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Competition Law

Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

Joyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye 48 minutes

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

TV

National Geographic Africa unveils adventurous upcoming programming slate

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 48 minutes

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Advertising

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 hour

Financial Services

Russia launches crypto mining for global trade

2 hours

Source: © 123rf Scopen’s Sustainability Study in Latin America has found that a focus of communication practices in the region is to promote equality

Marketing

Part 2: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: Communications promote gender equality

2 hours

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 18 hours

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 22 hours

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

20 hours

Advertising

UK ad spend surpasses £10bn in Q2 2024, driven by digital boom

1 day

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

E-commerce

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

1 day

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Media

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

1 day

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US dollar rally pauses before jobs data, bitcoin trades near record

Kevin Buckland and Harry Robertson 1 day

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

Research

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

1 day

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

Elite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 2 days

The avocados arrived on 22 October 2024. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Westfalia Fruit's avocados make historic first arrival in India

2 days

Toys R Us reveals top trending toys for 2024 Festive Season

Trends

Toys R Us reveals top trending toys for 2024 Festive Season

2 days

Source: © 123rf Involving employees in sustainability strategies is key to future success says Scopen’s 4th edition Sustainability Study in Latin America report

Marketing

Part 1: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: 6 key findings

2 days

Switch Energy Drink unveils premium 275ml glass bottles in partnership with Halewood South Africa

FMCG

Switch Energy Drink unveils premium 275ml glass bottles in partnership with Halewood South Africa

Issued by Switch Energy Drink 3 days

Pictures: Aida Diarra, senior vice president and head of sub-Saharan Africa at Visa with Clayton Hayward, group CEO of EFTCorp. Together they have formed a five year partnership to enhance financial inclusion in Africa (Image supplied)

Fintech

Visa invests $1bn to grow financial inclusion in Africa, partners with EFTCorp

3 days

Customer loyalty/rewards programmes: Why CX and personalisation are the key to winning

CRM

Customer loyalty/rewards programmes: Why CX and personalisation are the key to winning

Michael Levinsohn 28 Oct 2024

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Radio & Audio

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Issued by Gagasi FM 28 Oct 2024

Marketing

Dispatch from Pennsylvania: How marketing affects swing voters as US election looms

Dave Bussiere 28 Oct 2024

Edgars introduces PayFlex, a Buy-Now-Pay-Later provider

Banking & Finance

Edgars introduces PayFlex, a Buy-Now-Pay-Later provider

25 Oct 2024

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

Retailers

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

25 Oct 2024

Dis-Chem’s World of Beauty: A global beauty experience

Health & Beauty

Dis-Chem’s World of Beauty: A global beauty experience

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 25 Oct 2024

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

Informal Retailing

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

25 Oct 2024

Marketing

How marketers can balance short-term gains with long-term success

25 Oct 2024

Economy

The average take-home pay reaches highest level yet in September

25 Oct 2024

The winners were announced on Thursday night. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Effie Awards SA: Halo and Pineapple's bold campaign claims Grand Effie, Ogilvy takes home 9 Effie Awards

25 Oct 2024

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

Retail

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

24 Oct 2024

Trick or treat? Halloween spending set to decline this year

Retail

Trick or treat? Halloween spending set to decline this year

24 Oct 2024

Beyond the traditional: How one tech PR agency is reshaping South Africa’s communications landscape

PR & Communications

Beyond the traditional: How one tech PR agency is reshaping South Africa’s communications landscape

Issued by Red Ribbon Communications 24 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, marketing director at TPN from MRI Software.

Property

Rental escalations ease, says TPN

24 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have become crucial components of the digital advertising landscape

Digital

SA's digital ad revenue hits new all-time high with almost 40% share of overall advertising market

Paula Hulley 24 Oct 2024

South Africans continue their love affair with discounts as inflation dips

Sales

South Africans continue their love affair with discounts as inflation dips

24 Oct 2024

How AAA prepares students for the future of advertising

Education

How AAA prepares students for the future of advertising

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 24 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show that online platforms’ influence on news consumption

Media

MDPMI consumer survey shows 77% respondents access news on social media platforms

24 Oct 2024

The Samsung Z Fold6 is the best foldable smartphone the Korean giant has ever produced, but the party trick is getting stale.

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a poor fit for SA

Lindsey Schutters 23 Oct 2024

New Media soars – with 9 gold wins in New York

Marketing

New Media soars – with 9 gold wins in New York

Issued by New Media 24 Oct 2024

Toy company Zuru enters haircare market with new consumer goods venture, Zuru Edge

Health & Beauty

Toy company Zuru enters haircare market with new consumer goods venture, Zuru Edge

23 Oct 2024

Navigating compliance: A festive season guide for South African logistics SMMEs

Logistics & Transport

Navigating compliance: A festive season guide for South African logistics SMMEs

Phumi (PJ) Mhlongo 23 Oct 2024

Financial Services

The GenNext Survey: South Africa's youth choose their favourite banks!

22 Oct 2024

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Remuneration & Payroll

Salary increase predictions for 2024/2025

22 Oct 2024

Why empathy is redefining customer experience in a digital world

CRM

Why empathy is redefining customer experience in a digital world

Liezel Jonkheid 22 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

Digital

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Higher Education

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Asif Hassam 22 Oct 2024

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

Trends

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

21 Oct 2024

Forge By Brave built to democratise marketing

Advertising

Forge By Brave built to democratise marketing

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 22 Oct 2024

Coffee culture deepens in South Africa: trends driving the evolution

FMCG

Coffee culture deepens in South Africa: trends driving the evolution

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Oct 2024