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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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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

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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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African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countriesTinashe Mushakavanhu

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

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AIAntonio Petra

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Re/Max SA wins international property award

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Royal Bafokeng Holdings wins big at Gender Mainstreaming Awards

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Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps

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GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in courtKatja Hamilton

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Natasha Goosen is the business unit director at One-eyed Jack. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

#BehindtheSelfie: Natasha Goosen, business unit director at One-eyed Jack

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Jul 2023

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Social Media

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Lwandile Qokweni 13 Jul 2023

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Report: Cash-strapped shoppers seek value when buying alcohol

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Film & Cinematography

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA

Skills Training

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13 Jul 2023

Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Residential Property

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Alana Lee Slinger 13 Jul 2023

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

13 Jul 2023

Pentawards shortlist for packaging design announced

Packaging

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13 Jul 2023

SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

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SRK launches new unit to tackle growing complexity of water management

13 Jul 2023

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

Research

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

BMi Research 13 Jul 2023

Dunlop Tyres back at 2023 Festival of Motoring

Motorsport

Dunlop Tyres back at 2023 Festival of Motoring

Sumitomo Dunlop 13 Jul 2023

Constitutional Court rules against Outa, says Aarto is legal

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Constitutional Court rules against Outa, says Aarto is legal

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2023

Tourism & Travel

City Sightseeing South Africa introduces Hermanus Explorer Day Tour

12 Jul 2023

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Insurance & Actuarial

BrightRock unveils future plans following Sanlam's majority stake increase

12 Jul 2023

Morocco seeks new fisheries 'partnership' with EU

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Morocco seeks new fisheries 'partnership' with EU

Ahmed Eljechtimi 12 Jul 2023

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Funding

SA's unbanked attracts funding for fintech startups

Michael Bowren 12 Jul 2023

Medtech

Stellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

12 Jul 2023

Shell finds hydrocarbons in latest Namibia exploration well

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Shell finds hydrocarbons in latest Namibia exploration well

Ron Bousso 12 Jul 2023

'Torching of trucks an act of economic sabotage' - Transport Minister

Transport

'Torching of trucks an act of economic sabotage' - Transport Minister

12 Jul 2023

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Agribusiness

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jul 2023

Advertising

Warc & Amazon Ads research: Marketing Mix Modelling resurges as retail landscape changes

12 Jul 2023

#MusicExchange: Lloyiso - it's that kind of voice

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Bidvest Mobility doubles up on Honeywell Awards

Mobile & Apps

Bidvest Mobility doubles up on Honeywell Awards

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Higher Education

SADiLaR celebrates successful 4th Rail workshop in Croatia

North-West University (NWU) 12 Jul 2023

North-West University and University of Pretoria's academic programmes accredited for AGA purposes

Higher Education

North-West University and University of Pretoria's academic programmes accredited for AGA purposes

SAICA 12 Jul 2023

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Sumitomo Dunlop 12 Jul 2023

Uwin Iwin Incentives partners with peopleHum as official representative in South Africa

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Naazema Rawoot appointed as Dentsu South Africa's chief financial officer

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Naazema Rawoot appointed as Dentsu South Africa's chief financial officer

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Source: © 123rf The South African Customer Experience Report has found that consumers no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy

Retail

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#WPRD2023: Key findings from Africa's first PR and communications report

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#WPRD2023: Key findings from Africa's first PR and communications report

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Danette Breitenbach 12 Jul 2023

Lindiwe Maduna appointed MD of Duma Collective

Marketing & Media

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State of the Retail Nation - Cooking oil has highest inflation rate

11 Jul 2023

Shoprite calls tech students to apply for bursary programme

Education

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12 Jul 2023

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Threads dethrones ChatGPT as fastest consumer app to 100 million

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2023

Africa's top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme

Education

Africa's top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme

11 Jul 2023

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The future of AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G is convergence

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2023

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The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

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Africa: Transforming carbon markets as implementation of Paris Agreement commitments progress

Kieran Whyte and Clara Hans 12 Jul 2023

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Legal

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TES offers choice and flexibility to job seekers

Quintus Sliep 12 Jul 2023

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Tourism & Travel

Moroccan airlines Ram plans to quadruple its fleet by 2037

Ahmed Eljechtimi 12 Jul 2023

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Employees encouraged to make use of UIF online tools

11 Jul 2023

Ford Ranger Raptor has sold well in SA. Source: Supplied

Automotive

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David Taylor 11 Jul 2023

Mediclinic Vergelegen shines in the quality stakes

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COHSASA 11 Jul 2023

Exploring alternative funding options: Diversifying funding strategies for SME growth

Entrepreneurship

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Ramone Pillay 11 Jul 2023

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11 Jul 2023

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Healthcare

MotiMoves winner awarded R3m for medical innovation

11 Jul 2023

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Agriculture

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

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Legal

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11 Jul 2023

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Tourism & Travel

Relais & Châteaux welcomes back Morukuru Family Madikwe

11 Jul 2023

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Legal

Court says Semenya can appeal testosterone limit for female athletes

Hritika Sharma and Nick Said 11 Jul 2023

Morocco names pre-qualification firms in 400MW solar project

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Morocco names pre-qualification firms in 400MW solar project

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Metrorail disrupted by adverse weather conditions

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