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The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

Digital

#Bookmarks2026 | All the IAB South Africa 2026 Bookmark Awards finalists

23 hours

2026 Hospitality Think Tank shifts focus to AI, geopolitics and climate risks

Hospitality

2026 Hospitality Think Tank shifts focus to AI, geopolitics and climate risks

1 day

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Regent launches digital banking qualification for South Africa's evolving financial sector

23 hours

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels raises R2,3m to give 23 South Africans the gift of sound

ESG

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels raises R2,3m to give 23 South Africans the gift of sound

Issued by Jacaranda FM 1 day

Wouter Jordaan, partner and principal environmental scientist at SRK Consulting – and also a director of SRK Consulting Congo

Mining

Decarbonisation is key to DRC mining as carbon tax looms

Issued by SRK Consulting 22 hours

Source: Pexels.

Construction & Engineering

Embedding carbon management into construction contracts: What South Africa needs to know

Joe Whittle 1 day

Absa mobilises thousands across Africa during Mandela Month, delivering food security, skills and hope

CSI & Philanthropy

Absa mobilises thousands across Africa during Mandela Month, delivering food security, skills and hope

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 day

South African agriculture is moving beyond cycles as permanent change takes hold

Agriculture

South African agriculture is moving beyond cycles as permanent change takes hold

Daneel Rossouw 1 day

How South Africa's youth are rewriting the marketing playbook

Marketing

How South Africa's youth are rewriting the marketing playbook

Sthando Msweli, Issued by Matte BLK 1 day

What every business owner should know before selling

Entrepreneurship

What every business owner should know before selling

Rowan de Klerk 2 days

Ascent Africa advances African expansion through strategic Clarence AI engagement in Namibia

Artificial Intelligence

Ascent Africa advances African expansion through strategic Clarence AI engagement in Namibia

Issued by Ascent Africa 2 days

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Medical Aid

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Issued by Medihelp 2 days

Michelle Dobson

Youth Employment

World Youth Skills Day: Pnet and CodeJIKA.org tackle the IT skills gap

Issued by Pnet 2 days

The real value of rewards lies beyond the transaction

CRM

The real value of rewards lies beyond the transaction

Lianne Booth 2 days

How better accounting software makes life easier for your bookkeeper

How To Start Up

How better accounting software makes life easier for your bookkeeper

Issued by QuickEasy Software 2 days

Source: PIC. The Public Investment Corporation is based at Central Square in Pretoria's Menlyn Maine precinct.

Finance

PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini in face of whistleblower allegations

Katja Hamilton 2 days

PayJustNow brings BNPL payments to TFG’s Bash platform

Banking & Finance

PayJustNow brings BNPL payments to TFG’s Bash platform

3 days

Source: Supplied. Grant Smee, chief executive officer of Only Realty Property Group.

Property

Will municipal rebates sway South African voters?

3 days

Source: Supplied. Khanyisa Mabala, Technical Director: MEPF Lead, Cost Management, EC, South Africa, AECOM.

Affordable & Social Housing

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

3 days

Global cyber attacks rise 17% as ransomware activity accelerates

Cybersecurity

Global cyber attacks rise 17% as ransomware activity accelerates

3 days

Funding constraints slowing AI adoption among manufacturing SMEs

Funding

Funding constraints slowing AI adoption among manufacturing SMEs

3 days

The R50 shopper: How AI is changing the future of South African retail

Technology

The R50 shopper: How AI is changing the future of South African retail

3 days

Estate planning isn’t an add-on. It’s foundational for good financial advice

Finance

Estate planning isn’t an add-on. It’s foundational for good financial advice

Issued by Capital Legacy 3 days

The second edition of Standard Bank's Youth Barometer shows that South Africa's youth have not lowered their ambitions. They are adapting to a new reality where the path to independence, stability and opportunity is more complex (Image source: © 123rf )

Youth Marketing

SA's youth: A generation balancing ambition with financial reality

3 days

Cape Town's Bree Street to host Mandela Day Langtafel

Events

Cape Town's Bree Street to host Mandela Day Langtafel

3 days

Source: Supplied. Rob Downes, Head: Digital Assets at Absa CIB.

Financial Services

Africa's blockchain opportunity is bigger than the funding suggests

Rob Downes 3 days

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Social Media

Dentsu School of Influence graduates new wave of business-ready creators

Issued by Dentsu 3 days

Karl Haechler, CEO, Burson Africa, says being visible in an AI-generated answer is not the same as being believed (Image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Visibility without credibility is just exposure without influence

Karl Haechler 3 days

SA SMEs need relief from rising compliance costs

SMEs

SA SMEs need relief from rising compliance costs

Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 days

Source: Supplied. Bright Anyanwu, senior compliance manager and money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) for West, Central and East Africa at Yellow Card.

Financial Services

Africa's GRC Financial Crime Awards: Yellow Card earns seven nominations

3 days

Enterprises UP empowering people, organisations and performance through skills development

Skills Training

Enterprises UP empowering people, organisations and performance through skills development

Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria - Training Solutions Department 13 Jul 2026

Image credit: on Pexels

Talent Acquisition

South Africa’s AI talent shortage exposes flawed hiring models

Botha van der Vyver 13 Jul 2026

Some of South Africa’s 31 CMOs on the inaugural Africa CMO 100 list who were honoured at an event last week (Image supplied)

Marketing

SA celebrates top CMOs, named on Africa CMO 100 list

14 Jul 2026

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

Marketing

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

13 Jul 2026

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

13 Jul 2026

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

SMEs

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

13 Jul 2026

Source: Clinton Thomas, head of product at Lula.

Construction & Engineering

Construction SMEs need faster funding to unlock South Africa's infrastructure boom

13 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Asavele Gwele, senior investment consultant at 10X Investments.

Finance

The longevity economy is here — but is South Africa ready for longer retirements?

Asavela Gwele 13 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels.

Taxation & Regulation

Massive payment change: Sarb’s QR+ could simplify checkout nationwide

13 Jul 2026

How soil intelligence is reshaping farming decisions

Agriculture

How soil intelligence is reshaping farming decisions

10 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

SA investment sector beats global CX benchmark as insurers focus on trust and value

10 Jul 2026

Cash flow management in high-growth businesses

SMEs

Cash flow management in high-growth businesses

Issued by Civitas 10 Jul 2026

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze risk

Retail

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze risk

Casey Sprake 10 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Malusi Ndlovu, managing director of Old Mutual's Mass Foundation Cluster.

Insurance & Actuarial

Old Mutual’s new boss targets millions in South Africa’s mass market

10 Jul 2026

What it will take to secure digital education for Gen Alpha

Education

What it will take to secure digital education for Gen Alpha

Doros Hadjizenonos 10 Jul 2026

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

Radio & Audio

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

10 Jul 2026

World Bank study highlights South Africa's SEZ potential

Logistics & Transport

World Bank study highlights South Africa's SEZ potential

10 Jul 2026

Moving IP abroad: Key rules for SA businesses

IP Law

Moving IP abroad: Key rules for SA businesses

Sara-Jane Pluke 9 Jul 2026

HR Tools & Software

Poor workplace tech costs SA companies millions, study finds

10 Jul 2026