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World Bank backs Africa digital data push with $100m Raxio deal

Data & Analytics

World Bank backs Africa digital data push with $100m Raxio deal

14 hours

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Legislation & Regulation

Kenya launches national strategy for responsible AI development

15 hours

Source: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

1 day

Source: Reuters.

Banking

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

1 day

Over 300 entrepreneurs attend inaugural Amazon SA Seller Summit

E-commerce

Over 300 entrepreneurs attend inaugural Amazon SA Seller Summit

1 day

CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

FMCG

CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

2 days

Travel

Voting now open for 2025 World Travel Awards

28 Mar 2025

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Cybersecurity

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Jarryd Jensen, Issued by Tishala Communications 27 Mar 2025

Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

Mining

EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects

27 Mar 2025

German auto supplier Mann+Hummel launches SA plant

Manufacturing & Parts

German auto supplier Mann+Hummel launches SA plant

27 Mar 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group CFO Mensfin Tasew (left) and AfDB Vice President Nnenna Nwabufo display copies of the signed letter of intent. Standing behind them are Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide (left) and Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (in bow tie)

Travel

AfDB, Ethiopian Airlines commit to $7.8bn Abusera International mega airport project

27 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 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: 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

Trust without borders: Setting standards for global interoperability with digital identities

Technology

Trust without borders: Setting standards for global interoperability with digital identities

Issued by Perfect Word 25 Mar 2025

The Warc Rankings 2025 Effective 100 reveal the most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness
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Marketing & Media

Warc Effective 100 ranks world’s most awarded campaigns and companies for effectiveness

25 Mar 2025

Rethinking CSI to meet the collaboration imperative

CSI & Philanthropy

Rethinking CSI to meet the collaboration imperative

Issued by Trialogue 24 Mar 2025

Winners of Japan World's Tourism Film Festival 2025

Tourism

Winners of Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival 2025

24 Mar 2025

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Railway

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

24 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Scopen's research shows that the latest global trends signal a growing reliance on AI, a strong push toward integrated agency solutions and a strategic re-evaluation of in-house marketing structures

Marketing & Media

EXCLUSIVE: Scopen research - Be integrated, AI-powered and strategic, or be left behind

20 Mar 2025

Applications open for landmark $1m startup pitch in SA

SMEs

Applications open for landmark $1m startup pitch in SA

19 Mar 2025

Martin van Zyl, sales manager, process industries ABB says the mining industry is facing a daunting challenge as rapid changes are expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable (Image supplied)

Sustainability

The mining industry's daunting challenge to meet sustainability targets and be profitable

Martin van Zyl 19 Mar 2025

Travel

Airlink connects Cape Town to Gaborone; adds flights from Joburg to Nairobi, Lusaka

19 Mar 2025

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800m, Sisi says

Cargo & Storage

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800m, Sisi says

Mohamed Hendawy 19 Mar 2025

Dirk Slabbert has passed away. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Farewell to Dirk Slabbert: Paddington Station executive to be laid to rest

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

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

Sustainability

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

2025 Warc Media 100 ranks top-performing global media campaigns

Advertising

2025 Warc Media 100 ranks top-performing global media campaigns

18 Mar 2025

12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo set for June

Logistics & Transport

12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo set for June

18 Mar 2025

FlySafair and Lift Airlines acknowledge check-in systems error

Aviation

FlySafair and Lift Airlines acknowledge check-in systems error

17 Mar 2025

Agriculture

The role of sugarcane in securing South Africa's aviation fuel supply

Higgins Mdluli 14 Mar 2025

Source: © Africa Energy Msenge Emoyeni project is one of the innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy that saw ACED awarded the IJGlobal Sponsor of the Year (Africa) Award

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

ACED awarded IJGlobal Sponsor Award for innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy

14 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war

14 Mar 2025

Image source: Jean van der Meulen from

Tourism

Cape Town tourism cruising this March with 24 ship calls

14 Mar 2025

Logistics & Transport

Wesgro's hosted buyers' programme boosts export opportunities

14 Mar 2025

Growthpoint's half-year results exceed expectations

Mixed-Use Property

Growthpoint's half-year results exceed expectations

Issued by Catchwords 13 Mar 2025

Source: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Economy

Upcoming South Africa-EU summit to reaffirm global co-operation goals

13 Mar 2025

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

Fuel & Energy

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

13 Mar 2025

Cresta gears up for a fast-paced month of motorsport, shopping and cultural delight!

Events

Cresta gears up for a fast-paced month of motorsport, shopping and cultural delight!

Issued by Taryn Louch Creative 12 Mar 2025

Beyond pocket money: How Gen Alpha is earning in the digital economy

ICT

Beyond pocket money: How Gen Alpha is earning in the digital economy

12 Mar 2025

Former Prasa acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz (right) exits the Gqeberha Regional Court with his advocate, Mzwamadoda Mnyani. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Criminal Law

Former Prasa acting CEO pleads not guilty to stealing railway line

12 Mar 2025

The secret weapon of successful restaurants: strategic menu innovation

Food & bev. services

The secret weapon of successful restaurants: strategic menu innovation

12 Mar 2025

Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.

Coal, Oil & Gas

9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa’s natural gas potential

11 Mar 2025

Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into

Energy & Mining

Angola ramps up mining projects to unlock its industry potential

11 Mar 2025

Branding

Warc's Creative 100 released, Apple no.1 brand for creativity

11 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Professor Rajendra Bhimma, who practises at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital.

Healthcare

Award-winning kidney specialist leads the fight against youth dialysis rates

10 Mar 2025

Source: © Medianews4u.com Publicis Groupe will acquire Lotame, an independent data, identity and technology solution, says chairman and CEO Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun

Artificial Intelligence

Publicis Groupe to acquire Lotame as part of its AI strategy

10 Mar 2025

Navigating through South Africa’s evolving haircare market

Health & Beauty

Navigating through South Africa’s evolving haircare market

10 Mar 2025

Property

Budget Speech delay raises hopes for South Africa's property revival

7 Mar 2025