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Pharmaceuticals

Bayer to close historic German factory in 2028 amidst sweeping restructuring

19 May 2025

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

Sport

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominees revealed

4 Mar 2025

Pharmaceuticals

Contraceptive tablet mix-up: Bayer issues national recall

Katja Hamilton 21 Nov 2024

Nutrition

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

Uncap rolls out €30m fund for African SMEs

Funding

Uncap rolls out €30m fund for African SMEs

18 Sep 2024

Primedia Out-of-Home extends their user journey programmatic targeting to include in-store screens

OOH

Primedia Out-of-Home extends their user journey programmatic targeting to include in-store screens

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 16 Aug 2024

Source: © EL Output World’s most valuable and strongest football club, Real Madrid, ranks among the strongest brands globally, surpassing renowned names like Google, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, and Rolex

Branding

Real Madrid: World's most valuable football brand with a €1.7bn brand value

19 Jul 2024

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Agriculture

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jun 2024

The Future is Female: Reframing the future, recognising women's impact on society and the economy

Marketing

The Future is Female: Reframing the future, recognising women's impact on society and the economy

Khensani Nobanda 2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Pharmaceuticals

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

Pharmaceuticals

Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

International rugby player, Eben Etzebeth teams up with Bayer as an ambassador for Berocca in South Africa

Branding

International rugby player, Eben Etzebeth teams up with Bayer as an ambassador for Berocca in South Africa

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 26 Feb 2024

PR & Communications

Bayer South East Africa welcomes Jessica Nkosi as a brand ambassador for Bepanthen Derma

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 21 Feb 2024

Source: Monstera Production Angela Bruwer, of the IMM Graduate School, emphasises the significance of strategic opportunistic marketing on special occasions such as Valentine's Day

Marketing

How savvy marketers can leverage Valentine's Day to boost sales and brand loyalty

13 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. South African actress and TV presenter Jessica Nkosi.

Healthcare

Bayer South East Africa welcomes Jessica Nkosi as a brand ambassador

13 Feb 2024

Wellness

Eben Etzebeth named Berocca brand ambassador

12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

Netcare Milpark Breast Care Centre receives global acclaim

1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

Bayer says to outsource some aspects of pharma business in Africa

Duncan Miriri 31 Jan 2024

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Marketing

Oliver increases operational and cross-functional capabilities with new senior appointment

Issued by Oliver 15 Aug 2023

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Health & Social Welfare

Pesticides are harming Nigeria: it's time to update the law

Jane Ezirigwe 31 Jul 2023

Court clamps down on the abuse of business rescue proceedings to avoid winding-up proceedings

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court clamps down on the abuse of business rescue proceedings to avoid winding-up proceedings

Megan Baker, Thys Scheepers & Adelin Dalais, Issued by Cox Yeats 26 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Bayer and Peking University join forces to drive scientific investigations

10 Jul 2023

Bayer South Africa introduces a new skincare range for dry and sensitive skin

Health & Beauty

Bayer South Africa introduces a new skincare range for dry and sensitive skin

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 15 May 2023

OLC celebrates newly acquired Level 1 BBBEE certification

Marketing

OLC celebrates newly acquired Level 1 BBBEE certification

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 29 Mar 2023

EssenceMediacom launches as the breakthrough agency in 120 offices globally

Marketing & Media

EssenceMediacom launches as the breakthrough agency in 120 offices globally

Issued by Mediacom South Africa: 31 Jan 2023

Oliver to invest over R2m in upskilling talent in 3 years

Education

Oliver to invest over R2m in upskilling talent in 3 years

Issued by Oliver 18 Oct 2022

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Marketing

Here are the New Generation Awards finalists!

6 Sep 2022

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Food Security

Public urged to report brown locust sightings

8 Apr 2022

Design

Shortlist for Design Effectiveness Awards 2022

10 Mar 2022

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Employment Equity

SAWEI 2021 results show encouraging increase in participation, awareness

17 Feb 2022

Branding

Over 400 companies have withdrawn from Russia - but some remain

23 Mar 2022

Source: Supplied

Covid-19

Bayer launches Covid relief fund

14 Dec 2021

Wunderman Thompson SA Wins at 2021 Acquia Engage Awards

Digital

Wunderman Thompson SA Wins at 2021 Acquia Engage Awards

Issued by VML 18 Nov 2021

All the 2021 Supersonic New Generation Awards finalists

Marketing & Media

All the 2021 Supersonic New Generation Awards finalists

27 Aug 2021

Oliver's in-house digital agency model pays off with double growth in the last year

Digital

Oliver's in-house digital agency model pays off with double growth in the last year

Issued by Oliver 4 Aug 2021

Media helping to shape future of food systems

Events & Conferencing

Media helping to shape future of food systems

Issued by YehBaby Marketing Creatives 20 Jul 2021

And that's how the marketing cookie crumbles

Marketing

And that's how the marketing cookie crumbles

Issued by VML 15 Jul 2021

Made in Africa conference aims to drive Pan-African prosperity

Exhibitions & Events

Made in Africa conference aims to drive Pan-African prosperity

26 Feb 2021

Call to build sustainable supply chain, procurement operations

Supply Chain

Call to build sustainable supply chain, procurement operations

19 Nov 2020

Bayer donates R1.3m in emergency medicinal aid to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Health & Social Welfare

Bayer donates R1.3m in emergency medicinal aid to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

9 Apr 2020

Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters

Agro-processing

Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters

28 Jan 2020

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Research

Brands with a privacy-first culture tend to be governed by ethics [report]

10 Dec 2019

Advertising

Effective Channel Integration shortlist announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

27 Nov 2019

A.G. Sanders with penicillin extraction equipment. Image reproduced with permission of the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, Author provided

Pharmaceuticals

Big Pharma has failed: the antibiotic pipeline needs to be taken under public ownership

Claas Kirchhelle, Adam Roberts & Andrew Singer 20 Nov 2019

Agricultural Writers SA Awards recognise 2019 top contributors

Agriculture

Agricultural Writers SA Awards recognise 2019 top contributors

19 Nov 2019

Image credit: Epica Awards.

Advertising

#EpicaAwards2019: SA's VMLY&R announced as one of the finalists!

13 Nov 2019

Advertising

Energy BBDO promotes creative duo behind viral Extra Gum campaign

7 Aug 2019

PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa offers programmes to attract, develop and retain industry talent

Exhibitions & Events

PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa offers programmes to attract, develop and retain industry talent

Issued by Produce Marketing Association 5 Jul 2019

The #Cannes Lions 2019 Health & Wellness and Pharma Grand Prix winners: McCann Tel Aviv, Craft London and UM Tel Aviv, for IKEA 'ThisAbles' and McCann Health Shanghai, for GSK GlaxoSmithKline's 'Breath of Life' respectively.

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2019: Health & Wellness and Pharma Lions winners!

17 Jun 2019