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Microsoft promotes Naim Yazbeck to president, Middle East and Africa

5 hours

Source: Botswana Government/Instagram. His Excellency Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice-President of Botswana.

Banking

Africa’s strategic shift: from donor dependence to entrepreneurial powerhouse

Katja Hamilton 5 hours

South Africa’s business elite: This is your moment to shine

Marketing

South Africa’s business elite: This is your moment to shine

Issued by Topco Media 8 hours

Source: Supplied

Hospitality

Club Med confirms July 2026 opening for new KZN Beach & Safari resort

10 hours

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the bar for smartphones

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the bar for smartphones

Issued by Samsung 11 hours

Source: Reuters.

Economy

US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Wendell Roelf 12 hours

Stitch expands fintech footprint with Efficacy Payments acquisition

Technology

Stitch expands fintech footprint with Efficacy Payments acquisition

1 day

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

TV

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

Issued by DStv Media Sales 1 day

CRET celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education at Annual Graduate Awards

CSI & Philanthropy

CRET celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education at Annual Graduate Awards

Issued by Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 2 days

The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm

Food, Water & Energy Security

The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 2 days

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump tariff bombshell: US–South Africa trade relations hit new low

2 days

Source: © 123rf For the first time in the decade-long history of Agency Scope in South Africa, participation is on track to surge to a record 710 interviews

Marketing

Marketers make their voices heard, as Agency Scope participation almost quadruples

2 days

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

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

Lisandra Paraguassu and Manuela Andreoni 2 days

Image source: Feodora Chiosea –

Career Advice

4 tips to negotiating your pay raise

3 days

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

CRM

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

Kunal Badiani 3 days

Source: © The Post The second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv) as part of Saru's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Springboks 1995 Rugby World Cup victory

TV

Broadcasters unite to commemorate Springboks 1995 RWC victory

3 days

Economy

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

3 days

Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Justice Dunstan Mlambo. Archive photo:

Law Practice

Judge President Mlambo recommended for deputy chief justice

4 Jul 2025

National dialogue outreach session with former president Thabo Mbeki

Higher Education

National dialogue outreach session with former president Thabo Mbeki

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 4 Jul 2025

5th season of Dreaming in Color podcast spotlights Africa’s visionary leaders

Podcasts

5th season of Dreaming in Color podcast spotlights Africa’s visionary leaders

Issued by The Bridgespan Group 2 days

Source: Reuters.

Finance

World's biggest climate fund ramps up investment plans

4 Jul 2025

Honouring courage, embracing readiness: Sappi hosts regional firefighting competitions

Environment & Natural Resources

Honouring courage, embracing readiness: Sappi hosts regional firefighting competitions

Issued by Sappi 3 Jul 2025

2025 Bookmark Awards poised to go next level with Rainmaker Media at the sponsorship helm

IAB Bookmarks Awards

2025 Bookmark Awards poised to go next level with Rainmaker Media at the sponsorship helm

Issued by IAB South Africa 3 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction

ICT

ISPA supports ICT policy

3 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

Monitoring and learning for impact: Vodacom calls for bold shift in CSI

CSI & Philanthropy

Monitoring and learning for impact: Vodacom calls for bold shift in CSI

Issued by Trialogue 2 Jul 2025

Image credit: Matt Artz on Unsplash

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Engie completes Africa's biggest wind farm

America Hernandez 3 Jul 2025

Advertising

Epica Awards' early bird submissions now open

2 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar hits near 4-year low versus euro, weighed by worries over tax bill, trade deal

Chibuike Oguh 1 Jul 2025

South African Kerushan Govender has been elected president of the 94-year-old American Marketing Association’s New York chapter (Image supplied)

Marketing

South African elected president of AMA an opportunity for African marketing

1 Jul 2025

The ACA joins the global alliance of communications agencies

Advertising

The ACA joins the global alliance of communications agencies

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 30 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism & Travel

Africa and Indian Ocean’s best shine at 2025 World Travel Awards

30 Jun 2025

A recap on Youth and Environment Month: Public Sector Leaders June edition

Youth Month

A recap on Youth and Environment Month: Public Sector Leaders June edition

Issued by Topco Media 30 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Afreximbank President: Dr. George Elombi.

Banking

New president of Afreximbank named amid strategy for $250bn growth

30 Jun 2025

Bradly Howland, the CEO of Alkemi Collective, has been appointed president of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

New era for Prisa with new president

30 Jun 2025

Old Mutual SMEgo launches the 2nd annual Old Mutual SMEGo Pitchathon

SMEs

Old Mutual SMEgo launches the 2nd annual Old Mutual SMEGo Pitchathon

Issued by Old Mutual SMEgo 27 Jun 2025

Image credit: Markus Frieauff on Unsplash

NHI

75% of SA's professionals believe that NHI will worsen healthcare

Maroefah Smith 27 Jun 2025

Image credit: Sergio Martínez on Unsplash

Energy

Africa’s role in the global energy system on the rise

27 Jun 2025

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

Research

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

27 Jun 2025

Zondo Commission

R11bn assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered

26 Jun 2025

Air Products and partners’ hydrogen mobility ecosystem generate interest at Green Hydrogen Summit

Manufacturing & Parts

Air Products and partners’ hydrogen mobility ecosystem generate interest at Green Hydrogen Summit

Issued by Air Products South Africa 26 Jun 2025

Tony Balabanoff retires after lifetime in hospitality

Hospitality

Tony Balabanoff retires after lifetime in hospitality

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 26 Jun 2025

Nigeria, Brazil sign $1bn deal to boost agriculture and food security

Agriculture

Nigeria, Brazil sign $1bn deal to boost agriculture and food security

MacDonald Dzirutwe 26 Jun 2025

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

ESG & Sustainability

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

Issued by Sappi 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

New plant breeders’ rights law takes effect in SA

Agriculture

New plant breeders’ rights law takes effect in SA

26 Jun 2025

South African finance professionals receive their Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation

Accounting & Auditing

South African finance professionals receive their Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 25 Jun 2025