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Local retail sales rise 5.1% year on year in April

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Source: © 123rf At this week’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, AI has been a major focus, with many calling it the future of advertising. Saul Marquez, CEO of global digital marketing agency Outcomes Rocket three key takeaways for the evolving world of AI-powered advertising

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Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persistChris Takudzwa Muronzi

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Source: Supplied. Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), manager of Sandton City and the property business line within the Insurance and Asset Management business unit of the Standard Bank Group, Tia Kanakakis, retires.

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Pharma Dynamics takes lead in translating medicine information leaflets into isiZulu

6 Feb 2024

Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

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Warc Awards announces top industry and agency experts for Middle East & Africa 2024 juries

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The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

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SEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

Western Cape's hotel industry thrives with 73.4% occupancy in December 2023

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Four Leadership Strategies For A Dynamic Start To The New Year

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FFS Tank Terminal wins 25-year concession for bunker fuels terminal at Port of Richards Bay

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