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$TBWA\South Africa has appointed Karabo Motsepe as its new head of talent acquisition (Image supplied)$

Karabo Motsepe appointed TBWA\South Africa's head of talent acquisition

From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax

Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

Why personalisation trumps segmentation in understanding your audience

Cezanne Joynt

22nd Absa Champagne in Africa Festival: A feast for the senses

Prince William, Prince of Wales meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, 6 November 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisisThe Character Company

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

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Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

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The Internet of Smart Clothing - yes, it's a thing and it could save your life

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

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New World Economic Forum report addresses workforce shortages in the face of economic crises

10 Jan 2023

Darryl Bernstein, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie

#BizTrends2023: Trends in dispute resolution - ESG compliance and risk management in Africa

Darryl Bernstein 9 Jan 2023

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Saudi Arabia to be the launchpad for new global standard of care

6 Jan 2023

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

28 Dec 2022

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African Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

23 Dec 2022

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Injectable HIV treatment offers hope to Ugandan patients

22 Dec 2022

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Marecia Damons 14 Dec 2022

Fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has been far reaching, report shows

12 Dec 2022

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Re-thinking traditional feminine hygiene products for Africa's young women

9 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Sam Tobin 8 Dec 2022

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Irvine Partners 2 Dec 2022

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

29 Nov 2022

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

25 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. Founder of Liqid Medical, Daemon McClunan.

SAB Foundation injects R30m into local startup medical device development company

23 Nov 2022

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Ayenat Mersie 18 Nov 2022

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

Brendan Seery 14 Nov 2022

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Nigerians trade waste material for health insurance

10 Nov 2022

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Gates Foundation calls for bold and immediate action at COP27

9 Nov 2022

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Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivers his medium-term budget speech on Wednesday, 26 October.

#MTBPS: "Failure to deliver on key commitments could elevate policy uncertainty"

27 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Quro's Sister Vuyelwa is seen here with patient 'Ramasela' who received a knee replacement and hospital-at-home care thanks to Quro's new social-development partnership with Operation Healing Hands.

Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands to bring public-sector relief

27 Oct 2022

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

27 Oct 2022

Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development

Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development

Professor Mark Shrime 27 Oct 2022

Volkswagen SA donates containers, equipment from decommissioned Covid-19 hospital

Volkswagen SA donates containers, equipment from decommissioned Covid-19 hospital

19 Oct 2022

Unjani Clinics, Bestmed to provide healthcare to Garden Route residents

Unjani Clinics, Bestmed to provide healthcare to Garden Route residents

14 Oct 2022

Ster-Kinekor's CSI flagship initiative offers free eye screening to the public

Ster-Kinekor's CSI flagship initiative offers free eye screening to the public

13 Oct 2022

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SA first: Surgical team breaks new ground in paediatric orthopaedics

13 Oct 2022

Technology helps tackle South Africa's mental health crisis

12 Oct 2022

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Source: Supplied.

The Internet of Smart Clothing - yes, it's a thing and it could save your life

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

Source: iStock.

New World Economic Forum report addresses workforce shortages in the face of economic crises

10 Jan 2023

Darryl Bernstein, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie

#BizTrends2023: Trends in dispute resolution - ESG compliance and risk management in Africa

Darryl Bernstein 9 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied.

Saudi Arabia to be the launchpad for new global standard of care

6 Jan 2023

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

28 Dec 2022

Source: Pixabay.

African Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

23 Dec 2022

Source: Pixabay.

Injectable HIV treatment offers hope to Ugandan patients

22 Dec 2022

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Marecia Damons 14 Dec 2022

Fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has been far reaching, report shows

12 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.

Re-thinking traditional feminine hygiene products for Africa's young women

9 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Sam Tobin 8 Dec 2022

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Irvine Partners 2 Dec 2022

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

29 Nov 2022

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

25 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. Founder of Liqid Medical, Daemon McClunan.

SAB Foundation injects R30m into local startup medical device development company

23 Nov 2022

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Ayenat Mersie 18 Nov 2022

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

Brendan Seery 14 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters.

Nigerians trade waste material for health insurance

10 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied.

Gates Foundation calls for bold and immediate action at COP27

9 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivers his medium-term budget speech on Wednesday, 26 October.

#MTBPS: "Failure to deliver on key commitments could elevate policy uncertainty"

27 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Quro's Sister Vuyelwa is seen here with patient 'Ramasela' who received a knee replacement and hospital-at-home care thanks to Quro's new social-development partnership with Operation Healing Hands.

Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands to bring public-sector relief

27 Oct 2022

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

27 Oct 2022

Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development

Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development

Professor Mark Shrime 27 Oct 2022

Volkswagen SA donates containers, equipment from decommissioned Covid-19 hospital

Volkswagen SA donates containers, equipment from decommissioned Covid-19 hospital

19 Oct 2022

Unjani Clinics, Bestmed to provide healthcare to Garden Route residents

Unjani Clinics, Bestmed to provide healthcare to Garden Route residents

14 Oct 2022

Ster-Kinekor's CSI flagship initiative offers free eye screening to the public

Ster-Kinekor's CSI flagship initiative offers free eye screening to the public

13 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

SA first: Surgical team breaks new ground in paediatric orthopaedics

13 Oct 2022

Technology helps tackle South Africa's mental health crisis

12 Oct 2022

Patient malnutrition on the rise in SA's hospitals - health sector players urged to act

12 Oct 2022

Dettol's new project gives South Africa's children a sporting chance

11 Oct 2022

Yes, SAMED partnership aims to enhance youth employability

Yes, SAMED partnership aims to enhance youth employability

10 Oct 2022

World Bank says goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 unlikely to be met

World Bank says goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 unlikely to be met

Andrea Shalal 6 Oct 2022

Source: © Cora Project https://thecoraproject.org/ Core Project]] In August - Women’s Month - Ackermans worked with the Cora Project to fight period poverty

Ackermans' #YouBuy1WeGift1 donates over 30,000 sanitary pads

Danette Breitenbach 30 Sep 2022

2022 Seven7 Drive raises more than R60,000 for Cupcakes of Hope in aid of childhood cancer

2022 Seven7 Drive raises more than R60,000 for Cupcakes of Hope in aid of childhood cancer

Kia South Africa 28 Sep 2022

New study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

New study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

27 Sep 2022

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Early cervical cancer detection is saving lives

22 Sep 2022

Anglo American commits $15m to Global Fund's Seventh Replenishment

Anglo American commits $15m to Global Fund's Seventh Replenishment

22 Sep 2022

Hospitals buckling under pressure

22 Sep 2022