TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY Three key learnings from the Stellenbosch Business Tourism Indaba[Ruth Cooper] Hosted by Stellenbosch 360 and in partnership with Wesgro and the South African National Convention Bureau, the first ever Business Tourism Indaba was held at Hofmeyer Hall in Stellenbosch... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA Do you learn anything at conferences?Kasto © – 123RF.com | |
Ruth Cooper | [Music] Toya Delazy releases two new lyrics video for Youth Month; No Follow and Diamonds in the Rough. The new tracks are the lead singles off her upcoming album scheduled for release on 7 July. |
Ruth Cooper | [Music] Toya Delazy releases two new lyrics video for Youth Month; No Follow and Diamonds in the Rough. The new tracks are the lead singles off her upcoming album scheduled for release on 7 July. |
ENERGY & MINING Stakeholders blast Mining Charter as underhandedMosebenzi Zwane, minister of mineral resources. Photo: African Mining Indaba | |
Ruth Cooper | [Circular Economy & Waste Management] Along with nine individuals and companies who have made extraordinary contributions to PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recycling in South Africa during the course of 2016, Bizcommunity's managing editor, Sindy Peters, was named one of the winners as part of the Petco Annual General Meeting, held on 7 June at the Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg. |
RETAIL Tabasco Flavour Lab: a showcase of versatility[Lauren Hartzenberg] Lovers of McIlhenny Company's Tabasco products huddled within the cosy confines of Villa 47 in Bree Street for the brand's first local Flavour Lab event... | |
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS #StartupStory: Flexpay[Ilse Burger] In the #StartupStory spotlight this week is Flexpay: a product created in response to the high demand in the market for purchasing goods via piecemeal payments... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA Harnessing the skills of the futureAmmentorp © – 123RF.com | |
MARKETING & MEDIA Micro influencers: a sweet opportunity[Danette Breitenbach] Paid advertising is not trusted and ad blocking is only growing. Even bloggers are failing when it comes to communicating and engaging with consumers, as trust between brands and consumers continues to fall. But there is a new kid on the block and he is eager to engage; enter the influencer... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA #Newsmaker: Sue Napier returns to advertising, her happy place[Jessica Tennant] The Hardy Boys has its lucky hands on Sue Napier, who also believes a little bit of luck has had a role to play in her achievements to date. This combined with her upbringing and the people and experiences that have helped shape who she is today, and having a supportive family that motivate her to do the hard yards... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA Turning retail space into art space: Elevating the SA narrative at store levelPrints by Moletsane, Nyoni and Kisua Africa. | |
FINANCE & INSURANCE Mohale: “Business is the answer, not the enemy”Bonang Mohale, new Business Leadership South Africa CEO | |
ENERGY & MINING The brain drain and messy regulation[Danette Breitenbach] The regulatory environment governing the mining industry in South Africa has never been more complicated - or expensive... | |
Ruth Cooper | Hendrick's Gin celebrates World Cucumber DayOn the 8th of June Hendrick's Gin celebrated World Cucumber Day at The Twankey Bar in Cape Town. |
Maroefah Smith | [Advertising] The recent “Food for Thought” event hosted by Ads24, provided media industry professionals with a bespoke opportunity to interact with internationally renowned futurist, Pieter Geldenhuys and heavy-weight academic, Prof Nick Binedell. Hosted in the heart of Sandton, Rapport Editor, Waldimar Pelser facilitated discussions on how current and future socio-economic and political forces are shaping the future, and how the latest technology trends may impact the way in which we think our world works. The menu for the morning was as disruptive as the content shared by the industry leaders. Watch the event Highlights and what our clients thought about the event: |
FINANCE & INSURANCE Has SA finally hit the reset button?Journalist and political commentator, Max du Preez |