programme

Issued by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 2 days

Labournet announced as sponsor of labour relations conference room at HR Summit 2025 South Africa

Labour Law & Unions

Labournet announced as sponsor of labour relations conference room at HR Summit 2025 South Africa

2 days

Call for MSMEs to apply for support of up to R23m

SMEs

Call for MSMEs to apply for support of up to R23m

3 days

Skills Development & Training

GirlCode bridges gender gap in tech with new skills programme

3 days

Brian Armitage, executive head of Reddam House Helderfontein

Primary & Secondary Education

#Newsmaker: At the heart of great teaching is connection - Brian Armitage, Reddam House

Shan Radcliffe 3 days

Emirates Group targets South African IT talent in global hiring drive

ICT

Emirates Group targets South African IT talent in global hiring drive

3 days

Simba’s Together Tastes Better campaign inspires South Africans to find moments of togetherness that matter intentionally (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Simba’s Together Tastes Better

3 days

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

Fashion & Homeware

PnP Clothing unveils modern African-inspired designs by Alizwa Sibawu

3 days

Phenduka was fired on Monday. Source: Kaya FM.

Radio & Audio

“They fired me”: Sol Phenduka confirms Kaya 959 exit

Karabo Ledwaba 3 days

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Higher Education

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 1 Sep 2025

Management & Leadership

Future female leaders envision a transformed South Africa by 2050

1 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Robert Gwerengwe, WesBank's new CEO.

Banking

WesBank taps 19-year industry veteran Robert Gwerengwe for CEO role

1 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Dan Payton, chief executive officer of CivilSure.

Construction & Engineering

How construction contractors can avoid hidden project risks that break the bank

1 Sep 2025

Blue Label begins preparations for potential listing of mobile operator Cell C

Telecoms & Networks

Blue Label begins preparations for potential listing of mobile operator Cell C

Nqobile Dludla 1 Sep 2025

R150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the search for Border Kei’s emerging bakers

FMCG

R150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the search for Border Kei’s emerging bakers

Issued by dotGOOD 1 Sep 2025

PR & Communications

Marc Ashton | The intersection of governance, reputation and value for your business

Marc Ashton 1 Sep 2025

Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Cape Town 2025 wraps - Spotlight shifts to Johannesburg nationals

Digital

Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Cape Town 2025 wraps - Spotlight shifts to Johannesburg nationals

Issued by Topco Media 1 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Santam Group chief executive officer, Tavaziva Madzinga.

Insurance & Actuarial

Santam's first-half 2025 results defy South Africa’s economic challenges

1 Sep 2025

About three million SASSA grant beneficiaries receive their grants through Postbank. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa assures Parliament grants will be paid when Postbank contract ends

Marecia Damons 1 Sep 2025

Gugu Ndebele, executive director of Owlag

Primary & Secondary Education

#WomensMonth: You are your own competition - Gugu Ndebele, executive director of Owlag

Shan Radcliffe 29 Aug 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

What Jannie Mouton's R7.2bn buyout offer would mean for Curro

Shan Radcliffe 29 Aug 2025

Cape Town leads with first-ever AI in Tourism Hub to drive innovation and ethical AI

Tourism

Cape Town leads with first-ever AI in Tourism Hub to drive innovation and ethical AI

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 29 Aug 2025

Women's Health

Why women should prioritise personal wellness over social media trends

29 Aug 2025

Famous Brands and MoEngage join forces for personalised customer experiences

Technology

Famous Brands and MoEngage join forces for personalised customer experiences

29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Architecture & Design

Historic Golden Acre set for major overhaul in Cape Town

29 Aug 2025

Cape Union Mart's push for sustainable sourcing and innovation

ESG

Cape Union Mart's push for sustainable sourcing and innovation

29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Laurence Rapp, chief executive officer of Vukile Property Fund.

Property

Vukile raises R500m as bond issue sees overwhelming investor interest

29 Aug 2025

John Botha, Joint CEO, Global Business Solutions

Labour Law

High Court dismisses urgent application seeking to block employment equity targets

John Botha 29 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters/Ricardo Moraes. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the opening meeting of the BRICS summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Finance

South Africa launches G20 taskforce to examine global wealth inequality

29 Aug 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Mining

Valterra Platinum plans to go underground in 2026

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2025

The journey of Keke Matlou: Voice, vision and leadership at Uwin Iwin Incentives

MICE

The journey of Keke Matlou: Voice, vision and leadership at Uwin Iwin Incentives

Issued by Uwin Iwin Incentives 28 Aug 2025

Brave Group has appointed (l to r) Collin Makhubela – executive creative director, Bibi Bonnecwe – executive creative director and Mosa Ntwampe - head of strategy (Images supplied. Image composite by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity)

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Brave Group adds to leadership with ECD and strategy head appointments

29 Aug 2025