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DANETTE BREITENBACH In this episode of #BizTrendsTV, Phindile Khoza from 54 Magazine examines African cultural identity in the global context... |
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|  | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM From today, you may notice a subtle new look on Bizcommunity’s interfaces: A fresh new typographic treatment joins the iconic nine-dot logo grid, designed to represent the links and connections forged within South Africa’s business communities... read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING MTN and 702 proudly reaffirm their strategic alliance for the third consecutive year to present the 702 MTN Small Business Awards... Read |
DR NICKI MORLEY, ISSUED BY KANTAR Kantar’s new solution combines the best of human and artificial intelligence to help marketers rapidly identify new opportunity spaces that fit their brand and category – and develop the concepts they need to bring those opportunities to life... |
| Cannes Lions |
 | The Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners have been announced... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | A new pan-African list is attempting to formalise what marketing leadership looks like across the continent... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY In this week’s Orchids & Onions, Brendan Seery looks at how Metropolitan uses humour and heart to tackle a tough subject, while Subaru SA shows how one line can steer a message off course... Read |
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ISSUED BY BOUNDLESS Continuing its philosophy of only hiring experts in their field, Boundless has added bass player Fran Luckin to its team of experts... |
 | Spotify has this week introduced new ad formats and tools... Read |
| Artificial Intelligence |
 | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft South Africa AI policy for public comment... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PBPR As organisations around the world accelerate their investments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data analytics, a growing number of industry experts are warning that many companies are still approaching these initiatives in fundamentally flawed ways... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASCENT AFRICA Integrated marketing and communications agency Ascent Africa has announced the acquisition of a stake in Clarence AI, an Africa-built artificial intelligence platform... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HELM South African businesses are not short on AI ambition but many are struggling to move from conversation to execution, or from proof of concept into production... Read |
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Following the conclusion of its membership of the global Norton Rose Fulbright network, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa relaunched this week as Deneys, an independent, full-service law firm... |
 | A jar of Nutella has become an unlikely star of space, after appearing during a live broadcast from NASA’s Artemis II mission. ... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Ashley Madison, long known as a dating service for people seeking extramarital encounters, is officially shifting its identity in 2026... Read |
| Education |
 | Scopen Africa has launched a bursary initiative to invest in the industry's next generation… Read |
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 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA South Africa’s most dangerous days are often the ones meant for celebration. As the country approaches a series of long weekends and public holidays, a period typically associated with rest and connection, we are confronted with a sobering reality... Read |
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| Exhibitions |
 | ISSUED BY MONTGOMERY GROUP AFRICA Montgomery Group Africa has been recognised with two Excellence in Marketing awards at the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) Roar Awards, held on 26 March at the Sandton Convention Centre... Read |
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The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) has announced its 2026 finalists, celebrating the most innovative and compelling video content in the tourism and travel industry... |
 | The Animation School is shortlisted for three student films at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR In every corner of South Africa, amongst the hum of daily life, extraordinary men and women quietly build sanctuaries of love, care, and resilience... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA OpenAI’s chief marketing officer (CMO), Kate Rouch, has stepped down from her role to focus on her health after a diagnosis of late‑stage breast cancer... Read |
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PHILIP COHEN The data doesn't lie. Subscriber numbers sometimes do... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY The Board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has approved 32 community media projects for grant funding under the 2025/26 funding cycle to the value of R36,963,824,67... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAXTON MEDIA From 11 June 2026 to 19 July 2026, global attention will turn to the Fifa World Cup, the planet’s largest and most popular sporting event... Read |
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ISSUED BY CAXTON MEDIA South Africa isn’t just one market. It has 11 official languages and a myriad associated cultures and consumer realities... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA The battle is no longer just for reach, clicks, or reads - it is for attention among decision-makers... Read |
| PR & Communications |
Two female brand and communications strategists have launched a brand advisory firm, Aura... |
 | TSHEPO SEFOTLHELO Tshepo Sefotlhelo says you cannot communicate your way out of a credibility gap. You have to build trust long before the pressure comes... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY GAGASI FM Gagasi FM proudly unveils its highly anticipated new on-air line-up, marking a bold new chapter for the station... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HOWARD AUDIO Dear friends and colleagues,
we’re thrilled to share a great result from this year’s Naledi Theatre Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING With petrol prices recently soaring to new heights, Kfm 94.5 is stepping up to join Cape Town motorists in a very special way... Read |
| Retail |
 | Convenience meets premium as Marble Hospitality Group brings “fancy but easy” format to high-traffic business hub... Read |
 | Beyond the deal itself, the acquisition highlights ongoing investor confidence in South Africa’s consumer economy, particularly in businesses serving the affordable segment... Read |
 | Between 1-6 April 2026, select customers placing orders via Checkers Sixty60 may find a co-branded collector’s can as part of a surprise in-app sampling campaign... Read |
 | MZWAKHE POSWA Public protest is a protected constitutional right in South Africa. However, when protest action moves from traditional public spaces into privately owned commercial environments such as shopping centres, a different set of legal and risk considerations arises... Read |
 | OLAV WESTPHAL, ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA The retail marketing landscape is evolving at pace. Changing consumer behaviour, constant product innovation and the rise of new technologies are reshaping how brands communicate, operate and execute campaigns in an increasingly competitive environment... Read |
| Social Media |
 | MICHAEL COST Michael Cost, head of strategy and client development at Humanz, gives insight into why influencers are no longer just a marketing add-on, but the driving force behind brand relevance and trust in 2026... Read |
 | ORATILE PAPO Oratile Papo explains what four years of running a social media agency actually taught her… Read |
 | Australia is investigating five tech giants over non-compliance with social media bans... Read |
| Streaming |
MultiChoice has launched a targeted streaming campaign to transition Showmax users onto its DStv Stream service... |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | This week, we chat with iProspect MD Chantel Harrison... Read |
| Africa |
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 | ISAAC ANYAOGU African banking revenues surpassed $100bn, driven by high returns, digital growth and demographics, but remain concentrated in key markets despite strong expansion... Read |
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 | South Africa blacklists 52 companies via the Construction Industry Development Board, tightening procurement enforcement to curb poor delivery, wasteful spending and restore infrastructure accountability... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI SA collected R2.01tn in 2025/26, 8.4% above last year, boosted by mining and compliance initiatives... Read |
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Impact-driven closer wanted! Lead sponsorship for Ladles of Love account, Rainbow Marketing. Secure corporate partnerships (ESG/CSI) frameworks. 3-7 years experience, tenacity, and purpose required. Apply via Indeed. Read more >>Ockham Communications specialises in reputation management, crisis communications and public affairs. We are looking for a persuasive communicator, analytical thinker and excellent writer to join Ockham as an Account Manager. Read more >>We're recruiting a skilled Accountant to oversee end-to-end finance operations, playing a key role in maintaining financial health and supporting business objectives. Read more >> |
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 | Merilynn Steenkamp from Roche Diagnostics explains how early and accurate diagnostics for preventable illnesses like cervical cancer, HIV, and TB can help protect women’s ability to stay economically active and support broader economic resilience... Read |
 | Non-communicable diseases are overtaking infectious illnesses, driven by preventable risks and late diagnosis... Read |
 | According to the FCM Meetings & Events 2026 Trends Report, 92% expect budgets to hold steady or grow... Read |
