It's been just over a year since South Africa went into lockdown. At the time, there was still hope that the country could isolate and contain the disease, allowing economic activity to continue as normal. Few could've forecast the toll the following months would take on our lives and livelihoods...
Philani Sangweni, Issued by Irvine Partners 1 day ago
"The debate over amending section 25 has gone beyond the realm of agriculture as various other stakeholders have engaged with parliament."
Wandile Sihlobo 1 day ago
The persistent nature of Covid-19's disruption on the manufacturing industry highlights a need, and an opportunity, to rethink business operations to be more adaptable to market dynamics.
Robin Fisher 1 day ago
Transformation in the aviation sector remains a challenge, with the 2020/21 financial year aviation statistics showing that no meaningful progress has been made in terms of transformation, particularly for previously disadvantaged individuals...
Designed by international firm Perkins+Will, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital is the result of the transformation of a small, simple hospital dating from the 1920s into a modern, expandable facility...
Earlier this year, Wunderman Thompson SA announced the appointment of Tshego Tshukutswane to its executive team as group chief strategy officer. Tshukutswane joined this month succeeding Moagi Bodibe, who has taken up independent consulting...
Jessica Tennant 2 days ago
Absa has launched a cloud incubator initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud computing skills across its operations in Africa...
Target will add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment and increase its spend with more Black-owned companies...
The Bitcoin price has surged up to $60,000. There are a few influencing factors that have contributed to this phenomenal rise in the cryptocurrency's fortunes...
Fred Razak 2 days ago
Mahlaba's in this role encompasses the AppCentrix Public Sector Go-To-Market strategy, supporting customers and partners in the government space...
On 5 and 6 May, Topco Media and partners will be presenting a robust networking experience aimed at kick-starting economic growth in Africa, using technology...
Issued by Topco Media 3 days ago
Driven by powerful AI that is continuously validated by GfK's experts, gfknewron gives instant access to GfK's independent, predictive analytics for tech consumer goods across 27 countries...
Issued by GfK South Africa 3 days ago
Elevator Agency is partnering with the global Intermarketing Agency (IMA) and will rebrand, becoming the South African chapter of IMA, effective April 2021...
The pandemic has picked an existing wound in our country's socio-economic skin. Stats SA recently reported that the youth unemployment rate in the country had increased...
Nkosinathi Mahlangu 3 days ago
4Racing is delighted to announce the appointment of Mxolisi Zwane as chairperson, effective from 1 April 2021...
Issued by Ninety9cents 6 Apr 2021
As we near the end of the first quarter of 2021, we analyse the rollercoaster ride that was 2020 and how it reshaped the F&A space during an unprecedented financial year...
Issued by Monetary Library 1 Apr 2021
As the state of post-lockdown business shifts towards more agility and transparency, Agency Scope is responding to the global call for more in-depth data about what it takes for marketers and agencies to add real value...
Johanna McDowell 1 Apr 2021
Emerging black construction companies owned by women, youth, military veterans and people with disabilities should take the lead in rolling out alternative building technology (ABT).
The financial services landscape is changing quickly as banks face increasing competition from technology-based financial services...
Sarthak Rohal 31 Mar 2021
The South African government's proposed policy interventions, to allow third-party access to South Africa's rail infrastructure, will provide an opportunity not only for the growth of the freight transportation sector but also for the growth, transformation and industrialisation of the economy...
The new-build property is the first ibis hotel in the UK to showcase Accor's new Plaza-design throughout...
Satsa's Access, Inclusivity and Diversity Committee, under the guidance of the Satsa Eastern Cape Chapter Chair, Mandisa Magwaxaza, has joined forces for good with a member association in the Eastern Cape to pioneer a Proof of Concept that will become a blueprint for sustainable transformation of ownership...
The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town will mark 50 years since it was established with events that will be held throughout the year. We got in touch with Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux to chat about this major milestone, the theatre's evolution and how the arts are combatting the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ruth Cooper 31 Mar 2021
Most organisations today understand the importance of customer experience (CX). In fact, research from Gartner shows that 75% of organisations are now able to show that customer satisfaction leads to revenue growth...
Brent Haumann 31 Mar 2021
Sixty-four percent of African insurance organisations are stuck in the early and middle stages of digital transformation...
As lockdown restrictions ease and spaces open up, there's never been a better time to take another look at digital signage...
Grant Kruger, Issued by LG 31 Mar 2021
Bringing more female commercial drivers into the transport industry makes business, economic and social sense...
Not only did the pandemic cause local manufacturing output to drop by nearly 50%, manufacturers also faced a squeeze from retailers looking to provide the best possible value to customers...
Greg Gatherer 30 Mar 2021
In the spirit of Easter, Southern Africa's pioneering Gospel channel, 1G on DStv Channel 331 brings its audience three new shows to uplift and inspire...
Lerato Moseki, Issued by Urban Brew Studios 30 Mar 2021
Moving Cape Town from a colonial city into an equitable and celebrated multi-cultural future, so that all people may see their histories and memories represented, was the theme of a milestone knowledge-sharing workshop held on 27 March 2021...
Accenture has acquired REPL Group, a technology consultancy specialising in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences...
Those who can take this next step into technology-driven efficiency will be best placed to succeed in what is clearly a highly competitive global business environment...
Collin Govender 30 Mar 2021
Complex conversations and the stirrings of systemic change were the hallmarks of the inaugural Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) Assembly held from 24-26 March 2021...
Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 30 Mar 2021
It is time for the many pockets of digital progress to give way to digital transformation...
Vukani Mngxati 29 Mar 2021
Accenture Interactive has collaborated with the Marketing Achievement Awards (MAAs) to celebrate marketing professionals who excel in strategic marketing...
There are countless ways you can apply marketing automation to grow your revenue, extend your reach and turn more clicks into customers....
Issued by Engagement Factory 29 Mar 2021
JCDecaux announced the appointment of Sebastian Musendo as managing director for JCDecaux South Africa...
Issued by JCDecaux 29 Mar 2021
A warm welcome and congratulations to the many companies who have opened or published via their Press Office Newsrooms so far this year....
Issued by Bizcommunity.com 29 Mar 2021
Digital transformation has had a profound impact on almost all industries, fundamentally altering how customers experience the organisations they deal with on a daily basis. The financial services space is no exception, with legacy players having to keep up with new, digital-first disruptors in order to remain relevant...
Ndagi Job Goshi, Issued by Topco Media 26 Mar 2021
Derek Cikes, commercial director at part-payment platform Payflex, outlines some of the key pandemic-led changes to the retail landscape over the past 365 days...
Issued by Payflex 26 Mar 2021
Mastercard will launch a new Priceless digital experience with a video featuring recording artist Jeremy Loops performing his hit song "Down South" on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway...
Issued by Tractor Outdoor 26 Mar 2021
By 2025, e-commerce will expand by an additional $1.4tn, and account for half the growth in the global retail sector...
How do corporations best articulate and act upon their brand purpose, as the interface between corporations and society? By solving the value-action gap, writes Kantar's Adeola Tejumola...
Adeola Tejumola, Issued by Kantar 25 Mar 2021
The Telco Sentiment Index reveals that some telcos received significantly more negativity than others in 2020 while customer service is an industry-wide issue...
Entrepreneur, writer and TV producer Sibulele Siko-Shosha tells us that what's really behind her mask is Rouge Dior 999 Matte. Figuratively speaking though, a cocktail of optimism and fear...
Jessica Tennant 24 Mar 2021
Boomtown has taken aim at the city's high youth unemployment rates by more than doubling the intake for its graduate internship programme, Bayeza...
Issued by Boomtown 23 Mar 2021