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Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

Source: © 123rf PRCA Africa’s Internship Charter has been launched

PRCA Africa's Internship Charter drives best practices across Africa’s PR Industry

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Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

Prominent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Vikas Mehta, chief executive officer, Ogilvy Africa would like to see more great award-wininng work come from Africa

Africa needs to do campaigns like Lesso Lessons again and again

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Google: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

Havas Middle East has won a grand prix for their Read The Label campaign.

Winners announced for Warc Prize for Mena Strategy 2022

19 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

Vivienne Westwood: How the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death

Naomi Braithwaite 17 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

Rendani Nenguda 12 Jan 2023

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

11 Jan 2023

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

11 Jan 2023

Hot 102.7FM goes global with Joburg Super Kings partnership

Hot 102.7FM goes global with Joburg Super Kings partnership

HOT 102.7FM 11 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

Jonathan Cherry 10 Jan 2023

Sound Connects Fund opens final call

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Brian Smith, technical consultant at Datacentrix.

#BizTrends2023: The rise of operational technology in the healthcare arena

Brian Smith 9 Jan 2023

Scan Display up and running after Cape Town fire

Scan Display up and running after Cape Town fire

Scan Display 9 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

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The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

Algerian journalist in custody ahead of trial, lawyers say

Lamine Chikhi 3 Jan 2023

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Healthcare

Cholera death toll passes 1,000 in Malawi as outbreak spreads

Frank Phiri 25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

Finance

Davos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

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African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

25 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. A health worker prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine in Dakar, Senegal February 23, 2021.

Healthcare

Senegal institute wins $50m in boost to Africa's vaccine capacity

Nellie Peyton 25 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

ESG & Sustainability

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

Finance

Goodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Retail

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Jaco Nel, chief technology officer of Deimos.

ICT

#BizTrends2023: 5 top cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

Jaco Nel 24 Jan 2023

Nigeria opens 'game changer' billion-dollar deep seaport

Logistics & Transport

Nigeria opens 'game changer' billion-dollar deep seaport

Seun Sanni 24 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

TFG sales leap with Black Friday and festive boost

Nqobile Dludla 24 Jan 2023

Herbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

Healthcare

Herbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

Clockwork Digital 23 Jan 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

Entrepreneurship

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

Global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

Tourism & Travel

Global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

23 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

Finance

African nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

Agriculture

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

20 Jan 2023

WTM Africa 2023 registration opens

Tourism & Travel

WTM Africa 2023 registration opens

20 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

Retail

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Registration now open for Arabian Travel Market 2023

Tourism & Travel

Registration now open for Arabian Travel Market 2023

20 Jan 2023

Uganda approves construction licence for $3.5bn crude pipeline

Energy & Mining

Uganda approves construction licence for $3.5bn crude pipeline

Elias Biryabarema 19 Jan 2023

Zambia receives 'debt-for-nature' proposal from WWF for restructuring

ESG & Sustainability

Zambia receives 'debt-for-nature' proposal from WWF for restructuring

Marc Jones and Rachel Savage 19 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Retail

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

DHL Express named most certified employer in Africa

Logistics & Transport

DHL Express named most certified employer in Africa

18 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

Retail

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

6 reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action

ESG & Sustainability

6 reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action

Wesley Morgan 18 Jan 2023

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Energy & Mining

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Duncan Miriri 18 Jan 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Retail

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

ICT

Ghana approves sale of controlling stake in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group

17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Retail

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

What does ESG mean? Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

ESG & Sustainability

What does ESG mean? Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

Luciana Echazú and Diego C. Nocetti 16 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

ICT

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

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Retail

Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

UK's $1.15bn funding for Mozambique LNG project is lawful - court

Energy & Mining

UK's $1.15bn funding for Mozambique LNG project is lawful - court

Sam Tobin 16 Jan 2023

Retail

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Energy & Mining

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Twivwe Siwale and Eric Werker 13 Jan 2023

Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

Agriculture

Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

Evodius Waziri Rutta 13 Jan 2023

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