Global network | Bizcommunity

Global network | Bizcommunity

News

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

Cloud

South Africa joins Google's global cloud network with new hub

19 Mar 2025

Dealers

Major Chinese car brand Geely is coming back to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Mar 2025

Gibs and EFMD partner to elevate learning impact

Higher Education

Gibs and EFMD partner to elevate learning impact

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 14 Mar 2025

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agency

Marketing

DUO Marketing + Communications joins Collectivist as African member agency

Issued by DUO Marketing + Communications 14 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

Qatar Airways increases flight frequency to multiple global destinations

11 Mar 2025

Ogilvy has strengthened its senior leadership, with the appointment of Ipi Thibedi. Pictured left to right: Pete Case (CEO of Ogilvy), Ipi Thibedi (Group MD), Nkosinathi Biko (Chairman of Board, Ogilvy), Neo Makhele (Chief Strategy Officer), Angela Madlala (Chief People Officer), Graham Vivian (Chief Financial Officer)

Advertising

Ipelegeng (Ipi) Thibedi joins Ogilvy South Africa’s as group managing director

11 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied

Aviation

Air France-KLM expands SA connectivity with CemAir partnership

7 Mar 2025

Female entrepreneurs graduate from WiT Accelerator Programme, 5 walk away with $10,000 seed funding

Tech Startups

Female entrepreneurs graduate from WiT Accelerator Programme, 5 walk away with $10,000 seed funding

7 Mar 2025

Image supplied.

Marketing

The One Club launches Strategic Revelations series to support strategists

5 Mar 2025

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Marketing

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 18 Feb 2025

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Marketing

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Issued by Octagon 18 Feb 2025

Morning After Island is a Ogilvy Honduras campaign.

Advertising

What is the Ogilvy Network's secret spice?

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Feb 2025

Havas Media Network launches data and technology practice in Africa

Media

Havas Media Network launches data and technology practice in Africa

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 12 Feb 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

CRM, CX, UX

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

28 Jan 2025

Source: flok85 via

Logistics & Transport

CILTSA, BBOpEx Solutions sign MoU to transform SA transport

15 Jan 2025

Dentsu Influence launches to transform influencer marketing with AI and data-driven approach

Digital

Dentsu Influence launches to transform influencer marketing with AI and data-driven approach

Issued by Dentsu 17 Dec 2024

Havas Media network launches global e-commerce offering in Africa

Digital

Havas Media network launches global e-commerce offering in Africa

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 3 Dec 2024

Javier Campopiana. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Global creative icon Javier Campopiano to preside over NYF 2025 executive jury

22 Nov 2024

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

Exhibitions & Events

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

18 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Financial Narrative has launched the Financial Narrative Independent Agency Network, a new global network of independent marketing and communications consultancies

PR & Communications

Financial Narrative launches specialist financial services communications consultancy

12 Nov 2024

Source: BII. Chief executive officer of BII, Nick O’Donohoe, and Saif Malik, head of banking and coverage, UK, Standard Chartered.

Economy

Standard Chartered, BII renew $350m for trade finance

6 Nov 2024

Cox Yeats celebrates its first year as a member of Tag Alliances

Corporate & Commercial Law

Cox Yeats celebrates its first year as a member of Tag Alliances

Issued by Cox Yeats 1 Nov 2024

Image source: Gleb Shabashnyi –

Cyber Law

Cybercrimes Act: What you need to know

Zaakir Mohamed and Shuaib Vahed 30 Oct 2024

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Advertising

8 Cannes Lions! Insights from working on a global award-winning campaign

Issued by Neto+Shookan 23 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

Digital

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

Afda film Warm on a hot winning streak

Higher Education

Afda film Warm on a hot winning streak

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 22 Oct 2024

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Travel

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

17 Oct 2024

The Wits Rhisotope project involves inserting low levels of radioisotopes into the horns of living rhinos to make the horns traceable. Archive photo: Michael Lorentz / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Using radiation to stop the traffic of rhino horns

Neil Thomas Stacey 16 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria.

Retail & Hospitality Property

New openings: Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa

9 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Tourism & Travel

Qatar Airways invests in Virgin Australia: A strategic $3bn boost to Aussie aviation

2 Oct 2024

Source: @KLM/X.

Tourism & Travel

KLM: New flights to Cape Town and global destinations

1 Oct 2024

GlobalCom PR Network welcomes South African agency, Paddington Station Inc

PR & Communications

GlobalCom PR Network welcomes South African agency, Paddington Station Inc

Issued by Paddington Station Inc. 17 Sep 2024

DHL Express enhances capacity for peak season

Logistics & Transport

DHL Express enhances capacity for peak season

13 Sep 2024

New leadership announcements as WPP acquires NCA. Ogilvy global CEO Devika Bulchandani and James Murphy CEO Ogilvy Group UK (Image supplied)

Advertising

New Commercial Arts joins Ogilvy as WPP announces leadership shakeup

11 Sep 2024

Source: The South African Reserve Bank.

Banking

Say goodbye to old EFTs: SA's banking system braces for change

Katja Hamilton 6 Sep 2024

Source: Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation.

Property

The growing demand for historic properties: what you need to know

2 Sep 2024

Cannes Lions

Black At Cannes announces African Creative Fund and sponsored Cannes 2025 trip

27 Aug 2024

SA welcomes new car part shop from world's 3rd-largest automaker

Maintenance

SA welcomes new car part shop from world's 3rd-largest automaker

1 Aug 2024

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

PR & Communications

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Issued by Irvine Partners 1 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Scopen research shows how media fragmentation means creative agencies and media partners need to have closer connections.

Marketing & Media

Scopen: Marketers seek close collaboration between creative and media agencies

10 Jul 2024

Braecroft Timbers receives 2024 Bushbuck Trophy for forestry management

Forestry

Braecroft Timbers receives 2024 Bushbuck Trophy for forestry management

3 Jul 2024

SA’s most innovative products of the year revealed

FMCG

SA’s most innovative products of the year revealed

1 Jul 2024

Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

Retail

Kantar introduces Uganda’s first consumer panel

Issued by Kantar 26 Jun 2024

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

Food Services

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

20 Jun 2024

DHL Global Forwarding appoints Shabnum Dawood to lead SA operations

Logistics & Transport

DHL Global Forwarding appoints Shabnum Dawood to lead SA operations

11 Jun 2024

Bluegrass Digital achieves prestigious cyber essentials certification

Cybersecurity

Bluegrass Digital achieves prestigious cyber essentials certification

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 11 Jun 2024