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The ads have both been seen as racially charged. Source: Heinz.

Advertising

Heinz faces backlash for racially controversial ads

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Oct 2024

Financial Services

Yoco's new payments system set to boost small business

8 Oct 2024

Tourism

#Artemis2025: First woman on the moon? SA's epic tourism venture

Katja Hamilton 2 Oct 2024

Image source: Getty Images

Management & Leadership

Nominations open for boards of PIC, Sasria and Land Bank

1 Oct 2024

Source: @afreximbank/X On Thursday, 19 September, Afreximbank celebrated 30 remarkable years of leadership, dedication, and impact with Benedict Okey Oramah. From transforming African trade to championing the continent’s economic future, Oramah’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Banking

#Davos2025: Afreximbank teams up with Africa Collective and AfCFTA

30 Sep 2024

Source: © Sowetan The Innovation Hub and DRDGold’s Ergo Minining have signed a MOU to train 50 unemployed youth to advance entrepreneurship and create jobs in Gauteng townships

Sustainability

DRDGold's Ergo Mining and Innovation Hub partner to combat youth unemployment in Gauteng

27 Sep 2024

Source: @PresidencyZA/X

Finance

From Struggle to State Capture: Remembering Pravin Gordhan

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2024

Source: © VOA News Meta will ban RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads

Media Freedom

Meta bans Russia state media across all platforms as “covert influence” operations threaten US election

Danette Breitenbach 17 Sep 2024

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

Film

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

16 Sep 2024

Source: Growthpoint Properties.

Property

Growthpoint and Attacq to invest billions in their precincts on stronger demand

Sfundo Parakozov 16 Sep 2024

Roman's Pizza issues statement regarding reuse of pizza boxes video

Franchising

Roman's Pizza issues statement regarding reuse of pizza boxes video

13 Sep 2024

Source: Pixabay.

Finance

End of an era: Pravin Gordhan passes away

Katja Hamilton 13 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Iconic V&A Waterfront gears up for multibillion-rand redevelopment, with R1bn Table Bay Hotel transformation

Katja Hamilton 12 Sep 2024

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs. All Blacks

Sport

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs. All Blacks

Nicole Sherwin 12 Sep 2024

Source: South African Market Insights.

Markets & Investment

New JSE Cloud Marketplace promises enhanced investor insights

11 Sep 2024

Source: The South African Reserve Bank.

Banking

Say goodbye to old EFTs: SA's banking system braces for change

Katja Hamilton 6 Sep 2024

Thabiso Sikwane has passed away at aged 50. Source: Instagram.

Radio & Audio

DJ Fresh mourns the passing of ex-wife and broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane

2 Sep 2024

Beloved South African educator William Smith passes away

Education

Beloved South African educator William Smith passes away

22 Aug 2024

Streaming platform Showmax launched its Premier League mobile subscription with a surprising marketing stunt starring Eric Cantona. Image supplied

Advertising

Fans love Showmax's Premier League launch marketing stunt with Eric Cantona

21 Aug 2024

Financial Services

Hloolo platform bridges funding gap for green SMEs

16 Aug 2024

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has kept up the pace of policy implementation and infrastructure improvement he adopted when taking the cabinet position.

Construction & Engineering

Macpherson lauds Cape Town's fight against construction mafia

Lindsey Schutters 6 Aug 2024

Source: G20.org/Diogo Zacarias/MF. Brasil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during the signing of a landmark climate partnership agreement during the G20 Finance Track ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

Financial Services

G20 ministers spotlight $400m Emerging Markets Transition Debt scheme

29 Jul 2024

Radio & Audio

CapeTalk 567 offering audiences sneak peak of new logo, elevating listener engagement and modern appeal

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 22 Jul 2024

Dean Macpherson was quick to take the country into his confidence on the cyber breach

Cybersecurity

R300m DPWI cyber theft the latest signs of failing state IT infrastructure

Lindsey Schutters 10 Jul 2024

New minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has had a busy first week.

