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Derya Matras was announced as Meta’s vice president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Image supplied)

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

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Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

GSMA report spotlights Africa’s ‘billion strong digital divide’

By Lindsey Schutters 21 hours

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#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Health & Beauty

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Energy

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Branding

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Dr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

Media

Dr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

1 Jun 2023

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Energy

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Francesca Landini 1 Jun 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa officially launched InfluenceO, its end-to-end influence solution for businesses, brands, and creators in Africa for influencer marketing recently.

Publishing

Ogilvy Africa launches InfluenceO, an end-to-end influence solution for Africa

1 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

Fashion & Homeware

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Momentum Metropolitan pioneers global adoption of cutting-edge fintech software

31 May 2023

Mondelez International and Top Employers’ Institute discussion panel (L-R): Bunny Majaja, Sandra Botha, Njabulo Mashingo, Cebile Xulu and Keshnie Martin

Talent Acquisition

#AfricaMonth: Has Africa got talent?

Shan Radcliffe 31 May 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

FMCG

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Mining

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Marco Aquino 31 May 2023

Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Retailers

Pepkor to roll out new stores despite energy crisis

Tannur Anders 31 May 2023

All the reasons every CMO needs a specialist services advertising agency

Advertising

All the reasons every CMO needs a specialist services advertising agency

Paul Middleton, Ebony+Ivory 31 May 2023

Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, Bowmans' new senior consultant in its Kenyan Competition Practice

Competition Law

#AfricaMonth: Bowmans' new heavy hitter, Francis Wang'ombe Kariuki, on the future of African competition law

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2023

Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist leads fellow activists to file a petition challenging the signing of the new Anti-homosexuality law by President Yoweri Museveni, at the constitution court in Kampala, Uganda, 29 May 2023. Reuters/Abubaker Lubowa

Legislation

Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Reuters 30 May 2023

Banking

Standard Bank joins forces with DP World

30 May 2023

#DoMore and #GetMore: The full Biz Sponsorship menu

Marketing

#DoMore and #GetMore: The full Biz Sponsorship menu

Bizcommunity.com 29 May 2023

File photo: A computer keyboard lit by a displayed cyber code is seen in this illustration picture taken on 1 March 2017. Reuters/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo

Cybersecurity

Senegalese government websites hit with cyberattack

Reuters 29 May 2023

HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Licensing of anti-HIV jab ignites hope for millions in Africa

Katja Hamilton 26 May 2023

Botswana president insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Markets & Investment

Botswana president insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Brian Benza 26 May 2023

CSI & Philanthropy

UN gets $2.4bn in pledges for Horn of Africa aid efforts

Michelle Nichols 26 May 2023

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Fashion & Homeware

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

Noah Browning 25 May 2023

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Public Health

Namibia declares outbreak of Crimean-Congo fever after patient dies

Nyasha Nyaungwa 25 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

Research

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Architecture & Design

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Tomà Berlanda 25 May 2023

Hyphen and Namibia agree next phase of $10bn green hydrogen project

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Hyphen and Namibia agree next phase of $10bn green hydrogen project

Wendell Roelf and Nyasha Nyaungwa 25 May 2023

SustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

Africa Month

SustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

Astrid Ricketts, Kantar 25 May 2023

TotalEnergies prepares for Mozambique LNG restart

Coal, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies prepares for Mozambique LNG restart

America Hernandez 24 May 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Banking & Finance

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023