Educating through a whole new print medium

[Shan Radcliffe] In order to encourage young disadvantaged learners to read and gain a better grasp of the language more quickly, this group of UCT Upstarts developed an innovative solution, using cheap and readily available printing systems, to produce relevant stories and news...

#AfricaMonth: Creating our own entrepreneurial opportunities in Africa

[Juanita Pienaar] Entrepreneur, Abiot Mahlatse Ledwaba talks about the hustle and how he used his skills to create opportunities that helped him strengthen his brand and start his own business...

Why you need design systems for social media

[Ernst Lass] With the majority of modern brand content now residing on social media channels, how do you create social media advertising that stands out? More importantly, how do you do this on a consistent basis within a quick turnaround timeframe?

#OnTheBigScreen: Pirates, Rock and Roll and Unrequited Love

[Daniel Dercksen] Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge, Song to Song, Unforgettable and Twelfth Night open at local cinemas this weekend.

#AfricaMonth: Hein Kaiser in the media and marketing mix

[Leigh Andrews] Hein Kaiser wears many professional hats in the media and marketing space. While his day job is head of communications for fastjet across the continent, Kaiser is also the host of Mix 93.8 FM's Media & Marketing show. He explains why you're only ever as good as the last 15 minutes, and more...

#AfricaMonth: The Crazy Store takes on Botswana

[Lauren Hartzenberg] South African discount retail chain, The Crazy Store, has expanded its footprint into neighbouring Botswana...

How streets can help bridge social and spatial divides

[Ilse Burger] I recently had a very inspiring conversation with Marcela Guerrero Casas, co-founder and MD of Open Streets Cape Town about the power of streets and its ability to bridge social and spatial divides...

#AfricaMonth: Demographica's Warren Moss on the business of B2B marketing

[Leigh Andrews] Warren Moss was the only judge from Africa in the annual BMA B2 Awards, which recognise the top performing Business to Business (B2B) marketers around the world. He shares tips for success in B2B marketing...

Celebrate Africa Day with these Africa-inspired music videos

[Maroefah Smith] In celebration of Africa Day, here's a compilation of songs inspired by this magnificent continent...

Putting people at the centre of multi-buy promotions

[Lauren Hartzenberg] In the South African retail and manufacturing sectors, promotions have become a popular tool to attain growth...

SA signs innovation agreement with Novartis

[Nicci Botha] A high-level MoU on medical research and development has been signed between the SAMRC, the DST and Novartis...

#BehindtheSelfie with... Gary Willmott and Anton Moulder of Urbian

[Leigh Andrews] This week we find out what's really going on behind the selfie with Gary Willmott and Anton Moulder, co-founders and managing partners of Cape-based digital product studio, Urbian...

Fighting fake news flames

[Oresti Patricios] Fake news, false claims, invented opinions and online rumour can seriously burn your reputation. Oresti Patricios, CEO of Ornico, unpacks a strategy for putting out fake news fires before they rage out of control and explains how to manage your reputation in the wake of a fake news onslaught against your brand...

#WhenIGrowUp: How to become a FAN-shionista

[Shan Radcliffe] The brand-new Johannesburg-based fashion design college, Fashion Academy Network (FAN), has opened its admission doors for its first intake of students in 2018...

#Loeries2017: Jury president jabber with Götz Ulmer

[Leigh Andrews] I chatted to the four recently revealed international jury presidents for the Loeries. First up is Götz Ulmer, partner of Jung von Matt in Hamburg, Germany...