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News

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

Research

The 2024 Township CX Report is here

1 hour

Source: Payfast by Network State of Pay Report 2024.

Finance

New Payfast report: Key insights on South Africa's payment landscape

1 hour

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

Agro-processing

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

3 hours

Source: DEZALB via

Travel

Bryte Travel Index 2024: Key trends shaping the road ahead for SA travellers

3 hours

SA can learn from top trends in the global rail industry

Railway

SA can learn from top trends in the global rail industry

Erick Wessels 4 hours

5 ways to prepare for the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend

E-commerce

5 ways to prepare for the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend

Issued by Lula 21 hours

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Marketing

2024 Township CX Report: Insights for brands navigating South Africa's township economy

Issued by Rogerwilco 23 hours

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

HR & Management

Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

1 day

Marketing

10 Marketing trends for 2025

Issued by Kantar 1 day

Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the future of retail

Exhibitions & Events

Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the future of retail

1 day

SA boosts business events presence at IBTM World 2024

MICE

SA boosts business events presence at IBTM World 2024

1 day

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Marketing

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 1 day

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Marketing

Mastering marketing basics for medium to large businesses

Issued by Hoorah Digital 1 day

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

FMCG

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

1 day

MacG interviewed Errol Musk in their latest episode. Source: YouTube.

Podcasts

2024's biggest podcasts in South Africa according to Apple

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

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Marketing

Warc and TikTok's connect media report tells brands to focus on relevance

1 day

Boomers to Zoomers: how retailers and e-commerce firms can boost sales and loyalty

Research

Boomers to Zoomers: how retailers and e-commerce firms can boost sales and loyalty

1 day

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

CRM, CX, UX

Social Places launches AI responses and sentiment analysis powered by ChatGPT & BARD

Leroy Meyer, Issued by Social Places 21 hours

RVCA concept store opens in Umhlanga’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Fashion & Homeware

RVCA concept store opens in Umhlanga’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping

1 day

Black Friday acts as a launchpad for festive season sales success

Sales

Black Friday acts as a launchpad for festive season sales success

2 days

Graham Cruikshanks, "This is Africa: Distinctiveness is our super power"

Branding

Graham Cruikshanks, "This is Africa: Distinctiveness is our super power"

Graham Cruikshanks 2 days

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Issued by KLA 2 days

Source: © 123rf Digitlab's new report predicts emerging trends and strategies set to shape the future of digital marketing

Digital

Digitlab's Insight 2025: The State of Digital: 6 critical trends for 2025

2 days

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

Hospitality

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

2 days

All the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards finalists

Fashion & Homeware

All the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards finalists

3 days

AI and SEO: Shaping the future of digital visibility

Digital

AI and SEO: Shaping the future of digital visibility

Wouter Kritzinger, Issued by Dentsu 3 days

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Lifestyle

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Issued by BabyYumYum.com 2 days

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

Exhibitions & Events

Africa’s Big 7 rebranded as Africa Food Show

3 days

Wage inequality in top ten South African retailers. Graphic: using data from

Remuneration & Payroll

Why wage inequality matters

Kwanele Ngogela and Mathieu Dasnois 15 Nov 2024

SmartSlip: The future of consumer engagement and insight collection

Digital

SmartSlip: The future of consumer engagement and insight collection

Issued by Techsys Digital 15 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

CPHI Middle East: Future of pharma takes centre stage

14 Nov 2024

Dipula shines with solid results, solar roll-out and strong prospects

Office Property

Dipula shines with solid results, solar roll-out and strong prospects

Issued by Catchwords 14 Nov 2024

How retailers can navigate the prolonged Black Friday shopping season

Sales

How retailers can navigate the prolonged Black Friday shopping season

14 Nov 2024

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

Trends

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

14 Nov 2024

The AAA School of Advertising unleashes tomorrow's creative forces at 2024 Showcase

Education

The AAA School of Advertising unleashes tomorrow's creative forces at 2024 Showcase

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 14 Nov 2024

Insights into SA's alcohol consumption this festive season

Trends

Insights into SA's alcohol consumption this festive season

14 Nov 2024

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Financial Services

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Issued by VeriCred Credit Bureau 13 Nov 2024

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 13 Nov 2024

Image source: Narintorn Pornsuknimitkul –

Career Advice

5 tips for sales professionals to stand out in a hybrid workplace

Gina Catalano 13 Nov 2024

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

13 Nov 2024

Source: wirestock via

Logistics & Transport

Report: Driver training and telematics drive fleet safety improvements

13 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic.

Financial Services

Binance achieves consecutive billion-dollar inflows

13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Pieter De Wet, business development lead at FutureBank.

Financial Services

Beyond transactions: The rise of mobile wallets. But consolidation is coming

13 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

How can SA businesses maximise the benefits of a strong rand?

12 Nov 2024

2023: The year Black Friday transformed shopping in SA

Sales

2023: The year Black Friday transformed shopping in SA

12 Nov 2024

New ranking places the University of Cape Town’s MBA #7 in the world

Higher Education

New ranking places the University of Cape Town’s MBA #7 in the world

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 12 Nov 2024

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 12 Nov 2024

Marketing

Discover key township consumer trends: Free webinar on authenticity, connectivity and brand support

Issued by Rogerwilco 12 Nov 2024

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Informal Retailing

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Nov 2024