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Agribusiness

Landmark move unlocks R12bn boost for South Africa’s indigenous economy

15 hours

Source: K. Kendall via | A textile factory in Lesotho.

Logistics & Transport

Africa’s trade deal with the US was left in limbo: What exporters can do about it

Bedassa Tadesse 2 days

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Higher Education

University ranking systems are being rejected. African institutions should take note

Sioux McKenna 3 days

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Employee Wellness

The cost of absenteeism: Can you afford not to provide staff with health cover?

Lushan Sundram 3 Nov 2025

Thapelo Kgosi Ramokala, animal health specialist at Beefmaster Group, says pre-breeding exams are essential to improving herd fertility.

Agriculture

How pre-breeding exams can boost herd fertility and cut long-term losses

31 Oct 2025

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Neurology

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis: What it means and who is most at risk

Adam Taylor 31 Oct 2025

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Fintech

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Issued by The Nielsen Network 29 Oct 2025

Pick n Pay’s digital evolution: Building a connected retail future

Retailers

Pick n Pay’s digital evolution: Building a connected retail future

Evan-Lee Courie 30 Oct 2025

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Mining

Can South Africa hold its mining tech edge as Anglo American relocates?

Reginald Letsholo 28 Oct 2025

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Nedbank unveils Recycling, New Enterprises and Waste-to-value programme

24 Oct 2025

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Mental health

The green shift: Plants become mental health solution for millennials and Gen Z

24 Oct 2025

How to build creative confidence

Advertising

How to build creative confidence

Issued by eatbigfish 23 Oct 2025

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Higher Education

Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking

Anitia Lubbe 22 Oct 2025

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Climate Change

‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is corporate gaslighting – the real change must come from the fossil fuel industry

Alex Lenferna 22 Oct 2025

Beat the bill: This dryer by LG uses AI to tackle laundry day electricity costs

Fashion & Homeware

Beat the bill: This dryer by LG uses AI to tackle laundry day electricity costs

Issued by LG 21 Oct 2025

Outstanding Innovation 2025: Shaping the future with bold ideas

Research

Outstanding Innovation 2025: Shaping the future with bold ideas

Issued by Kantar 21 Oct 2025

Outthink your category - Unlock innovation through outside inspiration

Advertising

Outthink your category - Unlock innovation through outside inspiration

Tumisang Matubatuba, Issued by eatbigfish 21 Oct 2025

Otters’ Creek Junior School teacher Ayesha Galant presents a lesson. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Zoning problem forces Cape Town school to close

20 Oct 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Misconduct vs incapacity: Navigating workplace alcoholism

Bradley Workman-Davies, Nasheetah Smith, and Isabella Keeves 17 Oct 2025

From boardroom to classroom: Why senior leaders are going back to school

Higher Education

From boardroom to classroom: Why senior leaders are going back to school

Bryson Pather, Issued by Regent Business School 17 Oct 2025

Beyond the agency: Why your billing model, not your marketing, is stalling growth

Marketing

Beyond the agency: Why your billing model, not your marketing, is stalling growth

Warren Stear, Issued by Offernet 15 Oct 2025

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

Travel

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

14 Oct 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Checkers cooks with Jamie Oliver, Vaseline warms hearts

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Checkers cooks with Jamie Oliver, Vaseline warms hearts

Brendan Seery 14 Oct 2025

“Early cervical cancer detection enables women to receive appropriate medical care, leading to better survival rates," says Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima. Image supplied.

Oncology

Cervical cancer | Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima on prioritising prevention

Maroefah Smith 13 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

Why sectional-title properties are dominating the real estate market

10 Oct 2025

Cape Town pitch event to deploy R25m in early-stage startup capital

Funding

Cape Town pitch event to deploy R25m in early-stage startup capital

10 Oct 2025

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Advertising

Why the proposed ban on alcohol advertising has a valid point

Corné Kritzinger 10 Oct 2025

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Health & Safety

Mine matters: Why you need to pay attention to your workforce’s mental well-being

Reinette Lotz 10 Oct 2025

The finalists for the iPendoring Awards 2025 have officially been announced (Image supplied)

Pendoring

iPendoring Awards 2025 finalists announced

10 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

High Court decision highlights WhatsApp messages as pivotal evidence

Dee-dee Mathelela and Daniellé Giannico 9 Oct 2025

Why every knowledge worker will need business analysis skills in 2026

Skills Training

Why every knowledge worker will need business analysis skills in 2026

Joe Newbert, Issued by Business Change 8 Oct 2025

Creating value perceptions

Advertising

Creating value perceptions

Issued by eatbigfish 8 Oct 2025

Machine to host masterclass at Loeries 2025 Creative Week

Loeries Creative Week

Machine to host masterclass at Loeries 2025 Creative Week

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 8 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

World Bank raises sub-Sahara Africa growth forecast on inflation drop

7 Oct 2025

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Public Health

Vaccines and motherhood: Are AI-generated health messages working in Kenya and Nigeria?

Yewande O. Addie 8 Oct 2025

The M20 Declaration was formally handed over to South Africa’s Minister of Digital and Communication Technologies Solly Malatsi (centre), by William Bird (MMA) and Sbu Ngalwa (Sanef)

Media Freedom

Johannesburg Declaration handed to G20

6 Oct 2025

Education

Adapting AI to tackle education inequality in Africa

Niall McNulty 2 Oct 2025

Marketing

In search of agencies at speed: The case for the fast track pitch

2 Oct 2025

Medshield launches 2026 product suite with 7.5% weighted average contribution increase

Medical Aid

Medshield launches 2026 product suite with 7.5% weighted average contribution increase

Issued by Stone 29 Sep 2025

Algorithm Agency and Mobiclicks celebrate a New Generation Awards win for data-driven marketing

Marketing

Algorithm Agency and Mobiclicks celebrate a New Generation Awards win for data-driven marketing

Issued by Algorithm Agency 29 Sep 2025

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Hospital Groups

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar 25 Sep 2025

The contract between SASSA and Postbank is to be terminated this month. But Postbank has approached the court to get this set aside, saying it will have “severe consequences for vulnerable citizens”. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Court battle over the end of Postbank’s agreement with Sassa

Marecia Damons 25 Sep 2025

Why media agencies still matter: Opportunity knocks

Media

Why media agencies still matter: Opportunity knocks

Paul Middleton, Issued by Ebony+Ivory 25 Sep 2025

Kith x adidas bring Pogba and Dybala back into the culture game

Fashion

Kith x adidas bring Pogba and Dybala back into the culture game

David Skilling 25 Sep 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

How South Africa’s waste reforms and renewable energy are driving job creation

22 Sep 2025

Medshield explains the importance of managing your stress and anxiety now

Mental health

Medshield explains the importance of managing your stress and anxiety now

Issued by Stone 22 Sep 2025

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Higher Education

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Issued by Inscape 24 Jul 2025