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Stadio appoints new Head of Campus for Waterfall

Flight Centre Travel Group appoints Mummy Mafojane as general manager of FCM South Africa

Tourvest appoints Akona Mdlulwa as managing director of Singapore Airlines GSA

Tswalu announces key leadership appointments

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Tseliso Rangaka is the new CCO for Accenture Song SA. Source: Supplied.

Tseliso Rangaka named Accenture Song's chief creative officer in South Africa

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Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" disputeKarabo Ledwaba

Source: © 123rf The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced Apple as the 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

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South Africa shines as New York Festivals finalists

Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

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Source: Supplied. Calin Cloete, Enterprise Security Solutions Lead: ESET Southern Africa.

NHI needs to be secured against cyberattacks

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Digital nomads drive record property sales in Cape Town

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

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

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Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on holdKatja Hamilton

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Missed chance: South Africa's interest rate freeze draws property market concerns

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The crucial role of partnerships in closing healthcare insurance gapsJames White

Source: Supplied. Victor Nemukula, managing director of Shumani Industrial Equipment.

The R402bn plan: Shumani’s pivotal role in reviving South Africa’s economy

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Cape Town sets precedent in school support with landmark land transaction

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

My Fair Lady dominates at the 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards

My Fair Lady dominates at the 60th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards

Novus Group says the Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads as resource sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and political risks dominate Mining Indaba 2025 (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Novus Group's analysis shows Africa’s mining sector at a crossroads

Kellanova highlights product innovation for well-being at Breakfast and Nutrition Forum

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Tseliso Rangaka is the new CCO for Accenture Song SA. Source: Supplied.

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Source: © 123rf The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced Apple as the 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year

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Marketing & MediaSouth Africa shines as New York Festivals finalists

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Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

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Motherland OMNi A new era for community and brand experience: Motherland OMNi partners with Kasie FM

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Nat Geo launches David Blaine: Do Not Attempt in South Africa

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A new chapter for UP as Professor Francis Petersen takes the helm as the 14th vice-chancellor

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

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CPI steady at 3.2% in February as housing and utilities drive inflation trends

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Missed chance: South Africa's interest rate freeze draws property market concerns

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Source: James White, director of sales and marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

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Source: Supplied. Victor Nemukula, managing director of Shumani Industrial Equipment.

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Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces

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Adidas SA appoints Kate Woods as general manager

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Adidas SA appoints Kate Woods as general manager

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Source: © 123rf The legal bid of eTV, Media Monitoring Africa and SOS Support public broadcasting continues today, Wednesday 19 March in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria

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Television access at risk for millions of South Africans as analogue switch-off date is contested

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