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Danilo Acquisto, CEO and co-founder of video specialist digital agency, Special Effects Media South Africa gives the case for the untapped intra-African trade opportunity in media and marketing (Image supplied)

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Danilo Acquisto - Nurturing Africa’s creative economy

Danilo Acquisto 28 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Maphefo Mphaho, VML strategist says as we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Reshaping the global narrative around our continent

Maphefo Mphaho 26 May 2025

Ntokozo Nhlanhla, executive creative director, Digitas Liquorice says the creator economy is Africa’s chance to leapfrog into a new era of influence, where creators set global trends (Image supplied)

Digital

The next global marketing frontier: Africa’s creator economy

Ntokozo Nhlanhla 12 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Africa's digital future: Mastercard's $1.5tn vision for growth

26 Mar 2025

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Transport

Ride-hailing safety: a collaborative effort needed to build a secure future

Lerato Motsoeneng 24 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Africa’s entertainment and media industry expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services says PwC’s newly launched Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024–2028 report

Media

Africa’s entertainment and media industry: A positive story of resilience and expansion

28 Jan 2025

Judith Mugeni says success in 2025 will mean harnessing the power of sponsorship in a futuristic environment by returning to fundamental principles (Image supplied)

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Judith Mugeni - Back to the future, sponsorship in 2025

Judith Mugeni 24 Jan 2025

How Richfield students are using AI to change the game in South African soccer

Higher Education

How Richfield students are using AI to change the game in South African soccer

Issued by Richfield 13 Jan 2025

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Research

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Issued by Dentsu 24 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have become crucial components of the digital advertising landscape

Digital

SA's digital ad revenue hits new all-time high with almost 40% share of overall advertising market

Paula Hulley 24 Oct 2024

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

E-commerce

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

Nqobile Dludla 22 Oct 2024

Unlocking the potential of communities in Africa

Branding

Unlocking the potential of communities in Africa

Issued by Human8 26 Jun 2024

Peter Walsh, MD CommsCloud

Telecoms & Networks

Transnational SIMs enable IoT’s potential in Africa

Peter Walsh 10 Jun 2024

Minister Mondli Gungubele delivered a South Africa technology history lesson in his Africa Tech Week keynote.

Technology

#ATW24: Minister Gungubele calls for connectivity and inclusion

Lindsey Schutters 17 May 2024

Streaming

South Africa leads the charge in African music boom

14 May 2024

8 key Meltwater take outs and how they should shape digital strategy

Digital

8 key Meltwater take outs and how they should shape digital strategy

Issued by TDMC 9 May 2024

The township economy is a boon for savvy brands who know how to reach it

Marketing

The township economy is a boon for savvy brands who know how to reach it

Issued by Brandright 4 Mar 2024

The challenges of hyper focusing on digital metrics in South African advertising

Advertising

The challenges of hyper focusing on digital metrics in South African advertising

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 15 Feb 2024

Customer centricity is queen – why the global language of customer-first economy speaks volumes in Africa

SMEs

Customer centricity is queen – why the global language of customer-first economy speaks volumes in Africa

Issued by OriginalNerdsZA 12 Feb 2024

Amazon's entry into SA: Is it a gamechanger for the local retail market?

E-commerce

Amazon's entry into SA: Is it a gamechanger for the local retail market?

Damon Buss 2 Feb 2024

Dentsu's roadmap to retail media success: Revolutionising South Africa's advertising game!

Advertising

Dentsu's roadmap to retail media success: Revolutionising South Africa's advertising game!

Daniel Malan, Issued by Dentsu 23 Jan 2024

Source: © 123rf Kerushan Govender, founder and CEO of Blacfox says Africa is not just ready to join the AI conversation – it is poised to lead it

Digital

Africa: A torchbearer in AI innovation and application

Kerushan Govender 28 Nov 2023

Cyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

Cybersecurity

Cyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 9 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

Mental health

South Africa's youth can lead the charge against GBV if they are empowered and informed

2 Oct 2023

Leslie Adams says investing in local content makes business sense. Source: Mzansi Magic.

TV

Investing in hot local content makes business sense

Leslie Adams 30 Aug 2023

E-commerce growth in SA was inevitable. Source: Andrea Picqaudio/Pexels

Services

What is driving the e-commerce surge in SA?

22 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Live shopping empowers brands to connect with consumers in real-time

Retail

Live shopping: Empowers, connects, engages and drives sales

17 May 2023

Source © Premium Times The number of Nigerian customers choosing to engage and transact with brands online is increasing

Digital

More Nigerian customers engage and transact with brands online

Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai 5 May 2023

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

Technology

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

14 Apr 2023

Radio & Audio

Radio in South Africa turns 100 - and collides with podcasting and streaming

Sisanda Nkoala 10 Feb 2023

Digital Out of Home Advertising - The answer to a cookieless future?

OOH

Digital Out of Home Advertising - The answer to a cookieless future?

Issued by Twiga Communications 2 Feb 2023

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

How To Start Up

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

Christopher Ball 2 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Andile Ngcaba, chairman and founding partner at Convergence Partners

Venture Capital

Private equity firm raises $296m to drive digital inclusion across Africa

30 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Trends

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: #Retail2023 What to look out for in 2023 and beyond

Trends

#BizTrends2023: #Retail2023 What to look out for in 2023 and beyond

Issued by Smart Media 9 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Trends

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Can Africa's startup sector keep up its record funding run amidst global turmoil?

Funding

Can Africa's startup sector keep up its record funding run amidst global turmoil?

Thabiso Foto, Issued by Irvine Partners 2 Dec 2022

Digital

5 ways to better digital engagement for your business in 2023

Brent Haumann 25 Nov 2022

Equity crowdfunding: a game changer for investors and African business

Funding

Equity crowdfunding: a game changer for investors and African business

Jeff Miller 24 Oct 2022

5 key trends that will impact e-commerce in 2023

Trends

5 key trends that will impact e-commerce in 2023

29 Sep 2022

Why public relations (PR) professionals need to mind their language when working in Africa

PR & Communications

Why public relations (PR) professionals need to mind their language when working in Africa

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Issued by APO Group 9 Sep 2022

TikTok to pilot free Wi-Fi hotspots in South Africa

Technology

TikTok to pilot free Wi-Fi hotspots in South Africa

8 Sep 2022

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

E-commerce

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022