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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 1 day

Don’t overlook the potential of up-and-coming artists

Art

Don’t overlook the potential of up-and-coming artists

Marelize van Zyl 2 days

Source: Supplied.

Property

Inside Cape Town’s aparthotel surge: The future of business accommodation

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

African leaders approve creation of financial stability fund

Dawit Endeshaw 3 days

Navigating global regulations to enhance BPO data governance

Services

Navigating global regulations to enhance BPO data governance

Christopher Lawson, Cobus Pretorius and Niko Mastropaolo 3 days

Branding

Diary of a CMO: How can I protect my brand against copycats?

Mary Kyriakidi and Peter Aiken, Issued by Kantar 18 Feb 2025

Primedia Studios announces strategic leadership changes to enhance global storytelling

Digital

Primedia Studios announces strategic leadership changes to enhance global storytelling

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 17 Feb 2025

Radio & Audio

#WorldRadioDay: Why radio is still a hit maker

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Feb 2025

Source: Medigrow.

Pharmaceuticals

Gqeberha welcomes Medigrow's R1bn cannabis project

Katja Hamilton 11 Feb 2025

Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations: Up 56% year-on-year

Accounting & Auditing

Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations: Up 56% year-on-year

Issued by Sappi 11 Feb 2025

SA apple and pear producers eye promising season ahead

Agriculture

SA apple and pear producers eye promising season ahead

11 Feb 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

AfCFTA's ambitious plan: Opportunities and roadblocks ahead

Meluleki Nzimande 10 Feb 2025

Kidult trend accounts for 28% global toys sales

Sales

Kidult trend accounts for 28% global toys sales

7 Feb 2025

Economy

"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2025

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

Tourism

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: E-commerce fuels surge in last-mile delivery demand

Trends

#BizTrends2025: E-commerce fuels surge in last-mile delivery demand

Damian Velayadum 6 Feb 2025

Marketing

Retail becomes a data powerhouse as it turns into a dominant ad platform

Kevin Gray 5 Feb 2025

Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

Tourism

Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

3 Feb 2025

Paycorp announces acquisition of Pilot Software

Fintech

Paycorp announces acquisition of Pilot Software

Issued by Paycorp Group 3 Feb 2025

Source: GrowthPoint.

Proptech

Inside V&A Waterfront's groundbreaking proptech transition

3 Feb 2025

Tony Lankester, former National Arts Festival CEO, takes top job at the Edinburgh Fringe

Art

Tony Lankester, former National Arts Festival CEO, takes top job at the Edinburgh Fringe

3 Feb 2025

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Shipping

Red Sea crisis: Supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire

Gokcay Balci 3 Feb 2025

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Agriculture

Avian influenza, rising costs weigh on SA poultry industry, Sapa says

29 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

5 key travel trends shaping the cruise industry in 2025

28 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry

Roelf Pienaar 28 Jan 2025

Source: Archive

Travel

CTIA sees record 3 million international passengers in 2024

23 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Mike van der Westhuizen, portfolio manager at Citadel.

Markets & Investment

#BizTrends2025: Local and global economic outlook for 2025 - the "year of Trump risk"

Mike van der Westhuizen 23 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

Digital

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

23 Jan 2025

Vivo X200 Pro makes SA debut with steep price

Mobile & Apps

Vivo X200 Pro makes SA debut with steep price

Lindsey Schutters 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

Healthcare

Brain tumour risk linked to MPA contraceptive use, Sahpra reports

20 Jan 2025

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Cargo & Storage

Iata: Global air cargo demand continues growth in November 2024

20 Jan 2025

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Citizens of global powers are upbeat about a second Trump presidency – but this is by no means universal

17 Jan 2025

Pictured: Jess Moyer

Interior Design

The cultural blueprint: How to make your office not just look good, but feel right

Jess Moyer, Issued by Catchwords 17 Jan 2025

HostAfrica completes acquisition of GO54, becoming Nigeria’s leading hosting provider

Internet

HostAfrica completes acquisition of GO54, becoming Nigeria’s leading hosting provider

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 16 Jan 2025

Andy Awards The International Andy Awards has released its shortlist with SA heading up the Africa shortlist

Advertising

Andys' Africa shortlist announced, Nigeria’s Steve Babaeko on Andy Awards Global Jury 20025

14 Jan 2025

5 key focuses global CMOs have prioritised for 2025 relevant for local CMOs

Marketing

5 key focuses global CMOs have prioritised for 2025 relevant for local CMOs

Jessica Jacobs 14 Jan 2025

Markets & Investment

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

George Cheveley 13 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Unleashing Africa’s economic potential through transformative logistics

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Unleashing Africa’s economic potential through transformative logistics

Amadou Diallo 13 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Rapt Creative's Melanie Campbell - Advertising in 2025

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Rapt Creative's Melanie Campbell - Advertising in 2025

Melanie Campbell, Issued by RAPT Creative Agency 13 Jan 2025

The Apple TV 4K remains one of the best streaming boxes available in South Africa

Mobile & Apps

Icasa launches another inquiry into streaming service competition

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jan 2025

Dunlop strengthens global position with strategic acquisition

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop strengthens global position with strategic acquisition

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 10 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025

Michelle Nichols and Manoj Kumar 10 Jan 2025

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

Sales

One Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

9 Jan 2025

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

Logistics & Transport

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

8 Jan 2025

New local sitcom, The Lembwas premieres this January

Film

New local sitcom, The Lembwas premieres this January

8 Jan 2025

Management & Leadership

Disney names new president of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Dawn Chmielewski 8 Jan 2025