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A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US. 9 November 2022. Reuters/Peter DaSilva/File Photo

Legal

Nigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws

Elisha Bala-Gbogbo and and MacDonald Dzirutwe 6 hours

Ellies built its business alongside the DStv boom. Source: Gemma Redondo/Unsplash

ICT

Ellies ends journey from pioneering electronics giant to business failure

Lindsey Schutters 3 days

Brian Lesser will take on the role in September. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

WPP announces Brian Lesser as new global CEO of GroupM, succeeding Christian Juhl

18 Jul 2024

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

ESG & Sustainability

Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

Dalit Anstey 18 Jul 2024

Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe

Construction & Engineering

Bell Equipment to go private after family-led takeover

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jul 2024

Nedbank, PALS drive responsible leadership in Mpumalanga farming

Agriculture

Nedbank, PALS drive responsible leadership in Mpumalanga farming

17 Jul 2024

Babies R Us emphasises the importance of ‘Baby on Board’ car safety

Retail

Babies R Us emphasises the importance of ‘Baby on Board’ car safety

17 Jul 2024

The case was dismissed by the ARB.

Marketing & Media

Fair Cape Dairies advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

The growing demand for homes in wildlife estates

16 Jul 2024

AICPA & CIMA to host the international Engage conference in Africa for the first time

Finance

AICPA & CIMA to host the international Engage conference in Africa for the first time

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 15 Jul 2024

Source: African Bank.

Finance

South African Reserve Bank faces R1bn loss on African Bank Holdings

Katja Hamilton 15 Jul 2024

Can you Correlate it? We can

Marketing & Media

Can you Correlate it? We can

Issued by Correlate 15 Jul 2024

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

Marketing & Media

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

Issued by Provantage 15 Jul 2024

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

Entrepreneurship

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 15 Jul 2024

SASA launches team for global wine competitions

Agriculture

SASA launches team for global wine competitions

12 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Hannah Sadiki, chief executive officer of Bidvest Bank.

Finance

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-preneur empowers women with franchise ownership

12 Jul 2024

Nicola Nel appointed global managing director of PROI Worldwide

Marketing & Media

Nicola Nel appointed global managing director of PROI Worldwide

Danette Breitenbach 11 Jul 2024

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Legal

Ex-VBS Bank chair pleads guilty, gets 15 years

11 Jul 2024

Samsung South Africa is launching all the devices except for the Galaxy Ring on 24 July

ICT

Samsung folds, flips and rides the Ring wearable wave with new AI products

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2024

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

ICT

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

Lindsey Schutters 10 Jul 2024

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

HR & Management

Pros and cons of appointing an alternate director

10 Jul 2024

Oscar Tshifure is the president of th Public Relations Institute of South Africa (Prisa).

Marketing & Media

Oscar Tshifure is Prisa's new president

10 Jul 2024

Ashley du Plooy, CEO at E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA).

ICT

EXCLUSIVE: Making real change to the e-waste challenge

Ashley du Plooy 10 Jul 2024

Major auto parts retailer AutoZone enters business rescue

Automotive

Major auto parts retailer AutoZone enters business rescue

9 Jul 2024

Source: TymeBank. Karl Vestig, TymeBank CEO.

Finance

TymeBank names Karl Westvig as new CEO to lead next growth phase

10 Jul 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend an advertisement for the second time in the space of less than a month

Marketing & Media

Second Discovery advert ruled misleading by ARB

Danette Breitenbach 9 Jul 2024

Source: Facebook/Bidvest Premier Lounge. Mpumi Madisa, the group chief executive of Bidvest Group. She has held this position since July 2020 and continues to lead the company through its growth and strategic initiatives?.

Finance

Bidvest Bank, FinGlobal up for sale

9 Jul 2024

(Image supplied) The Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) has elected a new Executive Committee, with chairperson: Nathi Gule

Marketing & Media

Safrea elects new leadership

8 Jul 2024

Anton Visser, Group COO of SA Business School and Alefbet Learning

HR & Management

Preferential Procurement and what it can do for your B-BBEE score

Anton Visser 8 Jul 2024

Justin Hawes recognised for his contribution to the global exhibition industry

Marketing & Media

Justin Hawes recognised for his contribution to the global exhibition industry

Issued by Scan Display 8 Jul 2024

Healthcare

HIV drug trial shows injection twice-yearly 100% effective against infection

Linda-Gail Bekker 5 Jul 2024

The festival will have a diverse jury. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

High stakes at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

5 Jul 2024

Tourism & Travel

Air Seychelles, Air Austral launch interline agreement for Seychelles-Reunion travel

4 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf The mandarins of government communication cannot afford to be bystanders in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy says Motalatale Modiba, chief director communication: Gauteng Department of Health

Marketing & Media

Reassessing government communication in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy

Motalatale Modiba 5 Jul 2024

Nedbank YouthX and Joe Public Durban honoured the Class of ’76 with Youth Day Campaign

Marketing & Media

Nedbank YouthX and Joe Public Durban honoured the Class of ’76 with Youth Day Campaign

Issued by Joe Public 4 Jul 2024

Rogerwilco announces senior appointments

Marketing & Media

Rogerwilco announces senior appointments

Issued by Rogerwilco 4 Jul 2024

What do I do now that I have become the 'challenged' and need to respond to the feisty young startup?

Marketing & Media

What do I do now that I have become the 'challenged' and need to respond to the feisty young startup?

David Blyth, Issued by eatbigfish 3 Jul 2024

Image: Facebook

HR & Management

Prasa board reviewing Labour Court ruling on former CEO

2 Jul 2024

Construction & Engineering

ArcelorMittal shelves plan to close KZN steel plant

Nelson Banya 2 Jul 2024

Kia South Africa welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO

Automotive

Kia South Africa welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO

Issued by Kia South Africa 2 Jul 2024

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024 announces key speakers leading transformation conversations

Marketing & Media

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024 announces key speakers leading transformation conversations

Issued by Topco Media 1 Jul 2024

AI campaigns to humour-driven engagement. Where are we going?

Marketing & Media

AI campaigns to humour-driven engagement. Where are we going?

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 1 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Minister Wenger visits Western Cape hospitals, supports healthcare

1 Jul 2024

Marketing & Media

Mexico City to host the 2025 World Out of Home Organisation Global Congress

28 Jun 2024

Complainants get R386m back in insurance payouts

Finance

Complainants get R386m back in insurance payouts

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 1 Jul 2024

Mastering employee communication amid strikes and protests: Navigating crises effectively

HR & Management

Mastering employee communication amid strikes and protests: Navigating crises effectively

Issued by Wyzetalk 27 Jun 2024

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

Automotive

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

26 Jun 2024