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Investment from Vumela Fund to drive growth, jobs, and export expansion for Iris Fresh

Funding

Investment from Vumela Fund to drive growth, jobs, and export expansion for Iris Fresh

Issued by Edge Growth 13 hours

An African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) emerging from its burrow at the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay, Western Cape. Photos: David Harrison

Environment & Natural Resources

Stop sardine fishing, warn conservationists

Alice Scott 13 hours

The question every student is asking

Higher Education

The question every student is asking

Dr Siegie Brownlee, Issued by Eduvos 14 hours

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Legislation & Regulation

Public Service Commission Bill enacted into law

16 hours

FMCG

Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth

17 hours

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Education

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Issued by Dentsu 17 hours

D-school Afrika at UCT's 'Fast Forward' equips higher education professionals to solve real problems

Higher Education

D-school Afrika at UCT's 'Fast Forward' equips higher education professionals to solve real problems

Issued by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 1 day

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Sustainability

Phelan Green’s clean jet fuel project leads SA’s green hydrogen push

1 day

Source: Supplied. Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Construction & Engineering

The construction AI shift: From replacing workers to empowering them

Roelof van den Berg 1 day

Ethiopian Airlines adds daily Durban-Addis Ababa service

Travel

Ethiopian Airlines adds daily Durban-Addis Ababa service

1 day

Why tertiary education still matters in a changing economy

Higher Education

Why tertiary education still matters in a changing economy

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 2 days

Early Childhood Development

Beyond the artwork: The true value of creativity in ECD

Abigail Smulders 2 days

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Construction & Engineering

Reddam House Durbanville adds R22m creative arts building

2 days

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Trends

5 digital trends reshaping hiring

2 days

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Fashion

African fashion leaders head to Moscow for fourth Brics+ Fashion Summit

2 days

Darling has been owned by Godrej Consumer Products since 2011. Source: Godrej Consumer Products.

Media

Godrej Consumer hands global media duties to WPP Media, South Africa included

2 days

Activists have lodged an appeal against the rezoning approval given for this land near Cape Town Airport to be the site for a hyperscale data centre. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Activists appeal Cape Town data centre approval

Tania Broughton 2 days

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Markets & Investment

The ballot box could determine where property values rise or fall - Seeff

3 days

Why enterprise storage is becoming a bigger priority for SA businesses

Data & Analytics

Why enterprise storage is becoming a bigger priority for SA businesses

3 days

AI can accelerate HR. But should it make the decisions?

HR Tools & Software

AI can accelerate HR. But should it make the decisions?

Dereck Sigamoney, Issued by LabourGenie.net 3 days

Why preparation will give farmers the edge as El Niño approaches

Agriculture

Why preparation will give farmers the edge as El Niño approaches

1 day

South Africa’s biodiversity strategy must put nature before revenue

Agriculture

South Africa’s biodiversity strategy must put nature before revenue

Wikus Engelbrecht 2 days

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Inside Absa’s R5.1bn logistics bet reshaping SA’s freight network

3 days

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Retail & Hospitality Property

Beyond retail: How township malls are becoming engines of economic inclusion

11 Sep 2026

Southern Africa farms enter 2026/27 El Niño with stronger defences

Agriculture

Southern Africa farms enter 2026/27 El Niño with stronger defences

11 Sep 2026

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Markets & Investment

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Issued by API Events 11 Sep 2026

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Women's Health

#WomensHealthMatters: Discovery Health sponsors women’s health conference

Maroefah Smith 11 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The infrastructure behind Zondereinde’s next chapter

10 Sep 2026

Archive image: Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube |

Skills Training

Beyond TEfIT: Dube-Ncube urges higher education sector to sustain inclusive teaching gains

10 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Michelle Kerr, director at MDA Attorneys.

Construction & Engineering

The unpaid billions threatening SA’s construction ambitions

10 Sep 2026

Why farm resilience matters more than tariffs, exchange rates or luck

Agriculture

Why farm resilience matters more than tariffs, exchange rates or luck

Dawie Maree 10 Sep 2026

Isuzu recalls thousands of D-Max bakkies in South Africa

Safety

Isuzu recalls thousands of D-Max bakkies in South Africa

9 Sep 2026

Source: muhammad.abdullah via

Agriculture

South African cherries gain first-time access to China

9 Sep 2026

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Prism Awards

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Sep 2026

Africa’s AI strategy should focus on what matters most

4th Industrial Revolution

Africa’s AI strategy should focus on what matters most

Brian Pinnock 8 Sep 2026

Dunlop Tyres leads customer experience rankings in Vehicle Consumables

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop Tyres leads customer experience rankings in Vehicle Consumables

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 8 Sep 2026

Kruger flood recovery advances as National Parks Week gets underway

Tourism & Travel

Kruger flood recovery advances as National Parks Week gets underway

8 Sep 2026

What small businesses miss when chasing big clients

SMEs

What small businesses miss when chasing big clients

Rizanne Oosthuisen-Botha 7 Sep 2026

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026: Her power. Africa's future. Amplifying women-led growth across Africa

Issued by Topco Media 7 Sep 2026

Everything you need to know about dry ice smoke for weddings and events

Events

Everything you need to know about dry ice smoke for weddings and events

Issued by SEOPros 4 Sep 2026

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Agriculture

FAO food price index rises as supply concerns mount

4 Sep 2026

AI, new tech must not leave SA's workforce behind: Ramokgopa

Technology

AI, new tech must not leave SA's workforce behind: Ramokgopa

4 Sep 2026

ISPA opens applications for 2027 ICT education sponsorships

Internet

ISPA opens applications for 2027 ICT education sponsorships

3 Sep 2026

Dr Renee Minnaar, Dean of Faculty: Hospitality and Tourism at Rosebank International SA

Higher Education

Beyond the degree: Expanding student support to improve graduate employment

3 Sep 2026

Lessons in building your talent pipeline from HR Summit 2026

Talent Acquisition

Lessons in building your talent pipeline from HR Summit 2026

Simon Blair, Issued by Pnet 3 Sep 2026

The security zoo: The documents that can shape a business rescue

Corporate & Commercial Law

The security zoo: The documents that can shape a business rescue

Ryszard Lisinski, Issued by Jenny Griesel Communications 3 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Bill Blackie is the chief executive of business and commercial banking at Standard Bank Group.

Markets & Investment

Zero tariffs could rewrite Africa-China trade. Who stands to win?

Bill Blackie 3 Sep 2026

Don't let these operational mistakes spoil your festive season

SMEs

Don't let these operational mistakes spoil your festive season

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 Sep 2026

Advertising

Publicis takes PepsiCo global media role from Omnicom’s OMD

3 Sep 2026

Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor for Standard Group, who was abducted by armed men and released hours later, is welcomed by his colleagues before a press conference on his abduction, at the Standard Group offices in Nairobi, Kenya, 2 September 2026. Source: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi.

Media Freedom

Kenya media editor abducted, dumped 200km away after source demands

Monicah Mwangi 3 Sep 2026