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CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

FMCG

CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

53 minutes

Point-of-sale technology is critical for SA’s auto industry revitalisation

Sales

Point-of-sale technology is critical for SA’s auto industry revitalisation

Fatima Khota 1 hour

Source: © SA People There is an urgent need for substantial investment in grid modernisation in South Africa

Energy & Mining

South Africa's renewable energy future: Opportunities and challenges

Manuele Battisti 1 hour

Markets & Investment

Gold hits all-time high amid tariff concerns

Katja Hamilton 51 minutes

Agro-processing

Strong winds cripple Cape Town's port, hitting fruit exports hard

1 hour

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

Food & bev. services

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

3 hours

Global air travel rises in February despite domestic decline

Travel

Global air travel rises in February despite domestic decline

4 hours

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

Research Reports

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

22 hours

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

Tourism

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

23 hours

Markets & Investment

Q1 market turmoil: Tech giants hit hard by Trump’s deregulatory plans

1 day

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

ESG

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

Issued by Hisense 3 days

Source: Supplied. Motlatsi Mthimunye, Head Investment Banking Division SA, Absa CIB.

Finance

Africa's capital markets: The key to weathering global economic storms

Heidi Barends and Motlatsi Mthimunye 3 days

Puma’s biggest global campaign Go Wild: Rooted in history with a new vision of sports

Advertising

Puma’s biggest global campaign Go Wild: Rooted in history with a new vision of sports

28 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Marketing

Warc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

28 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Mthobisi Kgathi, Business Development Manager – Health & Retail Solutions, BCX.

Medtech

The digital transformation of community pharmacies: from scripts to smart services

Mthobisi Kgathi 28 Mar 2025

Ongeziwe "Oz" Lupuwana is the new head of integrated marketing. Source: SABC.

TV

Ongeziwe "Oz" Lupuwana joins SABC as head of integrated marketing

28 Mar 2025

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Financial Services

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Issued by Edge Growth 3 days

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Cybersecurity

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Jarryd Jensen, Issued by Tishala Communications 27 Mar 2025

Primedia Instore joins Shop!SA as founding member

OOH

Primedia Instore joins Shop!SA as founding member

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 27 Mar 2025

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria

Telecoms & Networks

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria

27 Mar 2025

The campaign is refreshed for Gen Z's. Source: Coca Cola.

Marketing

Coca-Cola revives share a coke campaign for 2025

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Mar 2025

Source: Standard Bank/X. Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Standard Bank Group.

Finance

African Markets Conference: Leaders call for SSA to drive global economic reset as US steps back

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2025

Agencies aren’t waiting on AI – so why are brands still playing catch-up?

Digital

Agencies aren’t waiting on AI – so why are brands still playing catch-up?

Shaune Jordaan, Issued by Hoorah Digital 26 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Africa's digital future: Mastercard's $1.5tn vision for growth

26 Mar 2025

Pepkor to buy Retailability adult clothing businesses

Retailers

Pepkor to buy Retailability adult clothing businesses

Nqobile Dludla 26 Mar 2025

Source: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

Larry Khumalo-MacArthur new MD and market lead Weber Shandwick African region

PR & Communications

Larry Khumalo-MacArthur new MD and market lead Weber Shandwick African region

26 Mar 2025

The Warc Rankings 2025 Effective 100 reveal the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
(Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Warc Effective 100 ranks world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness

25 Mar 2025

Local designers set to shine at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

Fashion & Homeware

Local designers set to shine at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

25 Mar 2025

Travel

Turkish Airlines opens global holiday booking platform; dedicated pet lounge

25 Mar 2025

Source: Pexels.

Property

Gauteng and Western Cape lead South Africa's affordable housing boom

27 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

Retail

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

24 Mar 2025

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Transport

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Lerato Motsoeneng 24 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive: Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group.

Banking

First African Markets Conference eyes $450bn intra-continental trade boost

24 Mar 2025

Agri Tech

Agri Tech Conference: AI and technology take center stage

24 Mar 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

SOLshop aims to empower SA's food producers with direct market access

E-commerce

SOLshop aims to empower SA's food producers with direct market access

20 Mar 2025

Healthcare

The future of healthcare is here: Embracing innovation for a healthier tomorrow

Asgar Rangoonwala 20 Mar 2025

Unlocking growth: 3 keys to thrive through strategic partnerships

SMEs

Unlocking growth: 3 keys to thrive through strategic partnerships

Lawrance Ramotala, Issued by Business Partners Limited 19 Mar 2025

AICPA and CIMA partner with Fasset and Professor Thuli Madonsela to train accountants on ethics

Accounting & Auditing

AICPA and CIMA partner with Fasset and Professor Thuli Madonsela to train accountants on ethics

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 19 Mar 2025

PR & Communications

Unleashing brand potential: The power of PR newsrooms

Issued by TenacityPR 19 Mar 2025

Adidas SA appoints Kate Woods as general manager

Fashion & Homeware

Adidas SA appoints Kate Woods as general manager

19 Mar 2025

Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?

Dealers

Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?

James Obiegbu, Gretchen Larsen 18 Mar 2025

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Events & Conferencing

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 18 Mar 2025

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

Sustainability

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

Environment & Natural Resources

Pick n Pay works to further reduce emissions with help of WWF South Africa

Issued by WWF South Africa 10 Oct 2023

Dealers

Major Chinese car brand Geely is coming back to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Mar 2025