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John Botha, joint CEO of Global Business Solutions

Labour Law & Unions

Cosatu protest: Why saving South African jobs must begin long before retrenchment notices arrive

John Botha 10 hours

Wall mural advertising needs intelligence before placement

OOH

Wall mural advertising needs intelligence before placement

Tebogo Motshwene, Issued by Nor Digital Communications 15 hours

Brands can now search, hire, and manage Snapchat creators on Collabstr, with over 25% of its one million plus creators ready to work (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

Platform gives brands direct route to Gen Z and millennials

12 hours

Checkers to roll out smart trolleys in Gauteng with new Centurion store

Retailers

Checkers to roll out smart trolleys in Gauteng with new Centurion store

3 days

What if you could just ask? Conversational analytics and the end of the static report

Marketing

What if you could just ask? Conversational analytics and the end of the static report

Wayne Tigere, Issued by Dentsu 3 days

Discovery has announced a wide range of product enhancements across its portfolio anchored by its Superbank (Image source: @ The Citizen

Financial Services

Discovery announces 2027 product enhancments, anchored by its Superbank

3 days

Global economic and geopolitical shifts could strengthen Africa's strategic position, says KPMG's Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook (Image source: © 123rf )

Economy

AI is the energy story: A dual challenge and opportunity for Africa

1 Oct 2026

New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

Research

New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

Issued by NielsenIQ 1 Oct 2026

5 things South Africa needs to turn tourism arrivals into growth

Tourism

5 things South Africa needs to turn tourism arrivals into growth

Wrenelle Stander 30 Sep 2026

Too many suppliers can raise procurement costs, Sapphire warns

Supply Chain

Too many suppliers can raise procurement costs, Sapphire warns

30 Sep 2026

Dell Technologies Forum Johannesburg: Scaling AI, modernising infrastructure and building trust

Technology

Dell Technologies Forum Johannesburg: Scaling AI, modernising infrastructure and building trust

Issued by Dell Technologies 1 Oct 2026

Jaecoo J5 review: Is the petrol SUV still worth buying?

Launches & Reviews

Jaecoo J5 review: Is the petrol SUV still worth buying?

Imran Salie 29 Sep 2026

Black Cat launches new 1kg Creamia peanut butter as households chase value

FMCG

Black Cat launches new 1kg Creamia peanut butter as households chase value

29 Sep 2026

Wind turbines on the Eastern Cape bushveld along the R350 road to Bedford, outside Makhanda. The area around has some of the country’s best wind power potential but is also among the Eastern Cape’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. Photos: Aphiwe Ngowapi

Food, Water & Energy Security

Debate over new Makhanda wind farm

Gcina Ntsaluba and Asemahle Vumsindo 28 Sep 2026

Uniq Clothing by Checkers opens 50th store in Sea Point

Fashion & Homeware

Uniq Clothing by Checkers opens 50th store in Sea Point

28 Sep 2026

Hunger Games: SA's ready-to-eat food market hits R45.5bn as competition widens

Research

Hunger Games: SA's ready-to-eat food market hits R45.5bn as competition widens

28 Sep 2026

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Economy

Borrowing costs rise again: SA’s fragile recovery comes under fresh pressure

Katja Hamilton 25 Sep 2026

Engen to offer free health screenings to truck drivers

Logistics & Transport

Engen to offer free health screenings to truck drivers

25 Sep 2026

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ESG & Sustainability

People, biodiversity, heritage and culture are key drivers for domestic tourism in SA

Nontsikelelo Mpulo 25 Sep 2026

Clicks adds Absa and Standard Bank to ClubCard in loyalty shake-up

CRM

Clicks adds Absa and Standard Bank to ClubCard in loyalty shake-up

23 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

Design & Manufacturing

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Sep 2026

Social Development Minister Dina Pule speaking to Sassa beneficiaries during her oversight visit to the Delft office. Photo: Sindisiwe Tshona

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa: Pensioners complain to minister about deductions from their grants

Sindisiwe Tshona and Abonge Chiya 23 Sep 2026

Outside the brief

Media

Outside the brief

Kabelo Kale, Issued by The Media Krate 22 Sep 2026

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Tourism & Travel

Cape Town cruise season opens with 1,397 passengers

22 Sep 2026

Retail sales accelerate 3.4% in July as general dealers lead growth

Sales

Retail sales accelerate 3.4% in July as general dealers lead growth

22 Sep 2026

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Retail

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Nonhle N. Luthuli 22 Sep 2026

How to upskill on your own terms and without breaking the bank

Skills Development & Training

How to upskill on your own terms and without breaking the bank

Michelle Dobson, Issued by Pnet 21 Sep 2026

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Trends

AI may change how we shop, but it hasn’t changed what we value

21 Sep 2026

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Corporate & Commercial Law

SA mid-year M&A review: Commodity gains and regulatory reform drive deal growth

Ricci Hackner 18 Sep 2026

What makes the perfect work PC? One that exactly fits your business

Technology

What makes the perfect work PC? One that exactly fits your business

Werner Joubert, Issued by ASUS 18 Sep 2026

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Retailers

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Nisha Kemraj 18 Sep 2026

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

FMCG

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

Tony Mun-Gavin 18 Sep 2026

Warc has released the 5th edition of Warc Rankings analysis linking creativity and effectiveness in The health of creativity 2026 (Image supplied)

Advertising

Why award-winning creative ideas double campaign impact

18 Sep 2026

Management & Leadership

A trust-fall won't save your team: The real cause of workplace friction

17 Sep 2026

Luxury travellers look beyond traditional five-star hotel markers

Tourism & Travel

Luxury travellers look beyond traditional five-star hotel markers

17 Sep 2026

FMCG

Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth

17 Sep 2026

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Marketing

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Issued by Varsity Vibe 17 Sep 2026

Gariep Dam investment plans target tourism value chain

Tourism

Gariep Dam investment plans target tourism value chain

17 Sep 2026

A degree certifies competence in everything except money: SA educating graduates for work, not wages

Higher Education

A degree certifies competence in everything except money: SA educating graduates for work, not wages

Prof Suné Ferreira-Schenk, Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 15 Sep 2026

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Retail Marketing

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 15 Sep 2026

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Loop’s Nafi Abrahams is connecting people — from Mitchells Plain to the world

Maroefah Smith 15 Sep 2026

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Tourism

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Sep 2026

Blessed Hwaire. (Image supplied)

Retail Services

Beyond the dashboard: why African retail needs AI that can act

Blessed Hwaire 14 Sep 2026

City Lodge Hotels reports 10% increase in revenue

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels reports 10% increase in revenue

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 11 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Marie Rath, who represents Pam Golding Properties in Munich, Germany and in South Africa.

Residential Property

Pam Golding’s bold move into Germany

9 Sep 2026

SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

FMCG

SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

9 Sep 2026

What if your ‘green’ merchandise is still creating waste?

Retail Services

What if your ‘green’ merchandise is still creating waste?

8 Sep 2026

Agribusiness confidence rebounds as Agbiz/IDC index rises to 53

Agriculture

Agribusiness confidence rebounds as Agbiz/IDC index rises to 53

Wandile Sihlobo 8 Sep 2026