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Imran Salie
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
#AfricaMonth: Nigerian social entrepreneur empowers women through sustainable fashion

#AfricaMonth: Nigerian social entrepreneur empowers women through sustainable fashion
[Imran Salie] As Africa Month draws to a close, we chat with the founder of the Nigerian fashion brand Design for Love...

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Paul Makube
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY
No respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike

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[Paul Makube] The South African Reserve Bank announced another 50-basis points interest rate hike thus bringing the repurchase rate to over a decade high of 8.25%. The prime rate thus moved higher by 0.50% effective from 26 May 2023...

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Katja Hamilton
HEALTHCARE
Elon Musk's brain-chip venture gets FDA stamp of approval

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[Katja Hamilton] Brain-machine interface implants may very soon be commonplace now that Elon Musk's passion project has received FDA approval for human clinical trials...

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Katja Hamilton
FINANCE & INSURANCE
The MPC's decision: Another blow to consumers' wallets

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[Katja Hamilton] The South African Reserve Bank interest rate hike rise of 50bps makes it the tenth such increase since November 2021...

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Evan-Lee Courie
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest

#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest
[Evan-Lee Courie] Legendary singing sensation Tina Turner, better know as the Queen of Rock n' Roll, passed away on Tuesday, 24 May 2023 at the age of 83 in her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland following a long unspecified illness...

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Imran Salie
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future
[Imran Salie] Ramkissoon unpacks more about her role and how generative AI will impact the African economy and society in future...

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Earle Holmes
MARKETING & MEDIA
Afda alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka - AFDA

Afda alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka
[Earle Holmes] Afda Cape Town Live Performance alumnus Lemogang Tsipa plays the titular role of 'Shaka' in the upcoming drama series Shaka Ilembe...

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Robin Fredericks
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY
Akkedisberg farmworkers inspire hope and empowerment with wine brand, Southern Treasures

Akkedisberg farmworkers inspire hope and empowerment with wine brand, Southern Treasures
[Robin Fredericks] For decades, a group of employees have been cultivating land and managing vines in the award-winning Overberg wine region at the foot of Africa's southernmost mountain range...

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Robin Fredericks
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY
#FarmingfortheFuture: Restore Africa Funds on the importance of regenerative agriculture

#FarmingfortheFuture: Restore Africa Funds on the importance of regenerative agriculture
[Robin Fredericks] We chat with Nic van Schalkwyk, director of Restore Africa Funds as he discusses the importance of regenerative agriculture and how Restore Africa Funds is working to make a difference...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
1st D&AD Awards ceremony rewards South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Middle East agencies

Image supplied: D&AD Awards. Promise awarded two Wood Pencils and a Graphite Pencil for client Black Studio
Image supplied: D&AD Awards. Promise awarded two Wood Pencils and a Graphite Pencil for client Black Studio
[Danette Breitenbach] Last night the first of the 61st D&AD Awards ceremonies saw Promise awarded two Wood Pencils and a Graphite Pencil...

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Regine le Roux
MARKETING & MEDIA
#AfricaMonth: Creative Africa - Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic & reputation powerhouse

Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)
Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)
[Regine le Roux] Regine le Roux, Reputation Matters' founder and MD gives feedback on the annual African Public Relations Association conference held recently in Zambia...

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Karabo Ledwaba
MARKETING & MEDIA
#BehindtheSelfie: Delia Genis, client service director at Boomtown

Delia Gennis, client account director at Boomtown.
Delia Gennis, client account director at Boomtown.
[Karabo Ledwaba] This week we catch up with Delia Genis who is the client service director at Boomtown...

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Martin Myers
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra

#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra
[Martin Myers] Nomadic Orchestra, a five-piece instrumental dance band based in Cape Town is influenced by Klezmer, gypsy and circus music as well as contemporary Western party music...

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Imran Salie
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
#AfricaMonth: Software startup Cloud23's remarkable impact on the African market

#AfricaMonth: Software startup Cloud23's remarkable impact on the African market
[Imran Salie] Find out what contributed to the rapid expansion of a US-founded tech startup in the African market...

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Naresh Maharaj
AUTOMOTIVE
Road test: The BMW M340i xDrive: Sheer power

Road test: The BMW M340i xDrive: Sheer power
[Naresh Maharaj] Everything about the M340i xDrive shouts power and speed, whether you are inside or looking at it from the outside...

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Brendan Seery
MARKETING & MEDIA
#OrchidsandOnions: Clientele ad is both respectful and enticing

#OrchidsandOnions: Clientele ad is both respectful and enticing
[Brendan Seery] If insurance is a grudge purchase - at least when it comes to short-term contracts covering your possessions - then there are some forms of which can be likened more to a gift...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
Newspapers ABC Q1 2023: A quiet, stable quarter

Image: Bizcommunity The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has release its Q1, 2023 circulation figures for newspapers
Image: Bizcommunity The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has release its Q1, 2023 circulation figures for newspapers
[Danette Breitenbach] The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has released its Quarter 1, 2023 circulation figures for newspapers...

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Lauren Hartzenberg
RETAIL
Jane Wurwand's journey building the Dermalogica skincare empire

Jane Wurwand's journey building the Dermalogica skincare empire
[Lauren Hartzenberg] Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand recently revisited South Africa, a place that holds significant meaning for her entrepreneurial journey building a globally respected name in professional skincare...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
Magazines ABC Q1 2023: Some good increases as magazines consolidate

Image: Bizcommunity There were some good increases shown in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa in some categories for Consumers Magazines in Q1 2023
Image: Bizcommunity There were some good increases shown in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa in some categories for Consumers Magazines in Q1 2023
[Danette Breitenbach] the ABC Q1 Magazine circulation figures are out...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Loeries2023: Khensani Nobanda on the importance of creativity in business growth and brand conversation

Image: Bizcommunity. Khensani Nobanda’s, group executive for marketing and corporate affairs, Nedbank has been appointed to the Board of the Loerie Awards Company
Image: Bizcommunity. Khensani Nobanda’s, group executive for marketing and corporate affairs, Nedbank has been appointed to the Board of the Loerie Awards Company
[Danette Breitenbach] Khensani Nobanda, newly appointed to the Board of the Loerie Awards Company, talks on creativity and marketing in the boardroom...

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