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Social Media

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

Kelly Cours Anderson, Ashley Hass and Breanne A. Mertz 1 day

Publicis Africa has won a Bronze Lion under strategy. Source: YouTube.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Kenya’s The Partnership Agency wins Bronze Lion

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

1 ticket, 3 events: Music Week aims to accelerate Africa’s music business

Events

1 ticket, 3 events: Music Week aims to accelerate Africa’s music business

23 Jun 2026

KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fresh design flexibility opens doors for site-specific playgrounds

18 Jun 2026

Gerety Awards 2026 Shortlist has been announced. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

3 South African campaigns in Gerety craft CUT — Will local agencies win gold?

17 Jun 2026

Foreign visitors lift Cape Town tourism to R24.5bn but domestic spend falls

Tourism

Foreign visitors lift Cape Town tourism to R24.5bn but domestic spend falls

15 Jun 2026

African movie channel’s FAST channel, Nolly Africa HD, launches on LG Channels across Europe (Image supplied)

Streaming

Nolly Africa launches on LG Channels in 16 European countries

15 Jun 2026

Cheslin Kolbe named Nissan Africa ambassador in Navara Pro-4X deal

Dealers

Cheslin Kolbe named Nissan Africa ambassador in Navara Pro-4X deal

12 Jun 2026

LinkedIn has introduced Creator Marketplace and BrandWorks (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

LinkedIn extends tools to creators

12 Jun 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Sixty60 taps into Fifa nostalgia, Liberty loses the message

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Sixty60 taps into Fifa nostalgia, Liberty loses the message

Brendan Seery 11 Jun 2026

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

Tourism

ITFFA 2026 honours global tourism films in Johannesburg

9 Jun 2026

Fashion & Homeware

Levi’s launches Fifa World Cup 2026 Country Ringer Tees

5 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado. Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira and the Zimbabwe's delegation celebrate after winning the election of non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City, US, Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Taxation & Regulation

Africa gains influence as Zimbabwe wins seat on UN Security Council

4 Jun 2026

The Golden Pen for Freedom. Source: Wan-Ifra.

Media Freedom

AP, Reuters and AFP to accept Wan-Ifra honour for Gaza coverage

29 May 2026

What does Cannes 2026 hold in store for South African agencies (Image source: © Hello Partner

Advertising

#Cannes2026 | One Show highs, D&AD dips as SA eyes Cannes

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2026

Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards rebrands to Cape Town Theatre Awards

Theatre

Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards rebrands to Cape Town Theatre Awards

21 May 2026

South African student selected as inaugural 2026 Effie Lions Foundation Voices of the Future fellow

Effie Awards

South African student selected as inaugural 2026 Effie Lions Foundation Voices of the Future fellow

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 20 May 2026

Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Film & Cinematography

Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 19 May 2026

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

Artificial Intelligence

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

Charne Munien, Issued by Rogerwilco 19 May 2026

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Creative Marketer of the Year named

18 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

From disruption to opportunity: Africa’s path through global uncertainty

Refilwe Mokate and Zoya Sisulu 14 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Dainfern Golf Estate – R17.9m for a spectacular six-bedroom home with water storage and a solar system.

Property

Unpacking the driving force behind South Africa’s estate boom

14 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Deals and new partnerships lined up at Africa-France summit

Duncan Miriri 12 May 2026

Image supplied.

Environment & Natural Resources

Nominations open for Wessa100 Conservation Leadership Awards

7 May 2026

Retroviral’s Find Your Fire, a trilogy of films for the Eastern European market, is an example of local talent and creativity overcoming geography (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Bic’s Find Your Fire: A South African-born idea for the global market

6 May 2026

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

Online Media

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

5 May 2026

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

Logistics & Transport

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

4 May 2026

At the Davos Communications Summit, Paul Holmes, founder and CEO of PRovoke Media, cautioned about AI (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Can trust be measured in an AI world?

Lebo Madiba 4 May 2026

SA Sauvignon Blanc wins big at global competition

Viticulture & Oenology

SA Sauvignon Blanc wins big at global competition

24 Apr 2026

The new technical agreement between South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), France's Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) was signed at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden in South Africa. Image supplied.

Environment & Natural Resources

Sanbi-France collab unlocks funds to bridge biodiversity finance gap

23 Apr 2026

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Events & Conferencing

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 22 Apr 2026

Mattel Inc reveals leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial operations

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel Inc reveals leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial operations

20 Apr 2026

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

TV

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 16 Apr 2026

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

Advertising

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

15 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Advertising

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

Entries open for 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

Awards

Entries open for 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

7 Apr 2026

H&M Atelier SS26 blends coastal vibes with everyday luxury

Fashion

H&M Atelier SS26 blends coastal vibes with everyday luxury

27 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Tuesday, 24 March, 2026.

Finance

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington

Michel Rose 27 Mar 2026

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

Music

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

24 Mar 2026

Multi-province travel could transform SA's tourism economy

Travel

Multi-province travel could transform SA's tourism economy

23 Mar 2026

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Manufacturing

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Issued by Propak Cape 20 Mar 2026

Branding

Musk drives Tesla’s sustainability brand value down by over $7.7bn

20 Mar 2026

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Primary & Secondary Education

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Marce Heath, Issued by ASUS 17 Mar 2026

On 29 January 2025 in Kolda, Senegal, Khaby Lame joins a workshop for out-of-school girls organized as part of the ‘Salmaitou’ programme, an initiative engaging girls aged 15 to 19 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), innovation and leadership. Source: Unicef.

Branding

Khaby Lame is the world’s most followed TikToker: the story of a Senegalese‑born star who sold his identity

Fanny Georges 16 Mar 2026

Social Media

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability

Carolina Rossini 12 Mar 2026

Annique Rooibos celebrates 55 years as a pioneer in skincare innovation

Health & Beauty

Annique Rooibos celebrates 55 years as a pioneer in skincare innovation

11 Mar 2026

Review | Gregory Maqoma’s Genesis: A breathtaking dance journey from chaos to rebirth

Theatre

Review | Gregory Maqoma’s Genesis: A breathtaking dance journey from chaos to rebirth

Debbie Hathway 10 Mar 2026

The US is the most creative country in the world. Source: Warc.

Advertising

Warc's Creative 100 rankings released

10 Mar 2026

Black At’s new initiative 'Through Her Lens' seeks to transform creative sectors

DEI

Black At’s new initiative 'Through Her Lens' seeks to transform creative sectors

9 Mar 2026