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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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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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Re/Max SA wins international property award

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Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

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Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

1 killed, 48 injured following explosion in Joburg CBD

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1 killed, 48 injured following explosion in Joburg CBD

20 Jul 2023

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Retail sales drop 1.4% for May

20 Jul 2023

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#TDF2023: How sport is changing technology

Lauren Wortmann 20 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa has announced the judging panel for its inaugural Outstanding Shopper Marketing Awards (OSMA)

Retail Marketing

Judging panel for Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards announced

20 Jul 2023

Fashion & Homeware

President and CEO of Gucci to step down

20 Jul 2023

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Google addresses Airdrop envy with Nearby Share for Windows

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jul 2023

Source: © cometocapetown.com AS a consequence of the US SAG-AFTRA’s strike, the Cape Town film industry has reported the shutting down of filming of at least one video streaming service

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SAGA supports US SAG-AFTRA strike despite negative effect on Cape Town movie industry

20 Jul 2023

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies appoints Lesiba Kgoogo to ESG executive position

20 Jul 2023

#Loadshedding: National blackout 'unlikely' - industry experts

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#Loadshedding: National blackout 'unlikely' - industry experts

20 Jul 2023

Independent Media broadens retrenchment scope

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20 Jul 2023

Egypt cuts power to ease load during heatwave - cabinet

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Egypt cuts power to ease load during heatwave - cabinet

Nayera Abdallah 20 Jul 2023

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Consumer inflation continues to slow in June

20 Jul 2023

Golf Ads introduces Golf Digital to engage affluent consumers

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Golf Ads introduces Golf Digital to engage affluent consumers

Provantage 20 Jul 2023

Overcoming the barriers to entry for youth joining the workforce: Tangible impact is possible now

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Motsepe Advertising partners with Röhlig-Grindrod to bring cheers to the kids at Coach for Mandela Day

ESG

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Motsepe Advertising 20 Jul 2023

Galaxy 947 Joburg Day drops its 2023 music lineup

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Galaxy 947 Joburg Day drops its 2023 music lineup

Primedia Broadcasting 20 Jul 2023

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Topco Media 20 Jul 2023

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Anja van Beek 19 Jul 2023

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President to enact sign language as 12th official language

19 Jul 2023

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ACCA SA's new pathway to audit specialisation

Katja Hamilton 19 Jul 2023

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Business Partners Limited 19 Jul 2023

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Nestle increases local sourcing in South Africa with new processing plant

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Amanda Chikara 19 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Wild Space, South Africa’s first gamified grocery shopping experience, has launched

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Beware: Scammers exploit hype around Barbie, Oppenheimer movies to steal personal information

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19 Jul 2023

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Jackie Smith 18 Jul 2023

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18 Jul 2023

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Collaboration provides upcycled toys for 12,500 children on Mandela Day

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Cocoa prices hit highest in 12 years in New York

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Marcelo Teixeira 19 Jul 2023

World Bank awards 10 Fintech Challenge winners. Source: Supplied

Entrepreneurship

African startups score big in World Bank fintech challenge

18 Jul 2023

SA's green power push falters as projects fail

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SA's green power push falters as projects fail

Promit Mukherjee 18 Jul 2023