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#BehindtheIMC | MENAT Publicis Groupe’s Tahaab Rais: Marketers are the observers of humanity

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African EV startup Spiro raises R3.4bn to expand battery-swapping network

African EV startup Spiro raises R3.4bn to expand battery-swapping network

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In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

OOH

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

7 May 2026

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Advertising

Botswana public broadcaster opens airwaves to international ads

6 May 2026

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

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Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Nqobile Dludla 6 May 2026

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Media

Social media overtakes TV as Kenya’s top news source

5 May 2026

Inspired Evolution $40m investment will accelerate CrossBoundary Energy’s mission to provide clean, affordable, and reliable power to commercial and industrial clients. Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

CrossBoundary secures $40m to build solar and battery power for African businesses

4 May 2026

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Mental health

Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Ashish Rai, group chief executive officer of Aurionpro Solutions Limited.

Banking

DTB and Aurionpro drive next phase of East Africa banking digitalisation

30 Apr 2026

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Hospitality

3 pillars shaping Africa’s next hospitality chapter

Joep Schoof 30 Apr 2026

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Travel

Q1 2026: Africa leads SA tourism, UK and Germany top Western arrivals

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Apr 2026

CMO Council's Marketing’s Power Partners: AI and the Human Essence report explains why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing

Why AI alone doesn’t deliver growth - it needs human marketers

29 Apr 2026

"Consistent organic growth remains our North Star. While it will take time to outpace historical losses, our Q1 results are in line with expectations and ahead of Q4 2025," says Cindy Rose, WPP CEO (Image source: @ WPP

Advertising

No surprises in WPP Q1 results

28 Apr 2026

African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

CRM

African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

Blessed Hwaire 23 Apr 2026

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

Marketing

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

23 Apr 2026

NTT Data claims 400Gbps peering first at Jinx

Telecoms & Networks

NTT Data claims 400Gbps peering first at Jinx

22 Apr 2026

The Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist includes top SA and African PR agencies (Image source: © Provoke Media

PR & Communications

SA and African agencies feature on Sabre Awards EMEA shortlist

20 Apr 2026

ALX accelerates gender parity in Africa's tech and AI workforce

Skills Training

ALX accelerates gender parity in Africa's tech and AI workforce

ALX 20 Apr 2026

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

Technology

iME appoints Carol Tshabalala as CEO, Africa

17 Apr 2026

Infectious Diseases

Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

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Media

Death of Burundi's communications minister raises questions

Vincent Mumo Nzilani 17 Apr 2026

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

Music

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

16 Apr 2026

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has delivered a blockbuster financial performance for 2025, posting a profit of roughly $836m (Image source: © Financial Afrik )

Banking

Bank’s pan-African model regains traction, posts profit - despite headwinds

15 Apr 2026

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

Advertising

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

15 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Advertising

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Safety

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Imran Salie 14 Apr 2026

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Advertising

The Pitcher Awards 2026 unveils dynamic jury

14 Apr 2026

The two journalists will be given training at The Economist in London. Source: ICFJ.

Media

Kenyan and Zambian journalists win Michael Elliott Award

14 Apr 2026

The summit was launched in 2025. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Inside Pat on Brands' Business to Brand Summit

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Apr 2026

Heineken ends decades-long presence in Congo with brewery stake sale

Food & bev. services

Heineken ends decades-long presence in Congo with brewery stake sale

Clement Bonnerot 13 Apr 2026

Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

Design & Manufacturing

Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

13 Apr 2026

Vaseline has created a new authentication tool and enlisted the help of a Nigerian Prince to launch a fight back against fake versions of Vaseline Body Oils in Nigeria. Source: Unilever.

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#BehindtheCampaign: Nigerian prince busts fake body oils for Vaseline

10 Apr 2026

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