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Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

Energy & Mining

Plentify secures funding to expand internationally

Lindsey Schutters 54 minutes

Source: © 123rf Scopen 2023-2024 shows that the number of marketers seeking integrated agencies is set to rise in South Africa

Marketing & Media

Finding that integration Unicorn: Is it media agencies?

57 minutes

DHL launches Online Shopper Trends Report 2024

Retail

DHL launches Online Shopper Trends Report 2024

4 hours

FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

Agriculture

FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

5 hours

Grocery stokvels can empower South African households

Retail

Grocery stokvels can empower South African households

5 hours

Hundreds of workers who had been working on month-to-month Expanded Public Works Programme contracts marched to the Durban City Hall on Friday in protest against their contracts not being renewed at month-end. Photo: Tsoanelo Sefoloko / GroundUp

HR & Management

Hundreds of Public Works workers march against termination of contracts

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 6 hours

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform

ICT

Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Lindsey Schutters 6 hours

Marketing & Media

News producers, PR and marketers collaboration for societal impact

Amanda Chikara 6 hours

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Marketing & Media

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 1 day

The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.

Energy & Mining

African energy ministers call for more collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 2 days

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Legal

Deadline extension: Last call for retirement funds to submit two-pot rule amendments

3 days

Ellies built its business alongside the DStv boom. Source: Gemma Redondo/Unsplash

ICT

Ellies ends journey from pioneering electronics giant to business failure

Lindsey Schutters 3 days

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Marketing & Media

WPP SA agencies recognised for LGBTQIA+ affirming work

3 days

Source: © EL Output World’s most valuable and strongest football club, Real Madrid, ranks among the strongest brands globally, surpassing renowned names like Google, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, and Rolex

Marketing & Media

Real Madrid: World's most valuable football brand with a €1.7bn brand value

3 days

The Umgeni River mouth is a popular recreation area in Durban, but is chronically polluted by sewage. Photo: Nokulunga Majola / GroundUp

ESG & Sustainability

Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through Durban

Nokulunga Majola 3 days

Source: © CPJ The Basmanny district court in Moscow has convicted Russian-American journalist and writer Masha Gessen of disseminating "fake" information about the Russian military

Marketing & Media

Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen convicted of disseminating "fake" information

3 days

Retail

Marginal increase for retail sales in May

3 days

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Legal

Traditional healers: New regulations to provide clarity

John Botha 18 Jul 2024

Finance

The MPC has held the repo rate steady - now what?

Katja Hamilton 18 Jul 2024

#BehindtheIMC: Steve Babaeko, X3M Ideas - "Be the superheroes in a Marvel film"

Marketing & Media

#BehindtheIMC: Steve Babaeko, X3M Ideas - "Be the superheroes in a Marvel film"

18 Jul 2024

Anglo American had a good Q2 production performance that is overshadowed by the De Beers and Amplats businesses.

Energy & Mining

Diamonds and platinum drag down strong Q2 Anglo production

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jul 2024

Retail

Woolies keeps number 1 spot in SA Retail Sentiment Index

18 Jul 2024

Image source: Ljupco Smokovski –

HR & Management

How to spot and reengage quiet quitters in the workplace

18 Jul 2024

Influencer agency gets double nomination at Bookmark Awards

Marketing & Media

Influencer agency gets double nomination at Bookmark Awards

Issued by Brand Influence 18 Jul 2024

Brian Lesser will take on the role in September. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

WPP announces Brian Lesser as new global CEO of GroupM, succeeding Christian Juhl

18 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf PwC South Africa’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024: South African findings report found six key imperatives to shrink the consumer trust deficit

Retail

6 key imperatives for consumer companies to shrink their consumer trust deficit

18 Jul 2024

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

ESG & Sustainability

Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

Dalit Anstey 18 Jul 2024

Image: Flooding in Cape Town recently -

ESG & Sustainability

"New system" is needed to deal with natural disasters in SA

17 Jul 2024

AI is slowly making its way into advanced pharmacology, but will need investor patience.

ICT

Forget chat bots, AI is helping out in drug discovery and development

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jul 2024

Biz Recruitment: Job creation for the nation

Marketing & Media

Biz Recruitment: Job creation for the nation

Issued by Bizcommunity.com 17 Jul 2024

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HR & Management

Living wage vs minimum wage: How to address pay disparity and reduce working poverty

Ntuthuzelo Gcolo 17 Jul 2024

Vans has launched a new campaign. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

Vans launches Always Pushing campaign

17 Jul 2024

Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe

Construction & Engineering

Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeover

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jul 2024

A single system for engineering companies in South Africa

ICT

A single system for engineering companies in South Africa

Issued by QuickEasy Software 17 Jul 2024

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Legal

Court finds Netcare failed to protect employee against an abusive surgeon

Tania Broughton 17 Jul 2024

(Image supplied) Off the back of Youth Month, the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards has launched its Learner Jury Initiative

Marketing & Media

IAB SA Bookmark Awards launches Learner Jury initiative

17 Jul 2024

Tlhogi Ngwato is a public relations specialist. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

Why PR isn't just about good news - A case for proactive planning

Tlhogi Ngwato 17 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf Bernhardt van der Merwe, head category management, DataOrbis says understanding retail category management is essential in planograms

Retail

Understanding category management key in planograms for retail success

Bernhardt van der Merwe 17 Jul 2024

Akani Simbine to lead SA’s delegation as flag bearer at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Lifestyle

Akani Simbine to lead SA’s delegation as flag bearer at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

17 Jul 2024

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

Energy & Mining

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

16 Jul 2024

Koeberg will join a growing list of nuclear power stations that are extending their lifespan beyond 40 years

Energy & Mining

Nuclear power is back on the table for South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jul 2024

Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)

Construction & Engineering

Construction and vocational training can help SA's youth find jobs

Olebogeng Manhe 16 Jul 2024

A dead lamb lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa. Picture taken 16 November 2019. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

ESG & Sustainability

South Africa appeals to donors to delay its climate targets, minister says

Tim Cocks 16 Jul 2024

AI is our biggest help and threat in the current age of cybersecurity

ICT

How AI is shaping the ransomware threat landscape

Rick Vanover 16 Jul 2024

In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

Legal

SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela Bay

Liezl Human 16 Jul 2024

The case was dismissed by the ARB.

Marketing & Media

Fair Cape Dairies advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Jul 2024

Some of the country’s top leaders in PR chat about the industry in South Africa, Africa and globally: (L to r:) Lebo Madiba, founder and managing director, the PR Powerhouse, Dustin Chick, partner & managing director Razor Public Relations, Sanesh Maharaj, head of influence, Ogilvy and Nicky James managing director of Tribeca Relations

Marketing & Media

#WPRD2024: Top SA PR leaders reflect on public relations industry

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jul 2024

The drink will also be available with No Sugar. Source: Supplied.

Retail

Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola ARTD spirit cooler debuts in SA

16 Jul 2024

Retail

Zando collabs with Brick Up Africa to offer Lego products in SA

16 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf Adam Hunter, head honcho at Hook, Line & Sinker looks at the future of PR in a changing world on World PR Day

Marketing & Media

#WPRD2024: The future of public relations in a changing world

Adam Hunter 16 Jul 2024