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Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

1 day

Celebrating Matte BLK’s award-winning journey of purpose and innovation

Marketing

Celebrating Matte BLK’s award-winning journey of purpose and innovation

Sivu Matyila, Issued by Matte BLK 2 days

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Polished, powerful, packed with AI

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Polished, powerful, packed with AI

Imran Salie, Issued by Samsung 2 days

Marion Kohler, principal at Abbotts High School JHB South

Skills Training

Life-readiness over academics: Shifting focus from exams to engagement

3 days

Source: © 123rf The most recent IAS Media Auditing Masterclass explored the often-overlooked parts of agency spend where bloated Scope of Work (SOW) estimates and unchecked costs run rife

Media

IAS Media Auditing Masterclass: If you’re not auditing, you’re bleeding

3 days

Dentsu Creative South Africa appoints Mokhethi Siganunu as strategy director

Advertising

Dentsu Creative South Africa appoints Mokhethi Siganunu as strategy director

Issued by Dentsu 9 Jun 2025

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Science & Engineering

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Elias Monage 6 Jun 2025

Michelle Lourens is headed to Cannes. Source: Supplied.

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Michelle Lourens, IMA’s ‘Swiss army knife’, joins Cannes Lions Open Chair Programme

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Jun 2025

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Film

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Daniel Dercksen 4 Jun 2025

The series will be hosted by broadcaster Nqaba Mabece. Source: Supplied.

TV

The People's Court set to show on eNCA

2 Jun 2025

Lebogang Moerane heads social and influencer team at Dentsu Creative SA

Marketing

Lebogang Moerane heads social and influencer team at Dentsu Creative SA

Issued by Dentsu 2 Jun 2025

Tractor Media Holdings evolves into media and innovation hub Glynt

OOH

Tractor Media Holdings evolves into media and innovation hub Glynt

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 2 Jun 2025

Construction & Engineering

South African builders brace for cost hikes due to US tariff impacts

5 Jun 2025

M&C Saatchi Abel’s latest campaign for client Standard Bank reflects the bank’s target customers’ evolving perspective on wealth as multifaceted (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Standard Bank's These are a few of my favourite things

30 May 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o has passed away at 87. Source: Reuters.

Art

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's remarkable journey ends at 87

George Obulutsa 30 May 2025

Source: © Vogue Business It has been confirmed that Dior artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri steps down

Fashion & Homeware

Dior artistic director steps down

29 May 2025

MacG hosts the number one podcast show in South Africa. Source: YouTube

Media

#Exclusive: Tlhogi Ngwato | MultiChoice's MacG motive: Fear or integrity?

Tlhogi Ngwato 28 May 2025

So Interactive powers Fore Group’s next phase with a new digital experience

Digital

So Interactive powers Fore Group’s next phase with a new digital experience

Issued by So Interactive 28 May 2025

Branding

15th Annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands: African optimism vs declining brand loyalty

27 May 2025

South African radio legend Darren Scott dies at 61 after long cancer battle

Radio & Audio

South African radio legend Darren Scott dies at 61 after long cancer battle

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 28 May 2025

Cell C has revealed a new media partner. Source: Supplied.

Media

Cell C selects new strategic media partner

26 May 2025

AMIE urges government to adopt regionalised response to avian flu outbreak in Brazil

Retailers

AMIE urges government to adopt regionalised response to avian flu outbreak in Brazil

Issued by AMIE 20 May 2025

Bolt's new feature tracks flights and adjusts airport pick-up times

Transport

Bolt's new feature tracks flights and adjusts airport pick-up times

19 May 2025

Donald Chauke from Demographicia asks if Nedbank’s pink tax campaign that takes on gender pricing is enough (Image credit: Nedbank)

Marketing

Nedbank’s pink tax campaign takes on gender pricing but is it enough?

15 May 2025

The 2025 Bookmark Awards Learner Jury features 18 promising early-career professionals already making an impact in their respective fields (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2025 Awards Learner Jury: More than just a seat at the table

14 May 2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 opens with bold vision for inclusive growth

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 opens with bold vision for inclusive growth

13 May 2025

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Law of Succession

The 3-month rule: Why updating your Will post-divorce is crucial

Jane Rushton 14 May 2025

Tugboats help tow the Greek-registered MT Sounion, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthi militants last year in the Red Sea, after it was successfully towed through Egypt's Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 10, 2025. The Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS /File Photo

Shipping

Suez Canal Authority proposes fee cuts amid Red Sea crisis

Menna Alaa El-Din, Ahmed Tolba and Mohamed Ezz 13 May 2025

Sauce Advertising wins Gold at the Smarties Awards

Marketing

Sauce Advertising wins Gold at the Smarties Awards

Issued by Sauce Advertising 12 May 2025

Welcome to GenEra: A new chapter for young creatives in advertising

Advertising

Welcome to GenEra: A new chapter for young creatives in advertising

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 12 May 2025

#WeeklyWineWrap: EU wine flexes muscle, Gen Z wallets stay shut, and RTDs keep climbing

Food & Wine

#WeeklyWineWrap: EU wine flexes muscle, Gen Z wallets stay shut, and RTDs keep climbing

Anna-Bet Stemmet 9 May 2025

Future leaders challenge champions youth employment in tourism

Tourism

Future leaders challenge champions youth employment in tourism

8 May 2025

Gugu Mthembu is the CMO at Telkom. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#AfricaMonth: Telkom's Gugu Mthembu takes African perspective to #Cannes2025 jury

Karabo Ledwaba 5 May 2025

Source: Afreximbank.

Banking

Afreximbank rolls out $3bn credit line to cut Africa's fuel imports

30 Apr 2025

Forget fancy firewalls, email signatures are MSPs secret weapon in 2025

Technology

Forget fancy firewalls, email signatures are MSPs secret weapon in 2025

Issued by Rocketseed 23 Apr 2025

Roger Goode is not a fan of tea or matcha. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Roger Goode’s recipe for a perfect morning show

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2025

Source: SA REIT Association. Chart Book 2025.

Property

SA listed property stocks bounce back despite unsteady global markets

25 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Nicholas de Clercq, Quantitative Analyst :Prescient Investment Management.

Markets & Investment

How unprecedented uncertainty under Trump is shaping market trends

Nicholas de Clercq 22 Apr 2025

Media

Deadline today: Final hours to apply for INMA’s Africa Elevate Scholarship

16 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Global markets lose $10.3tn in value, turmoil hits major economies

16 Apr 2025

Kurt Schoonraad brings new show Funny Side Up to Baxter Theatre this May

Theatre

Kurt Schoonraad brings new show Funny Side Up to Baxter Theatre this May

15 Apr 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: SA Tourism swaps celebrity power for storytelling in new ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: SA Tourism swaps celebrity power for storytelling in new ad

Brendan Seery 14 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Safe-haven Swiss franc at decade high, euro surges vs dollar as US-China trade war rages

11 Apr 2025

SA agency DoubleShift makes global impact with UK client wins

Branding

SA agency DoubleShift makes global impact with UK client wins

Issued by DoubleShift 11 Apr 2025

The future of work: What students need to know

Higher Education

The future of work: What students need to know

Issued by Richfield 10 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump's tariff pause sparks surge in European and Asian markets

10 Apr 2025

Source: PwC South Africa.

Markets & Investment

Is a US-led global recession on the horizon?

9 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Rand collapses to new depths against pound

7 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Japan bank stocks caught in Trump tariff rout as market slide deepens

Rae Wee 4 Apr 2025