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Absa awards over R1m to South Africa’s top matriculants for the class of 2024

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Absa awards over R1m to South Africa’s top matriculants for the class of 2024

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 minutes

#BizTrends2025: The fight against corruption in South Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The fight against corruption in South Africa

Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele 27 minutes

Global giants reshape South Africa’s e-commerce landscape

E-commerce

Global giants reshape South Africa’s e-commerce landscape

1 hour

Source: UN Photo/Elma Okic. WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Healthcare

Pandemic politics: Trump orders US exit from WHO

Katja Hamilton 2 hours

Agriculture

Kenya’s farmers have lots of digital tools to help boost productivity – how they can be made more effective

E Njuguna, J Mburu, R Birner and T Daum 3 hours

Phillipa Geard, founder and CEO of RecruitMyMom and its sister platform, RecruitAGraduate.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends impacting the HR and recruitment sector in 2025 and beyond

Phillipa Geard 4 hours

Menlyn Park launches 'Beat the Wrap Race' campaign

Retailers

Menlyn Park launches 'Beat the Wrap Race' campaign

Issued by Taryn Louch Creative 4 hours

Matlock – but not as you know it – comes to M-Net

TV

Matlock – but not as you know it – comes to M-Net

Issued by DStv Media Sales 5 hours

Western Cape to hire 477 teachers for 2025 as number of learners increase

Primary & Secondary Education

Western Cape to hire 477 teachers for 2025 as number of learners increase

5 hours

Taxation & Regulation

America's path to ‘liquid gold’: Trump reveals new tariffs and national energy strategy

Katja Hamilton 3 hours

Ashley du Plooy, Chief Executive Officer at ERA

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Why 2025 looks green for SA

Ashley du Plooy 22 hours

Source: gettrumpmemes.com

Financial Services

Trump's $TRUMP meme coin spikes 4,500% ahead of inauguration

Katja Hamilton 20 hours

El Broide, managing director at The Platinum Club, explains why data-driven insights and creativity will shape the future of PR(Image supplied)

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2025: The Platinum Club’s El Broide on why data-driven insights and creativity will shape the future of PR

El Broide 4 hours

Unlock R10m in funding: Transform your business or community project with Lesaka

ESG & Sustainability

Unlock R10m in funding: Transform your business or community project with Lesaka

Issued by Lesaka 23 hours

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

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

Katja Hamilton 1 day

Bevco launches ‘Route to Market Expansion Project’

ESG

Bevco launches ‘Route to Market Expansion Project’

1 day

Branding

Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless

Alexandra Sherlock 1 day

Commodities & Fairtrade

Fair pricing essential for smallholder farmers to tackle global food challenges

1 day

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Cargo & Storage

Iata: Global air cargo demand continues growth in November 2024

1 day

Source: © News Nine Sorry Tiktok is not available right now.

Media Freedom

Updated: TikTok is now available again in the US

Danette Breitenbach 1 day

Abigail Buckley, digital business director at Joe Public, examines the impact on digital marketing when it comes to AI (Image supplied)

Digital

#BizTrends2025: Joe Public’s Abigail Buckley - AI's impact on digital marketing

Abigail Buckley 1 day

A company called Edumarks has been asking for R100 to send learners their matric results in advance of the official release. On Thursday, the person running Edumarks was arrested. Archive Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Criminal Law

21-year-old arrested in matric marks leak

Kirav Doolabh and Veer Gosai 3 days

Savanna Premium Cider unveils #TryJanuary campaign

Marketing

Savanna Premium Cider unveils #TryJanuary campaign

Issued by OnPoint PR 17 Jan 2025

Beverley Houston, director at Be-cause Integrated Communications says Meta’s decision to end third-party fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads is bad news for brands (image supplied)

Media Freedom

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's farewell to fact-checking; 6 recommendations for brands

