Dr John Kani made an honorary OBE for his services to drama

[Danette Breitenbach] South Africa's legendary actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been made an honorary OBE in recognition of his services to drama...

Post pitch relationships: Keep the glow when the real work hits hard

[Johanna McDowell] Johanna McDowell, CEO IAS says agencies and clients can keep the glow when the real work starts after a pitching process...

Eskom launches Africa's largest battery storage system

[Lindsey Schutters] Eskom on Friday unveiled a first of its kind largest battery storage project in the African continent...

42: Ogilvy SA's magic Assegai Awards number, as the agency takes home the Nkosi Award

[Danette Breitenbach] Ogilvy SA won 42 Assegai Awards and was awarded the Nkosi Award at the Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards...

Ford announces R5.2bn local investment for hybrid bakkie production

[Imran Salie] Other announcements include an expanded product portfolio and three new local community projects, which consist of the funding of 100 youth scholarships...

The enduring charm of radio dramas in the digital age - MediaHeads 360

[Candy Dempers] In a fast-paced world overflowing with digital content, it's natural to wonder if the old-school charm of radio dramas still holds up in 2023...

Eco-friendly deliveries: Uber rolls out electric delivery fleet in SA

[Robin Fredericks] Marking its decade-long presence in South Africa, Uber has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) fleet for its Uber Package service...

#BehindtheSelfie: Nkanyezi Sangweni, senior strategist at DNA Brand Architects

[Karabo Ledwaba] Nkanyezi Sangweni, a senior strategist at DNA Brand Architects gives us a glimpse into his career of finding creative solutions for brands...

UPDATED: #BlackFriday: SA retail brands reveal plans for 2023

[Evan-Lee Courie] With everything from the price of petrol to the cost of food and electricity going up, Black Friday couldn't have come any sooner...

#OrchidsandOnions: Ford Motor Company celebrates 100 years in SA

[Brendan Seery] Ford Motor Company began more than 100 years ago by revolutionising automobile manufacturing with Henry Ford's version of the production line and has gone on to become one of the most recognised global brands...

Google opens its AI-Integrated search to Africa

[Lindsey Schutters] Google is opening up Search Labs and its Search Generative Experience to a wider global audience, including Africa...

#ABMI23: African women should be at the core of the narrative - Danai Gurira

[Karabo Ledwaba] Last week playwright, activist, and actress Danai Gurira, joined by actress and comedian Yvonne Orji and journalist Lola Ogunnaike, launched Bloomberg's Africa Business Media Innovators Conference in Cape Town...

Makro repositions brand to get consumers in the #MakroMood

[Evan-Lee Courie] Over the last 52 years, Makro has evolved from a big box store to one of South Africa's largest retailers, offering consumers a wide range of products all under one roof and this year it takes the next step in its brand evolution...

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

[Danette Breitenbach] On Tuesday PwC released its latest Africa Entertainment & Media (E&M) Outlook 2023 - 2027 in Sandton...

Epic Games takes Google to court in battle to end app store fees

[Lindsey Schutters] After losing to Apple, Epic Games is now taking Google to court over app store fees...

Newspaper chain hires dedicated Taylor Swift reporter, still on lookout for Beyoncé hire

[Karabo Ledwaba] The biggest newspaper chain in the US, Gannet has hired a dedicated Taylor Swift reporter...

SBF found guilty on all counts, faces 100-year sentence

[Lindsey Schutters] The saga of Sam Bankman-Fried is almost over and the FTX founder now awaits sentencing next year...

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

[Lindsey Schutters] President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe, the minister of mineral resources and energy, aren't on the same page...

#Newsmaker: Linda Hächler: Exploring new paths for a new world

[Danette Breitenbach] Linda Hächler was recently appointed executive creative director of MetropolitanRepublic, in Johannesburg...

Human-centric responsiveness is indispensable in a world of AI-enhanced talent acquisition

[Celeste Sirin] The key to attracting top-notch, in-demand talent for talent leaders will always remain in their responsiveness, swift turnarounds, and the cultivation of a human-centric and compassionate candidate experience...