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Drinks Federation urgent call to combat illegal alcohol trade

Regulatory

Drinks Federation urgent call to combat illegal alcohol trade

22 hours

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Environment & Natural Resources

DFFE identifies 59 bankable biodiversity projects

3 days

Advertising

$13.5bn Omnicom-IPG merger approved by FTC

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Jun 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation joins the Climate Philanthropy Pledge

23 Jun 2025

Finance

OPEC Fund commits $1bn in new financing for developing nations

Duncan Miriri and Marc Jones 19 Jun 2025

GE Next Engineers learners tasked to develop wind-powered energy

Education & Skills Development

Why the future of climate change solutions hinges on Stem careers

Balan Moodley 22 May 2025

Source: Linkedin

Banking

China steps up with $71.6bn bank recapitalisation plan

31 Mar 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

#HumanRightsMonth: Corporates vital role in driving social change

Ray van der Fort 18 Mar 2025

ESG & Sustainability

ESG down but not out: SA's businesses need to step up after Trump’s exit from JET

Mila Vicquery 17 Mar 2025

People walk through water at a flooded area affected by rising sea levels and land subsidence in North Jakarta, Indonesia, 20 November 2024. Reuters/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Climate Change

Cities face 'whiplash' of floods, droughts as temperatures rise, study warns

David Stanway 12 Mar 2025

Checkers is one of SA's leading retail brands. Source: Shoprite Holdings.

Branding

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA’s brand value to over R600bn in 2025

6 Mar 2025

Climate Change

The threat of climate inaction on corporate profits

4 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

South African philanthropists unite for climate action with new pledge

Shan Radcliffe 28 Feb 2025

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

Fuel & Energy

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

18 Feb 2025

Source: Ben April, Associate Director: ESG leader for KPMG in Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: COP29 reflections and the importance of sustainable finance and investment

Ben April 4 Feb 2025

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Shipping

Red Sea crisis: Supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire

Gokcay Balci 3 Feb 2025

Pictured: Tracy Jones (left) and Cherná Lutta (right).

PR & Communications

PR struggles: The double-edged sword of social media and career mobility

23 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied.Cornel Roodt, development manager of Renishaw Coastal Precinct; Gareth Hampson, owner of Hampsons, and Barto van der Merwe, managing director of Renishaw Coastal Precinct, at the site of the future petrol filling station and convenience centre which will be easily accessible from both the R102 and N2.

Property

Renishaw Coastal Precinct's development to transform Scottburgh's business landscape

2 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf PRCA Africa’s Internship Charter has been launched

PR & Communications

PRCA Africa's Internship Charter drives best practices across Africa’s PR Industry

20 Nov 2024

Sappi pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KwaZulu-Natal

Markets & Investment

Sappi pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KwaZulu-Natal

Issued by Sappi 19 Nov 2024

OFM receives 3 Telkom Radio Awards nominations

Radio & Audio

OFM receives 3 Telkom Radio Awards nominations

Issued by OFM Radio 18 Nov 2024

Schools environmental debates inspire young minds from Soweto

Education & Skills Development

Schools environmental debates inspire young minds from Soweto

Dumisani Khumalo, Issued by Fibre Circle 18 Nov 2024

OFM’s PinkTober campaign raises over R1m for Cansa

ESG

OFM’s PinkTober campaign raises over R1m for Cansa

Issued by OFM Radio 13 Nov 2024

Driving safety forward: Netstar’s 4-year commitment to transforming scholar transport

Safety

Driving safety forward: Netstar’s 4-year commitment to transforming scholar transport

Mpho Muvhango, Issued by Altron 12 Nov 2024

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, speaks at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Climate Change

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

Valerie Volcovici and Nailia Bagirova 11 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump's approach to global trade: Market uncertainties rise

Andre Cilliers 7 Nov 2024

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

ESG

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 6 Nov 2024

Healthcare

How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

24 Oct 2024

Tuks Camerata nominated for 2024 South African Music Award

Higher Education

Tuks Camerata nominated for 2024 South African Music Award

Mmaradikesa Prudance, Issued by University of Pretoria 22 Oct 2024

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

ESG

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

Issued by Provantage 8 Oct 2024

Dove: Standing for real beauty; changing how AI generates images of beauty

Artificial Intelligence

Dove: Standing for real beauty; changing how AI generates images of beauty

3 Oct 2024

Advertising

Starting 2025, no junk food ads before 9pm in the UK

13 Sep 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

Sugarcane harvest meets demand, but drier conditions threaten early season end

Agro-processing

Sugarcane harvest meets demand, but drier conditions threaten early season end

26 Aug 2024

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Responsible Tourism

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Lize-Mari Doubell and Candice Meyer 23 Aug 2024

H&M South Africa Role Model, Bontle Ndhlovu

Education & Skills Development

H&M SA Role Model campaign with Bontle Ndhlovu to inspire new readers in their home languages

7 Aug 2024

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ESG

Funk up your feet for a worthy cause - Funky Socks Day 2024

1 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Zweli Manyathi, chief executive officer of Business & Commercial at Africanbank.

Banking

Back in business banking: Africanbank’s Grindrod integration paves the way

1 Aug 2024

Finance

#MandelaMonth: Liberty employees pack 220,528 meals

26 Jul 2024

Renowned comedian Barry Hilton champions Intercare's Mental Health Pledge Campaign

Mental health

Renowned comedian Barry Hilton champions Intercare's Mental Health Pledge Campaign

Issued by Intercare 15 Jul 2024

Creecy sets SA transport reform agenda at SATC

Transport

Creecy sets SA transport reform agenda at SATC

8 Jul 2024

Gwede Mantashe has been given the mineral resources portfolio for another term.

Mining

Mineral Council pledges full support of Mantashe

2 Jul 2024

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Food Security

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Zoë Karl-Waithaka 28 Jun 2024

Introducing the Happy Friday Group

Digital

Introducing the Happy Friday Group

Issued by Happy Friday 26 Jun 2024

Brave Group - Nedbank’s We’re for Africa campaign celebrates innovation through AI

Artificial Intelligence

Brave Group - Nedbank’s We’re for Africa campaign celebrates innovation through AI

Issued by Brave Group 13 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf Claire Watt, senior account director, The Friday Street Club explains that strategic communication is a powerful way to achieve a climate safe future

ESG

South Africa’s creative industry: A ‘change agent’ for a climate safe future?

Claire Watt 6 Jun 2024

Source: The Heart of Europe. Floating villas and artificial island living are among the top sought after emerging experiences travellers are longing for.

Trends

Mastercard: Top 5 emerging trends at Arabian Travel Market 2024

Katja Hamilton 17 May 2024

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Tourism

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Issued by Index Hotels 7 May 2024

Join V5 Digital - Soar to new heights in digital marketing

Digital

Join V5 Digital - Soar to new heights in digital marketing

Issued by V5 Digital 6 May 2024