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Stationery giant Hamelin expands into Southern Africa with ErgoKonzept acquisition

FMCG

Stationery giant Hamelin expands into Southern Africa with ErgoKonzept acquisition

1 hour

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Game-changing $18bn commitment made to Africa at Luanda summit

3 days

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

Digital

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

Issued by AdBot 3 days

New BYD plug-in hybrid SUV set for South Africa

Dealers

New BYD plug-in hybrid SUV set for South Africa

3 days

The 20th release of the Marketing All Product Survey (Maps) will be available in mid-November 2025 (Image source: © 123rf )

Research

20th Maps Quarterly Survey release

29 Oct 2025

Bissell announces strategic partnership launch in South Africa with Legend Housewares

Trends

Bissell announces strategic partnership launch in South Africa with Legend Housewares

Issued by DarkMatter Marketing PTY (Ltd) 29 Oct 2025

Jetour launches new T-Series SUVs in South Africa

Dealers

Jetour launches new T-Series SUVs in South Africa

28 Oct 2025

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Dealers

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Imran Salie 27 Oct 2025

Value-driven brands are reshaping South Africa's retail landscape

Retailers

Value-driven brands are reshaping South Africa's retail landscape

24 Oct 2025

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

Hospitality

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

21 Oct 2025

Catch the roadshow for EuroShop 2026 in Joburg and Cape Town

Exhibitions

Catch the roadshow for EuroShop 2026 in Joburg and Cape Town

Issued by Scan Display 21 Oct 2025

High food prices in east and southern Africa: Four steps to boost production and make markets work better

Agriculture

High food prices in east and southern Africa: Four steps to boost production and make markets work better

Grace Nsomba and Simon Roberts 20 Oct 2025

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

Retailers

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

17 Oct 2025

New head of Audi South Africa announced

Dealers

New head of Audi South Africa announced

16 Oct 2025

Staying locally relevant

Marketing

Staying locally relevant

Issued by eatbigfish 15 Oct 2025

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

Tourism

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

15 Oct 2025

Air France extends Cape Town–Paris flights to May 2026

Travel

Air France extends Cape Town–Paris flights to May 2026

9 Oct 2025

SA’s Kariega plant hits 3-million production milestone for Volkswagen

Manufacturing & Parts

SA’s Kariega plant hits 3-million production milestone for Volkswagen

9 Oct 2025

Marketing

How Africa’s diverse market is reshaping experiential commerce strategies

Bonita Christie 9 Oct 2025

Ama Qamata joins L’Oréal Paris as sub-Saharan Africa ambassador

Health & Beauty

Ama Qamata joins L’Oréal Paris as sub-Saharan Africa ambassador

7 Oct 2025

New BMi Research reports uncover what’s driving changes in consumer spend, behaviour

Research

New BMi Research reports uncover what’s driving changes in consumer spend, behaviour

Issued by BMi Research 7 Oct 2025

4 changes in 30 years still shaping recruitment in SA financial services

Talent Acquisition

4 changes in 30 years still shaping recruitment in SA financial services

Issued by Capital Assignments 6 Oct 2025

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Pharmaceuticals

On-the-go solutions drive the future of weight management

Issued by Insight Survey 6 Oct 2025

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Nqobile Dludla 2 Oct 2025

Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market? (Image supplied)

Marketing

#ProudlySA: How local brands can win the hearts of South African consumers

Luyanda Mazibuko 1 Oct 2025

Herbal remedies take centre stage in South Africa’s Cough, Cold and Flu market

Natural Medicine

Herbal remedies take centre stage in South Africa’s Cough, Cold and Flu market

Issued by Insight Survey 29 Sep 2025

A Comac C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, 12 November 2024. Reuters/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Aviation

Nigeria eyes certification of China's C919 jet for local airlines

Reuters reporters 29 Sep 2025

Incremental Profit and Onebeat partner to combat retail inventory challenges in SA

Supply Chain

Incremental Profit and Onebeat partner to combat retail inventory challenges in SA

23 Sep 2025

Whey-to-go’ as flavours drive South Africa’s sports nutrition market

Nutrition

Whey-to-go’ as flavours drive South Africa’s sports nutrition market

Issued by Insight Survey 22 Sep 2025

China’s JMC re-entering SA in November

Dealers

China’s JMC re-entering SA in November

22 Sep 2025

Dealers

Jetour strengthens SA brand drive with DHL Stormers partnership

19 Sep 2025

The untapped power of forecourt retail: Why convenience deserves a sharper retail focus

Retailers

The untapped power of forecourt retail: Why convenience deserves a sharper retail focus

Issued by Provantage 18 Sep 2025

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Tourism

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Lee-Anne Bac 18 Sep 2025

Consumer insights consultancy, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q2 2025

Research

Consumer insights consultancy, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz results for Q2 2025

Issued by KLA 16 Sep 2025

Strategic research solutions showcased on new BMi Research site

Research

Strategic research solutions showcased on new BMi Research site

Issued by BMi Research 12 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Customer expectations are rising fast. They expect real-time answers on the channels they already use every day. In South Africa, that channel is WhatsApp

CRM, CX, UX

How and why WhatsApp is SA's biggest CX opportunity

11 Sep 2025

How AI is taking e-commerce places in South Africa

E-commerce

How AI is taking e-commerce places in South Africa

Issued by TDMC 10 Sep 2025

African Law Firm of the Year – Webber Wentzel

Law Practice

Winners of the 2025 African Legal Awards

Shan Radcliffe 8 Sep 2025

Labournet announced as sponsor of labour relations conference room at HR Summit 2025 South Africa

Labour Law & Unions

Labournet announced as sponsor of labour relations conference room at HR Summit 2025 South Africa

3 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf The BRC has responded to Nielsen’s decision to exit the South African market

TV

BRC responds to Nielsen's decision to exit SA

2 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Santam Group chief executive officer, Tavaziva Madzinga.

Insurance & Actuarial

Santam's first-half 2025 results defy South Africa’s economic challenges

1 Sep 2025

Stroh 80 relaunches in SA with only 80 exclusive bottles

FMCG

Stroh 80 relaunches in SA with only 80 exclusive bottles

28 Aug 2025

Penquin celebrates 25 years of strategic brilliance and creative impact

Marketing

Penquin celebrates 25 years of strategic brilliance and creative impact

Issued by Penquin 28 Aug 2025

Chery conducts Africa’s 'first' dual-vehicle crash test in South Africa

Safety

Chery conducts Africa’s 'first' dual-vehicle crash test in South Africa

27 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has launched the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation, a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to address the specific demands of Africa’s diverse business environments

Education

AMC launches Certified Professional Marketer for Africa specific to the continent

26 Aug 2025

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Marketing

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 26 Aug 2025

IP Law

Will 'Cold' Palmer's shivering celebration become a worldwide trade mark?

Peter Mercuur 21 Aug 2025

Isuzu plans South Africa as hub for African truck production

Manufacturing & Parts

Isuzu plans South Africa as hub for African truck production

Nqobile Dludla 19 Aug 2025

Uncover the heart of Mzansi as Time Out Johannesburg launches

Lifestyle

Uncover the heart of Mzansi as Time Out Johannesburg launches

15 Aug 2025