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Zahra Mirza (left) has been appointed group managing director and Nigel Matthews (right) as executive creative director for Boomtown (Image by Lesey Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Dual leadership appointments sets agency up for its most ambitious chapter yet

1 day

Chabisi Motloung appointed as Seriti Green’s very first COO

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Chabisi Motloung appointed as Seriti Green’s very first COO

1 day

Source: GroundUp/RAF.

Financial Services

Anti-corruption watchdog blames politicians for dire state of Road Accident Fund

Justin Brown 3 days

Source: Pexels.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Wind farm contractors in South Africa face mounting pressure — here’s why

2 Feb 2026

Dustin Chick has been appointed communications director of Ford Motor Company in South Africa, effective 1 March (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Chick to lead Ford South Africa communications

2 Feb 2026

Wael Khoury, new managing director for Tetra Pak Southern Africa

Management & Leadership

Tetra Pak appoints new MD for Southern Africa

27 Jan 2026

Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as chief growth officer

Technology

Ozow appoints Catherine Korsten as chief growth officer

27 Jan 2026

Cox Yeats appoints Therusha Moodley as associate

Law Practice

Cox Yeats appoints Therusha Moodley as associate

Issued by Cox Yeats 27 Jan 2026

Leapfrog property group appoints Fritz Swanepoel as group CEO

Residential Property

Leapfrog property group appoints Fritz Swanepoel as group CEO

26 Jan 2026

TikTok has finalised a deal to avoid the looming threat of a ban in the US (Image source: © NPR

Social Media

TikTok avoids looming threat of US ban

23 Jan 2026

Steenhuisen appoints industry coordination council to drive FMD response

Agriculture

Steenhuisen appoints industry coordination council to drive FMD response

23 Jan 2026

Law Practice

New deputy public protector appointed

23 Jan 2026

Marketing & Media

CSA Global and dentsu X take the lead on commercial partnerships for Lumenocity

23 Jan 2026

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PR & Communications

Machine director appointed acting president of IFICA

23 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Engineering Group's new chief executive officer, Tony Igboamalu.

Construction & Engineering

Osmotic Engineering Group's leadership change targets global infrastructure influence

21 Jan 2026

Higher Education

African brand guru Thebe Ikalafeng appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University

21 Jan 2026

Automotive

The Automobile Association of South Africa appoints new head of public relations and advocacy

21 Jan 2026

Marketing & Media

Tribeca Public relations welcomes two new team members

21 Jan 2026

Dealers

Jaecoo SA appoints Caster Semenya as J7 SHS brand ambassador

21 Jan 2026

Unathi Thosago | image supplied

ICT

Parliament appoints Unathi Thosago as chief information officer

20 Jan 2026

Kantar announces senior appointments in South Africa and Africa

Digital

Kantar announces senior appointments in South Africa and Africa

Issued by Kantar 20 Jan 2026

Clockwork appoints Jakes Naudé as managing director for Technology and Innovation

Digital

Clockwork appoints Jakes Naudé as managing director for Technology and Innovation

Issued by Clockwork 19 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | IAS' Johanna McDowell: AI, creativity and media agencies

Marketing

#BizTrends2026 | IAS' Johanna McDowell: AI, creativity and media agencies

Johanna McDowell 19 Jan 2026

Meta taps new president and vice chairman

Social Media

Meta taps new president and vice chairman

15 Jan 2026

In 2026 the CMO Council reflects on 25 years of an evolving and defining role for the chief marketing officer in the C-Suite (Image source: © CMO Council )

Marketing

CMO Council's 25th anniversary reflects on CMOs evolutionary role

15 Jan 2026

Buena Barnes, the new general manager for Philip Morris South Africa

Management & Leadership

Philip Morris SA appoints its first female GM

12 Jan 2026

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

Commercial & Industrial

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

12 Jan 2026

Image source: Jatuphol Jaturapat –

Primary & Secondary Education

Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results

12 Jan 2026

Nadia Kokni appointed as Puma’s new global marketing VP

Marketing

Nadia Kokni appointed as Puma’s new global marketing VP

9 Jan 2026

Higher Education

Naledi Pandor named the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University

8 Jan 2026

Thomas Ingenlath returns to Volvo Cars as chief design officer

Dealers

Thomas Ingenlath returns to Volvo Cars as chief design officer

8 Jan 2026

In Africa, beyond traditional public affairs, corporate diplomacy is the missing tool

PR & Communications

In Africa, beyond traditional public affairs, corporate diplomacy is the missing tool

Kwame Senou, Issued by Opinion & Public 8 Jan 2026

Law Practice

Andy Mothibi new head of the NPA in surprise appointment

7 Jan 2026

Edward Snell & Co. taps seasoned FMCG leader Grant Pereira as new MD

FMCG

Edward Snell & Co. taps seasoned FMCG leader Grant Pereira as new MD

6 Jan 2026

Image credit: SA News

Climate Change

President Ramaphosa names 25 new climate commissioners

5 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

ICT

Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

31 Dec 2025

Image source: destinacigdem –

Law Practice

RAF's attempt to reverse settlement denied by SCA judgment

Rethabile Shabalala and Maano Manavhela 22 Dec 2025

Image source: jcomp from

Law Practice

KZN magistrate suspended without pay

Tania Broughton 19 Dec 2025

Image source: Getty Images

Law Practice

Tribunal welcomes appointments of new judges

18 Dec 2025

MDDA mourns the passing of newly appointed board member, Dr Natalie Skeepers

Media

MDDA mourns the passing of newly appointed board member, Dr Natalie Skeepers

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Dec 2025

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Media

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Dec 2025

Major Daughter appointed to the Board of Regents at Marketplace Kingdom Institute (USA)

Media

Major Daughter appointed to the Board of Regents at Marketplace Kingdom Institute (USA)

Issued by MDNTV 17 Dec 2025

Women in PR Ghana reveals new leadership

PR & Communications

Women in PR Ghana reveals new leadership

17 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: ESG & Sustainability

ESG & Sustainability

#BestofBiz 2025: ESG & Sustainability

17 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: HR & Management

HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2025: HR & Management

17 Dec 2025