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Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Streaming services remain the most subscribed subscription category, with 22% of users signing up for these platforms

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Outgoing Nampak CEO Erik Smuts. Source: Nampak

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Nampak CEO Erik Smuts resigns

21 Apr 2023

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Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

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Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

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Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

Alvise Armellini and Federico Maccioni 17 Apr 2023

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

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Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

14 Apr 2023

Retailers

Edgars owner Retailability acquires kids clothing brand Keedo

13 Apr 2023

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How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

Coal, Oil & Gas

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

11 Apr 2023

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Technology

The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

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Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

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Osman Ozbulut 5 Apr 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Former US President, Donald Trump.

Criminal Law

Trump arrested, first American president in history to face criminal charges

4 Apr 2023

Health & Beauty

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

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Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

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31 Mar 2023

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Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

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Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

China Energy proposes 1,000MW floating solar plant in Zimbabwe

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China Energy proposes 1,000MW floating solar plant in Zimbabwe

Nyasha Chingono 27 Mar 2023

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Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

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Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

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Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Mar 2023

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Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Nelson Banya 23 Mar 2023

Zimbabwe's new 300MW coal-fired plant starts feeding into grid

Energy

Zimbabwe's new 300MW coal-fired plant starts feeding into grid

Nyasha Chingono 22 Mar 2023

Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

Energy

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Marc Thiriet 22 Mar 2023

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

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Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Reuters 22 Mar 2023