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Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

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

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

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

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

By Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf According to the research participants the disconnect between CCOs and the executive suite is significantly impacting media relations strategies

Communications and C-Suite disconnect impacts negatively on media

25 Oct 2024

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Voice assistant transaction values to hit $19,4bn by 2023

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Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Bizcommunity.com 20 Jul 2021

5 Africans selected to serve on Next Creative Leaders 2021 jury

5 Africans selected to serve on Next Creative Leaders 2021 jury

16 Jul 2021

Dentsu Africa launches Finance, banking and insurance like never before

Dentsu Africa launches Finance, banking and insurance like never before

Dentsu 16 Jul 2021

Ad Stars reveals shortlist of finalists

Ad Stars reveals shortlist of finalists

16 Jul 2021

New York Festivals Advertising Awards winners announced

New York Festivals Advertising Awards winners announced

15 Jul 2021

2021 CMO Pencil jury

Jury to select winner of CMO Pencil Award

15 Jul 2021

Cannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Cannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Bizcommunity.com 13 Jul 2021

Warc details Advertising Trends report 2021/2022

13 Jul 2021

Africa CDC and MTN launch Covid-19 "One More Push" campaign

Africa CDC and MTN launch Covid-19 "One More Push" campaign

9 Jul 2021

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads for 2020

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads for 2020

Kantar 8 Jul 2021

Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

8 Jul 2021

Young Guns Colorful finalists

COLORFUL finalists get free entry to Young Guns 19

7 Jul 2021

Building pan-African brands

Natalia Rosa 5 Jul 2021

Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Census extended

Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Census extended

2 Jul 2021

Global shopper confidence surging as consumers return to stores - study

30 Jun 2021

Why a competitive local fashion industry needs the creativity of designers

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 Jun 2021

The One Club announces jury for Young Guns 19

24 Jun 2021

'SeeHer Lens' Award aims to honour work which amplifies gender equality

'SeeHer Lens' Award aims to honour work which amplifies gender equality

23 Jun 2021

Sound Connects Fund calls for applications

Sound Connects Fund calls for applications

22 Jun 2021

Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2021

Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2021

Kantar 21 Jun 2021

Segmenting for the future: 5 emerging consumer types

Segmenting for the future: 5 emerging consumer types

John Watling 21 Jun 2021

#CreativeWeek2021: Games in physical reality

Emily Stander 21 Jun 2021

Golden Drum Festival opens entries for competition

Golden Drum Festival opens entries for competition

18 Jun 2021

D&AD Shift NY 2021 open for applications

D&AD Shift NY 2021 open for applications

16 Jun 2021

D&AD 2021 social media trends

Ashleigh Burton 14 Jun 2021

Cannes Lions Live 2021 launches full content agenda

11 Jun 2021

New Barbie collection made using recycled ocean-bound plastic

New Barbie collection made using recycled ocean-bound plastic

11 Jun 2021

APO Group and Getty Images agreement offers global platform for African press releases and images

APO Group and Getty Images agreement offers global platform for African press releases and images

10 Jun 2021

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Nesta Challenges launches CA$14,5m Afri-Plastics Challenge

ESG & Sustainability

Nesta Challenges launches CA$14,5m Afri-Plastics Challenge

3 Aug 2021

Africa's strategic priorities to recover better

ESG & Sustainability

Africa's strategic priorities to recover better

Cristina Duarte 3 Aug 2021

Source: Walmart

Retail

Walmart opens up its retail tech to other businesses

2 Aug 2021

African countries must include all migrant populations in their vaccination plans. Thierry/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Healthcare

Excluding migrants undermines the success of Covid-19 vaccine rollouts

Rebecca Walker, Jo Vearey & Nicholas Maple 2 Aug 2021

Retail

How palm oil became the world's most hated, most used fat source

Jonathan E. Robins 30 Jul 2021

In a fast-warming world, Tokyo is the barometer for future Olympics

ESG & Sustainability

In a fast-warming world, Tokyo is the barometer for future Olympics

Beh Lih Yi 30 Jul 2021

L to R: InnoHealth co-founders Dr Chad Marthinussen, Abdul-Malick Salie and Dr Wade Palmer. | Image supplied

