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Unilever and DOA launch Jozini smallholder farmer programme

Agriculture

Unilever and DOA launch Jozini smallholder farmer programme

17 hours

Warc research shows that globally, newsbrand ad spend is forecast to fall to $32.3bn this year, a 33.1% decrease from 2019, as hard news stories – from trade wars to armed conflicts – draw audiences but not ad dollars. (Image supplied)

Advertising

Warc: News media struggles as brands favour softer content

17 hours

Cape Town fintech Stitch secures R1bn in funding

Funding

Cape Town fintech Stitch secures R1bn in funding

1 day

MediaHeads 360 and Media Host join forces to redefine community radio advertising

Advertising

MediaHeads 360 and Media Host join forces to redefine community radio advertising

Issued by MediaHeads 360 1 day

Thornybush Safari Lodges receive 5-star butler and front of house training from Sam Hospitality

Hospitality

Thornybush Safari Lodges receive 5-star butler and front of house training from Sam Hospitality

Issued by Sam Hospitality 2 days

Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

1 day

Roar Media and Red October Technologies announce strategic collaboration to transform media landscape

Media

Roar Media and Red October Technologies announce strategic collaboration to transform media landscape

Issued by Red October Technologies 2 days

Image: South African protest against coal - Kgara Kevin Rack

Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 2 days

Mining

Prisma boosts skills at Angola's largest diamond mine

11 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Robin van Wyk, head of LnP Beyond Legal’s Environmental Practice says limited exemptions granted to Eskom reflect a complex balancing act between environmental responsibility and energy security and gives some practical steps going forward

Energy

Eskom’s limited emissions exemptions: A complex balancing act, practical steps going forward

Robin van Wyk 11 Apr 2025

Local business sets new global standard: Certified authority pioneers secure digital identities

Technology

Local business sets new global standard: Certified authority pioneers secure digital identities

Issued by Perfect Word 10 Apr 2025

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Informal Retailing

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

10 Apr 2025

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Supply Chain

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Njabulo Mthethwa 10 Apr 2025

South Africa to host Responsible Gambling Summit 2025

Health & Social Welfare

South Africa to host Responsible Gambling Summit 2025

Issued by Tishala Communications 9 Apr 2025

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

Film & Cinematography

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

9 Apr 2025

TNPA issues RFP for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal

Logistics & Transport

TNPA issues RFP for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal

9 Apr 2025

Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Franchising

Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Apr 2025

The paradox of first-mover advantage

CRM, CX, UX

The paradox of first-mover advantage

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 15 Nov 2024

Meet the Vanguards - Scaling opperations through autonomous agents

CRM, CX, UX

Meet the Vanguards - Scaling opperations through autonomous agents

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 5 Aug 2024

David and Goliath 2.0 - A match made in heaven

David and Goliath 2.0 - A match made in heaven

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 30 May 2024

Sbu Sitole is the chief creative officer at The Odd Number. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Sbu Sitole named LIA Audio & Radio jury president

8 Apr 2025

Entries now open for the Assegai Awards 2025!

Direct Marketing

Entries now open for the Assegai Awards 2025!

Issued by DMASA 8 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Marle Hooman

Infrastructure & Utilities

From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels

Marle Hooman 8 Apr 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

8 Apr 2025

Image source: Robert Churchill –

Skills Development & Training

Will QCTO's new fees make skills training unaffordable?

Roland Innes 7 Apr 2025

Finance

Is South Africa ready for strategic tax reforms and infrastructure overhaul?

7 Apr 2025

Latest accreditation awards by Cohsasa

Hospital Groups

Latest accreditation awards by Cohsasa

Issued by COHSASA 7 Apr 2025

Temu partners with Eurofins to boost global product quality and safety standards

E-commerce

Temu partners with Eurofins to boost global product quality and safety standards

7 Apr 2025

DeepSeek opens AI's doors to smaller businesses

4th Industrial Revolution

DeepSeek opens AI's doors to smaller businesses

Harshwardhan Dixit 7 Apr 2025

Same challenges, different year: When will higher education in South Africa truly transform?

Higher Education

Same challenges, different year: When will higher education in South Africa truly transform?

Issued by EDGE Education 7 Apr 2025

Sappi Forests' Zululand Coastal team achieves a historic 10 million LTIF hours milestone

Forestry

Sappi Forests' Zululand Coastal team achieves a historic 10 million LTIF hours milestone

Issued by Sappi 4 Apr 2025

SA Harvest transforms food aid with new vetting app

Food Security

SA Harvest transforms food aid with new vetting app

4 Apr 2025

Transforming data into actionable insight for banking and financial services

Banking

Transforming data into actionable insight for banking and financial services

Issued by AfriGIS 3 Apr 2025

Airlink achieves global environmental certification from Iata

Travel

Airlink achieves global environmental certification from Iata

3 Apr 2025

How Africa’s businesses pay the price for cutting fraud prevention corners

Markets & Investment

How Africa’s businesses pay the price for cutting fraud prevention corners

Issued by Tishala Communications 3 Apr 2025

Source: Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump's trade war: US slaps 30% tariff on South African imports

Katja Hamilton 3 Apr 2025

The Power of Recognition and Rewards: Driving Success in South Africa's BPO Industry

Marketing

The Power of Recognition and Rewards: Driving Success in South Africa's BPO Industry

Noori Allie, Issued by Achievement Awards Group 29 Jan 2025

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Health & Beauty

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Genesha Naidoo 2 Apr 2025

KZN Clothing & Textile cluster opens entries for accelerator

Design & Manufacturing

KZN Clothing & Textile cluster opens entries for accelerator

2 Apr 2025

Agro-processing

Strong winds cripple Cape Town's port, hitting fruit exports hard

1 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

Food & bev. services

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

1 Apr 2025

The rise of AI in advertising

Advertising

The rise of AI in advertising

Issued by Penquin 31 Mar 2025

Insights from Adcorp's Business Breakfast

Labour Law & Unions

Insights from Adcorp's Business Breakfast

Issued by Adcorp Group 28 Mar 2025

Penquin celebrates its creative DNA with bold new culture reel

Branding

Penquin celebrates its creative DNA with bold new culture reel

Issued by Penquin 28 Mar 2025

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Cybersecurity

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Jarryd Jensen, Issued by Tishala Communications 27 Mar 2025

Style Rotate partners with Poetry for rent-or-buy collection

Fashion & Homeware

Style Rotate partners with Poetry for rent-or-buy collection

27 Mar 2025

Marketing & Media

10 Tips for building a strong partnership with your agency

Johanna McDowell 27 Mar 2025

Primedia Instore joins Shop!SA as founding member

OOH

Primedia Instore joins Shop!SA as founding member

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 27 Mar 2025