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Bradly Howland, Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) president says as the country winds down for its December break, it’s worth pausing to assess the communications environment we have been navigating (Image source: © 123rf )

PR & Communications

Addressing trust: PR at a turning point, a fundamentally new approach is demanded

Bradly Howland 22 Dec 2025

Public Health

Telling people to use antibiotics responsibly isn’t enough. What will work instead

Marina Joubert 22 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Education

Education

#BestofBiz 2025: Education

17 Dec 2025

(Image source: © UNPD Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective, says South Africa’s recent hosting of the G20 Summit is a live, high-stakes demonstration of what strategic communication looks like. Pictured: G20 South Africa Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting

PR & Communications

5 communications insights from SA's recent hosting of the G20 Summit

Bradly Howland 1 Dec 2025

Blackweek has announced Johannesburg as the location for the inaugural African Edition in November 2026 (Image source: © Blackweek )

Advertising

Inaugural Blackweek Africa edition location announced

24 Nov 2025

E-learning

African NPO wins T4's inaugural Global EdTech Prize

17 Nov 2025

The International Andy Awards Africa regional jurors have been announced (Image by Lesely Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Advertising

The International Andy Awards Africa regional jurors announced

10 Nov 2025

The Foschini Group's Fionna Ronnie appointed new MMA SA chair with international rebrand

Marketing

The Foschini Group's Fionna Ronnie appointed new MMA SA chair with international rebrand

6 Nov 2025

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Marketing

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Samu Hashe 20 Oct 2025

Social Media

TikTok launches African All-Stars Brand Edition

30 Sep 2025

Agency expands commerce division as shopping habits evolve

Digital

Agency expands commerce division as shopping habits evolve

19 Sep 2025

Publicis Media has made some senior appointments. (L to r:) Brian Muguto joins as head of strategy, Kershnee Pillay has been promoted to MD of Starcom, and Kevin Ndinguri takes on the role of chief investment officer (Image supplied, composite by Lesely Svenson © Bizcommunity)

Marketing & Media

Kershnee Pillay promoted to Starcom MD; Publicis Media announces senior appointments

16 Sep 2025

Fanta partners with horror icons for Halloween campaign

Design

Fanta partners with horror icons for Halloween campaign

29 Aug 2025

Higher Education

The education of influencers: Why content creators should consider these qualifications

26 Aug 2025

Health & Safety

The Kitwe disaster: A call for AI and clean data in mining safety

27 Aug 2025

Nonku Nyathi, Senior Partnerships and Ecosystem Lead, Injini

E-learning

Empowering teachers: The key to edtech success in Africa

Nonku Nyathi 25 Aug 2025

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Student Accommodation

Landmark student residence in Stellenbosch strengthened by Maia-Slam partnership

22 Aug 2025

Vikas Mehta, regional CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa, Ogilvy Africa Network and Dr Myriam Sidibe.

Marketing

Ogilvy Africa and Brands on a Mission join forces for social impact

30 Jul 2025

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

Film & Cinematography

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

24 Jul 2025

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IP Law

#Trademark: Who owns the IP – the brand or influencer?

Amani Patel 23 Jul 2025

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Media & Entertainment Law

What influencers and brands need to know about #sponsored disclosures

Sarah Suleman 4 Jul 2025

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Mining

Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 26 Jun 2025

Image credit: Nicolas J Leclercq on Unsplash

Mining

SAPS busts over 200 suspects for illegal mining-related offences

20 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

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Criminal Law

Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

13 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Maroefah Smith 18 Jun 2025

Dr Paseka Leeuw. Image supplied.

Mining

New Wits School of Mining Engineering head: Reliable digital skills need to move industry forward

12 Jun 2025

Image by Hans from Pixabay

Environment & Natural Resources

Experts urge a new global agreement on carbon credit emission factors

9 Jun 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

Source: © Natural Resource Governance Institute SRK celebrates its 15 years in the DRC. Picture: Cobalt mining in the DRC

Mining

SRK Consulting celebrates 15 years in the DRC

23 May 2025

Bradly Howland, president-elect: Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) says while the public relations profession is changing, that change is nota collapse. Transformation is not crisis (image supplied)

PR & Communications

Prisa | PR: Transformation is not crisis

Bradly Howland 19 May 2025

These are the 2024 winners of the competition. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Short films, big dreams: Canex Shorts competition calls for entries

13 May 2025

PR & Communications

Welcome to a new PR challenge: surviving the unmoderated internet

Yolisa Mkele 8 May 2025

The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) re-emphasises the importance of closure planning for mines. Pictured: An open pit mine rehabilitated (Image supplied)

Mining

GISTM holistic approach emphasises importance of mine closure planning

30 Apr 2025

Source: © Retroviral The Sabre Awards Africa finalists have been announced, with Retroviral and Ogilvy each with seven finalists. Pictured: One of the finalists campaigns, The Eric Cantona Stunt for Showmax by T+W, Retroviral and Grid

PR & Communications

SA's PR agencies show their excellence in Sabre Awards Africa 2025 finalists list

22 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Daily Maverick won three categories in the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2025, the most from South Africa and also the most of all the entries (Image supplied)

Media

SA leads Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2025 winners list

7 Apr 2025

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

2 Apr 2025

Kenya Airways planes are seen through a window at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport in Nairobi, Kenya, 1 August 2020. Reuters/Njeri Mwangi/File Photo

Travel

Kenya Airways records profit after more than a decade of losses

George Obulutsa 26 Mar 2025

AuthenticA Series Lab spotlights Africa's rising screenwriting talent at Series Mania Forum

Film & Cinematography

AuthenticA Series Lab spotlights Africa's rising screenwriting talent at Series Mania Forum

26 Mar 2025

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Social Media

Authenticity: The new currency in influencer marketing

Bianca James 19 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf The Budget Speech provides the financial framework for the private sector to get involved in investing in renewable energy projects in South Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Budget2025: Implications for renewable energy solutions private producers

17 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Ogilvy One’s global CTO Ravi Pal will present a virtual session at Adobe Summit 2025 in Las Vegas from today, Monday, 17 March to Thursday, 20 March on strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

Artificial Intelligence

Ogilvy One CTO Ravi Pal: Strategies for future-proofing AI and delivering customer-centric growth

17 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

The OceanXplorer is docked in Cape Town until the end of the week.

Data & Analytics

OceanX shows how AI is transforming marine research

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2025

Social Media

Beyond influencers: How digital creators are building real businesses

26 Feb 2025

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

Danette Breitenbach 25 Feb 2025

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Film & Cinematography

8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

14 Feb 2025

Nomzabalazo Makubalo, chief people officer at RMB

Employer Branding

#TopEmployers2025: Nomzabalazo Makubalo, chief people officer, on what makes RMB an employer of choice

Shan Radcliffe 5 Feb 2025

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Markets & Investment

Market sell-off: Investors reassess AI after DeepSeek disruption

Paddy Flood 29 Jan 2025