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Microsoft promotes Naim Yazbeck to president, Middle East and Africa

1 day

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Higher Education

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 10 hours

Source: tawatchai07 via

Logistics & Transport

Sedna Africa to modernise Beira Port connectivity

1 day

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

FMCG

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

2 days

NIQ Consumer Tech Trends: The consumer’s hunt for value reshapes the South African market

Trends

NIQ Consumer Tech Trends: The consumer’s hunt for value reshapes the South African market

Issued by NielsenIQ 2 days

(L to r:) Adetutu Laditan, founder, creative director, Woof Studios, Lagos, Bongiwe Neema Nouse, creative director, The Odd Number, Alison Hingle, senior creative, Joe Public United, have been chosen to sit on the One Club’s Young Guns 23 Jury (IOmage by Lesley, Svenson © Bizcommunity)

The One Club for Creativity

Joe Public and The Odd Number's young creatives on Young Guns 23 jury

2 days

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

Construction & Engineering

Presenting Zutari's new seasoned executive set to spearhead African ventures

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

Lisandra Paraguassu and Manuela Andreoni 3 days

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

CRM

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

Kunal Badiani 7 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The World Out of Home Organisation (WOOH) has launched the Women in WOO Network

OOH

Women in WOO Network launches

3 Jul 2025

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof makes its debut in SA

Travel

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof makes its debut in SA

3 Jul 2025

Image credit: Matt Artz on Unsplash

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Engie completes Africa's biggest wind farm

America Hernandez 3 Jul 2025

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

Fuel & Energy

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

2 Jul 2025

Iata: Global air traffic up 5% in May as Asia-Pacific, Africa lead gains

Travel

Iata: Global air traffic up 5% in May as Asia-Pacific, Africa lead gains

2 Jul 2025

John Sikiotis, ADvTech's new group chief operating officer

Education

New group COO for ADvTech

1 Jul 2025

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo demand rises 2.2% in May despite trade pressures

1 Jul 2025

Aviation

Milkor and Hanwha Systems partner to enhance UAV surveillance capabilities

26 Jun 2025

Damon Stapleton and Ali Rez join One Club Board

The One Club for Creativity

Damon Stapleton and Ali Rez join One Club Board

26 Jun 2025

IPRN celebrates 30 years with Convention in Porto and the headquarters move to Brussels

PR & Communications

IPRN celebrates 30 years with Convention in Porto and the headquarters move to Brussels

Issued by MANGO-OMC 26 Jun 2025

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

Hospitality

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

25 Jun 2025

How to drive customer engagement through data unification in SA

CRM

How to drive customer engagement through data unification in SA

Kunal Badiani 25 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters. People walk near a mural of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, 23 June, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency).

Markets & Investment

Investors react to news of Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global Finance & Markets Breaking News team 24 Jun 2025

Tourism

Pullman Cape Town welcomes Thuthukile Moloto as general manager

19 Jun 2025

SME compliance in SA: What every small business should know

Entrepreneurship

SME compliance in SA: What every small business should know

19 Jun 2025

So Interactive turns 18: A milestone in digital excellence

Digital

So Interactive turns 18: A milestone in digital excellence

Issued by So Interactive 18 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Jittery markets await Fed as Mideast conflict rages on

18 Jun 2025

Source: bedneyimages via

Agribusiness

South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

Wandile Sihlobo 18 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks dip, oil rallies as Middle East tensions keep investors on edge

Johann M Cherian and Ankur Banerjee 17 Jun 2025

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

Logistics & Transport

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

17 Jun 2025

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Telecoms & Networks

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Issued by Stone 13 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African assets sink on risk aversion after Israel's strike on Iran

13 Jun 2025

Effie announces 2024 Global Effie Index, unveiling the world’s Most Effective Marketers

Marketing

Effie announces 2024 Global Effie Index, unveiling the world’s Most Effective Marketers

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 12 Jun 2025

South Africa urged to strengthen LGBTQIA+ travel offering

Travel

South Africa urged to strengthen LGBTQIA+ travel offering

11 Jun 2025

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

FMCG

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

Issued by Libstar 10 Jun 2025

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

Manufacturing & Parts

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

9 Jun 2025

Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Travel

Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Robin Fredericks 11 Jun 2025

Source: ©Effie Awards Index AB InBev has been ranked as the World’s Most Effective Marketer by the Global Effie Index

Advertising

Global Effie Index: AB InBev in top spot - again!

6 Jun 2025

Source: Source: twitter/@jpmorgan

Banking

JPMorgan Chase strengthens EMEA M&A team with former HSBC leader

2 Jun 2025

Travel

Tourvest and Lagardère Travel Retail sign strategic agreement to boost travel retail in Africa

30 May 2025

Six Middle East & Africa creatives have been selected for the Next Creative Leaders 2025 jury, part of the One Club for Creativity. L to R: Nnenna Onyewuchi - founder, The Barefoot Strategist, Lagos, Ali Rez - CCO, Impact BBDO, Dubai, Nayaab Rais - ECD, FP7 McCann, Dubai, Enas Rashwan - founder, CEO, Cairo Ad School and Saudi Ad School; president, The One Club-Cairo chapter, Cairo/Riyadh, Sands Mathura - ACD, Accenture Song South Africa, Cape Town, Rana Sadek, creative director, IMPACT BBDO, Dubai (Picture by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

The One Club for Creativity

The Next Creative Leaders 2025 jury includes six MEA creatives

29 May 2025

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

Issued by WWF South Africa 27 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Cornelius Coetzee, country director for Verto South Africa.

Finance

#AfricaMonth: Inside Verto's strategy to streamline African trade with a 2030 vision

Katja Hamilton 27 May 2025

World’s most awarded strategist to open conference

Marketing

World’s most awarded strategist to open conference

Issued by IMC Conference 27 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

Lisa Naa Quama Darko captured by Gilbert Asante.

Africa Month

#AfricaDay: Africa's trailblazing creatives in Facebook's latest campaign

26 May 2025

A new digital advertising initiative, Broadbrand, has launched with Vincent Maher appointed CEO (Image supplied)

Media

South African publisher-first network launches

23 May 2025

LG Streaming Week returns with compelling deals and endless content to enjoy at home

TV

LG Streaming Week returns with compelling deals and endless content to enjoy at home

Issued by LG 21 May 2025

Nissan considering Rosslyn plant closure – report

Dealers

Nissan considering Rosslyn plant closure – report

Ryan Bubear 20 May 2025