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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 1 day

Lebo M Live with special guest Hans Zimmer | Celebrating a musical legacy live in Cape Town

Music

Lebo M Live with special guest Hans Zimmer | Celebrating a musical legacy live in Cape Town

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 day

Finance

G20 agenda advances despite US-SA policy clash

Katja Hamilton 1 day

Salt Typhoon cyberattack hit Cisco vulnerability in SA

Cybersecurity

Salt Typhoon cyberattack hit Cisco vulnerability in SA

Lindsey Schutters 1 day

Management & Leadership

The future of innovation lies with Gen Z - is your workplace ready?

1 day

Marketing

Expert panel to announce winners at IMM Awards dinner

1 day

M-Net’s ‘express from the US’ delivers this year’s hottest shows, now!

TV

M-Net’s ‘express from the US’ delivers this year’s hottest shows, now!

Issued by DStv Media Sales 1 day

With load shedding back, branding through sustainability can guide business through the dark

ESG

With load shedding back, branding through sustainability can guide business through the dark

Issued by Red Ribbon Communications 1 day

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Marketing

The One Show 2025 announces CMO Pencil award jury

1 day

Leaders from Google, Havas, and VML join AME Awards advisory board

Advertising

Leaders from Google, Havas, and VML join AME Awards advisory board

1 day

BizTrendsTV launches this month, hosted by Bronwyn Williams, futurist, economist and business trends analyst (Image supplied)

TV

The Real Network, Rapt Creative and Bizcommunity launch RAPT BizTrendsTV – A global first in trends thought leadership

1 day

Helen Hulett appointed as chief sustainability officer at AfriGIS

ESG

Helen Hulett appointed as chief sustainability officer at AfriGIS

Issued by AfriGIS 2 days

5 wine luminaries honoured for their lasting influence

Food & Wine

5 wine luminaries honoured for their lasting influence

Issued by FusionDesign 2 days

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Economy

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 2 days

Branding

Brand Finance report: South Africa’s soft power credentials on the rise

2 days

Don’t overlook the potential of up-and-coming artists

Art

Don’t overlook the potential of up-and-coming artists

Marelize van Zyl 2 days

Marketing

African and UK marketing professionals to benefit from CIM-AMC alliance

2 days

Entries open for 2025 allfashion sourcing Young Designer Competition

Design & Manufacturing

Entries open for 2025 allfashion sourcing Young Designer Competition

2 days

Source: Reuters.

HIV/AIDS

Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks

Catherine Schenck 3 days

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

The Budget that never was: SA's political gridlock rattles investor confidence

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Suez Canal Authority dismisses Red Sea route as sustainable alternative

Shipping

Suez Canal Authority dismisses Red Sea route as sustainable alternative

Momen Saeed Atallah 3 days

Wellness

Local haircare brand, Afrolecia gains global interest

3 days

Purpose and profit – how to succeed as a social entrepreneur in SA

Social Entrepreneurship

Purpose and profit – how to succeed as a social entrepreneur in SA

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 3 days

Nike and Kim Kardashian’s Skims partner to launch NikeSkims

Fashion & Homeware

Nike and Kim Kardashian’s Skims partner to launch NikeSkims

3 days

Source: Supplied.

Property

Inside Cape Town’s aparthotel surge: The future of business accommodation

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Source: Austin Kirk, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Pharmaceuticals

Bankruptcy twist in J&J's attempt to settle cancer claims

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Crafted by the local post-production and VFX agency The Refinery, Will Smith's music video, Beautiful Scars places South Africa's rising impact on the global film and music scene (Image supplied)

Production

SA's post-production talent and expertise showcased in Will Smith’s Beautiful Scars

3 days

L’Oréal’s Brandstorm Innovation Competition calls for applications

Health & Beauty

L’Oréal’s Brandstorm Innovation Competition calls for applications

3 days

So Interactive created a bold new identity for Fore Group

Digital

So Interactive created a bold new identity for Fore Group

Issued by So Interactive 3 days

Media Freedom

Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global journalism

3 days

Navigating global regulations to enhance BPO data governance

Services

Navigating global regulations to enhance BPO data governance

Christopher Lawson, Cobus Pretorius and Niko Mastropaolo 3 days

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe speaks at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Nuclear Power

Mantashe adds Russia and Iran to nuclear chat

Wendell Roelf 3 days

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

Mining

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

18 Feb 2025

A decade of excellence: Reflecting on Aluma Capital’s journey

Financial Services

A decade of excellence: Reflecting on Aluma Capital’s journey

Issued by Aluma Capital 18 Feb 2025

Martin Limpert appointed to steer Range Rover into an electric future

Dealers

Martin Limpert appointed to steer Range Rover into an electric future

18 Feb 2025

Optiva is taking Gemini-powered agentic AI-powered BSS to MWC

Telecoms & Networks

Optiva is taking Gemini-powered agentic AI-powered BSS to MWC

18 Feb 2025

NWU rugby residence to be renamed Siya Kolisi Residence

Higher Education

NWU rugby residence to be renamed Siya Kolisi Residence

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 18 Feb 2025

Hospitality

Top travel trends to watch: Wellness, unique hotels, and the power of influencers

18 Feb 2025

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

Film

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

18 Feb 2025

Source: © Sitges Luxury Rentals Scopen has completed the 24th edition of Agency Scope in Spain. It found that Barcelona's agencies have longer relationships than other cities in the country

Marketing

Agency Scope Spain Part 2: Satisfaction with agencies as marketers adapt to changing times

2 days

Social Media

20 years of YouTube: 8 key innovations that have helped the video platform achieve its success

Alex Connock 18 Feb 2025

Nat Geo dishes up No taste like home with Antoni Porowski this February

TV

Nat Geo dishes up No taste like home with Antoni Porowski this February

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 18 Feb 2025

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Sales

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

18 Feb 2025

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Marketing

Launch of Havas Play in Africa empowers brands across the continent to play in culture

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 18 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

Property

Introducing SA's dynamic youth property platform

18 Feb 2025

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Marketing

Seseki Itsweng named managing director of Octagon Africa

Issued by Octagon 18 Feb 2025

Altitude Wealth sees global potential in BooYaa Golf

Sport

Altitude Wealth sees global potential in BooYaa Golf

18 Feb 2025

Branding

Diary of a CMO: How can I protect my brand against copycats?

Mary Kyriakidi and Peter Aiken, Issued by Kantar 18 Feb 2025