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CEM Africa Summit 2025 to tackle the new CX mandate: Connection, trust, and real value

CRM, CX, UX

CEM Africa Summit 2025 to tackle the new CX mandate: Connection, trust, and real value

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 7 Aug 2025

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Energy

Exploring solutions to South Africa's costly electricity tariffs for businesses

7 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Materials & Equipment

Sprinkler systems: Reducing fire fatalities and property damage by 87%

7 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Despite tariff reprieve, Lesotho says it is already hurting

7 Aug 2025

Image credit: Akhilesh Sharma on Unsplash

Mining

South Africa's natural diamonds must gain global appeal amid US tariffs crisis

6 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of the ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts boost savings, drive housing demand

5 Aug 2025

SA's new vehicle sales surge, but exports slide amid global pressure

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new vehicle sales surge, but exports slide amid global pressure

4 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

Economy

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

1 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

Economy

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 Aug 2025

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Mining

Mining records 1.1% increase in MCI cost index for May

31 Jul 2025

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

Artificial Intelligence

Creating smarter South African retail experiences

Issued by Helm 31 Jul 2025

Regenerative farming takes root in SA as demand for sustainable exports grows

Agriculture

Regenerative farming takes root in SA as demand for sustainable exports grows

31 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

PR & Communications

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

Ronelle Bester 31 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Economy

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand drops to one-month low as tariff cloud hangs over interest rate decision

Sfundo Parakozov 31 Jul 2025

Ford’s latest TVC campaign celebrates the essence of what it means to Live the Ranger Life (Image supplied, Photo credit: Tim Gerges)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s Live the Ranger Life: Off-road and on message

31 Jul 2025

Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Radio & Audio

Kfm 94.5 announces 2025 Best of the Cape Awards finalists – voting open

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 30 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Trump says he may skip G20 summit in SA, cites policy disapproval

Kanishka Singh, Steve Holland and Ryan Patrick Jones 30 Jul 2025

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Is AI the answer to SA's water troubles?

Dr Lester Goldman and Dr Ashton Busani Mpofu 30 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

AfDB's African Development Fund hopes to start tapping capital markets in 2027

Duncan Miriri 30 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group.

Markets & Investment

Seeff warns of economic stall without quick rate cut

29 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | We. Communications' Sarah Gooding: Uncovering truths that unlock progress, understanding and impact

Issued by We Communications 28 Jul 2025

Presidential engagement between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive of the Northern Cape. Image credit:

Energy

NC could drive SA’s energy transition, economic growth

28 Jul 2025

WORK WITH PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FORUM

Events & Conferencing

WORK WITH PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FORUM

Issued by The Forum 15 Jul 2025

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Mining

Kumba sees 3% sales boost from improved logistics services

24 Jul 2025

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

Film & Cinematography

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

24 Jul 2025

From silos to synergy: How real collaboration builds better brands

Media

From silos to synergy: How real collaboration builds better brands

Issued by Dentsu 24 Jul 2025

Pura Beverages unveils new packaging design

Packaging

Pura Beverages unveils new packaging design

24 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Analysts: South Africa's small inflation rise leaves room for rate cuts

Kopano Gumbi 23 Jul 2025

Meet Emira’s new CEO: James Day

Markets & Investment

Meet Emira’s new CEO: James Day

Issued by Catchwords 22 Jul 2025

SA SMEs warned to brace for Trump tariffs, rising costs

SMEs

SA SMEs warned to brace for Trump tariffs, rising costs

21 Jul 2025

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Mining

Unlocking efficiency: The case for integrated service providers in mining

Mamiki Matlawa 22 Jul 2025

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Gaia's R200m deal marks a new era in SA solar energy

17 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied

Agriculture

Northern Cape mega-farm installs 1MW solar plant to cut costs, boost sustainability

16 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

Nicole Capper, Issued by MANGO-OMC 16 Jul 2025

Advertising

IAB Report: Nearly 90% of advertisers in the US will use GenAI for video ads

16 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 |Prisa president, Bradly Howland: The need to professionalise PR

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 |Prisa president, Bradly Howland: The need to professionalise PR

Bradly Howland 16 Jul 2025

From deck to DNA: Embedding culture in your credentials

Direct Marketing

From deck to DNA: Embedding culture in your credentials

Issued by DMASA 15 Jul 2025

US tariffs may hit SA property agents harder than expected

Residential Property

US tariffs may hit SA property agents harder than expected

Issued by PBPR 15 Jul 2025

After 42 years, Carol Wahler becomes executive director emeritus. Joe Newton steps in as executive director. Source: Supplied.

The One Club for Creativity

Joe Newton takes the helm as executive director of Type Directors Club

15 Jul 2025

7 reasons why good office design adds to your bottomline

Interior Design

7 reasons why good office design adds to your bottomline

Vinette Diab-Nicholls, Issued by Giava Interiors 10 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Wendell Roelf 10 Jul 2025

Zorora Sofas: Designed for living, crafted with purpose

Fashion & Homeware

Zorora Sofas: Designed for living, crafted with purpose

Issued by Zorora Sofas 9 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Michael Lenz, chief executive officer of TransBridj.

Residential Property

Can tech save South Africa’s paralysed property registration system?

9 Jul 2025

Temu now offers same-day delivery in SA

E-commerce

Temu now offers same-day delivery in SA

9 Jul 2025

Recipe for resilience: What perfect pasta teaches us about medical scheme governance

Medical Aid

Recipe for resilience: What perfect pasta teaches us about medical scheme governance

Issued by Medihelp 8 Jul 2025

Affordable & Social Housing

Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 8 Jul 2025