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 | Digify Africa, in partnership with Meta and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), has now opened applications for Digify Pro Online 2025, running from 5 May to 2 June 2025, with the next cohort commencing on 18 June 2025... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DNA BRAND ARCHITECTS It costs more to be a woman than a man. Women face a higher financial burden than men do, not only because they earn less, but also because many products targeted at women are priced higher than equivalent items aimed at men... Read |
 | Capitec, South Africa’s largest digital bank with over 24 million clients, is challenging banking industry norms with its newly launched Simple Fees campaign... read |
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| |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH This year’s Bookmark Awards jury president, Elizabeth Mokwena believes she can catalyse showcasing the creativity and excellence emerging from Africa... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY IMC CONFERENCE Confirmed as the biggest marketing conference in Africa, the Nedbank IMC has released its agenda for this year’s event... Read |
| Marketing & Media |
 | The 2025 first half AdForum Summit will take place in New York between 12 and 16 May 2025, with one of the key meetings with the leadership of Omnicom Advertising Group... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING Effie Academy is now live in South Africa, bringing world-class marketing education to professionals and students alike... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY It looks to me as though the hard-headed bean counters at Carling Black Label either took the day off when came decision time for the brand’s latest ad … or they were deliberately excluded... Read |
 | Share your thoughts on the media landscape in Kantar’s Media Reactions study... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has partially upheld a consumer complaint against Pioneer Foods’ Liqui-Fruit brand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OGILVY SOUTH AFRICA Ogilvy South Africa is thrilled to announce that the Volkswagen Africa Group has chosen to continue its long-standing partnership with the agency group... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CITY LOGISTICS Consumers are increasingly overwhelmed by marketing, from traditional channels like radio, television, and print to social media on mobile devices... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING The ACA introduces GenEra – a fresh platform empowering young professionals in advertising. The launch event brings together bold voices to inspire the next generation of industry professionals... Read |
| Branding |
 | Gloot, the fast-rising female wellness brand, has officially expanded its reach beyond Africa... Read |
 | Castle Milk Stout, together with various heritage institutions, continues to safeguarde African wisdom systems through Ancestors Day... Read |
 | In time for its 30th anniversary, the market research consultancy, Ask Afrika has rebranded to ASK AFRICA... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | ISSUED BY DOMAINS.CO.ZA You’re likely not the only business in South Africa offering a particular range of products and services. And while choice is a win for customers, it can create confusion when every company claims to be “the best"... Read |
| Design |
 | The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department supported 10 young artists to showcase their talent at Comic Con Cape Town 2025... Read |
| Digital |
 | SHAUNE JORDAAN, ISSUED BY HOORAH DIGITAL Let’s just call it: the agency vs consultancy debate is no longer a debate. It’s a rebrand... Read |
 | JONATHAN ELCOCK, ISSUED BY RATHER.CHAT It’s Thursday, and you’re stuck in a management meeting that was supposed to last an hour but has already run over by 30 minutes... Read |
 | NTOKOZO NHLANHLA Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director, Digitas Liquorice says the creator economy is Africa’s chance to leapfrog into a new era of influence, where creators set global trends… Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA DMASA proudly announces the appointment of Ethan September to the prestigious board of governors of the ANA International Echo Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) and the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa (DMASA) are thrilled to announce that entries for the Assegai IAS Agency Credentials Award 2025 are now open... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY HASSO PLATTNER D-SCHOOL AFRIKA Hosted by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at UCT, our Design Dialogue series in 2025 offers a monthly opportunity for the design thinking community on the continent to come together... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY SCAN DISPLAY Scan Display’s versatility was made evident when it received several awards from various industry organisations recently... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | City of Cape Town’s Film Office's City Film Fund is open for applications for support... Read |
| Marketing |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Danette Breitenbach chatted with Alet Kilchenmann, Ocean Basket’s head of food, about how burgers fit into the brand and the ongoing evolution of the brand... Read |
 | In its 15th year, Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands will be unveiled on 23 May, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DELTA VICTOR BRAVO Delta Victor Bravo (official partner to eatbigfish in Africa) is pleased to announce the appointment of Khaya Dlanga as managing partner... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CADEK MEDIA The countdown has begun for Marketing Indaba 2025, one of South Africa’s leading marketing conferences now in its 15th year... Read |
 | ISSUED BY WETPAINT ADVERTISING The problem: Is employee influence authentic or just another marketing strategy?... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PENQUIN In today’s hyper-digital world, content is everywhere. Brands are producing more than ever before – videos, blogs, reels, emails, podcasts, you name it... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRAND INFLUENCE AGENCY In a marketing world driven by impressions and glossy content, a quieter yet highly effective force is proving essential to true impact: the foot soldier... Read |
