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The future of work: What students need to know

Higher Education

The future of work: What students need to know

Issued by Richfield 1 day

Agribusiness

Beyond banks: How partnerships are unlocking capital for African agriculture

Jérôme van Innis 1 day

Source: © 123rf Trust in advertising has dropped by eight percent, despite the claim that 71% appreciate brands that engage in social issues, over half still feel underrepresented in advertising, highlighting a disconnect

Advertising

Advertising trust drops 8% - indicates a disconnect with consumers

1 day

Infrastructure & Utilities

Africa Finance Corporation hits record $1bn revenue with landmark projects

2 days

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

Film & Cinematography

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

2 days

Source: PwC South Africa.

Markets & Investment

Is a US-led global recession on the horizon?

2 days

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Agribusiness

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Wandile Sihlobo 2 days

Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Franchising

Meet Claudette Smith, the latest franchise owner of Shift Espresso Bar at Riverlands Mall, CPT

Evan-Lee Courie 2 days

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

Fashion & Homeware

Puma, Shelflife, and The Nine Four unveil the Ninefouria running apparel collection

3 days

Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery

Agriculture

Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery

Ivor Price, Issued by YehBaby Marketing Creatives 2 days

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

3 days

Image source: Robert Churchill –

Skills Development & Training

Will QCTO's new fees make skills training unaffordable?

Roland Innes 7 Apr 2025

Finance

Is South Africa ready for strategic tax reforms and infrastructure overhaul?

7 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Review Africa Eskom announced on 23 March 2025 that the final 800 MW unit at its Kusile coalfired power station had achieved first synchronisation with the national grid

Energy

SA power system constrained in March, EAF largely unchanged

7 Apr 2025

Same challenges, different year: When will higher education in South Africa truly transform?

Higher Education

Same challenges, different year: When will higher education in South Africa truly transform?

Issued by EDGE Education 7 Apr 2025

Eduvos empowers youth success in an AI-driven world

Higher Education

Eduvos empowers youth success in an AI-driven world

Issued by Eduvos 4 Apr 2025

ACA’s Graduate and Internship Programmes deliver expanded opportunity in 2025

Education

ACA’s Graduate and Internship Programmes deliver expanded opportunity in 2025

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 4 Apr 2025

Digital vs traditional: A side-by-side comparison of learning outcomes in 2025

E-learning

Digital vs traditional: A side-by-side comparison of learning outcomes in 2025

Issued by Think Digital Academy 4 Apr 2025

Brutal Fruit Spritzer launches The Pink Table initiative

Events

Brutal Fruit Spritzer launches The Pink Table initiative

4 Apr 2025

Fuelling the future: Publicis Groupe Africa welcomes new Le Cubs

Education

Fuelling the future: Publicis Groupe Africa welcomes new Le Cubs

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 3 Apr 2025

Regent Business School and Startup Grind team up to boost student entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Regent Business School and Startup Grind team up to boost student entrepreneurship

2 Apr 2025

Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Powering Africa's energy path with green hydrogen innovation

Julien Karambua 3 Apr 2025

Branding

Richfield launches a new brand campaign with lead agency

Issued by So Interactive 2 Apr 2025

AI or die: The flight plan for AI-powered marketing in 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI or die: The flight plan for AI-powered marketing in 2025

Issued by V5 Digital 2 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Absa Group's strategic Dubai office to enhance Africa-Gulf investment links

2 Apr 2025

YAEI and Absa launch the YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

Partnerships

YAEI and Absa launch the YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 Apr 2025

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Insurance & Actuarial

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 31 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf In a world of sameness, humans are not thinking, not applying themselves and not adding anything new, just melting into whatever the digital algorithm is feeds us

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Break free from brain rot, enshittification, move from digital sameness and embrace culture movements

Danette Breitenbach 31 Mar 2025

Feathered crisis: How avian influenza is reshaping chicken prices in South Africa

Agriculture

Feathered crisis: How avian influenza is reshaping chicken prices in South Africa

Thulani Ningi and Moses Lubinga 28 Mar 2025

Allan Gray Makers and E Squared Investments launch Imara SMME Fund

SMEs

Allan Gray Makers and E Squared Investments launch Imara SMME Fund

Issued by Tishala Communications 27 Mar 2025

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

Research

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

27 Mar 2025

New SA study uncovers the key to quality early learning for every child

Early Childhood Development

New SA study uncovers the key to quality early learning for every child

27 Mar 2025

Source: South Africa Today. Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Healthcare

G20 Health Working Group kicks off in South Africa with a focus on global health equity

26 Mar 2025

Source: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

Image source: destinacigdem –

Employer Branding

If your employer brand isn’t lived, is it even real?

Celeste Sirin 25 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Mark Fairweather, managing director of MRI Software South Africa.

Property Development

Long hours but high satisfaction: The African property management paradox

25 Mar 2025

Jérôme van Innis is the co-founder, Pumpkn.io. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Jérôme van Innis | Transforming Africa’s agri-sector through innovative financing

Jérôme van Innis 25 Mar 2025

Proptech

Blockchain-powered property evaluation certificate to transform SA townships

26 Mar 2025

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Transport

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Lerato Motsoeneng 24 Mar 2025

Source: James White, director of sales and marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Financial Services

The crucial role of partnerships in closing healthcare insurance gaps

James White 24 Mar 2025

11th Annual Fire Systems Design & Engineering Conference | 24–25 April 2025 | CTICC, Cape Town

Construction & Engineering

11th Annual Fire Systems Design & Engineering Conference | 24–25 April 2025 | CTICC, Cape Town

Issued by Milla SA 20 Mar 2025

Markets & Investment

Missed chance: South Africa's interest rate freeze draws property market concerns

20 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting says strong frontline leadership keeps mines running smoothly, yet too many supervisors are thrown into the deep end without being equipped with the skills they need to lead effectively

Health & Safety

Developing mining supervisors to improve productivity and H&S

Arjen de Bruin 20 Mar 2025

Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Higher Education

Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Issued by Vaal University of Technology 19 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Charles Nortje, managing director of Old Mutual Insure.

Insurance & Actuarial

Insurance costs to rise as South Africa plans VAT increase

Charles Nortje 19 Mar 2025

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Events & Conferencing

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 18 Mar 2025

Dentsu Creative scores second win under Pepkor umbrella with FoneYam

Digital

Dentsu Creative scores second win under Pepkor umbrella with FoneYam

Issued by Dentsu 19 Mar 2025