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Covid-19

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton 6 hours

Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied)

Media

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

10 hours

Finance

Investing in SA: China’s ambitious plans take shape

Katja Hamilton 5 hours

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Driven by Trump win: Bitcoin smashes $75k milestone

Katja Hamilton 1 day

Advertising

ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

Viticulture & Oenology

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

1 day

Source: Supplied.

Property

Zero Positive: #GBCSA2024 champions climate-integrated construction solutions

Katja Hamilton 2 days

From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Retail

From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 2 days

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Tourism

South Africa ignites summer tourism with 'Gimme Summer That Sho’t Left'

Robin Fredericks 3 days

Nutrition

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 3 days

Source: © 123rf This month VML's strategy director Antonio Petra gives a practical guide to using AI to improve the way your agency operates with your clients and internally

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising Part 1 of 3: How to transform agency workflows with AI

Antonio Petra 4 Nov 2024

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Higher Education

Afda film Anguish wins Best Student Film at Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by AFDA 3 days

Economy

Government's strategic VAT adjustments; what they mean

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Advertising

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business model

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

2024 Eco-Logic Awards honours green guardians

31 Oct 2024

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Manufacturing & Parts

GWM SA says local production is ‘on the cards’

Ryan Bubear 31 Oct 2024

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 31 Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Oct 2024

Source: © Provoke Media Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excelled at the recent 2024 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

Elite of the elite: SA's Razor PR, Clockwork and Magna Carta excel at Global Sabre Awards

Danette Breitenbach 30 Oct 2024

Rihanna was interviewed by kid influencer. Source: Puma

Promotions & Activations

How kid influencers stole the show at Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma launch

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Oct 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Malcolm Marx makes the switch from rugby player to doctor in new ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Malcolm Marx makes the switch from rugby player to doctor in new ad

Brendan Seery 28 Oct 2024

AutoTrader’s Sean Nurse dominates GR Cup Championship with Zwartkops double victory

Motorsport

AutoTrader’s Sean Nurse dominates GR Cup Championship with Zwartkops double victory

Issued by AutoTrader 25 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Healthcare

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Marketing

How marketers can balance short-term gains with long-term success

25 Oct 2024

Driving change: How South Africa's logistics sector can innovate for a sustainable future

Logistics & Transport

Driving change: How South Africa's logistics sector can innovate for a sustainable future

Robin Fredericks 25 Oct 2024

Chicken Licken reminds South Africans that ‘It’s the Little Things that Satisfy Us Most’

Advertising

Chicken Licken reminds South Africans that ‘It’s the Little Things that Satisfy Us Most’

Issued by Joe Public 24 Oct 2024

Branding

Soap wars: Securex packaging found too similar to Protex... again

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Oct 2024

Source: Photohost agency brics-russia2024.ru.

Economy

#BRICS2024: Ramaphosa pushes for fair growth in the Global South

Katja Hamilton 23 Oct 2024

Finance

Major shifts coming for banks and interest rates in South Africa!

Katja Hamilton 23 Oct 2024

Source: © Marai Photo Award The Marai Photo Grant is back in honour of Shah Marai, former photo chief at AFP in Kabul

Film & Cinematography

Photojournalism competition the Marai Photo Grant returns

23 Oct 2024

Daily Maverick journalists shine at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year 2024 Regional Awards

Media

Daily Maverick journalists shine at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year 2024 Regional Awards

Issued by Daily Maverick 23 Oct 2024

TV

Brand-new original comedy series Primos premieres on Disney Channel on 21 October

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 23 Oct 2024

Source: © Pexels Sanef recently proposed its Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA reports Media24

Media

Sanef proposes Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA

22 Oct 2024

Social Media

How Meta’s new technology aims to protect users from fake celebrity ads

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Oct 2024

Advertising

Outvertising's push for inclusivity: How pronouns are reshaping workplace culture in advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Oct 2024

Marketing

Siemens' Keshin Govender's ‘glocal’ approach to build local resonance for a global brand

Danette Breitenbach 21 Oct 2024

Parenting Experience Plus (+) 2025 offers solutions based on interaction between parents and brands

Events

Parenting Experience Plus (+) 2025 offers solutions based on interaction between parents and brands

Issued by BabyYumYum.co.za 21 Oct 2024

A new wave of action for SMEs: 2024 Women In Tech Innovator Trust Conference

SMEs

A new wave of action for SMEs: 2024 Women In Tech Innovator Trust Conference

Issued by The Innovator Trust 21 Oct 2024

Coffee culture deepens in South Africa: trends driving the evolution

FMCG

Coffee culture deepens in South Africa: trends driving the evolution

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Oct 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota challenges the bakkie label with Hilux’s enduring legacy

Advertising

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota challenges the bakkie label with Hilux’s enduring legacy

Brendan Seery 21 Oct 2024

The complainant said the ad is violent.

Advertising

Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

Promise won Gold at the 2024 LIA Awards.

Advertising

South Africa's Promise Agency strikes Gold at LIA for The Vluit Project

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Oct 2024

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

Advertising

Heinz faces backlash for racially controversial ads

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Oct 2024

Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

Advertising

Is Elon Musk winning the legal war or losing the ad battle as Unilever and X settle

Danette Breitenbach 16 Oct 2024

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Media

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 Lifestyle 15 Oct 2024

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

Advertising

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Oct 2024

Source: © IMASA A coalition of African editor guilds and media owner organisations has partnered with Code for Africa’s (CfA) media research unit, CivicSignal, to build a database tracking title closures, staff losses and other market impacts

Media

Calling on African media to map the media meltdown

14 Oct 2024