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77% surge in demand for AI skills in South Africa in just 12 months

Trends

77% surge in demand for AI skills in South Africa in just 12 months

Issued by Pnet 1 day

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Energy

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

John Mukum Mbaku 1 day

Source: © 123rf Mariangela Caineri Zenati, marketing manager at social media management platform Loomly examines the implications of the controversial social media ban for teenagers in Australia

Social Media

The implications for brands of the social media ban for teenagers in Australia

Mariangela Caineri Zenati 3 days

Image credit: The Green Connection

Coal, Oil & Gas

South African environmental groups push to block Shell’s new wells – how world court opinion might help

Angela van der Berg 3 days

What global brands can learn from South African creativity

Film & Cinematography

What global brands can learn from South African creativity

Issued by Scholars Film 9 Sep 2025

Why top brands invest in first impressions to win at trade shows

Exhibitions & Events

Why top brands invest in first impressions to win at trade shows

5 Sep 2025

The future is in your pocket: Why 2025 is the year of the digital wallet

Cybersecurity

The future is in your pocket: Why 2025 is the year of the digital wallet

Carrie Peter, Issued by Perfect Word 2 Sep 2025

Explore the bold and diverse films lighting up September's screens

Film

Explore the bold and diverse films lighting up September's screens

Daniel Dercksen 2 Sep 2025

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Cybersecurity

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Issued by Offernet 1 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Food, Water & Energy Security

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Maroefah Smith 29 Aug 2025

Tackling the "Big Five" - addressing the border challenges you keep hearing about

Travel

Tackling the "Big Five" - addressing the border challenges you keep hearing about

Andy Smith 28 Aug 2025

From perspective to practice: How PWA Academy is building talent for Africa’s digital economy

Digital

From perspective to practice: How PWA Academy is building talent for Africa’s digital economy

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 27 Aug 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Viceroy report leads to groundbreaking legal precedent in cross-border accountability

Lenee Green and Mariam Ismail 26 Aug 2025

Global best practices for ERP security and data governance in the cloud era

Cloud

Global best practices for ERP security and data governance in the cloud era

Issued by Can!do 25 Aug 2025

Noni Sophe believes being multilingual is key for effective media relations. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Noni Sophe | How speaking local languages boosts brand success in Africa

Noni Sophe 25 Aug 2025

Jessica Babsy, senior art director at VML South Africa, was living the dream when she earned a Young Lions Pass to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity through the Open Chair community. Source: Supplied.

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness: Jessica Babsy - I carry the stories of Cannes women with me

Jessica Babsy 21 Aug 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 returns: Celebrating Her Power. Africa’s Future

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 returns: Celebrating Her Power. Africa’s Future

Issued by Topco Media 21 Aug 2025

Private sector forms steering committee to boost SADC tourism

Tourism

Private sector forms steering committee to boost SADC tourism

14 Aug 2025

UP researchers triumph at NSTF ‘Science Oscars’, spotlighting excellence in science and innovation

Higher Education

UP researchers triumph at NSTF ‘Science Oscars’, spotlighting excellence in science and innovation

Issued by University of Pretoria 13 Aug 2025

SABC documentary travelogue Breaking Down Borders sees Paul Modjadji traverse the continent with his team to spread the joy of dance while spotlighting local stories (Image supplied)

TV

SABC documentary travelogue nominated for prestigious national award

11 Aug 2025

#BehindtheIMC | Zubair Timol: AI and culture as catalysts for African growth

IMC Conference

#BehindtheIMC | Zubair Timol: AI and culture as catalysts for African growth

Chloe Posthumus 11 Aug 2025

Embassies Business Fair and Conference 2025 to fast-track Africa’s global economic integration

Economy

Embassies Business Fair and Conference 2025 to fast-track Africa’s global economic integration

Issued by Tishala Communications 7 Aug 2025

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

PR & Communications

Shannon Henning appointed MD at PR Worx

6 Aug 2025

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

Radio & Audio

Gagasi FM Shero Awards 2025 – a celebration of KZN women breaking barriers

Issued by Gagasi FM 30 Jul 2025

Toyota SA sponsors Cassper Nyovest’s 2025 Fill Up concert

Music

Toyota SA sponsors Cassper Nyovest’s 2025 Fill Up concert

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

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Art

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Mariapaola McGurk 24 Jul 2025

How tech and finance are unlocking Africa’s smallholder farming future

Agriculture

How tech and finance are unlocking Africa’s smallholder farming future

Humphrey Nxumalo 23 Jul 2025

The Drakensberg Boys Choir announces 2025 international tour to Sweden and Norway

Music

The Drakensberg Boys Choir announces 2025 international tour to Sweden and Norway

Issued by Stone 22 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the scene

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the scene

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 18 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Rachael Akalia, Senior Marketing Manager: Commercial, Yellow Card.

Materials & Equipment

Supply chains are only as fast as their payments — the case for instant settlement

Rachael Akalia 18 Jul 2025

Image credit: Frans van Heerden on Pexels

Environment & Natural Resources

SA's tech-driven strategy to rebuild white rhino population

16 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jul 2025

Agriculture

Local farmers secure Koo Baked Beans supply with Tiger Brands support

14 Jul 2025

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Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure Africa: Macpherson prepares to unpack key policy frameworks in 2026

11 Jul 2025

Source: Botswana Government/Instagram. His Excellency Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice-President of Botswana.

Banking

Africa’s strategic shift: from donor dependence to entrepreneurial powerhouse

Katja Hamilton 10 Jul 2025

Machine wins Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Awards – for the second year running

Marketing

Machine wins Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Awards – for the second year running

Issued by Machine_ 10 Jul 2025

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Renewable energy to power 500mw data centre in Morocco

Ahmed Eljechtimi 10 Jul 2025

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Agriculture

Agri Dept focuses on biosecurity, trade and farmer aid in new budget

8 Jul 2025

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Public Health

Police deployed at health facilities affected by protests

7 Jul 2025

Image credit: RoboAdvisor from Pixabay

CSI & Philanthropy

Why CSI has to evolve beyond charity in Africa

Nkosinathi Mahlangu 2 Jul 2025

Image credit: Japhet Khendlo on Unsplash

Mining

How SA can play crucial role in African mining

Eduardo Muñoz 2 Jul 2025

Anglo American Zimele opens global doors for SA youth

Youth Month

Anglo American Zimele opens global doors for SA youth

Issued by BrandScapers Africa 2 Jul 2025

Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs

SMEs

Standard Bank, Sacci launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs

1 Jul 2025

Marcelle Meredith will officially retire on 30 June 2025. Image supplied.

Health & Social Welfare

NSPCA CEO Marcelle Meredith retires

27 Jun 2025

Image credit: Jared Brashier on Unsplash

Mining

Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 26 Jun 2025

Cooking without borders: A new culinary era

Food & Wine

Cooking without borders: A new culinary era

20 Jun 2025

Image credit: David Clode on Unsplash

Environment & Natural Resources

10 more black rhinos translocated from SA to Mozambique

20 Jun 2025