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Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Dealers

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Frédéric Fréry 2 days

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Labour Law & Unions

Malicious whistleblowing - part 1: How to deal with employees that cry wolf

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Mbali Nkosi 2 days

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Africa back in favour as investors eye currency stability and demographic opportunity

2 days

Advertising

How Netflix reached 70 million active users with its ad-supported model

3 days

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Child pesticide poisonings a contributing factor of SA’s pending waste crisis, says expert

3 days

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Climate Change

Spring snow in South Africa: A wake-up call for climate readiness

Karen King and Yolandi Meyer 20 Nov 2024

Marketing

10 Marketing trends for 2025

Issued by Kantar 20 Nov 2024

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

CRM, CX, UX

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

Leroy Meyer, Issued by Social Places 20 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied

Agribusiness

African Agri Investment Indaba drives solutions for Africa’s growing food crisis

19 Nov 2024

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

Technology

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Emira reports robust half-year results and reshapes its portfolio

Markets & Investment

Emira reports robust half-year results and reshapes its portfolio

Issued by Catchwords 15 Nov 2024

How retailers can navigate the prolonged Black Friday shopping season

Sales

How retailers can navigate the prolonged Black Friday shopping season

14 Nov 2024

Premier Group open to acquisitions after profit jumps 32.4%

Food & bev. services

Premier Group open to acquisitions after profit jumps 32.4%

Sfundo Parakozov 13 Nov 2024

Basic Education Minister calls for private sector boost in education efforts

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education Minister calls for private sector boost in education efforts

12 Nov 2024

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Research

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Issued by KLA 12 Nov 2024

Sitholizwe Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA, joined his MNO peers on a GSMA panel ahead of Africa Tech Festival.

Internet

Vodacom SA CEO says Maziv deal would not make a monopoly

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

Hospitality

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

11 Nov 2024

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, speaks at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Climate Change

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

Valerie Volcovici and Nailia Bagirova 11 Nov 2024

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

Media

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

8 Nov 2024

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Retail

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Peter Ludi 6 Nov 2024

Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

Healthcare

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

6 Nov 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

NPO reserve funds: Why they're crucial and how to build them

Soraya Joonas 5 Nov 2024

Minister of Public Works played the classics in his opening remarks at the MinMEC

Infrastructure & Utilities

Macpherson eyes EPWP reform for job creation and economic growth

Lindsey Schutters 5 Nov 2024

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

Retail Marketing

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

5 Nov 2024

The 11-week strike at the Mister Sweet plant in Germiston has ended. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Mister Sweet strike ends: Workers to return to work next week

Kimberly Mutandiro 4 Nov 2024

Melon Mobile founder and CEO Calvin Collett spoke candidly about the MVNO's ambitions.

Telecoms & Networks

Melon Mobile reintroduces itself as a network disruptor

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Retail Marketing

How customer reviews shape Black Friday buying decisions

Issued by Hellopeter 1 Nov 2024

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

Property

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

31 Oct 2024

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

OOH

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 30 Oct 2024

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Cyber Law

Cybercrimes Act: What you need to know

Zaakir Mohamed and Shuaib Vahed 30 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Oil hovers at one-month low with supply drivers back in focus

Laila Kearney 30 Oct 2024

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Competition Law

Competition authority blocks Vodacom's proposed merger with Maziv

Nqobile Dludla 29 Oct 2024

Castle Lager's sponsorship translated into returns of over R8.2m in advertising value from logos, signage, and media mentions from the Rugby Championship game match between the Springboks and Argentina (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

Brands score big in Kaizer Chiefs and Springboks sponsorships

29 Oct 2024

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

CSI & Philanthropy

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

Issued by MultiChoice 29 Oct 2024

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

Fuel & Energy

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

29 Oct 2024

Independent media agencies must box smartly in a competitive world

Media

Independent media agencies must box smartly in a competitive world

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 29 Oct 2024

Data analysis and reporting gives retailers inside lane in race to Black Friday

Retail

Data analysis and reporting gives retailers inside lane in race to Black Friday

28 Oct 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Final warning: NPOs that don't comply with regulations will be deregistered

25 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Healthcare

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Now is the time for the property sector to re-think risk

Markets & Investment

Now is the time for the property sector to re-think risk

Jason Griessel, Issued by Catchwords 24 Oct 2024

Chicken Licken reminds South Africans that ‘It’s the Little Things that Satisfy Us Most’

Advertising

Chicken Licken reminds South Africans that ‘It’s the Little Things that Satisfy Us Most’

Issued by Joe Public 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

HostAfrica expands in West Africa with acquisition of webmanager.ng

Services

HostAfrica expands in West Africa with acquisition of webmanager.ng

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 23 Oct 2024

Boutique B&B in Rustenburg ‘beds down’ for further success with new investment

Hospitality

Boutique B&B in Rustenburg ‘beds down’ for further success with new investment

Issued by Edge Growth 22 Oct 2024

Scatec frees up resources to launch battery storage for transmission grid

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Scatec frees up resources to launch battery storage for transmission grid

Lindsey Schutters 21 Oct 2024

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Medtech

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Issued by Informa Markets 21 Oct 2024

Squarespace was gaining market share after the recent Wordpress drama

Internet

Permira takes Squarespace private in $7bn deal

Lindsey Schutters 18 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

How can your business reap the rewards of Black Friday while avoiding the customer service pitfalls?

CRM

How can your business reap the rewards of Black Friday while avoiding the customer service pitfalls?

Ryan Falkenberg 18 Oct 2024

The Herholdt's partnership is only one step in Plentify's growth strategy.

IoT

Plentify reveals mega smart home ambitions with Herholdt’s deal

Lindsey Schutters 17 Oct 2024