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Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

Digital

Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

Issued by Vuka Group 25 Mar 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Measures to protect penguin populations now in place

25 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

SA to partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue

24 Mar 2025

An architect’s impression of the proposed retirement complex at Sedgefield. Graphic: Eco Route Environmental Consultancy (Draft Amendment Report).

Land & Property Law

Developer sues Sedgefield environmentalist for R5m

John Yeld 19 Mar 2025

Travel

Airlink connects Cape Town to Gaborone; adds flights from Joburg to Nairobi, Lusaka

19 Mar 2025

New Toyota Fortuner GR-S launches in South Africa

Launches & Reviews

New Toyota Fortuner GR-S launches in South Africa

Imran Salie 18 Mar 2025

Travel

FlySafair now flies between Lanseria and George

18 Mar 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

South Africa’s penguins are worth billions, experts say

Michael Cherry 18 Mar 2025

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Legislation

Public comments sought on draft Construction Regulations

13 Mar 2025

Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Settlement reached in African Penguin case

John Yeld 13 Mar 2025

Pace Car Rental expands to East London and George: Bringing reliable rental to more South Africans

Dealers

Pace Car Rental expands to East London and George: Bringing reliable rental to more South Africans

Issued by Pace Car Rental 11 Mar 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Rhino poaching continues to decrease

7 Mar 2025

From animation to opera: March's diverse film offerings

Film

From animation to opera: March's diverse film offerings

Daniel Dercksen 3 Mar 2025

City Lodge Hotels announces interim results – average room rates up

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels announces interim results – average room rates up

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 21 Feb 2025

Hi-Tec’s HTS74 makes it debut in SA

Fashion & Homeware

Hi-Tec’s HTS74 makes it debut in SA

18 Feb 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s future

John Yeld 17 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

Government publishes National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11 Feb 2025

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Film

Movie lovers are in for a treat this February

Daniel Dercksen 4 Feb 2025

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

Construction & Engineering

#GeorgeCollapse investigation report now with SAPS

3 Feb 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy

29 Jan 2025

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Climate Change

SA calls on US to reconsider withdrawal from Paris Agreement

24 Jan 2025

In the 2000s activists across the world campaigned for antiretroviral treatment to be made available to people with HIV. One of the consequences of this was PEPFAR, the United States government’s foreign aid HIV programme. Since 2003 it has saved millions of lives. But now its future is unclear. Photo from the Treatment Action Campaign’s march for HIV treatment in Cape Town on 14 February 2003. (photographer unknown)

CSI & Philanthropy

Trump’s sudden suspension of foreign aid puts millions of lives in Africa at risk

Liezl Human 23 Jan 2025

Hiring professional movers in South Africa: A cost comparison across provinces

Logistics & Transport

Hiring professional movers in South Africa: A cost comparison across provinces

Issued by Biggles Removals 23 Jan 2025

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: AutoTrader Do It Big brand campaign scores big with consumers

23 Jan 2025

Absa Play of the Day proves a smashing hit among cricket enthusiasts at the exciting Betway SA20 Cricket Tournament

Sport

Absa Play of the Day proves a smashing hit among cricket enthusiasts at the exciting Betway SA20 Cricket Tournament

Issued by OnPoint PR 23 Jan 2025

AutoTrader’s ‘Do It Big’ campaign kicks off a bright year for South African motorists

Dealers

AutoTrader’s ‘Do It Big’ campaign kicks off a bright year for South African motorists

Issued by AutoTrader 22 Jan 2025

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Trends

#BizTrends2025: The suburban renaissance

Yael Geffen 22 Jan 2025

Honor is launching the X9c in South Africa in January

Technology

Honor gets new CEO and brings new phones to SA for Chinese New Year

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump's triumphant return: What it means for South Africa and Agoa?

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2025

Markets & Investment

Natural Resources Outlook 2025: Trade tariffs and geopolitics set to bolster gold's appeal

George Cheveley 13 Jan 2025

Throwback Cinema promotion returns for ‘Janu-worry’ into February

Film

Throwback Cinema promotion returns for ‘Janu-worry’ into February

8 Jan 2025

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Occupational Health & Safety

OHS isn't just physical: Why employee mental health is also your business

18 Dec 2024

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Construction & Engineering

Master Builders Association says contractors must learn from #GeorgeCollapse

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Construction & Engineering

Construction & Engineering

#BestofBiz 2024: Construction & Engineering

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Automotive

Automotive

#BestofBiz 2024: Automotive

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Property

Property

#BestofBiz 2024: Property

17 Dec 2024

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Markets & Investment

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Issued by Biggles Removals 13 Dec 2024

African Penguins (photographed above at the Boulders penguin colony) are critically endangered. Photo: John Yeld/GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Legal delays threaten survival of African Penguins, say conservation groups

John Yeld 12 Dec 2024

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Environmental Law

Court ruling a warning shot against illegal fishing

10 Dec 2024

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Social Media

#YearOnTikTok 2024: Celebrating African culture, connection and creativity

6 Dec 2024

Betway SA20 and Switch Energy Drink partner to energise fans

FMCG

Betway SA20 and Switch Energy Drink partner to energise fans

Issued by Switch Energy Drink 4 Dec 2024

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: LegalWise balances legacy with future promise

4 Dec 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Have your say on the draft Biodiversity Management Plan

28 Nov 2024

December's film lineup: thrillers, love stories, and live theatre at your fingertips

Film

December's film lineup: thrillers, love stories, and live theatre at your fingertips

Daniel Dercksen 28 Nov 2024

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Agro-processing

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Joe Bavier, Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 27 Nov 2024

Black Friday special: 50% off ‘A Swingin' Christmas’ tickets!

Events & Conferencing

Black Friday special: 50% off ‘A Swingin' Christmas’ tickets!

Issued by Howard Audio 27 Nov 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Alien vegetation and migratory birds: The overlooked environmental impact

Anthony de Villiers 27 Nov 2024