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Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change

Transformation in South Africa's advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine changeSharleen James, Association for Communication and Advertising

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Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

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Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

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Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

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Re/Max SA wins international property award

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Public-private collaboration: The key to South Africa's logistics transformation

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#BehindtheBrandManager: Bhavna Mistry, senior brand manager at Heineken SA

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Jul 2023

From homemade to retail shelves: Alfros is inspired by ancient hair growth secrets

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From homemade to retail shelves: Alfros is inspired by ancient hair growth secrets

Evan-Lee Courie 4 Jul 2023

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Yen nervy as markets on intervention alert; Aussie slips after RBA

Ankur Banerjee 4 Jul 2023

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Ron Bousso and Nerijus Adomaitis 4 Jul 2023

Agencies have a responsibility to be transparent with their clients. Source: 123rf.

Advertising

Why agencies should give clients access to their ad accounts

Cheryl Ingram 4 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Massmart's e-commerce strategy has involved shifting the Makro website onto a new micro-services-based platform

E-commerce

Massmart's tech capability improves e-commerce customer experience

4 Jul 2023

Image supplied. NAG (New Age Gaming) has formed a partnership with Mettlestate, a gaming partner and tournament organiser in Africa

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Game changing partnership for gaming community

4 Jul 2023

Khalanga, the new sneaker range from Bathu

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Khalanga, the new sneaker range from Bathu

4 Jul 2023

Art education should be embraced in primary schools

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Art education should be embraced in primary schools

Lloyd Jeeves 4 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Ellipse Waterfall, where luxury meets architectural splendour

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#PropertyRevamped: Ellipse Waterfall, where luxury meets architectural splendour

Sindy Peters 4 Jul 2023

New WYSTC programme to connect travel influencers with brands and destinations

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New WYSTC programme to connect travel influencers with brands and destinations

4 Jul 2023

Surviving the mid-winter slump: Tips for small businesses

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Surviving the mid-winter slump: Tips for small businesses

Business Partners Limited 4 Jul 2023

Sorbet recently hosted their first regional skin masterclasses in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town

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Sorbet recently hosted their first regional skin masterclasses in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town

OnPoint PR 4 Jul 2023

NMU launches 'Global Giving' campaign

Higher Education

NMU launches 'Global Giving' campaign

4 Jul 2023

UCT's Dean of Science steps down

Higher Education

UCT's Dean of Science steps down

3 Jul 2023

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3 Jul 2023

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander: Unveiling its features, tech, and driving experience

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The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander: Unveiling its features, tech, and driving experience

Imran Salie 3 Jul 2023

Haul trucks at Jwaneng diamond mine. Source: Debswana.com

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De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact

Clara Denina and Brian Benza 3 Jul 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken takes coach Jose Mazibuko to the top

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#OrchidsandOnions: Chicken Licken takes coach Jose Mazibuko to the top

Brendan Seery 3 Jul 2023

CSIR signs deal to drive growth, innovation in local automotive industry

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CSIR signs deal to drive growth, innovation in local automotive industry

3 Jul 2023

SAP appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as its new MD for Southern Africa

Software

SAP appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as its new MD for Southern Africa

3 Jul 2023

Yershen Pillay, Chieta CEO, and Mpho Mookapele, Ewseta CEO. Source: Supplied

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Ewseta and Chieta partner in R10m green hydrogen bursary fund

3 Jul 2023

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Labour Law

Can an employee be dismissed for the results of a breathalyser?

Kenneth Lennox 3 Jul 2023

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South African factory activity contracts again in June - Absa PMI

Anait Miridzhanian 3 Jul 2023

Spotify Greasy Tunes opens in Braamfontein

Events

Spotify Greasy Tunes opens in Braamfontein

3 Jul 2023

MyBroadband launches professional video and photography services for its clients

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MyBroadband launches professional video and photography services for its clients

Broad Media 3 Jul 2023

Dentsu Africa welcomes a familiar face as their new chief financial officer

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Dentsu Africa welcomes a familiar face as their new chief financial officer

Dentsu 3 Jul 2023

AICPA & CIMA update Global Management Accounting Principles for digital acceleration and ESG

