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Growthpoint’s R75m Walmer Park redevelopment enters final phase

Retail & Hospitality Property

Growthpoint’s R75m Walmer Park redevelopment enters final phase

Issued by Catchwords 12 hours

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Marketing

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Paul Banda, Issued by Dentsu 15 hours

Franchising

Franchise networks face mounting pressure from costs, franchisees and staff

Larry Hodes 16 hours

Terry McKenna will be leading Lobengula Advertising's creative work. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Lobengula Advertising appoints Terry McKenna to top creative role

17 hours

6 healthcare facilities earn Cohsasa accreditation across Africa

Hospital Groups

6 healthcare facilities earn Cohsasa accreditation across Africa

Issued by COHSASA 1 day

Kena Outdoor is proud to be the official out-of-home media partner for Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

OOH

Kena Outdoor is proud to be the official out-of-home media partner for Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

Karabo Chauke, Issued by Kena Outdoor 2 days

Source: Nedbank.

Smart Buildings & Cities

How smart geysers are saving Nedbank clients millions

2 days

South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 names nominees as public voting opens

Fashion

South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 names nominees as public voting opens

2 days

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Issued by Topco Media 3 days

Source: Supplied.

Construction & Engineering

Mass timber and timber frame training heads to Pretoria

3 days

New Mazda CX-5: The world is more interesting when you’re not swearing at it

Advertising

New Mazda CX-5: The world is more interesting when you’re not swearing at it

Issued by Boundless 3 days

Why human capital deserves far more attention in African hospitality

Tourism & Travel

Why human capital deserves far more attention in African hospitality

3 days

Beyond connectivity: Octotel empowers 160 learners through AI, coding and robotics

Telecoms & Networks

Beyond connectivity: Octotel empowers 160 learners through AI, coding and robotics

Issued by Octotel 4 Sep 2026

Why South Africa’s top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Online Media

Why South Africa’s top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Issued by Broad Media 4 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Bill Blackie is the chief executive of business and commercial banking at Standard Bank Group.

Markets & Investment

Zero tariffs could rewrite Africa-China trade. Who stands to win?

Bill Blackie 3 Sep 2026

2026 Effie Awards South Africa grand jury announced

Effie Awards

2026 Effie Awards South Africa grand jury announced

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 3 Sep 2026

Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor for Standard Group, who was abducted by armed men and released hours later, is welcomed by his colleagues before a press conference on his abduction, at the Standard Group offices in Nairobi, Kenya, 2 September 2026. Source: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi.

Media Freedom

Kenya media editor abducted, dumped 200km away after source demands

Monicah Mwangi 3 Sep 2026

AI data centres could make electricity more expensive

Data & Analytics

AI data centres could make electricity more expensive

Brutus Mogotlo 2 Sep 2026

Savanna serves South Africa's festival of comedy

Events

Savanna serves South Africa's festival of comedy

Issued by OnPoint PR 2 Sep 2026

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Mining

How SA mining can weather the storm as El Niño risk rises

2 Sep 2026

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Digital

WesBank New Generation Awards announces 2026 finalists

Issued by WesBank New Generation Awards 1 Sep 2026

Image supplied.

Food, Water & Energy Security

Former Microsoft and Petronas HR head joins Seriti Green as CPO

1 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Aerial view of Walmer Park Shopping Centre.

Property Development

Walmer Park’s R75m makeover is only getting started

1 Sep 2026

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Tourism & Travel

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Robin Fredericks 31 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied.

Property

Property transfers are taking longer – and early occupation could cost you

31 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Thatiso Dube, Founder and Creative Director: Galxboy; Lesiba Matladi, Senior Manager: Enterprise & Supplier Development Programmes for Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa; Winner of the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge, Founder: Maduwa Paint World (Pty) Ltd, Rodney Maduwa; Nokhanyo Ntshingila, Senior Manager: Enterprise & Supplier Development Programmes for Business and Commercial Banking; Naledzani Mosomane; Head: Enterprise & Supplier Development for Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa and Master of Ceremonies, Gugulethu Mfuphi, renowned financial journalist, conversation strategist, and global moderator.

