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Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Safe-haven Swiss franc at decade high, euro surges vs dollar as US-China trade war rages

11 Apr 2025

Superga’s century of style: Celebrating 100 years of the iconic 2750 classic

Fashion & Homeware

Superga’s century of style: Celebrating 100 years of the iconic 2750 classic

Issued by Crick Group 7 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks plunge, markets bay for rapid US rate cuts

Wayne Cole 7 Apr 2025

Source: © The 2025 EMEA Sabre Awards saw South Africa’s public relations and communications agencies, Retroviral and Razor PR, fly the flag high

PR & Communications

Retroviral and Razor PR fly the flag at the Sabre EMEA Awards

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

2 Apr 2025

Source: World Trade Organization.

Markets & Investment

The US escalates trade tensions by halting WTO payments

28 Mar 2025

Absa marks 21 years of the Absa Cape Epic, fuelling the Western Cape economy with over R560 million in just 8 days

Sport

Absa marks 21 years of the Absa Cape Epic, fuelling the Western Cape economy with over R560 million in just 8 days

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Mar 2025

Lindt South Africa hops into Easter with an exciting Gold Bunny competition

Retailers

Lindt South Africa hops into Easter with an exciting Gold Bunny competition

Issued by Ninety9cents 14 Mar 2025

Image source: Md Mudassir Hossain from

Circular Economy & Waste Management

5 fairness flaws the UN’s new plastics treaty must change

Anna Barford and Jakob T. Pruess 9 Dec 2024

Rail carriages are pictured at the Siggenthal plant of cement maker Holcim in Wurenlingen near Zurich, Switzerland. Source: Reuters/Denis Balibouse

Materials & Equipment

Holcim Lafarge sale ups Chinese ownership of African cement market

Kanjyik Ghosh and Surbhi Misra 3 Dec 2024

Unwrap joy with Lindt this festive season

FMCG

Unwrap joy with Lindt this festive season

Issued by Ninety9cents 29 Nov 2024

Source: Pexels.

Financial Services

How Ninety One is closing Africa’s infrastructure gap

25 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards crowns the coolest of the cool crowd

20 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

Spook up your Halloween with decadent Lindt treats!

FMCG

Spook up your Halloween with decadent Lindt treats!

Issued by Ninety9cents 17 Oct 2024

The Spar Group reports growth with strategic refocus

Retail

The Spar Group reports growth with strategic refocus

1 Oct 2024

Image source: Burmakin Andrey –

Criminal Law

NPA scores Steinhoff victory

27 Sep 2024

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

Film

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

19 Sep 2024

Africa's next big storytellers: 4 screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab

Film & Cinematography

Africa's next big storytellers: 4 screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab

10 Sep 2024

Slowly the State Capture prosecution is moving forward.

Construction & Engineering

High Court orders liquidation of Indiwize Construction

Lindsey Schutters 15 Aug 2024

More than employees: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, from exile to excellence

Hospitality

More than employees: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, from exile to excellence

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 12 Aug 2024

Kalay Maistry, partner and client services director for Razor PR feels she has to carry forward that bravery that the women of 9 August started. Image supplied.

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Kalay Maistry – Carrying forward the bravery of the 1956 women

Danette Breitenbach 8 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Dirna Grobbelaar, IvoHealth oral hygienist.

Dentistry

#Women'sMonth: Dirna Grobelaar leads in oral care innovation

Katja Hamilton 1 Aug 2024

Lindt Excellence pouch bags: Perfect for pairing and sharing.

FMCG

Lindt Excellence pouch bags: Perfect for pairing and sharing

Issued by Ninety9cents 31 Jul 2024

A fisherman walks toward his boat during low tide, in Maputo, 28 September 2010. Reuters/ Goran Tomasevic/File Photo

Corporate & Commercial Law

Mozambique wins UK lawsuit against Privinvest over 'tuna bond' scandal

Sam Tobin 30 Jul 2024

Rogerwilco announces senior appointments

Digital

Rogerwilco announces senior appointments

Issued by Rogerwilco 4 Jul 2024

Lindt South Africa unveils a crispy, creamy, dreamy delight – The new Choco Wafer

FMCG

Lindt South Africa unveils a crispy, creamy, dreamy delight – The new Choco Wafer

Issued by Ninety9cents 2 Jul 2024

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Tax Law

Swiss ruling on 'immovable property' and its impact on the disposal of 'land-rich' shares

Denny Da Silva 18 Jun 2024

The perfect gift for the perfect dad - Celebrate Father's Day with Lindt Excellence

FMCG

The perfect gift for the perfect dad - Celebrate Father's Day with Lindt Excellence

Issued by Ninety9cents 11 Jun 2024

Moonsport unveils new rebrand: Connecting people through sport

Production

Moonsport unveils new rebrand: Connecting people through sport

Issued by Moonsport 7 Jun 2024

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Medical Research

Polymer innovator helps to transform world of medicine

Issued by Stellenbosch University 21 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

Higher Education

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

Top trends from SA Menswear Fashion Week

Fashion

Top trends from SA Menswear Fashion Week

Meagan Duckitt 2 May 2024

Lindt South Africa unveils their new, ultimate indulgence: Lindor Milk & White Truffles

FMCG

Lindt South Africa unveils their new, ultimate indulgence: Lindor Milk & White Truffles

Issued by Ninety9cents 18 Apr 2024

Nampak Liquid Cartons and Woodlands Dairy launch a tethered cap carton

Packaging

Nampak Liquid Cartons and Woodlands Dairy launch a tethered cap carton

8 Apr 2024

Spar shows strength in SA with retail sales growth of 7.1%

Retailers

Spar shows strength in SA with retail sales growth of 7.1%

27 Mar 2024

One of 16 local citizen scientists collects data from Mamelodi in Pretoria. The data collected from each site will help the City of Tshwane develop an effective plan to mitigate the effects of climate change. Photos: Jabulile Mbatha / GroundUp

Climate Change

Volunteers collect data to mitigate effects of global heating in Tshwane

Jabulile Mbatha 11 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Fairhaven Country Estate.

Residential Property

Record median prices in the Helderberg underpinned by upcountry and foreign buyers

8 Mar 2024

Make your Easter sparkle with Lindt South Africa

FMCG

Make your Easter sparkle with Lindt South Africa

Issued by Ninety9cents 6 Mar 2024

Spier Light Art returns in 2024

Art

Spier Light Art returns in 2024

19 Feb 2024

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

Forestry

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

Theo Evans and Bruce Webber 16 Feb 2024

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the results of the 4th Quarterly Buzz report

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the results of the 4th Quarterly Buzz report

Issued by KLA 15 Feb 2024

#MusicExchange: Victor Sibusiso Masondo's time is now with jazz album, As Promised

#MEX Music Exchange

#MusicExchange: Victor Sibusiso Masondo's time is now with jazz album, As Promised

Martin Myers 15 Feb 2024

Community radio. Additional value beyond the schedule

Radio & Audio

Community radio. Additional value beyond the schedule

Candy Dempers, Issued by MediaHeads 360 25 Jan 2024

Energy

Shell joins international sell-off of Nigeria onshore oil and gas holdings

Ron Bousso 17 Jan 2024

Lindt’s velvety vegan chocolate – a perfect choice this Veganuary

FMCG

Lindt’s velvety vegan chocolate – a perfect choice this Veganuary

Issued by Ninety9cents 4 Jan 2024

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

Markets & Investment

IRH acquires 51% of Mopani Copper Mines in $1.1bn deal

Nelson Banya and Chris Mfula 22 Dec 2023