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News

FNB has named Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new CMO. Source: FNB.

Marketing

#Breaking | FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

16 hours

The 5th AuthenticA Series Lab, a screenwriters programme from South Africa-based non-profit Realness Institute, is now open for applications. The 4th edition's (last year) cohort at the first in-person workshop (left to right) Reem Morsi, Gamel Apalayine, Jolade Olusanya, Mona Ombogo (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

AuthenticA Series Lab invites applications from African screenwriters

3 days

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling disease

Karabo Ledwaba 3 days

Global volunteer tourism organisation GVI closes

Tourism

Global volunteer tourism organisation GVI closes

9 Jul 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one too

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one too

Brendan Seery 9 Jul 2026

SA startup Float sets sights on UK growth

SMEs

SA startup Float sets sights on UK growth

8 Jul 2026

The number that should keep South African telecommunications executives awake at night: -25%

Telecoms & Networks

The number that should keep South African telecommunications executives awake at night: -25%

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 8 Jul 2026

Gibs announces 2026 cohort of the Executive Programme in Media Leadership

Higher Education

Gibs announces 2026 cohort of the Executive Programme in Media Leadership

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 8 Jul 2026

SA-linked AI coding startup raises R16m in pre-seed funding

Development

SA-linked AI coding startup raises R16m in pre-seed funding

7 Jul 2026

Macadamia milk is having it's moment and retailers are taking notice

FMCG

Macadamia milk is having it's moment and retailers are taking notice

6 Jul 2026

Google has exceeded $1bn Africa investment target

Technology

Google has exceeded $1bn Africa investment target

Nqobile Dludla 2 Jul 2026

AI isn’t replacing agencies - it’s reshaping how they compete

Artificial Intelligence

AI isn’t replacing agencies - it’s reshaping how they compete

Issued by Brandtech+ 18 Jun 2025

Mental health

The new threat to South Africa’s children is not on the streets; it’s online

Rebecca Matle, Tsholofelo Makhathini, Faaiza Gangat, and Minah Mojela 30 Jun 2026

Advertising

Amazon is being taken to court for introducing ads to Prime Video. The world will be watching

Jeannie Marie Paterson 30 Jun 2026

I Love Coffee turns 10, celebrates 500,000 Deaf working hours and a decade of impact

ESG

I Love Coffee turns 10, celebrates 500,000 Deaf working hours and a decade of impact

29 Jun 2026

Publicis Africa has won a Bronze Lion under strategy. Source: YouTube.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Kenya’s The Partnership Agency wins Bronze Lion

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Jun 2026

Source: Pexels.

Banking

African Frontier Capital secures $50m green bond for solar rollout

24 Jun 2026

2026 ATTA Action Awards winners announced at Experience Africa

Tourism & Travel

2026 ATTA Action Awards winners announced at Experience Africa

24 Jun 2026

Ferrari’s first electric supercar has proved controversial – a car designer explains why

Fuel & Energy

Ferrari’s first electric supercar has proved controversial – a car designer explains why

Amera Mahmud 23 Jun 2026

Image supplied.

CSI & Philanthropy

Steadfast Africa raises over R2m for Kolisi Foundation and Good Work Foundation

23 Jun 2026

News24 tops trust rankings among South African news brands for 8th year

Media

News24 tops trust rankings among South African news brands for 8th year

Issued by Media24 23 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Lloyds weighs bid for Aldermore as South Africa's FirstRand seeks exit, Sky News reports

Nithyashree R B 23 Jun 2026

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Podcasts

Why AI Loves a podcast's transcript

Sam Swaine 23 Jun 2026

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government (Image supplied)

Social Media

Communications and Digital Technologies minister to deliver Social Media Summit keynote

19 Jun 2026

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Packaging

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

19 Jun 2026

KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Music

Concerts SA wins International Music Cities Award for Placemaking in Hull, UK

Issued by SAMRO 17 Jun 2026

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

Music

Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91

William Schomberg 17 Jun 2026

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

Gerety Awards 2026 Shortlist has been announced. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

3 South African campaigns in Gerety craft CUT — Will local agencies win gold?

17 Jun 2026

Foreign visitors lift Cape Town tourism to R24.5bn but domestic spend falls

Tourism

Foreign visitors lift Cape Town tourism to R24.5bn but domestic spend falls

15 Jun 2026

LinkedIn has introduced Creator Marketplace and BrandWorks (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

LinkedIn extends tools to creators

12 Jun 2026

Pierre Cassuto, Humanz’ global chief marketing officer, says the most costly habit in marketing right now isn’t bad creative. It relates to the campaign itself (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

A campaign is a fiction - the algorithm needs continuity

pierre cassuto 12 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Standard Chartered bank says reforms win back investors to Africa

Libby George 11 Jun 2026

The backroom beat that shook the world

Marketing

The backroom beat that shook the world

Japhet Manda, Issued by Brave Group 8 Jun 2026

TFG shows growth amid challenging conditions

Banking & Finance

TFG shows growth amid challenging conditions

5 Jun 2026

Image supplied.

Coal, Oil & Gas

SA's energy needs and environmental protection square off in court

5 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Property Development

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

5 Jun 2026

Atzaró Okavango generates over R5.4m in revenue through strategic Google Ads campaign

Marketing

Atzaró Okavango generates over R5.4m in revenue through strategic Google Ads campaign

Issued by Cape Marketing Agency 5 Jun 2026

Veridian Global brings prime UK job opportunities to SA

Talent Acquisition

Veridian Global brings prime UK job opportunities to SA

Issued by Collab Ventures 4 Jun 2026

Source: Pexels.

Finance

CEOs: Brace for power-price whiplash—your 2026 play

Minal Patel 3 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Santam Group, has announced the appointment of Sam Geddes as chief executive officer.

Insurance & Actuarial

London growth push: Sam Geddes to lead Santam 1918’s next phase

1 Jun 2026

HIV/AIDS

HIV in South Africa: why rolling out a groundbreaking new shot will miss a critical group of men

Paul Bowen and Rajen Govender 1 Jun 2026

Ex-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545

Marketing

Ex-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545

Issued by Studio 545 1 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Ola Oyetayo, chief executive officer and co-founder of Verto.

Fintech

#AfricaMonth | Paying Lagos is still harder than paying London

27 May 2026

Smart glasses raise new privacy questions in South Africa

IoT

Smart glasses raise new privacy questions in South Africa

Allan Juma 26 May 2026

The All Blacks are coming! Who cares? About 6 million consumer class adults, that’s who…

Research

The All Blacks are coming! Who cares? About 6 million consumer class adults, that’s who…

Issued by BrandMapp 26 May 2026

AMEC launches GEO Principles to bring rigour to AI-led communications measurement

PR & Communications

AMEC launches GEO Principles to bring rigour to AI-led communications measurement

Issued by Ornico 25 May 2026