Materials & Equipment

From shack to R1m: Paint maker wins in Standard Bank SME Challenge

31 Aug 2026

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

Cape Town's new breed of renter

Yvette Moggee 31 Aug 2026

Image source: Amirul Syaidi –

Corporate & Commercial Law

"It's commercially sensitive" is no longer enough to block PAIA requests

Ryan Tucker 28 Aug 2026

Investec Bank named overall winner of the 2026/27 Ask Africa Orange Index

Markets & Investment

Investec Bank named overall winner of the 2026/27 Ask Africa Orange Index

Issued by ASK AFRICA 28 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth: Samsung Africa CMO Kgomotso Mannya on why representation isn’t enough

Technology

#WomensMonth: Samsung Africa CMO Kgomotso Mannya on why representation isn’t enough

Imran Salie 28 Aug 2026

What do buyers of businesses look for?

Corporate & Commercial Law

What do buyers of businesses look for?

Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, Issued by SchoemanLaw 28 Aug 2026

Etwatwa Crossing brings community-focused retail to Daveyton and surrounds

Retailers

Etwatwa Crossing brings community-focused retail to Daveyton and surrounds

28 Aug 2026

Maybe we should stop celebrating Women's Day

Women's Month

Maybe we should stop celebrating Women's Day

Melanie Campbell, Issued by Hoorah Digital 27 Aug 2026

Dr Carrie Minnaar and the modulated electro-hyperthermia device used in the landmark phase III randomised controlled trial at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital through Wits University on locally advanced cervical cancer. Image supplied.

Oncology

Bringing the HEAT: New women-led foundation boosts SA’s cervical cancer elimination strat

27 Aug 2026

Pressure Cooker Studios built eight instruments from wire, scrap metal and found materials for The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix documentary (Image supplied)

Radio & Audio

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix: Creating sound from wire, scrap metal and found materials

27 Aug 2026

Air traffic control is becoming more automated. Is regulation keeping up?

Aviation

Air traffic control is becoming more automated. Is regulation keeping up?

Cindy Hendrikse 27 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth: Standard Bank’s Linda Oniwe on backing Africa’s next tech boom

Technology

#WomensMonth: Standard Bank’s Linda Oniwe on backing Africa’s next tech boom

Imran Salie 26 Aug 2026

Corporate & Commercial Law

Foreign banks win key jurisdiction ruling in South Africa forex case

Shawn van der Meulen and Kelton Miller 26 Aug 2026

Congratulations on the promotion. Sorry your house is part of the deal

Insurance & Actuarial

Congratulations on the promotion. Sorry your house is part of the deal

Tim Chadwick, Issued by Chadwicks Risk & Insurance 26 Aug 2026

Publicis West Africa celebrates back-to-back Gong Gong wins

Marketing

Publicis West Africa celebrates back-to-back Gong Gong wins

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 26 Aug 2026

How to choose the right agency: A guide for founders

Partnerships

How to choose the right agency: A guide for founders

Issued by Civitas 26 Aug 2026

2026 Africa supply chain awards spotlight logistics innovation

Logistics & Transport

2026 Africa supply chain awards spotlight logistics innovation

26 Aug 2026

Melissa Cogger, Partner, Bowmans

Labour Law & Unions

Retrenchment by AI... and other unfair labour risks of HR automation

Melissa Cogger 26 Aug 2026

Adtopia expands DStv channel portfolio, adding sport, wildlife and youth entertainment to its TV network

TV

Adtopia expands DStv channel portfolio, adding sport, wildlife and youth entertainment to its TV network

Issued by Adtopia 26 Aug 2026

Noni Sophe | Africa’s PR strategy is becoming business infrastructure

PR & Communications

Noni Sophe | Africa’s PR strategy is becoming business infrastructure

Noni Sophe 26 Aug 2026

How exchange control upgrades have reshaped offshore investing

Markets & Investment

How exchange control upgrades have reshaped offshore investing

Mickey Gambale, Issued by Liberty 25 Aug 2026

Musa Kalenga, CEO, Brave Group asks what happens to agency fees when AI halves the hours? (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

How AI is challenging traditional agency billing models and defining value

Musa Kalenga 26 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Darlene Menzies, chief executive officer of Finfind and John Peters, chief director of Economic Enablement of Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

Financial Services

Finfind partnership aims to unlock finance for Western Cape MSMEs

25 Aug 2026

Standard Bank names 10 SMEs competing for R1m pitch prize

SMEs

Standard Bank names 10 SMEs competing for R1m pitch prize

25 Aug 2026