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The UK government announced that it will ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

UK government draws a line in the sand with social media ban

17 Jun 2026

The future of work requires organisations to ‘unlearn’

Trends

The future of work requires organisations to ‘unlearn’

Issued by DY/DX 19 May 2026

Talent Acquisition

Why a CRO is the most important C-suite hire of 2026

15 Apr 2026

Vol. 12 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

Media

Vol. 12 - Welcome to On the Dot Insights Newsletter

Issued by On the Dot 23 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Economy

Standard Bank sees double-digit digital transaction growth amid 40% rise in e-commerce volumes

30 Jan 2026

Mathew Kirkland

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Reddam House's Mathew Kirkland: Personalised learning is shifting from theory to reality

Mathew Kirkland 28 Jan 2026

Choosing a career? In a fast-changing job market, listen to your inner self – counsellor

Education

Choosing a career? In a fast-changing job market, listen to your inner self – counsellor

Kobus Maree 31 Dec 2025

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Marketing & Media

Global ad market growth to accelerate, Big Tech takes market share

18 Dec 2025

Human8 reveals 2026 what matters report

Research

Human8 reveals 2026 what matters report

Issued by Human8 12 Dec 2025

NIQ State of the Retail Nation report: Robust growth for South African retail in Q3 2025

Retail Services

NIQ State of the Retail Nation report: Robust growth for South African retail in Q3 2025

Issued by NielsenIQ 2 Dec 2025

Advertising

Warc report reveals ad spend surge reaching $1.17tn this year

26 Sep 2025

SA importers turn to resilience, partnerships amid trade turbulence

Logistics & Transport

SA importers turn to resilience, partnerships amid trade turbulence

12 Sep 2025

Tired of the grind? What’s making South Africans unhappy at work

Employee Wellness

Tired of the grind? What’s making South Africans unhappy at work

Michelle Dobson, Issued by Pnet 1 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Economy

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

Pura Beverages unveils new packaging design

Packaging

Pura Beverages unveils new packaging design

24 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms' Caroline Smith: 4 smart steps for PR graduates

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms' Caroline Smith: 4 smart steps for PR graduates

Caroline Smith 16 Jul 2025

Tutoring: Not just for struggling students – a new normal for SA kids

Primary & Secondary Education

Tutoring: Not just for struggling students – a new normal for SA kids

Issued by Tutor Doctor 3 Jun 2025

6 things everyone should know about MS

Noncommunicable diseases

6 things everyone should know about MS

Issued by JNPR 2 Jun 2025

Source: © Unsplash Special Effects Media South Africa’s content producer, Modiegi Mokgopa says it is out with the era of perfect and polished, and in with raw, authentic, relatable content

Social Media

4 Steps to inclusive, representative digital content

Modiegi Mokgopa 25 Apr 2025

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#EvolutionofWork

Office vibes are 'weird and not fun': Can we regain their lost spark?

14 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Covid-19

5 years on: How Covid redefined the future of work

Mark Dixon 12 Mar 2025

Athleisure vs activewear: Where style meets functionality

Fashion & Homeware

Athleisure vs activewear: Where style meets functionality

Issued by Jockey South Africa 22 Jan 2025

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Advertising

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Issued by Penquin 20 Nov 2024

Advertising

Why hybrid work is the future for advertising agencies

Nicole Glover 26 Nov 2024

Evolution, or revolution?

Advertising

Evolution, or revolution?

Avikar Ramsundra, Issued by AAA School of Advertising 22 Nov 2024

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

Entrepreneurship

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

5 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from birth

1 Nov 2024

Residents walk in a flooded area during rescue operations in Maiduguri, northern Borno state, Nigeria, 12 September 2024. Reuters/Ahmed Kingimi/File Photo

Climate Change

Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say

Alessandra Prentice 23 Oct 2024

Your guide to October's film releases and European Film Festival

Film

Your guide to October's film releases and European Film Festival

Daniel Dercksen 1 Oct 2024

UAE shoppers spent $3.8bn on FMCG and tech and durables in Q2 2024

Sales

UAE shoppers spent $3.8bn on FMCG and tech and durables in Q2 2024

10 Sep 2024

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Career(ing)

Marketing & Media

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Career(ing)

Issued by MediaHeads 360 30 Aug 2024

A marketer’s guide to creating clarity in chaos

Marketing

A marketer’s guide to creating clarity in chaos

Nomonde Keswa, Issued by eatbigfish 17 Jul 2024

Workplaces that adapt to an evolving workforce are key to attracting next-generation talent

Talent Acquisition

Workplaces that adapt to an evolving workforce are key to attracting next-generation talent

Issued by Catchwords 3 Jun 2024

Has radio found a new normal for the SA middle class?

Radio & Audio

Has radio found a new normal for the SA middle class?

Issued by BrandMapp 21 May 2024

2024 recruitment trends: Paving the way for innovative workforce strategies

Trends

2024 recruitment trends: Paving the way for innovative workforce strategies

Issued by Pnet 8 Apr 2024

International Public Relations Network (IPRN) business survey results 2024

PR & Communications

International Public Relations Network (IPRN) business survey results 2024

Issued by MANGO-OMC 27 Feb 2024

Image supplied. Johanna McDowell, IAS founder & CEO and managing partner Scopen Africa, draws 5 conclusions to help agencies and brands define future working methods

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Johanna McDowell - Agency ecosystem trends defining future working methods

Johanna McDowell 22 Jan 2024

Harry Welby-Cooke - ActionCoach SA

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The four undeniables – people, money, time and mindset

Harry Welby-Cooke 11 Jan 2024

Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Transformation of HR practices in support of wellness

Chris Blair 9 Jan 2024

War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024

Logistics & Transport

War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024

Lisa Baertlein 8 Jan 2024

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E-learning

How Covid-19 changed teaching and learning for the better

Dzunisani Phaweni, Boredi Silas Chidi and Lim Jun Wei 5 Jan 2024

Beyond funding: how strategic support and expert advice can take SA small businesses to the next level

Funding

Beyond funding: how strategic support and expert advice can take SA small businesses to the next level

Issued by Business Partners Limited 5 Dec 2023

Image source: Anastasiia Yanishevska –

Employee Wellness

SA results are in: 4 day week an unexpected success

30 Nov 2023

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

Cybersecurity

Vodacom Business shares an important cybersecurity message

Issued by We-Worldwide 13 Nov 2023

Media

Igniting brand integration opportunities for The Ultimate Braai Master

Candy Dempers, Issued by MediaHeads 360 20 Oct 2023

Leave more than a will, curate a legacy

Law of Succession

Leave more than a will, curate a legacy

Issued by Liquidlingo Communications 29 Sep 2023