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Movieroom on DStv commences production on first original feature film

TV

Movieroom on DStv commences production on first original feature film

Issued by The Rooms Network 11 hours

BuzzFeed was once worth more than $1bn. Source: BuzzFeed

Media

Byron Allen takes 52% control of BuzzFeed, plans streaming pivot

12 hours

Dutch-inspired Holland Bakery opens in Durbanville’s Pampoenkraal Lane

Food & Wine

Dutch-inspired Holland Bakery opens in Durbanville’s Pampoenkraal Lane

14 hours

Lulapay brings cash flow flexibility to Cloud on Demand’s reseller network

Services

Lulapay brings cash flow flexibility to Cloud on Demand’s reseller network

Issued by Lula 1 day

SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

Digital

SMS + RCS + WhatsApp

Issued by Celerity.chat 1 day

UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

Marketing

UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

Hayley Watters, Issued by Actorvate 1 day

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Media

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Ingrid von Stein, Issued by Dentsu 2 days

How to plan a multi-city business trip without the chaos

Travel

How to plan a multi-city business trip without the chaos

Issued by Sure Mithas Travel 8 May 2026

TV

Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa

Sisanda Nkoala 8 May 2026

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

Coal, Oil & Gas

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

South African workers love their jobs, but younger employees are still looking

Talent Acquisition

South African workers love their jobs, but younger employees are still looking

Issued by KLA 7 May 2026

Natalie van der Merwe, head of division at Vox, gives insight into how SMEs don’t need a full overhaul to compete, they just need a smarter, step-by-step approach to omnichannel. (Image supplied)

Community

5 ways SMEs can close the omnichannel gap

Natalie Van der Merwe 8 May 2026

The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

7 May 2026

The global ad stars football stars like Thierry Henry and David Beckham. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

7 May 2026

Will AI kill the radio star?

Artificial Intelligence

Will AI kill the radio star?

Issued by Algoa FM 5 May 2026

Disease Groups

SA's first integrated liver transplant and treatment centre opens

Niémah Davids 30 Apr 2026

Why a leading ICT distributor has partnered with MyBroadband for four years running

Online Media

Why a leading ICT distributor has partnered with MyBroadband for four years running

Issued by Broad Media 29 Apr 2026

Advertising

You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses

Brian Jay Tang and Kang G. Shin 28 Apr 2026

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Oncology

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Issued by CANSA 23 Apr 2026

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

Research

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

Issued by KLA 23 Apr 2026

Cyber Law

Lessons from Heppner: Why you shouldn't use public AI to generate legal strategy

Mandla Ngidi 23 Apr 2026

Supplier excellence celebrated at Agrimark's Supplier of the Year Awards 2025

Supply Chain

Supplier excellence celebrated at Agrimark's Supplier of the Year Awards 2025

23 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

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

Digital

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

Issued by Algorithm Agency 23 Apr 2026

Logistics partnerships critical to SA's mining stability, growth

Logistics & Transport

Logistics partnerships critical to SA's mining stability, growth

22 Apr 2026

Unlocking profits by integrating behavioural economics with advanced MMM

Marketing

Unlocking profits by integrating behavioural economics with advanced MMM

Jaco Lintvelt, Issued by Incubeta 22 Apr 2026

Ocean Basket steps into 'unchartered waters' with its new app

Technology

Ocean Basket steps into 'unchartered waters' with its new app

21 Apr 2026

The most expensive lie in marketing

OOH

The most expensive lie in marketing

Dustin Martin, Issued by Tractor Outdoor 21 Apr 2026

Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

Advertising

Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

Issued by Kantar 21 Apr 2026

AI reshapes tourism visibility: Industry urged to integrate systems

Tourism

AI reshapes tourism visibility: Industry urged to integrate systems

Robin Fredericks 21 Apr 2026

Ozow partners Lula to expand SME funding access

Funding

Ozow partners Lula to expand SME funding access

20 Apr 2026

Marketing & Media

Radox appoints Samy as social agency of record

20 Apr 2026

Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

Film & Cinematography

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred

Colin Ramparsadh 20 Apr 2026

Mattel Inc reveals leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial operations

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel Inc reveals leadership appointments for its EMEA commercial operations

20 Apr 2026

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

Marketing

Wendy Bergsteedt | How astronomy inspired Old Mutual's latest campaign thinking

Wendy Bergsteedt 17 Apr 2026

Core launches Microsoft Surface reseller programme for SA SMEs

Technology

Core launches Microsoft Surface reseller programme for SA SMEs

16 Apr 2026

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

16 Apr 2026

Strategy does not win. Execution does

Marketing

Strategy does not win. Execution does

Carni Wilkens, Issued by Dentsu 15 Apr 2026

Consumers adopt smarter tactics to battle rising grocery bills

Retail

Consumers adopt smarter tactics to battle rising grocery bills

15 Apr 2026

Image supplied.

CSI & Philanthropy

Workshop17 and Vintage with Love blend fashion with philanthropy

15 Apr 2026

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Marketing

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 15 Apr 2026

Communication integration and automation

CRM, CX, UX

Communication integration and automation

Issued by Celerity.chat 14 Apr 2026

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

OOH

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

Issued by Blu Label Media 14 Apr 2026

Advertising

The Pitcher Awards 2026 unveils dynamic jury

14 Apr 2026

TV

SportyTV bags rights to stream Fifa World Cup 2026 in SA

13 Apr 2026

Ster-Kinekor upgrades cinema experience with debut of Imax with Laser theatre

Film

Ster-Kinekor upgrades cinema experience with debut of Imax with Laser theatre

13 Apr 2026

Effie South Africa and Ipsos present the 2025 Trends Report

Marketing

Effie South Africa and Ipsos present the 2025 Trends Report

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 10 Apr 2026

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

Packaging

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

10 Apr 2026