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eMedia has launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platform (Image source: © 123rf )

Streaming

eMedia launches Africa’s first independent FAST streaming platform

1 day

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

Digital

#Bookmarks2026 | All the IAB South Africa 2026 Bookmark Awards finalists

1 day

Gibs achieves AA rating in CEO Magazine’s 2026 Green MBA Index

Higher Education

Gibs achieves AA rating in CEO Magazine’s 2026 Green MBA Index

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 2 days

Air Products showcases Pinetown facility to stakeholders and celebrates service delivery in the KZN

Energy

Air Products showcases Pinetown facility to stakeholders and celebrates service delivery in the KZN

Issued by Air Products South Africa 2 days

South African agriculture is moving beyond cycles as permanent change takes hold

Agriculture

South African agriculture is moving beyond cycles as permanent change takes hold

Daneel Rossouw 2 days

Maintaining digital momentum post Digital Maturity Survey

Digital

Maintaining digital momentum post Digital Maturity Survey

Issued by Incubeta 2 days

Richfield digital experience earns the Mark Awards 2026 shortlisting

CRM, CX, UX

Richfield digital experience earns the Mark Awards 2026 shortlisting

Issued by So Interactive 2 days

#WPRD2026 | The Golden age of PR reminds us that the P stands for Public

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | The Golden age of PR reminds us that the P stands for Public

Lebo Madiba 2 days

How South Africa's youth are rewriting the marketing playbook

Marketing

How South Africa's youth are rewriting the marketing playbook

Sthando Msweli, Issued by Matte BLK 2 days

68% of Google searches now end without a click, how ZA companies win back traffic with AI visibility

Artificial Intelligence

68% of Google searches now end without a click, how ZA companies win back traffic with AI visibility

Issued by Woww 2 days

Ndabe Zondi takes over the 947 Top 40 powered by Checkers with a new approach

Radio & Audio

Ndabe Zondi takes over the 947 Top 40 powered by Checkers with a new approach

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 2 days

What every business owner should know before selling

Entrepreneurship

What every business owner should know before selling

Rowan de Klerk 2 days

Ascent Africa advances African expansion through strategic Clarence AI engagement in Namibia

Artificial Intelligence

Ascent Africa advances African expansion through strategic Clarence AI engagement in Namibia

Issued by Ascent Africa 2 days

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Medical Aid

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Issued by Medihelp 3 days

Simone Zanetti challenged marketing leaders to rethink AI in the age of synthetic attention at Marketing Café 2026

Higher Education

Simone Zanetti challenged marketing leaders to rethink AI in the age of synthetic attention at Marketing Café 2026

Issued by Zanetti AI Institute 27 Mar 2026

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Former PwC energy manager to spark up EXSA’s regulatory division

3 days

Promotions & Activations

From traditional sponsorship visibility to an immersive experience

2 days

The WPP staff cuts are part of CEO Cindy Rose's Elevate28 strategy

Advertising

WPP £500m savings drive sees hundreds of employees let go

3 days

Akhoma Qengqe, general manager of KFC Africa, with the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and Minister of Social Development, Sindisiwe Chikunga. Image supplied.

CSI & Philanthropy

Doing finger-licking good: KFC Africa serves up its first-ever impact report

3 days

PayJustNow brings BNPL payments to TFG’s Bash platform

Banking & Finance

PayJustNow brings BNPL payments to TFG’s Bash platform

3 days

365 Digital appointed authorised Google Ads sales representative across 4 African markets

Advertising

365 Digital appointed authorised Google Ads sales representative across 4 African markets

Issued by 365 Digital 3 days

South African Tourism COO Ismail Dockrat: Why execution is the real test of strategy

Tourism

South African Tourism COO Ismail Dockrat: Why execution is the real test of strategy

Robin Fredericks 3 days

Sixty60’s Pixie shows AI is becoming part of everyday grocery shopping

Technology

Sixty60’s Pixie shows AI is becoming part of everyday grocery shopping

14 Jul 2026

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Social Media

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Issued by Dentsu 14 Jul 2026

Could AI give you back 5 –10 hours every week?

SMEs

Could AI give you back 5 –10 hours every week?

Issued by Edge Growth 14 Jul 2026

Karl Haechler, CEO, Burson Africa, says being visible in an AI-generated answer is not the same as being believed (Image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Visibility without credibility is just exposure without influence

Karl Haechler 14 Jul 2026

The report coincides with World PR Day. Source: Muck Rack.

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Muck Rack finds journalists are harder to reach despite AI advances

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Jul 2026

Professor Mike Sathekge – head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at UP and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and president and CEO of NuMeRI – with his Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award at the announcement ceremony at the Brenthurst Library. Image supplied.

Medical Research

Nuclear medicine specialist receives R3m grant to turn tide against breast cancer

14 Jul 2026

AI is the wrong word. This is about building a creative marketing operating system

Marketing

AI is the wrong word. This is about building a creative marketing operating system

Issued by Hoorah Digital 14 Jul 2026

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

Robin Fredericks 14 Jul 2026

Enterprises UP empowering people, organisations and performance through skills development

Skills Training

Enterprises UP empowering people, organisations and performance through skills development

Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria - Training Solutions Department 13 Jul 2026

Toyota SA: We can't compete with Chinese brands at entry level

Commercial & Industrial

Toyota SA: We can't compete with Chinese brands at entry level

Imran Salie 13 Jul 2026

Image credit: on Pexels

Talent Acquisition

South Africa’s AI talent shortage exposes flawed hiring models

Botha van der Vyver 13 Jul 2026

Veldskoen steps into SA's history with permanent heritage honour

Fashion

Veldskoen steps into SA's history with permanent heritage honour

13 Jul 2026

FNB has named Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new CMO. Source: FNB.

Marketing

FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

13 Jul 2026

Proudly SA shines the spotlight on South African fashion

Fashion

Proudly SA shines the spotlight on South African fashion

Issued by Proudly SA 13 Jul 2026

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

13 Jul 2026

Marketing

SA leading marketers say brand and performance marketing are no longer rivals

13 Jul 2026

AI is redefining personalisation in digital experience platforms

Artificial Intelligence

AI is redefining personalisation in digital experience platforms

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 13 Jul 2026

Woolworths beta-tests My Woolies Chef for select loyalty members

Technology

Woolworths beta-tests My Woolies Chef for select loyalty members

13 Jul 2026

LabourGenie.net and Factorial Partner to accelerate HR innovation across Southern Africa

HR Tools & Software

LabourGenie.net and Factorial Partner to accelerate HR innovation across Southern Africa

Issued by LabourGenie.net 13 Jul 2026

AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town returns to boost local manufacturing

Design & Manufacturing

AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town returns to boost local manufacturing

13 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels.

Taxation & Regulation

Massive payment change: Sarb’s QR+ could simplify checkout nationwide

13 Jul 2026

How Blaauwklippen is bringing more than three centuries of history to life

Tourism

How Blaauwklippen is bringing more than three centuries of history to life

Robin Fredericks 10 Jul 2026

Thinkerneur unlocks the Cannes Lions Gold and Grand Prix winning code

Cannes Lions

Thinkerneur unlocks the Cannes Lions Gold and Grand Prix winning code

Issued by Thinkerneur 10 Jul 2026