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Closing the gender gap in the ICT industry through mentorship

Telecoms & Networks

Closing the gender gap in the ICT industry through mentorship

Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen, Issued by Stone 8 May 2025

Why homeschooling could be the ultimate family bonding experience

Education

Why homeschooling could be the ultimate family bonding experience

Issued by Impaq 30 Apr 2025

On the penultimate date of the Bookmark Awards entries closing, Tilesh Bhaga, creative director, digital and innovation at VML South Africa and experienced Bookmark Awards judge, gives 6 tips to a winning Bookmarks entry (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

6 tips to create a winning Bookmark Awards entry

Tilesh Bhaga 23 Apr 2025

Image source: jason salmon –

Labour Law

When do restraint of trade agreements become unreasonable in the eyes of the court?

Jaimé-Lee Jacobs 7 Apr 2025

Women in leadership: The crucial role of men

Trends

Women in leadership: The crucial role of men

Judith Haupt, Issued by CONTRACT 11 Mar 2025

5 ways to prepare for the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend

E-commerce

5 ways to prepare for the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend

Issued by Lula 20 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AI

Antonio Petra 4 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Buying a fixer-upper property: 7 things every investor should check

17 Oct 2024

How to leverage LinkedIn for your small business' success

SMEs

How to leverage LinkedIn for your small business' success

Ben Bierman, Issued by Business Partners Limited 26 Sep 2024

Under Armour launches To the greatest team the world has never seen campaign

Advertising

Under Armour launches To the greatest team the world has never seen campaign

12 Jun 2024

Mohammed Sayed, Service Delivery Manager at DMP SA

ESG & Sustainability

Why your ESG strategy should include data governance

Mohammed Sayed 20 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Geo Killian, international tax specialist of Hobbs Sinclair.

Property

Tax obligations: A warning for foreigners and expats purchasing property in South Africa

26 Apr 2024

How to manage payment security as effectively as enterprise retailers

Retailers

How to manage payment security as effectively as enterprise retailers

Wayne Steppe 26 Apr 2024

New Ford Ranger Platinum and Tremor models hit South Africa's market

Launches & Reviews

New Ford Ranger Platinum and Tremor models hit South Africa's market

Imran Salie 28 Mar 2024

3 tips for local SMEs wanting to expand to the UAE

SMEs

3 tips for local SMEs wanting to expand to the UAE

Marianna Boguslavsky 28 Mar 2024

Advertising

ARB celebrates 5 years of successful operation and growth

Gail Schimmel 11 Mar 2024

From new music to a new season for Nadine Blom

Radio & Audio

From new music to a new season for Nadine Blom

Issued by OFM Radio 29 Feb 2024

Luxury fashion's sustainable future: How pre-owned items are paving the way

Fashion & Homeware

Luxury fashion's sustainable future: How pre-owned items are paving the way

28 Feb 2024

The crucial role of frontline retail workers in shaping customer experience

CRM

The crucial role of frontline retail workers in shaping customer experience

Serena Ho 14 Feb 2024

Beat the Black Friday business blues with this 4 point checklist

Retail

Beat the Black Friday business blues with this 4 point checklist

23 Nov 2023

8 business lessons from the Springboks

Management & Leadership

8 business lessons from the Springboks

Tara Turkington 17 Oct 2023

Economy

Israel-Gaza conflict: Oil prices surge amidst regional unrest

Izak Odendaal 16 Oct 2023

Preparing businesses for young tech talent attraction and retention

Skills Training

Preparing businesses for young tech talent attraction and retention

11 Oct 2023

Digital

10 tips for creating more impactful newsletters

Nadia Moore 9 Oct 2023

'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground

Responsible Tourism

'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground

Lee-Anne Bac 28 Sep 2023

Marketing

Rocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Issued by Rocketseed 26 Sep 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Alastair Haarhoff, owner and CEO of Just Design

Retail Marketing

#BehindtheSelfie: Alastair Haarhoff, owner and CEO of Just Design

Evan-Lee Courie, Issued by Just Design 11 Sep 2023

Why SMEs are unsuccessful in tenders

Sales Enablement

Why SMEs are unsuccessful in tenders

Issued by nFold 14 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Khangelani Dizba, head of Raprt Creative's PR & Influencer and passionate advocate of gay rights explores advertising to the LGBTQQIAAP+ community

Advertising

Advertising to LGBTQQIAAP+ community: More than just Pride Month campaigns

Danette Breitenbach 3 Jul 2023

Mahindra XUV 700 AX7 L review: A promising contender in the SUV market

Launches & Reviews

Mahindra XUV 700 AX7 L review: A promising contender in the SUV market

Imran Salie 28 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Invest in your career, never stop learning - Nomalungelo Mbokazi

Energy

#YouthMonth: Invest in your career, never stop learning - Nomalungelo Mbokazi

Sindy Peters 26 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: 'Embrace your love for design, let it fuel your motivation' - Zwelibanzi Nzuza

Interior Design

#YouthMonth: 'Embrace your love for design, let it fuel your motivation' - Zwelibanzi Nzuza

Sindy Peters 15 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: ABB's Arleta Mukhesi on navigating a global transition

Construction & Engineering

#YouthMonth: ABB's Arleta Mukhesi on navigating a global transition

Sindy Peters 12 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Izadri van Niekerk on engineering as a force for good

Construction & Engineering

#YouthMonth: Izadri van Niekerk on engineering as a force for good

Sindy Peters 2 Jun 2023

5 lessons learned from the most innovative brands worldwide

Research

5 lessons learned from the most innovative brands worldwide

Nidhi Rustagi & Nicki Morley, Issued by Kantar 24 May 2023

How to make your next holiday better for the environment

Travel

How to make your next holiday better for the environment

Brendan Canavan 19 May 2023

Image supplied.Roanna Williams, Net#workBBDO chief creative officer and Creative Circle chairperson, recently travelled to the Caribbean as a One Show 2023 judge

The One Club for Creativity

4 lessons from my One Show Caribbean adventure

Roanna Williams 10 May 2023

Rapt Creative: Building while the ship is sailing

Advertising

Rapt Creative: Building while the ship is sailing

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2023

#Newsmaker: Zetu Damane takes up chief strategy officer role at McCann

Advertising

#Newsmaker: Zetu Damane takes up chief strategy officer role at McCann

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Mar 2023

How to become a property mogul in South Africa

Markets & Investment

How to become a property mogul in South Africa

17 Jan 2023

Advertising

#BizTrends2023: 3 social media trends impacting brands and advertising

Winslow Schalkwyk 10 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Avsharn Bachoo is the group technology director for Afrocentric group.

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Meeting your surgeon in the metaverse; can 2023 drive the metamorphosis of healthcare technology?

Avsharn Bachoo 9 Jan 2023

Branding

How to engage customers that are on a tight budget

Ross Sibbald 5 Jan 2023