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Artificial Intelligence

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders 1 day

On Thursday, 15 January, the world's largest online information resource turned 25 (Image supplied)

Digital

Global information resource Wikipedia celebrates 25 years

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Noncommunicable diseases

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

Themba Titus Sigudu 1 day

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Sedna's Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Anton Fester 1 day

#BizTrends2026 | dentsu SSA's Dawn Rowlands: While marketing talks about innovation, Africa built it

Marketing

#BizTrends2026 | dentsu SSA's Dawn Rowlands: While marketing talks about innovation, Africa built it

Dawn Rowlands 1 day

In 2026 the CMO Council reflects on 25 years of an evolving and defining role for the chief marketing officer in the C-Suite (Image source: © CMO Council )

Marketing

CMO Council's 25th anniversary reflects on CMOs evolutionary role

2 days

How Crypto–TradFi convergence unlocks growth opportunities for trading partners in South Africa

Fintech

How Crypto–TradFi convergence unlocks growth opportunities for trading partners in South Africa

Issued by PrimeXBT 2 days

#BizTrends2026 | Nerdware’s Lerato Mothopeng: Inclusive digital transformation for Africa

Digital

#BizTrends2026 | Nerdware’s Lerato Mothopeng: Inclusive digital transformation for Africa

Lerato Mothopeng 2 days

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Venessa Dewing 3 days

Of all views from videos, 67% come from videos under 30 seconds (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

The 30-Second Rule: What goes viral decided by algorithms

12 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Jonathan Katende, co-founder and chief executive officer of Lipaworld.

Fintech

Africa's $19.4bn remittance challenge: how stablecoins offer a way out

Jonathan Katende 12 Jan 2026

UPDATED: Heavy rainfall warning escalates for Kruger National Park visitors

Travel

UPDATED: Heavy rainfall warning escalates for Kruger National Park visitors

12 Jan 2026

Arielle Horwitz is the engineering manager at Halo Dot. Source: Supplied.

Technology

Why the future of retail calls for a checkout revolution

Arielle Horwitz 8 Jan 2026

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

CRM, CX, UX

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

Adheesh Ori 8 Jan 2026

As social media giant Meta continues to pivot aggressively toward artificial intelligence, its acquisition of Manus represents an ambition to redefine how AI interacts with everyday users and enterprises around the world (Image source: © 123rf )

Artificial Intelligence

Meta’s Manus acquisition: A strategic play for advanced AI agents

7 Jan 2026

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Data & Analytics

How data centres are reshaping Africa's power grid

NJ Ayuk 6 Jan 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

[UPDATE] Matric 2025 results release: Key dates and access details

Shan Radcliffe 6 Jan 2026

According to Sociallyin CEO Keith Kakadia, the next phase of digital retail rewards efficiency, conversion, and retention—not spray-and-pray advertising or unchecked scale (Image source: © 123rf )

E-commerce

2026: The year e-commerce gets ruthless

Keith Kakadia 5 Jan 2026

Source: Conference Venues South Africa.

Healthcare

Global healthcare leaders to converge in Johannesburg for World Health Expo 2026

2 Jan 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) updated critical minerals list now encompasses 60 different materials (Image source: © ET Auto

Markets & Investment

Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

31 Dec 2025

Telematics can reduce collisions in SA fleets, report shows

Logistics & Transport

Telematics can reduce collisions in SA fleets, report shows

24 Dec 2025

Millennials enjoy creative tourism – new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans

Tourism

Millennials enjoy creative tourism – new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans

Gijsbert Hoogendoorn, Anneli Douglas and Greg Richards 23 Dec 2025

Exploring Africa’s livestock and climate change debate

Agriculture

Exploring Africa’s livestock and climate change debate

Talentus Mthunzi 22 Dec 2025

4th Industrial Revolution

How African countries rank on AI competitiveness in 2026

19 Dec 2025

The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

Media

The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

Paul Middleton, Issued by Ebony+Ivory 13 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Telecoms & Networks

Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 markets

Juby Babu 17 Dec 2025

The critical role of treasury in SA's e-commerce boom

E-commerce

The critical role of treasury in SA's e-commerce boom

Kevin Ssemwogerere 17 Dec 2025

Future-ready logistics: 5 shifts to watch in 2026 (sub-Saharan Africa)

Logistics & Transport

Future-ready logistics: 5 shifts to watch in 2026 (sub-Saharan Africa)

Issued by Unitrans 12 Dec 2025

2025 Startup Awards reveal SA’s most promising new ventures

Awards

2025 Startup Awards reveal SA’s most promising new ventures

Imran Salie 12 Dec 2025

Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN).

Social Media

Vodacom launches edu-tainment platform for customers

12 Dec 2025

MotionAds, BackaBuddy launch Good News Drop

Marketing

MotionAds, BackaBuddy launch Good News Drop

11 Dec 2025

Pick n Pay bridges the banking gap with in-store financial solutions

Banking & Finance

Pick n Pay bridges the banking gap with in-store financial solutions

11 Dec 2025

Social Media

Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens

Lisa M. Given 11 Dec 2025

When passion for healthcare goes beyond taking care of patients

Medtech

When passion for healthcare goes beyond taking care of patients

Issued by MultiChoice 10 Dec 2025

SA’s first car dealer enters the metaverse

Artificial Intelligence

SA’s first car dealer enters the metaverse

Issued by Mann Made 10 Dec 2025

2025: A transformative year for global advertising defined by growth, upheaval, and opportunity

Digital

2025: A transformative year for global advertising defined by growth, upheaval, and opportunity

Issued by Hoorah Digital 10 Dec 2025

Nivea's e-commerce strategy redefines SA's skincare consumer habits

Health & Beauty

Nivea's e-commerce strategy redefines SA's skincare consumer habits

Angela Nxumalo 10 Dec 2025

Galaxy Tab A11 | A smarter, sharper everyday companion for work, play and everything in between

Technology

Galaxy Tab A11 | A smarter, sharper everyday companion for work, play and everything in between

Issued by Samsung 10 Dec 2025

OFM wins Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Radio & Audio

OFM wins Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

Issued by OFM Radio 10 Dec 2025

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Medtech

5 ways AI is fast-tracking the evolution of healthcare

10 Dec 2025

SA creatives secure 8 spots on The One Show 2026 Jury

The One Club for Creativity

SA creatives secure 8 spots on The One Show 2026 Jury

10 Dec 2025

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SMEs

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

Issued by SME South Africa 9 Dec 2025

LG showcases advanced LED solution at South Korea's largest virtual production studio

Technology

LG showcases advanced LED solution at South Korea's largest virtual production studio

Issued by LG 9 Dec 2025

SA fintech startup Ezeebit bags R36.6m funding

Funding

SA fintech startup Ezeebit bags R36.6m funding

9 Dec 2025

Why the smart money in 2026 is on digital radio streaming

Radio & Audio

Why the smart money in 2026 is on digital radio streaming

Andy Iverson, Issued by Algoa FM 9 Dec 2025