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Branding

What brand leaders can learn from Ramaphosa’s Oval Office encounter

Issued by Brandfundi 23 May 2025

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

Informal Retailing

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

Michael Write 22 May 2025

Spar Group launches Spar Mobile

Telecoms & Networks

Spar Group launches Spar Mobile

13 May 2025

Capitec’s new jingle makes banking fees as easy as 1, 2, 3, 6, 10

Marketing

Capitec’s new jingle makes banking fees as easy as 1, 2, 3, 6, 10

Issued by Capitec 26 May 2025

Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director, Digitas Liquorice says the creator economy is Africa’s chance to leapfrog into a new era of influence, where creators set global trends (Image supplied)

Digital

The next global marketing frontier: Africa’s creator economy

Ntokozo Nhlanhla 12 May 2025

Clarens singer crowned OFM Truck Talent winner!

Radio & Audio

Clarens singer crowned OFM Truck Talent winner!

Issued by OFM Radio 29 Apr 2025

Source: © Capitec Bank Capitec has, for the financial year ending 28 February 2025, reported a 30% increase in headline earnings to R13.7bn. Gerrie Fourie, chief executive officer of Capitec attributes this to the bank's solid foundations for long-term growth, powered by its scalable technology and diversified business model

Banking

Diversification of services sees Capitec grow headline earnings by 30%

23 Apr 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: Children of Capitec employees sing its song

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Children of Capitec employees sing its song

17 Apr 2025

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

Remuneration & Payroll

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

15 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

All images © Shan Radcliffe

Music

Goo Goo Dolls live in SA: The re-education of a girl turned Goo

Shan Radcliffe 31 Mar 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: A costly mistake, a well-timed ad, and a lesson in digital banking

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: A costly mistake, a well-timed ad, and a lesson in digital banking

Brendan Seery 6 Mar 2025

Source: TymeBank and Kazang Pay.

Financial Services

Kazang and TymeBank team up to transform financial access in underserved communities

Katja Hamilton 6 Mar 2025

Ross Kudo, commercial lawyer

Corporate & Commercial Law

Litigation financing and the threat it poses to SA courts

Ross Kudo 18 Feb 2025

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

Retail Services

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

6 Feb 2025

Source: Ivan Aleksic/Unsplash

Primary & Secondary Education

Your guide to matric results season

Lindsey Schutters 2 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf Amanda Chikara, marketing specialist, FamilySearch – Southern Africa says the changes we’re witnessing are not mere trends but foundational shifts that will define the future of marketing

Marketing

Marketers be warned: Adapt or become obsolete

Amanda Chikara 30 Dec 2024

How Blue Label Media is using Ringas bulk airtime vouchers as advertising space

Advertising

How Blue Label Media is using Ringas bulk airtime vouchers as advertising space

Issued by Blue Label Media 13 Dec 2024

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Issued by Next Generation 12 Dec 2024

Shoprite opens doors to its 150th store at Carlton Centre, Gauteng

Retailers

Shoprite opens doors to its 150th store at Carlton Centre, Gauteng

9 Dec 2024

Pick n Pay rolls out more Reverse Vending Machines, integrates Smart Shopper

ESG

Pick n Pay rolls out more Reverse Vending Machines, integrates Smart Shopper

2 Dec 2024

The Halo Pineapple campaign extensively used Out of Home (OOH) as it took the mickey out of insurance and people loved it (Image supplied)

Advertising

Halo and Pineapple: How to disrupt a category and find an audience who don’t love insurance

Danette Breitenbach 27 Nov 2024

Earn crypto rewards when using Luno Pay at Pick n Pay stores

Banking & Finance

Earn crypto rewards when using Luno Pay at Pick n Pay stores

18 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Mama Money debuts WhatsApp bank card at Pick n Pay

14 Nov 2024

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

Fuel & Energy

SA’s MellowVans brings mobile EV stores to African telcos

6 Nov 2024

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Radio & Audio

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Issued by Gagasi FM 28 Oct 2024

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

Informal Retailing

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

25 Oct 2024

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Radio & Audio

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Issued by Jacaranda FM 25 Oct 2024

SA entrepreneurs who are changing the game in townships and cities

SMEs

SA entrepreneurs who are changing the game in townships and cities

10 Oct 2024

Source: Wikipedia.

Finance

Old Mutual launches Mobile Virtual Operator Network

8 Oct 2024

Kazang launches multi-faceted rewards platform for merchants

Retailers

Kazang launches multi-faceted rewards platform for merchants

16 Sep 2024

Micro-merchants embrace digital wallets to reduce cash-related risks and costs

Banking & Finance

Micro-merchants embrace digital wallets to reduce cash-related risks and costs

29 Aug 2024

Loyalty programmes now equally popular among South African men and women

Research

Loyalty programmes now equally popular among South African men and women

27 Aug 2024

Jacaranda FM calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 entries

Women's Month

Jacaranda FM calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 entries

Issued by Jacaranda FM 5 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Thabo Molefe, head of Africa Regions at TransUnion.

Fintech

How data sharing can drive financial inclusion in Africa

Thabo Molefe 24 Jul 2024

Celebrating 13 years of impactful service and pioneering new paths

Advertising

Celebrating 13 years of impactful service and pioneering new paths

Issued by Blue Label Media 3 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder and director at Mama Money.

Financial Services

Mama Money card simplifies banking with WhatsApp integration

27 Jun 2024

Source: Spenda.

Financial Services

Spenda drives financial inclusion with Scan to Pay

20 Jun 2024

Source: © GGA South Africa’s townships, rural and peri-urban areas are seeing changes in consumer behaviour as card device penetration grows

Banking & Finance

Card acceptance spurs economic growth in underserved communities

31 May 2024

Algoa FM bolsters its presenter lineup

Radio & Audio

Algoa FM bolsters its presenter lineup

Issued by Algoa FM 23 May 2024

Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom reports strong revenue increase on back of VodaPay and acquisitions

Lindsey Schutters 13 May 2024

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q1 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q1 2024

Issued by KLA 7 May 2024

Selecting the right POS solution makes all the difference

Technology

Selecting the right POS solution makes all the difference

Peter Ludi 23 Apr 2024

Source: Reuters. A man poses with a handful of Zimbabwean dollars at a bank in central Harare, 15 June 2015. Zimbabweans began exchanging old notes of local dollars for US dollars, as President Robert Mugabe's government sought to officially bury the worthless currency. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Economy

Transition to ZiG currency sparks trade disruption in Zimbabwe

Katja Hamilton 11 Apr 2024

Radio & Audio

NAB radio stations take on misinformation with public service announcements

9 Apr 2024

Pepkor launches +more digital rewards programme

E-commerce

Pepkor launches +more digital rewards programme

28 Mar 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

Mobile & Apps

Why telcos are the new banks in Africa’s mobile revolution

Robert van Breukelen 27 Mar 2024

Pick n Pay rewards customers for recycling

ESG

Pick n Pay rewards customers for recycling

20 Mar 2024