Beverley Houston 17 Jan 2025

HA Looking back 2024

Production

HA Looking back 2024

Issued by Howard Audio 17 Jan 2025

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Advertising

Navigating the hybrid work model in advertising

Issued by Penquin 20 Nov 2024

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

From crypto to cash: CryptoExpress transforms crypto into instant cash at ATMs

Fintech

From crypto to cash: CryptoExpress transforms crypto into instant cash at ATMs

Issued by Paycorp Group 3 days

A new view for 2025: Viu appoints Mediamark as its sales partner

Sales

A new view for 2025: Viu appoints Mediamark as its sales partner

Issued by Mediamark 17 Jan 2025

Penquin shines at 2024 MMA Smarties Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, clinching 'Agency of the Year' title and multiple wins

PR & Communications

Penquin shines at 2024 MMA Smarties Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, clinching 'Agency of the Year' title and multiple wins

Issued by Penquin 17 Dec 2024

Travel

Sustainable aviation and AI to take centre stage at ATM 2025

17 Jan 2025

SAA to resume daily flights between JHB and Dar es Salaam

Travel

SAA to resume daily flights between JHB and Dar es Salaam

17 Jan 2025

Healthcare

Musk's Neuralink: Brain implant trials breaking new ground

Katja Hamilton 17 Jan 2025

Source: © World Kings Meta's platforms Facebook and Instagram, will no longer implement a fact-checking policy, instead relying on community notes

Media Freedom

Meta's Zuckerberg's shift on fact-checking: A "sprint" to appease a new president?

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jan 2025

Coal, Oil & Gas

Chevron also comes up short in Namibia energy exploration

Ron Bousso 16 Jan 2025

Corobrik CEO Nick Booth

Materials & Equipment

Corobrik using cautious optimism as key to success in 2025

16 Jan 2025

Albert Makoeng, managing director, influencer division at Nfinity says the rise of creator-led commerce is a profound shift in media consumption (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrend2025: Nfinity’s Albert Makoeng - The rise of creator-led commerce a profound shift in media consumption

Albert Makoeng 17 Jan 2025

A heartfelt thank you to our recycling champions

Circular Economy & Waste Management

A heartfelt thank you to our recycling champions

Dumisani Khumalo, Issued by Fibre Circle 3 days

Nvidia H100 GPUs are the cornerstone of the AI revolution. Source: Nvidia

Technology

Biden policy is first stress test for Nvidia AI card house

Lindsey Schutters 15 Jan 2025

Quantum computing is not as futuristic as it sounds

Technology

Quantum computing is not as futuristic as it sounds

Issued by Perfect Word 15 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa.

Financial Services

Luno’s predictions for 2025's crypto landscape

15 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Chante Venter, co-founder and chief executive officer of Wise Move.

Property

Wise Move, MyProperty simplify home relocation

15 Jan 2025

Join a transformation coaching retreat in a hidden spot in Greece this June 2025

Travel

Join a transformation coaching retreat in a hidden spot in Greece this June 2025

Issued by The Coup 15 Jan 2025

Source: flok85 via

Logistics & Transport

CILTSA, BBOpEx Solutions sign MoU to transform SA transport

15 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: A vision for the future – transforming transport education and shaping the logistics economy

Trends

#BizTrends2025: A vision for the future – transforming transport education and shaping the logistics economy

Maphefo Anno-Frempong 16 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Trump prepares world for US 'External Revenue Service' initiative

15 Jan 2025

Provantage CEO Jacques du Preez explains why OOH advertising poised for growth in SA in 2025 (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrends2025: Provantage’s Jacques du Preez - OOH advertising poised for growth in SA

Jacques du Preez 15 Jan 2025

Machine kicks off 2025 with a string of international industry wins and nominations

Advertising

Machine kicks off 2025 with a string of international industry wins and nominations

Issued by Machine_ 15 Jan 2025

Why creativity is the most valuable skill for the jobs of tomorrow

Education

Why creativity is the most valuable skill for the jobs of tomorrow

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 15 Jan 2025