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Source: Reuters.

Banking

BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop

Mathieu Rosemain 4 hours

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Changes to UK sanctions designations list: What African operations need to know

Ryan Nelson, Nikita Shaw, and Cynthia Venter 22 hours

Why early breast cancer detection saves lives, by Medshield

Oncology

Why early breast cancer detection saves lives, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 1 day

People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Mining

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno 4 hours

Primary & Secondary Education

Matric exams 2025 officially kick off

1 day

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Nutrition

Fruit juices in South Africa are getting a free ride: why they should have the same health warning labels as fizzy drinks

Siphiwe Dlamini 1 day

University of Free State’s campuses have begun re-opening. Photo: Tladi Moloi / GroundUp

Higher Education

Agreement reached at University of Free State after week of protests

Tladi Moloi 1 day

WhatsApp, the ‘killer app’ for word-of-mouth in SA’s township economies

Marketing

WhatsApp, the ‘killer app’ for word-of-mouth in SA’s township economies

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 1 day

From hustle to growth: Founders must evolve to lead the businesses they’ve built

Business Plans

From hustle to growth: Founders must evolve to lead the businesses they’ve built

Issued by Our Salad Mix 2 days

Social Media

As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

Alex Beattie 2 days

Regine le Roux, Reputation Matters founder and MD, says from a communication perspective, there is much to learn from how the Cape Town Marathon organisers handled the cancellation of the event (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Crisis communications: Lessons from the Cape Town Marathon

Regine le Roux 2 days

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Marketing

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Samu Hashe 2 days

Competition Law

Hidden cost of tariff increases: Rise in counterfeit goods

Jason Gavender and Jarred West 17 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa calls for greater ratings transparency at G20 meeting

Andrea Shalal 17 Oct 2025

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Partner at Webber Wentzel

Employment Equity

Employment equity overhaul: Key steps to meeting January 2026 targets

Dhevarsha Ramjettan 17 Oct 2025

Why multifamily housing needs a broader investment lens to drive growth

Residential Property

Why multifamily housing needs a broader investment lens to drive growth

Issued by Catchwords 16 Oct 2025

Western Cape businesses – your must-visit event in October

Facilities & Property Management

Western Cape businesses – your must-visit event in October

Issued by Securex 16 Oct 2025

Image credit: Unicef South Africa/2014/Schermbrucker

Public Health

27.6% drop in Western Cape infant immunisations risks outbreaks

16 Oct 2025

Access Bank CEO Sandile Shabalala champions CEO–corporate affairs alignment at JSE Symposium

Financial Services

Access Bank CEO Sandile Shabalala champions CEO–corporate affairs alignment at JSE Symposium

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 15 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Bayer unveils new range of pregnancy multivitamins

15 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

Data centres near cooling crisis as AI demand surges

Data & Analytics

Data centres near cooling crisis as AI demand surges

Dean Wolson 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

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Logistics & Transport

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Bradley Claassen 14 Oct 2025

Safeguarding the supply chain: A guide to transporting dangerous goods

Transport

Safeguarding the supply chain: A guide to transporting dangerous goods

Issued by Dachser 13 Oct 2025

Black Friday could be a goldmine for cybercriminals if retailers aren't careful

Security

Black Friday could be a goldmine for cybercriminals if retailers aren't careful

Hemant Harie 13 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Developing nations rack up $3.9bn in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Colleen Goko 13 Oct 2025

Pharmacists can initiate people with HIV on antiretroviral treatment, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled. Photo: GroundUp Staff

Medical Law

Pharmacists can treat people with HIV, appeal court rules

10 Oct 2025

AI is reshaping the retail industry one code at a time

Technology

AI is reshaping the retail industry one code at a time

Niel Coetzee 9 Oct 2025

From prevention to protection - your fire safety solutions in one place

Health & Safety

From prevention to protection - your fire safety solutions in one place

Issued by Firexpo 9 Oct 2025

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Security

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Chandni Gopal, Aaqilah Nagdee & Precious Maphupha 9 Oct 2025

Source: David Vives via

Agriculture

Despite US tariffs, South Africa's agricultural exports soar

9 Oct 2025

The AI data paradox: Maximising reward while mitigating risk in high-value data services

Artificial Intelligence

The AI data paradox: Maximising reward while mitigating risk in high-value data services

Issued by Offernet 9 Oct 2025

Common legal mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them

SMEs

Common legal mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 8 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

Geospatial in Africa: The highs, the lows, and what’s ahead in 2025

Digital

Geospatial in Africa: The highs, the lows, and what’s ahead in 2025

Issued by AfriGIS 8 Oct 2025

Vanessa Bolosier is the creative strategy director at Incubeta. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Vanessa Bolosier | The business case for creative risk

Vanessa Bolosier 8 Oct 2025

Absa launches next phase of consumer education campaign: Protect your money, protect your story

Banking

Absa launches next phase of consumer education campaign: Protect your money, protect your story

Issued by OnPoint PR 7 Oct 2025

Meat, markets and money: Empowering SA entrepreneurs for a food-secure future

FMCG

Meat, markets and money: Empowering SA entrepreneurs for a food-secure future

Issued by AMIE 7 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

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

7 Oct 2025

Sapa calls for balanced trade policy to protect the local poultry industry

Agribusiness

Sapa calls for balanced trade policy to protect the local poultry industry

Izaak Breitenbach 6 Oct 2025

Image credit: Cora Pursley

Pharmaceuticals

"Not only waistlines, but lifespans” — Dr Tommie Smook on GLP-1s

6 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

Source: Supplied. Danielle Luwes, tax director at Hobbs Sinclair.

Taxation & Regulation

Why influencers might need to rethink 'free' gifts

7 Oct 2025

SA secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing

Manufacturing & Parts

SA secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing

Nqobile Dludla 6 Oct 2025

Image supplied.

Aesthetic Medicine

Mommy Club's Nozipho Ntshangase on social media's cosmetic surgery red flags

3 Oct 2025

A-OSH Expo - Meeting the Western Cape’s occupational health and safety needs

Health & Safety

A-OSH Expo - Meeting the Western Cape’s occupational health and safety needs

Issued by A-OSH EXPO 2 Oct 2025

Hormones, menopause, and cancer: Cansa’s call to action this October

Oncology

Hormones, menopause, and cancer: Cansa’s call to action this October

Issued by CANSA 1 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Sundowns ruling: When do commission 'clawbacks' fall under contract and not employment law?

Lenja Dahms-Jansen 1 Oct 2025