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#StartupStory: Cape-based startup set to disrupt SA healthtech space

Johannes Masiteng 29 Jul 2021

Global air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017

Logistics & Transport

Global air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017

29 Jul 2021

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

Retail

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

ESG & Sustainability

COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale 26 Jul 2021

Distell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

Retail

Distell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

Emma Rumney 23 Jul 2021

Source: ©Romolo Tavani

Healthcare

We created a tool to help predict Covid-19 increases in African countries

Steven J Schiff, Andrew Geronimo, Claudio Fronterre & Paddy Ssentongo 23 Jul 2021

Survey: Passengers confident in air travel safety, continue to support mask-wearing

Tourism & Travel

Survey: Passengers confident in air travel safety, continue to support mask-wearing

22 Jul 2021

World Architecture Festival Awards announces 2021 shortlist

Construction & Engineering

World Architecture Festival Awards announces 2021 shortlist

22 Jul 2021

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Healthcare

Exploring the important lessons about global cooperation in public health

Wafaie Fawzi, Tang Kun & Alex Taylor 22 Jul 2021

#BizTrends2021: 3 major trends in the commercial property space in Africa

Construction & Engineering

#BizTrends2021: 3 major trends in the commercial property space in Africa

Peter Hodgkinson 22 Jul 2021

Retail

LG aims for 100% renewable energy use by 2050

22 Jul 2021

Hajj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming

ESG & Sustainability

Hajj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming

Maya Gebeily 21 Jul 2021

Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO2 per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industry

ESG & Sustainability

Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO2 per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industry

Eloise Marais 20 Jul 2021

Electricity is vital for improving the quality of life of many in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: USAID_images/Flickr

Energy & Mining

Banning fossil fuels in sub-Saharan Africa could slow the transition to renewable energy

Samuel Ayokunle Olówósejéjé 16 Jul 2021

Funeral workers wearing personal protective equipment carry a casket during the burial of a Covid-19 victim, amid a nationwide coronavirus disease (Covid-19) lockdown, at the Olifantsvlei cemetery, south-west of Joburg, South Africa 6 January, 2021. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Healthcare

Covid-19 deaths in Africa surge 43% week-on-week, WHO says

16 Jul 2021

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

ESG & Sustainability

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

13 Jul 2021

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

Retail

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

12 Jul 2021

UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

Construction & Engineering

UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

Michelle Nichols 9 Jul 2021

Côte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & Engineering

Côte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

9 Jul 2021

UN warns excluding women from top jobs threatens Covid-19 recovery

ESG & Sustainability

UN warns excluding women from top jobs threatens Covid-19 recovery

Sharon Kimathi 8 Jul 2021

Chocolate fix: How the cocoa industry could end deforestation in West Africa

Agriculture

Chocolate fix: How the cocoa industry could end deforestation in West Africa

Sophia Carodenuto 8 Jul 2021

Artisanal chocolate bars are seen on display at Venko Chocolatier in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2021. Source: Reuters/Cooper Inveen

Retail

Belgian-Congolese chef opens Senegal's first artisan chocolate shop

Cooper Inveen 7 Jul 2021

Despite pandemic, SA has rallied in charitable giving - global survey

ESG & Sustainability

Despite pandemic, SA has rallied in charitable giving - global survey

7 Jul 2021

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Retail

How Covid-19 accelerated retailer investment in tech

6 Jul 2021

Open-plan office noise increases stress and worsens mood: we've measured the effects

HR & Management

Open-plan office noise increases stress and worsens mood: we've measured the effects

Libby Sander 5 Jul 2021

Tetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

Retail

Tetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

2 Jul 2021

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