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This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

Media Freedom

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

1 day

How partner, reseller, and influencer education can radically drive revenue

Skills Development & Training

How partner, reseller, and influencer education can radically drive revenue

Issued by G&G Advocacy 3 days

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Issued by Adcorp 29 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Aaron Harris, chief technology officer at Sage.

Trends

Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance

Aaron Harris 3 days

Net#work BBDO repositions to #WhatIfWeDOBIGTHINGS with new leadership appointments

Advertising

Net#work BBDO repositions to #WhatIfWeDOBIGTHINGS with new leadership appointments

29 Apr 2025

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Higher Education

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Issued by Daily Maverick 25 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf The IAS Media Assurance Masterclass series, in partnership with Media Marketing Compliance (MMC), continues its four-part masterclass series with a deep dive into programmatic media, exposing inefficiencies and shedding light on the challenges and solutions facing advertisers today

Marketing & Media

IAS Media Assurance Masterclass Series spotlights Programmatic Media

24 Apr 2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 set to boost SA’s tourism sector and economy

MICE

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 set to boost SA’s tourism sector and economy

24 Apr 2025

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 24 Apr 2025

Advertising

Google's latest antitrust loss in the US raises stakes for Big Tech

Rob Nicholls 23 Apr 2025

Environmental approvals get digital boost with new screening tool

Environment & Natural Resources

Environmental approvals get digital boost with new screening tool

22 Apr 2025

Entries open for The Sunday Times Best Places to Work - South Africa awards

HR & Management

Entries open for The Sunday Times Best Places to Work - South Africa awards

16 Apr 2025

HIV/AIDS

US funding cuts could cause over 150,000 extra HIV infections in SA by 2028

Jesse Copelyn 23 Apr 2025

MediaHeads 360 and Media Host join forces to redefine community radio advertising

Advertising

MediaHeads 360 and Media Host join forces to redefine community radio advertising

Issued by MediaHeads 360 15 Apr 2025

MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas tapped to strengthen SA-US relations

Telecoms & Networks

MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas tapped to strengthen SA-US relations

14 Apr 2025

Harnessing the gig economy: A practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent

SMEs

Harnessing the gig economy: A practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 14 Apr 2025

Source: © Dubai Lynx Held after the Lynx Awards, the Winners’ Lunch celebrates the success and creativity of the teams that took home Awards for their work

Advertising

All the 2025 Dubai Lynx Awards

14 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Economy

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

Mining

Prisma boosts skills at Angola's largest diamond mine

11 Apr 2025

WTM Africa 2025 marks record participation from 96 countries

Tourism & Travel

WTM Africa 2025 marks record participation from 96 countries

11 Apr 2025

Marriott debuts first Tribute Portfolio hotel in SA

Hospitality

Marriott debuts first Tribute Portfolio hotel in SA

11 Apr 2025

Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

Telecoms & Networks

Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

Sechaba Mokhethi 10 Apr 2025

The One Club for Creativity has opened the call for entries for the 10th annual Next Creative Leaders 2025, a free global competition recognising women, non-binary, and trans creatives on the rise (Image supplied)

Advertising

The One Club Global Next Creative Leaders 2025 entries open

10 Apr 2025

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Online Media

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Issued by Daily Maverick 10 Apr 2025

Makro to open 23rd store in Eastern Cape; its first since 2019

Retailers

Makro to open 23rd store in Eastern Cape; its first since 2019

11 Apr 2025

You built a great website, but my agent doesn’t care!

CRM, CX, UX

You built a great website, but my agent doesn’t care!

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 28 Mar 2025

Meet the Vanguards - Scaling opperations through autonomous agents

CRM, CX, UX

Meet the Vanguards - Scaling opperations through autonomous agents

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 5 Aug 2024

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

Fashion & Homeware

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

8 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Marle Hooman

Infrastructure & Utilities

From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels

Marle Hooman 8 Apr 2025

Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery

Agriculture

Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery

Ivor Price, Issued by YehBaby Marketing Creatives 9 Apr 2025

Temu partners with Eurofins to boost global product quality and safety standards

E-commerce

Temu partners with Eurofins to boost global product quality and safety standards

7 Apr 2025

Source: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Macpherson calls for lifestyle audits into IDT bosses, gives update on delayed oxygen plants probe

Pieter-Louis Myburgh 7 Apr 2025

Promise wins Old Mutual

Advertising

Promise wins Old Mutual

Issued by Promise 7 Apr 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

KleuterZone controversy: What protection do investors, franchisees have under SA law?

Ian Jacobsberg 4 Apr 2025

The future of education in South Africa: Why online schooling is no longer just an alternative

E-learning

The future of education in South Africa: Why online schooling is no longer just an alternative

Issued by CambriLearn 4 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Agency Scope South Africa 2025/26 is set to launch in May 2025, and has been expanded to include AI, influencer marketing and retail media as well as a wider industry scope

Marketing & Media

Agency Scope South Africa 2025/26 to launch in May, with expanded categories and reach

4 Apr 2025

Calling all eco-warriors - entries open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

ESG & Sustainability

Calling all eco-warriors - entries open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

3 Apr 2025

A step towards a brighter future: School shoes donated to learners at Lot Phalatse Primary School

Primary & Secondary Education

A step towards a brighter future: School shoes donated to learners at Lot Phalatse Primary School

Issued by Adopt-a-School 3 Apr 2025

Three Ships Whisky earns top spot at 2025 World Whiskies Awards

FMCG

Three Ships Whisky earns top spot at 2025 World Whiskies Awards

3 Apr 2025

Source: © The 2025 EMEA Sabre Awards saw South Africa’s public relations and communications agencies, Retroviral and Razor PR, fly the flag high

PR & Communications

Retroviral and Razor PR fly the flag at the Sabre EMEA Awards

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2025

Octagon appoints Struan Campbell as managing director, Futures Sport and Entertainment

Marketing

Octagon appoints Struan Campbell as managing director, Futures Sport and Entertainment

Issued by Octagon 2 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

2 Apr 2025

Marketing

Banner: From nano to micro to macro and mega brand influence: We help creators scale their careers

Issued by Brand Influence Agency 2 Apr 2025

Op-Ed: How companies can strengthen democracy in South Africa

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Op-Ed: How companies can strengthen democracy in South Africa

Issued by Trialogue 1 Apr 2025

Over 300 entrepreneurs attend inaugural Amazon SA Seller Summit

E-commerce

Over 300 entrepreneurs attend inaugural Amazon SA Seller Summit

2 Apr 2025

Media

Anton Harber | Protection orders being used to silence journalists and activists

Anton Harber 1 Apr 2025

Source: © SA People There is an urgent need for substantial investment in grid modernisation in South Africa

Energy & Mining

South Africa's renewable energy future: Opportunities and challenges

Manuele Battisti 1 Apr 2025

5 years on from Covid and how work will continue to evolve

Trends

5 years on from Covid and how work will continue to evolve

Mark Dixon, Issued by GO Content Lab 31 Mar 2025