 | Warc's Future of Measurement 2025 highlights emerging trends in media and creative measurement that include AI... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA When Sam Tomlinson, executive vice president at US-based agency Warchawski, was asked what brought him to Converge Africa, his answer was simple and a little unexpected... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAUCE ADVERTISING Sauce Advertising has struck gold at the prestigious Smarties Awards, earning top honours for its emotionally charged, through-the-line campaign, Step into my Slippers... Read |
| Media |
 | ISSUED BY ADVERTISING MEDIA FORUM Media agencies once prided themselves on being relationship-driven businesses. The “people-first” ethos was foundational - whether it meant nurturing client partnerships, empowering internal talent, or deeply understanding audiences. But over time, much of that philosophy seems to have been overshadowed by performance pressures, automation, and the pursuit of efficiency. So, what happened?... Read |
 | South Africa’s Daily Maverick won Best Innovative Digital Product for Manifesto Mayhem!, a gamified platform that turns political manifestos into digital collectible cards... Read |
| Mobile |
 | Blind SA has been working closely with Checkers to optimise the online shopping experience on the Sixty60 app for blind and partially sighted users... Read |
| Online Media |
 | ISSUED BY BROAD MEDIA South Africa’s most successful companies choose to advertise on BusinessTech on a regular basis... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | YOLISA MKELE Not so long ago, the social media world felt a little more regulated. It has never been perfect, but the presence of content moderators meant that more often than not, there was a reasonable eye looking over posts. Read |
 | Publicis Groupe Africa and the Institute for Internal Communications Africa have released the State of Internal Comms Whitepaper. Read |
| Promotions & Activations |
 | Culture and community intersected at the Mostro Lab when the Puma Mostro made a bold appearance at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town on Thursday, to celebrate the iconic silhouette... Read |
 | Maize brand IWISA No 1’s Fills Bold Designer Search is an invitation to the next generation of fashion innovators to design South Africa’s freshest range of street gear... Read |
 | FlySafair, in partnership with Vodacom, delivered an aerial display at the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium over the weekend... Read |
| Publishing |
 | The Constitutional Court handed down a unanimous order in Blind SA v President of the Republic of South Africa on Wednesday, 7 May, declaring that section 19D of the Copyright Amendment Bill be read into the Copyright Act with immediate effect... Read |
| Radio |
 | The Metro FM Music Awards 2025 (MMAs) celebrated South African music royalty on Saturday, 3 May... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KAYA 959 Kaya 959’s Colleen Louw shares insights into her turnaround strategy and transformative leadership and how this is shaping the future of Kaya 959, as well as what it means to be a champion of diversity and talent development and what motivates her... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Trust, transparency, and innovation are non-negotiable for South Africa’s Gen Z consumers when choosing financial partners... Read |
| Retail |
 | McDonald’s South Africa has launched a new McCrispy Chicken Burger nationwide... Read |
 | Nike announced that it is shaking up its senior leadership team in a new action plan... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES In a bold show of its ongoing commitment to responsible alcohol trading and inclusive economic development, Heineken Beverages hosted a high-level roundtable and media visit to two township taverns participating in the company’s Tavern Transformation Programme... Read |
 | CHRIS MURONZI Grocery retailer OK Zimbabwe Ltd's majority shareholders have agreed to back a $30m rights issue to cover a "funding gap" and stabilise the company's financial position, its chief executive said... Read |
 | Boxer Retail Limited published its first annual financial results after listing in November 2024, delivering a standout performance with consistent market share gains... Read |
 | PVH Corp, the parent company of fashion labels including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, announced the appointment of David Savman as the new global brand president of Calvin Klein... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Mscsports believes AI has the potential to meaningfully improve how we value, plan, and deliver sponsorships.... Read |
| Streaming |
 | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that SABC Plus, its Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform, has reached one million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA Stanley Tucci embarks on an unforgettable culinary voyage across five regions – Tuscany, Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Abruzzo, and Lazio showcasing their diverse flavours and rich traditions... Read |
| TV |
 | ISSUED BY DSTV MEDIA SALES Joburg-based production house The Schultz Creative will produce both series... Read |
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 | Trump’s tariffs and Agoa uncertainty are sending shockwaves through African supply chains. Sapics reveals how managers can navigate rising costs, currency volatility and trade disruption in 2025... Read |
 | Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 gets underway on Monday, 12 May, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, with BONDay (Business Opportunity Networking Day) kicking off the proceedings... Read |
 | The hub will serve as a dynamic space for Africa’s creative entrepreneurs... Read |
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 | Professor Chibale joins a distinguished group of 30 international members elected this year, alongside 120 US-based scientists... Read |
 | BMW holds the record for being the manufacturer with the most SA Car of the Year titles, with honours dating back to 1988... Read |
 | Transformation Fund unveiled to tackle financing challenges for SMMEs... read |
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 | South Africa leads charge in financial equality at crucial G20 conference... Read |
 | Sello Moloko's departure marks a new era for Absa Group as René van Wyk assumes chairmanship... Read |
 | Old Mutual has appointed industry leader Jurie Strydom as CEO designate... Read |
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