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|  | | Meta lures AI talent with massive $250m deal as competition heats up...read |
|  | | International communications agency Kleber Group has opened its first African office in Cape Town...read |
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 | Open Chats podcast owners have issued an unconditional apology for derogatory remarks made on its show about coloured people... Read |
| Cannes Lions |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer and partner at Joe Public, gives lessons from his experience as 2025’s Cannes Audio & Radio jury president... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Up & Up Group’s CCO, Neo Mashigo, shares his experiences judging the recent Cannes film category... Read |
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| |  | The Up&Up Group women in leadership give their perspectives, first-hand, on the state of the advertising and marketing industries as it relates to women and their prospects... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE With more than 22 years in the FMCG industry, Helen McDougall was appointed as the new CEO of Woodlands Dairy in October 2024 and is firmly focused on positioning the dairy manufacturer as Africa’s most admired dairy company... Read |  | KARABO LEDWABA Meaghan Essel and Tennessee Barber met in 2017 and have been cracking briefs ever since... Read |  | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA South African women are highly active print consumers, reading local newspapers and readily engaging with advertising and printed inserts in their local paper. Brand new Roots research shows that local women are more connected than ever, ranking print highly on their list of preferred media... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE As a young girl inspired by her mother's bold confidence, femininity and fashion sense, Bronwyn Day, creative director at Superbalist, would play dress-up in her wardrobe and that sparked her passion for fashion.. Read |  | KARABO LEDWABA Meet PepsiCo’s shopper marketing lead for West, East & Central Africa, Kionna Moodley... Read |  | ISSUED BY MEDIAHEADS 360 MediaHeads 360, a proudly female-led specialist creative and media agency driving transformation in the marketing space, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 Women’s Month Bursary Competition... Read |  | ABIGAIL BUCKLEY, ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Every year, Women’s Month is a powerful pause point and a chance to reflect not only on how far we’ve come, but the realities that we are still reshaping every day, which is something special... Read |  | ISSUED BY KENA OUTDOOR Meet the woman behind the newly relaunched, bold campaign lighting up Winnie Mandela Drive... Read |  | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM is proud to announce the return of its award-winning women’s empowerment campaign, Her Perfect Pitch, for its fourth consecutive year... Read |
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| Nedbank IMC |
 | CHLOE POSTHUMUS Bryony Rose of Yext joins the IMC 2025 stage to unpack how AI is transforming search—and what brands must do to keep up... Read |
 | CHLOE POSTHUMUS Charl Bassil, chief brand officer at BBC, will explore how brands can stay relevant by embracing bold, human-centred reinvention at the upcoming IMC... Read |
 | CHLOE POSTHUMUS Meltwater's Zubair Timol explores the intersection of culture and AI to unlock Africa’s growth potential... Read |
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| Advertising |
 | KARABO LEDWABA A recent advertisement by Pineapple Insurance has drawn criticism for relying on tribal stereotypes and reinforcing negative perceptions of taxi drivers and Zulu people... Read |
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| Artificial Intelligence |
 | Artificial intelligence users and developers alike have long wrestled with a common issue: AI “hallucinations,” where models confidently generate false or misleading information... Read |
 | BLESSED HWAIRE AND SHOBHIT JAIN Consumers are more digitally savvy and price-conscious than ever, and expect brands to offer convenience, personalisation, and value... Read |
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| Branding |
 | ISSUED BY OFFERNET Your brand might already be compromised, and you wouldn’t even know until it’s too late. In South Africa’s current digital climate, that statement is no longer provocative. It’s simply realistic... Read |
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 | GORDON WILSON Gordon Wilson, commercial director at Achievement Awards Group, shares a methodical and practical way to go about building connections, relationships and loyalty with channel partners... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CEM AFRICA SUMMIT As the continent’s leading customer experience (CX) event returns to Cape Town next week, the CEM Africa Summit 2025 promises to confront the industry’s toughest challenges head-on, from fragmented data strategies and siloed teams to the rising demand for human-centered digital experiences... Read |
| Digital |
 | “There’s a huge opportunity in e-commerce right now, but also a huge operational strain,” says Jaco Roux, head of product at Bob Go... Read |
 | AZMINA KHAN, ISSUED BY DENTSU In sub-Saharan Africa, CMOs are increasingly expected to lead the charge on growth. With rising youth populations, rapid urbanisation, and digital leapfrogging, the region presents both immense opportunity and complexity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ADVERTISING MEDIA FORUM We know that the threat of cookies being removed completely has been a threat for quite some time. And while it may seem like a cause for celebration for advertisers, it should be a time for deep introspection and strategising... Read |
| Direct Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY DMASA In a rapidly evolving marketing landscape where strategy, innovation, and creativity must align seamlessly, excellence is no longer about simply showing up; it’s about standing out. And standing out means hitting the mark... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The prestigious Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025 took centre stage on the night of 31 July 2025, celebrating the exceptional individuals, companies, and organisations driving transformation and empowerment across South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 is proud to welcome the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | THEMBI SEHLOHO New SA film visa aims to boost tourism by attracting global productions and positioning the country as a leading screen tourism destination... Read |
