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July | Bizcommunity

News

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Research

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 1 day

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 2 days

Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop

Mathieu Rosemain 3 days

Woolworths Taste triumphs in New York

Digital

Woolworths Taste triumphs in New York

Issued by Media24 3 days

People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Mining

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno 3 days

Image credit: Bekah Beckman on

Nutrition

Fruit juices in South Africa are getting a free ride: why they should have the same health warning labels as fizzy drinks

Siphiwe Dlamini 21 Oct 2025

Source: Themba Siaga. Construction of the Davhana Stadium started in 2019, but the project remains incomplete, though millions have been spent on it.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Limpopo stadium project soaks up time and money

Thembi Siaga 16 Oct 2025

Advertising

Warc report: How values-driven marketing can transform advertising effectiveness

16 Oct 2025

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

Sales

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

16 Oct 2025

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Mining

Operational woes and price swings shrink South Africa’s mining output

15 Oct 2025

International E-Waste Day: Pick n Pay partners up to tackle the e-waste challenge

ESG

International E-Waste Day: Pick n Pay partners up to tackle the e-waste challenge

14 Oct 2025

Lanseria offers brands a strategic domination zone

OOH

Lanseria offers brands a strategic domination zone

14 Oct 2025

Source: © 123rf The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) is pleased to announce that following its rigorous Radio Audience Measurement System (RAMS) Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which concluded in June 2025

Radio & Audio

Rams contract awarded to new media measurement company

13 Oct 2025

These blocks of flats in Kalk Bay, built in the 1940s, have been inhabited by generations of fishing families. The families are concerned that high water bills are threatening their ability to keep living here. Photos: Liezl Human

Food, Water & Energy Security

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Liezl Human 9 Oct 2025

Skills Training

DHET, Microsoft SA signs agreement to boost AI and digital skills

9 Oct 2025

Source: Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s national head of Sales.

Residential Property

Shift in property trends: Sectional-title units gain momentum in SA

8 Oct 2025

Build wealth that survives tax shocks and rand volatility

Markets & Investment

Build wealth that survives tax shocks and rand volatility

Issued by Outbound Investment Group 7 Oct 2025

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Mining

South Africa’s mining input cost index stays at “historic lows”

6 Oct 2025

Captain Fanplastic sets sail in Equatorial Guinea for a new partnership with Unicef

Education & Skills Development

Captain Fanplastic sets sail in Equatorial Guinea for a new partnership with Unicef

Issued by Soapbox 3 Oct 2025

Image source: onlyyouqj from

Aviation

Air cargo demand continues to ascend in August

3 Oct 2025

The new campus for Rivoni School of the Blind includes several large buildings. But work to finish the project has been stalled for most of this year. Photos: Thembi Siaga / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

IDT’s school project stalls as costs reach R198m

Thembi Siaga 3 Oct 2025

Image source: weerapat kiatdumrong –

Cyber Law

Call for comment on Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking

3 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property Development

New stores and more: Inside Somerset Mall's ambitious upgrade

2 Oct 2025

Source: © SAT South Africa’s tourism industry is showing positive signs of recovery and growth

Tourism & Travel

Positive recovery and growth for SA tourism

1 Oct 2025

Source: © World Journeys Four dynamic films from South African Tourism’s Europe illustrate how each hub brought the global Live South Africa campaign to life in their respective markets

South African Tourism

SAT Europe films highlight Europe’s strong growth momentum

30 Sep 2025

Barokologadi - ERP Melorane Game Reserve Partnership is an example of beneficiary communities forging strategic partnerships with private investors that have enabled them to put their land to effective economic use in the tourism industry (Image supplied)

Tourism

Land reform for tourism and conservation

30 Sep 2025

Source: The Polihali Dam wall under construction. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 29 Sep 2025

Shipping

DHL, Hapag-Lloyd decarbonise supply chains using sustainable marine fuels

29 Sep 2025

Source: eThekwini Municipality.

Affordable & Social Housing

Anger over delays at Durban housing project

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 29 Sep 2025

Marjorie Langa plays Gloria on Scandal!. Source: eTV.

TV

With Scandal! out, Generations stands alone as millennials’ final soapie

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa producer inflation rises to 2.1% y/y in August

29 Sep 2025

Image source: aleksandarlittlewolf from

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Last call for applications: Transnet Bursary South Africa 2026

26 Sep 2025

Hunter’s presents Chillism: A bold new movement for easy refreshment

FMCG

Hunter’s presents Chillism: A bold new movement for easy refreshment

Issued by Heineken Beverages 25 Sep 2025

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nigeria pulls plug on TotalEnergies' $860m asset sale to Chappal Energies

Isaac Anyaogu and America Hernandez 25 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries but tariff threat looms

Libby George 25 Sep 2025

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

Hospitality

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

25 Sep 2025

Logos of French TV channel Canal+ are reflected in a puddle in front of the Canal One headquarters of the Canal+ Group in Issy-Les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, 20 February 2025. Reuters/Abdul Saboor/File Photo

Management & Leadership

New CEO, board of MultiChoice appointed following Canal+ takeover

Nqobile Dludla 22 Sep 2025

Club Med to open South Africa Beach & Safari Resort in 2026

Hospitality

Club Med to open South Africa Beach & Safari Resort in 2026

22 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks edge up after Trump's visa crackdown, rate outlook in focus

Shri Navaratnam 22 Sep 2025

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Higher Education

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Issued by Inscape 24 Jul 2025

Elevated meat prices remain a drag on food inflation

Agriculture

Elevated meat prices remain a drag on food inflation

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2025

Markets & Investment

Sarb maintains current rates as housing market shows signs of bounce-back

19 Sep 2025

Consumer inflation slows in August

Retail

Consumer inflation slows in August

18 Sep 2025

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Tourism

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Lee-Anne Bac 18 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African inflation unexpectedly slows in August

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 17 Sep 2025

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

SA residents celebrate as new directive ends unfair complex rules

17 Sep 2025

Events & Conferencing

Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2025 open for entry

16 Sep 2025