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Altron announces new appointments to support accelerated growth plan

Technology

Altron announces new appointments to support accelerated growth plan

Issued by Altron 11 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

As the world moves towards massive cloud adoption, networking specialist Cisco turns to AI acquisitions to stay relevant.

Cloud

Cisco plays its AI cards to stay in the cloud-first solutions game

Lindsey Schutters 26 Nov 2024

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Dealers

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Frédéric Fréry 22 Nov 2024

Source: © Showmax MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, Marc Jury has resigned

TV

Marc Jury, MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, resigns

22 Nov 2024

Where have Adland's mavericks gone?

Digital

Where have Adland's mavericks gone?

Shaune Jordaan, Issued by Hoorah Digital 21 Nov 2024

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Marketing

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

Hospitality

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

19 Nov 2024

Emira reports robust half-year results and reshapes its portfolio

Markets & Investment

Emira reports robust half-year results and reshapes its portfolio

Issued by Catchwords 15 Nov 2024

Premier Group open to acquisitions after profit jumps 32.4%

Food & bev. services

Premier Group open to acquisitions after profit jumps 32.4%

Sfundo Parakozov 13 Nov 2024

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

Retailers

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, marketing director at TPN from MRI Software.

Property

Rental escalations ease, says TPN

24 Oct 2024

Insurance & Actuarial

SA’s insurance industry sees uptick in M&A, with continued deal activity

17 Oct 2024

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

IP Law

The vital role of trade mark attorneys in building and protecting your brand

Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe 10 Oct 2024

Image source: Getty Images

Talent Acquisition

How to choose the right talent marketplace for your business needs

Johann van Niekerk 7 Oct 2024

Image source: Marcela Ruth Romero –

Competition Law

Ecowas launches regional competition authority to streamline cross-border mergers

Tamara Dini, Richard Bryce, and Nazeera Mia 3 Oct 2024

Legal and regulatory insights into South Africa’s growing medical cannabis market

Ethics & Medicolegal

Legal and regulatory insights into South Africa’s growing medical cannabis market

Issued by Bassani Medical 2 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Discovery's digital bank narrows losses, focuses on organic growth

Sfundo Parakozov 20 Sep 2024

Image source: Andor Bujdoso –

Career Advice

3 digital jobs in high demand and their required skill sets

16 Sep 2024

Woolworths reports 16.8% drop in FY profit as shoppers spend less

Banking & Finance

Woolworths reports 16.8% drop in FY profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 5 Sep 2024

Image source: rawpixel –

Corporate & Commercial Law

Distressed retailers: Why private equity funds should come to the rescue

Tobie Jordaan, Jutami Augustyn and Paras Shah 3 Sep 2024

Mponeng was a strong performer for Harmony

Mining

Harmony rides high on soaring gold prices

Lindsey Schutters 26 Aug 2024

Bending Spoons is opening up access to premium features across its suite of apps.

Software

WeTransfer rolls out 'Save for Later' feature and 30-day links on mobile app

Lindsey Schutters 20 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: 'Great leadership is conscious leadership', says Danone SA's legal head, Ardilah Mohamed-Mushabe

Regulatory

#WomensMonth: 'Great leadership is conscious leadership', says Danone SA's legal head, Ardilah Mohamed-Mushabe

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Aug 2024

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Competition Law

Impact of Malawi's new competition law on mergers - Part 1

Tamara Dini and Nazeera Mia 7 Aug 2024

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Retailers

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 6 Aug 2024

CEM Africa brought together the leading CX minds to help move the industry forward.

Technology

Cisco transforms from networking giant to collaboration leader

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Retail & Hospitality Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Issued by Catchwords 1 Aug 2024

Branding

Corona Extra reclaims top spot as world's most valuable beer

31 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Growthpoint Properties, Paarl Mall.

Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur Index

30 Jul 2024

HostAfrica acquires deepAfrica's hosting assets to become a leading domain provider in Kenya

Internet

HostAfrica acquires deepAfrica's hosting assets to become a leading domain provider in Kenya

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 11 Jul 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

Exhibitions & Events

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

9 Jul 2024

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

Film & Cinematography

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

8 Jul 2024

The festival will have a diverse jury. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

High stakes at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

5 Jul 2024

IAB SA’s content marketing committee relaunches as branded entertainment and content committee

Advertising

IAB SA’s content marketing committee relaunches as branded entertainment and content committee

Issued by IAB South Africa 3 Jul 2024

Superbalist partners with PayJustNow for BNPL services

E-commerce

Superbalist partners with PayJustNow for BNPL services

3 Jul 2024

Johann van Niekerk, co-founder & CEO, Outsized

Talent Acquisition

Contract-to-hire: Why this recruitment strategy makes sense for new talent acquisitions

Johann van Niekerk 19 Jun 2024

TFG delivers a solid performance despite macroeconomic headwinds

Banking & Finance

TFG delivers a solid performance despite macroeconomic headwinds

11 Jun 2024

International Accounting Standards Board proposes new disclosures for business acquisitions

Accounting & Auditing

International Accounting Standards Board proposes new disclosures for business acquisitions

Madelie Olivey CA(SA, Issued by SAICA 4 Jun 2024

Machine Tools Africa puts on a world-class show with exceptional technology advancements on display

Manufacturing

Machine Tools Africa puts on a world-class show with exceptional technology advancements on display

Issued by Machine Tools Africa 2024 31 May 2024

A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa 22 February 2024. Source; REUTERS/Esa Alexander/file photo.

FMCG

Dis-Chem annual profit down 1.6%

31 May 2024

Source: Africanbank CEO, Kennedy Bungane.

Banking

#AfricaMonth: Kennedy Bungane champions Africanbank's expansion

Katja Hamilton 31 May 2024

Source: Supplied. African Bank chief executive officer, Kennedy Bungane.

Banking

Africanbank posts a R203m profit with a 38% increase in active customer numbers

30 May 2024

5 reasons sports betting is booming in SA

Sport

5 reasons sports betting is booming in SA

Retief Uys, 20 May 2024

Source: Anantara. Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort.

Tourism & Travel

#ATM2024: Anantara unveils global expansion

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

New Africanbank CI reflects its journey of transformation

Branding

New Africanbank CI reflects its journey of transformation

14 May 2024

Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom reports strong revenue increase on back of VodaPay and acquisitions

Lindsey Schutters 13 May 2024

If the Anglo American buyout is completed, BHP Group will be a dominant player in critical minerals for the global energy transition.

Mining

BHP eyes global copper dominance with Anglo American buyout

Lindsey Schutters 25 Apr 2024