https://www.bizcommunity.com/Publishing South Africa Publishing news 15 Publishing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Publishing en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:45:17 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-african-brands-need-ecosystems-289327a Something one-of-a-kind happened in May 2026 at a beauty brand launch in South Africa. There were no scripted talking points handed to influencers; instead, creators chose their own products, made content on their own terms, and left with the beginning of a long-term relationship. 1-268710 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/applications-open-dsac-anfasa-funding-to-diversify-south-africas-book-market-067145a The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA), has opened applications for the fourth DSAC Publishing Hub cycle. The programme has funded 91 books since 2023, across indigenous languages, Braille, and audiobooks. 1-268707 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-shifting-african-businesses-623071a "The IMC conference is one of the most important conversations happening in marketing on the continent right now. What excites me is the quality of the room, practitioners wrestling with real challenges in complex, fast-moving markets. 1-268621 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/2026-africa-elevate-scholarship-recipients-announced-623151a On 28 May, in Nairobi, Kenya, the International News Media Association (INMA) announced 41 recipients of the Africa Elevate 2026 Scholarship, selected from 114 applicants from across Africa. 1-268571 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-upup-groups-ceo-and-cco-announced-as-speakers-on-official-cannes-lions-agenda-289707a The Up&Up Group is excited and honoured to be represented on the official agenda at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 1-268540 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/registration-campaign-uses-murals-to-reach-voters-623531a The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is mandated not only to manage elections but also to ensure that citizens understand their rights and participate in the democratic process. This requires communication methods that reach people where they are, rather than expecting them to seek out information. 1-268451 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/isu-elihle-awards-open-for-entries-with-r30000-for-first-place-178166a The need for credible, child-centred reporting remains critical, and journalists continue to play a vital role in shaping how children are represented in the media. The Isu Elihle Awards have, for 10 years, encouraged the elevation of journalism that puts children at the centre of storytelling. 1-268188 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/on-the-dot-speciality-publications-expands-retail-book-offering-with-fresh-data-led-approach-736522a On the Dot Speciality Publications’ Books division is strengthening its position in the South African retail book market with a growing range of locally relevant and internationally sourced titles, supported by careful store allocation, regular sales monitoring and expanding publisher partnerships. 1-267982 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/increased-representation-from-africa-on-shortlisting-juries-847603a The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa, including from top marketers such as VW’s Bridget Harpur and EcoBank’s Oriane Canfrin, to some of the continent's best creatives, from South Africans Bananas’ Justin Gomes to The Odd Number’s Thabang Manyelo, Kenya’s Twotone Global’s Gil Kemami, and Nigeria’s Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications. 1-267939 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/media24-named-best-in-africa-at-inma-awards-403249a Media24 has won the International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards’ Best in Africa for Saturday Night Fitness. 1-267915 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Publishing South Africa