Construction & Engineering

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure sets vision for SA

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Source: © We the People SA We the People SA has translated the 4,675-word Bill of Rights into 15 concise and relatable tweets

Artificial Intelligence

#TheBillOfTweets - AI translates South Africa's Constitution into 15 tweets

8 Jul 2024

Generative AI is having its legitimacy as an artistic tool tested in the latest recording industry court filing.

4th Industrial Revolution

Generative AI sent to the dock in RIAA ‘BBL Drizzy’ legal action

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

$Image: Bizcommunity. the recent Cannes Lions’ shortlists feature TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Joe Public$

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Joe Public shortlisted again

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jun 2024

#YouthMonth: Yalezo Njuguna, a voice in the contemporary African film and entertainment space

Film

#YouthMonth: Yalezo Njuguna, a voice in the contemporary African film and entertainment space

Evan-Lee Courie 14 Jun 2024

Cape Town left off 2025 Formula E calendar: Here's why

Motorsport

Cape Town left off 2025 Formula E calendar: Here's why

Imran Salie 13 Jun 2024

Source: St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Financial Services

Putin confirms Brics' independent payment system in the pipeline

Katja Hamilton 10 Jun 2024

Ndlovu Youth Choir announce SA Tour dates

Music

Ndlovu Youth Choir announce SA Tour dates

6 Jun 2024

AMD had the opening keynote of Computex 2024 in its home city of Taipei with Dr Lisa Su ushering in the company's new vision for AI computing.

Technology

#Computex2024: AMD and Qualcomm ignite the AI revolution at Intel’s expense

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

Source: GEHealthCare.

Pharmaceuticals

GE HealthCare and Daktari Africa collaborate to enhance cardiovascular care in Kenya

3 Jun 2024

Source: Africanbank CEO, Kennedy Bungane.

Banking

#AfricaMonth: Kennedy Bungane champions Africanbank's expansion

Katja Hamilton 31 May 2024

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill takes #1 on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of all time

Music

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill takes #1 on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of all time

Evan-Lee Courie 23 May 2024

Source: The Aroya Cruises’ private island.

Hospitality

#ATM2024: Get ready to explore Saudi Arabia by sea

Katja Hamilton 21 May 2024

Source: The Heart of Europe. Floating villas and artificial island living are among the top sought after emerging experiences travellers are longing for.

Trends

Mastercard: Top 5 emerging trends at Arabian Travel Market 2024

Katja Hamilton 17 May 2024

Apple Music unveils 100 Best Albums of all time

Music

Apple Music unveils 100 Best Albums of all time

22 May 2024

Tourism

#ATM2024: Airalo transforms travel connectivity

Katja Hamilton 15 May 2024

Bumble has said the ad will be taken down. Source: X.

Advertising

Bumble apologises for celibacy ad

Karabo Ledwaba 14 May 2024

Project Pitch Platform opens call for entries

Film

Project Pitch Platform opens call for entries

14 May 2024

Samsung's Galaxy A-series lineup is its most competitive in years.

Hardware

Samsung goes back to competitive roots with A-series

Lindsey Schutters 8 May 2024

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Cyber Law

#SAelections24: Leaked IEC candidates list - being the 'responsible party' under PoPIA

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 3 May 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

Image supplied. Sasko celebrated Freedom Day with its limited-edition half brown/half white loaf

Retail Marketing

Sasko’s half brown/half white limited-edition “freedom" loaf a celebration of Freedom Day

2 May 2024

Image supplied. TikTok has announced several initiatives with the local electoral commission and civil society organisations to combat misinformation

Media Freedom

#SAelections24: Initiatives to fight misinformation, provide access to reliable information launched

26 Apr 2024

Hi-Tec celebrates golden jubilee

Fashion & Homeware

Hi-Tec celebrates golden jubilee

26 Apr 2024

Source: A photo taken of Dubai's skyline under a stormy sky in October 2020.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Dubai’s torrential downpour unleashes havoc on city’s commercial hubs

17 Apr 2024