 | The Inclusive Lens Awards shines a light on bold, authentic works that challenge the status quo and champion representation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRICA FILM FINANCE FORUM The Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) returns with renewed urgency and clarity of purpose, committed to unlocking the full economic potential of Africa’s film industry... Read |
| Magazines |
 | Surfing In South Africa, has officially launched its first downloadable issue... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY PENQUIN Penquin, the Johannesburg-based brand and communication marketing agency, has been ranked the number two Creative Agency in sub-Saharan Africa in the just-announced 2024 Smarties Business Impact Index (BII)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION AND ADVERTISING Effie Awards South Africa has announced the senior panel of industry leaders who will serve on the 2025 grand jury... Read |
| Media |
 | Digital News Transformation Fund announces inaugural Board to steer South Africa’s R114m digital news initiative... Read |
 | LIEZL HUMAN Google has granted a R114m lifeline over three years to help save small and independent publishers in South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA Business and Arts South Africa NPC (Basa) invites nominations to fill three vacancies on its board of directors... Read |
 | The event will take place at the University of Limpopo from 13 to 14 August 2025... Read |
 | EVE PENNINGTON Eve Pennington is a Creative Problem Solver who happens to also be pretty good at media... Read |
 | ANDREW CHINAMBU Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING In a landmark move for African sport and entertainment, Primedia today announced its contribution to thought leadership in the entertainment and sports economies... Read |
| Media Freedom |
 | Suspended IDT CEO and spokesperson caught on camera offering a bribe to Daily Maverick journalist... Read |
 | Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening... Read |
| Mobile |
 | The system uses real-time fingerprint and facial recognition to speed up customer onboarding and reduce identity fraud... Read |
| OOH |
 | Car manufacturer, Hyundai has hijacked a pop culture moment... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EPIC OUTDOOR This wasn’t just an activation. It was a cultural moment... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KENA OUTDOOR Spoiler alert: More than you'd think - and no, it’s not just about being seen... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | LAILA BASTATI Across industries, communications is no longer just about visibility – it’s about viability... Read |
 | PR Worx has appointed Shannon Henning as its new managing director... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING In a bold move to celebrate the timeless allure of jazz, Primedia Broadcasting proudly announces the launch of Just Jazz, an exclusive online channel dedicated to streaming the genre’s most captivating sounds around the clock... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KAYA 959 Kaya 959 has officially launched The Kaya Business Club, a powerful new initiative designed to bring Gauteng’s vibrant SMME community together under one roof... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ALGOA FM Entries are open for the Eastern Cape’s biggest mass participation family charity event, the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa... Read |
| Research |
 | The Up&Up Group and some of its key clients, with Amplified, will deliver data from the South Africa survey to form part of Amplified’s attention dataset... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO New report reveals signals behind South Africa’s fast food choices... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VICINITY MEDIA Luxury isn’t losing traction. Vicinity Media’s global-first visit attribution data shows that, even in a strained economy, South African consumers are still visiting dealerships for premium and luxury vehicles at impressive rates... Read |
| Retail |
 | MATTHEW HIRSCH AND DANIEL STEYN Cape Union Mart and its chairperson, Philip Krawitz, have taken the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to court over weekly protests held outside the company’s stores since 2023... Read |
 | This alliance enables same-day delivery in Cape Town, Johannesburg and across Gauteng, with a one-to-three-day delivery for the rest of South Africa.... Read |
 | SIYANDA MTHETHWA Shein and Temu have captured a combined 3.6% share of South Africa's retail, clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL) market... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ORNICO Ornico will host an exclusive in-person seminar titled “Measured: The State of Social Media 2025” on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at Workshop17 in Sandton... Read |
| TV |
 | SuperSport has announced it will be the first African broadcaster to launch a dedicated 24-hour women’s sports channel, in partnership with the All Women’s Sport Network (AWSN)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AFRICA Disney princesses have inspired girls and fans of all ages to discover, dream and believe through characters who go on epic, fun adventures where they realise their true potential... Read |
 | SABC1 Breaking Down Borders series nominated for prestigious national award... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite Holdings is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another step towards consolidation of its activities across Africa to focus more on its home market... Read |
 | DRC imposed a four-month suspension on exports in February after prices hit a nine-year low, and then extended it by three months in June... Read |
 | This corporate transition means better stores, better service, and more local impact... Read |
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 | Report finds that over 34,000 clothing retail and manufacturing jobs are at risk as offshore e-commerce platforms gain market share in South Africa... Read |
 | Electricity costs are still projected to remain high, especially for corporate and industrial consumers, even though this may provide some relief... Read |
 | KPMG appoints new CEO for South Africa to lead the business in 2026 and beyond... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI Sarb's stance on US tariffs is that they may not have a drastic impact on SA's economy. Read |
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