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AICPA & CIMA update Global Management Accounting Principles for digital acceleration and ESG

AICPA & CIMA 3 Jul 2023

One great mind: A woman in business story from Europe - now available on Amazon

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The Coup 3 Jul 2023

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PR and communications industry: A pivotal role in restoring the continent's reputation

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Image supplied. Khangelani Dizba, head of Raprt Creative's PR & Influencer and passionate advocate of gay rights explores advertising to the LGBTQQIAAP+ community

Marketing & Media

Advertising to LGBTQQIAAP+ community: More than just Pride Month campaigns

Danette Breitenbach 3 Jul 2023

Experts say Elon Musk's decisions undermine new CEO. Source: Reuters.

Marketing & Media

Elon Musk's Twitter rate limits could undermine new CEO, ad experts say

Jody Godoy, Sheila Dang and Akash Sriram 3 Jul 2023

Source: © Egor Kotenko The SA Social Media Industry Report 2023 shows a strong correlation in South Africa between access to social media and privilege.

Marketing & Media

Social media access in SA linked to privilege, while AI emerges as game-changer

Danette Breitenbach 30 Jun 2023

Retail

Q2 consumer confidence slumps as inflation bites

Sinchita Mitra 30 Jun 2023

The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.

Retail

Organic & Natural Products Expo to return in September

30 Jun 2023

Finance

Yanga Mputa appointed as SA's first female Tax Ombud

3 Jul 2023

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Samsung 30 Oct 2024

Old Mutual opens new tech hub to help alleviate youth unemployment

ICT

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30 Jun 2023

MTN SA collabs with Meta to offer users daily free 15MB of Facebook

ICT

MTN SA collabs with Meta to offer users daily free 15MB of Facebook

30 Jun 2023

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Finance

Investec to fund coal until 2030

Promit Mukherjee 30 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Ethiopia asks to join Brics bloc of emerging economies

Hereward Holland 30 Jun 2023

Finance

The evolution of money: Why push payments are the future of inclusive payment transactions

Andrew Marsh 30 Jun 2023

Property market now favours buyers in most areas

Property

Property market now favours buyers in most areas

Samuel Seeff 3 Jul 2023

Hormone havoc: Navigating the symptoms of hormone imbalance

Healthcare

Hormone havoc: Navigating the symptoms of hormone imbalance

Intercare 3 Jul 2023

7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

Construction & Engineering

7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

Coulibaly Media and Luc Gnago 3 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters. A woman walks with her child in the paediatric emergency unit at the Edward Francis Small teaching hospital in Banjul, Gambia, November 4, 2022.

Healthcare

Gambia families sue Indian drugmaker after cough syrup deaths

3 Jul 2023

Sanlam commits R10m to stimulate SanParks supply chain. Source: Supplied

Agriculture

Sanlam stimulates SanParks supply chain with R10m investment in SMMEs

30 Jun 2023

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HR & Management

Settlement agreement offers some relief to business struggling with EE compliance

Lisa-Anne Schäfer-King 30 Jun 2023

Unlocking opportunities for South Africa's youth in construction

Construction & Engineering

Unlocking opportunities for South Africa's youth in construction

30 Jun 2023

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Legal

ZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

World's largest EV manufacturer BYD enters SA market

Automotive

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30 Jun 2023

São Paulo is SAA's first intercontinental route since Covid

Tourism & Travel

São Paulo is SAA's first intercontinental route since Covid

30 Jun 2023

Should you buy or rent property for your small business?

Property

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30 Jun 2023

Healthcare

Mediclinic introduces non-invasive prenatal testing as part of basket of DNA-based diagnostic services

30 Jun 2023

Demographic dynamics: Real estate's need to respond to shifting population trends

Property

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30 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

Healthcare

Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Task team established to work on Metz Dam rehabilitation

Construction & Engineering

Task team established to work on Metz Dam rehabilitation

30 Jun 2023

SA nearing end of daily power cuts, says Ramokgopa

Energy & Mining

SA nearing end of daily power cuts, says Ramokgopa

Promit Mukherjee 3 Jul 2023

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Logistics & Transport

Bolt #YouthMonth campaign to transport Sapin interns shows staying power

30 Jun 2023