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When ads shock: subtle ways that disgust can shape our buying habits

L.J. Shrum and Elena Fumagalli 20 minutes

Advertising is here to stay: 3 ways to adapt with the changing times

Digital

Advertising is here to stay: 3 ways to adapt with the changing times

Gillian Ezra 1 hour

4 things to consider before starting your plant-based journey

Wellness

4 things to consider before starting your plant-based journey

Mercy Mogase 19 hours

Image: Supplied

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Social impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

19 hours

Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon reveals top 10 winning SMEs

SMEs

Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon reveals top 10 winning SMEs

Issued by The Noise Factory 20 hours

Pharmaceuticals

African drug supply chain gets smarter with IBM-powered AI platform

20 hours

HR & Management

Does your workplace harassment policy cover online bullying?

21 hours

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 1 day

ECD operators urged to participate in mass registration drive

Primary & Secondary Education

ECD operators urged to participate in mass registration drive

1 day

Champagne etiquette uncorked: Insights from the Absa Champagne in Africa Festival

Events

Champagne etiquette uncorked: Insights from the Absa Champagne in Africa Festival

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 day

A night of unity and excellence as Saftas18 celebrates South African storytelling

Film & Cinematography

A night of unity and excellence as Saftas18 celebrates South African storytelling

Issued by Litha Communications 1 day

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Agriculture

Land reform can work: Prioritising rural economic development and inclusive change

Peter Setou 1 day

Navigating nutrition in summer

Nutrition

Navigating nutrition in summer

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 1 day

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

Social Media

New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

1 day

Get your skin summer ready with these smart skincare tips from Medshield

Medical Aid

Get your skin summer ready with these smart skincare tips from Medshield

Issued by Stone 1 day

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketing & Media

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

1 day

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Logistics & Transport

Report: Driver training and telematics drive fleet safety improvements

1 day

All the 2024 South African Literary Awards winners

Events

All the 2024 South African Literary Awards winners

1 day

Mixed-Use Property

Affordable housing set to rise on Cape Town's high-value Green Point site

1 day

Marketing

How skater brand Bullyboy found a place in Cape Town's heart through viral campaign

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Source: Shadi Chauke, Sanlam’s group executive for market development and sustainability.

Finance

Sanlam's new leader: Shadi Chauke to drive sustainability and growth in Africa

2 days

Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

Telecoms & Networks

GSMA report spotlights Africa’s ‘billion strong digital divide’

Lindsey Schutters 2 days

Markets & Investment

US bond sell-off: A harbinger of things to come?

2 days

Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 November 2023. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File photo

HR & Management

SA unemployment rate falls for first time in a year

Kopano Gumbi and Tannur Anders 2 days

A bird flies over a family of elephants walking in the Amboseli National Park, southeast of Kenya's capital Nairobi, 25 April 2016. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Environment & Natural Resources

Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century

Will Dunham 2 days

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

Mobile & Apps

#ATF24: Africa faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones

Lindsey Schutters 2 days

Postbank has started introducing a new Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards were set to expire on 31 December, but Postbank has assured grant recipients that they will be able to access their money into the new year. Photo supplied by Sassa

Health & Welfare

Sassa Gold Cards will remain valid, says Postbank, as deadline looms

Marecia Damons 2 days

Y confirmed as official Joburg Super Kings radio partner for the 2024/2025 SA T20 Season

Radio & Audio

Y confirmed as official Joburg Super Kings radio partner for the 2024/2025 SA T20 Season

Issued by YFM 99.2 2 days

Keynote speakers announced for Music Exchange 2024 (#MEX24) Conference

Events

Keynote speakers announced for Music Exchange 2024 (#MEX24) Conference

2 days

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Digital

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 2 days

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Digital

Bridging the gap between innovation and authenticity

Kalyn Fagan, Issued by Motherland OMNi 3 days

Advertising

TV advertising still king, US-based SMMEs reap rewards

Karabo Ledwaba 2 days

Pharmaceuticals

Urgent warning as fake Ozempic infiltrates South African market

3 days

Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness. (Image supplied)

Marketing

Key campaign insight + medium-first execution = Cannes Lion Grand Prix

Mateen Suliman 2 days

Always-on always delivers

PR & Communications

Always-on always delivers

Caroline Hillary, Issued by DarkMatter 3 days

Redefining social upliftment in South Africa

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Redefining social upliftment in South Africa

Issued by Irvine Partners 1 day

M-Net Group of Channels wins Marketing Team of the Year at Promax Awards

Marketing

M-Net Group of Channels wins Marketing Team of the Year at Promax Awards

Issued by MultiChoice 3 days

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Property

Palm View: Exclusively designed for 50+ living, open to all investors

3 days

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 3 days

Source: © 123rf Competition for viewership remains fragmented across various platforms, as multi-platform behaviour highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching television and radio listening

Media

Maps highlights high levels of social media interaction while watching TV and radio listening

Danette Breitenbach 3 days

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

Advertising

SAB triumphs with 9 Effie Awards, cementing its position as SA's Most Effective Marketer

Issued by South African Breweries 3 days

Finance

Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

9 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Joanne Solomon, chief executive officer of SA REIT Association.

Property

SA REIT and Nedbank lead sustainability drive in real-estate sector

8 Nov 2024

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Primary & Secondary Education

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Issued by Adopt-a-School 8 Nov 2024

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

Russell H. Kaschula, Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini 8 Nov 2024

TFG delivers strengthened gross profits

Banking & Finance

TFG delivers strengthened gross profits

8 Nov 2024

Access Bank launches ‘Power of 100 Africa’ to celebrate trailblazing women across the continent

Economy

Access Bank launches ‘Power of 100 Africa’ to celebrate trailblazing women across the continent

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 8 Nov 2024