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HostAfrica acquires zanode.co.za, bringing the AI deployment toolset to South African developers

Telecoms & Networks

HostAfrica acquires zanode.co.za, bringing the AI deployment toolset to South African developers

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 2 days

Advertising

Warc: Meta ad revenue to hit $240bn in 2026 on AI automation

3 days

Izak Petersen, CEO of Dipula Properties

Markets & Investment

Dipula’s half year distributable earnings up 20%

Issued by Catchwords 13 May 2026

ESG

Local brand, The Lab is redefining sustainability through fashion care

3 days

The unexpected sales channels powering SMMEs

Sales

The unexpected sales channels powering SMMEs

3 days

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

Media

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

13 May 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

African Rainbow Energy's new deal to speed up private power for SA businesses

12 May 2026

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 12 May 2026

Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

Banking & Finance

Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

11 May 2026

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Agro-processing

Woodlands Dairy acquisition of Ladismith approved

11 May 2026

Is South Africa’s land reform strategy too focused on restitution?

Agriculture

Is South Africa’s land reform strategy too focused on restitution?

Peter Setou 12 May 2026

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

FMCG

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

Issued by DY/DX 8 May 2026

Media24 won the INMA Global Media Awards’ Best in Africa (image source@ Storm Simpson, News24

Media

Media24 named Best in Africa at INMA Awards

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

HostAfrica acquires Evoweb’s hosting division

Internet

HostAfrica acquires Evoweb’s hosting division

Issued by HOSTAFRICA 7 May 2026

In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

OOH

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

7 May 2026

Travel

Tourvest launches Tulia safari brand, expands in Uganda

7 May 2026

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Career Advice

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Nolundi Matomane, Issued by Pnet 4 May 2026

At the Davos Communications Summit, Paul Holmes, founder and CEO of PRovoke Media, cautioned about AI (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Can trust be measured in an AI world?

Lebo Madiba 4 May 2026

Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

4th Industrial Revolution

Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 29 Apr 2026

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Financial Services

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Apr 2026

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

CIOs are paying for a waste problem that vendors created

Kwirirai Rukowo 28 Apr 2026

Branding

4 ways the “belief economy” is reshaping brand growth

Chelsea Lodewyk 23 Apr 2026

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

Marketing

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

23 Apr 2026

#EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

Mining

#EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

Issued by SRK Consulting 22 Apr 2026

South Africa’s newest dictionary responds to teachers’ call for locally relevant language resources

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa’s newest dictionary responds to teachers’ call for locally relevant language resources

Issued by Oxford University Press 22 Apr 2026

Absolute Ablutions scales to 400+ leads while cutting click costs by over 50% with Cape Marketing Agency

Marketing

Absolute Ablutions scales to 400+ leads while cutting click costs by over 50% with Cape Marketing Agency

Issued by Cape Marketing Agency 22 Apr 2026

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Digital

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 21 Apr 2026

The entry-level roles that open career doors for graduates

Talent Acquisition

The entry-level roles that open career doors for graduates

Nolundi Matomane, Issued by Pnet 20 Apr 2026

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

TV

ESPN Africa brings French Top 14 rugby to African screens

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 16 Apr 2026

James Day, chief executive officer at Emira Property Fund

Markets & Investment

Emira launches voluntary offer for Octodec shares

Issued by Catchwords 15 Apr 2026

Marketing & Media

Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager appoints René Basson as head of marketing

15 Apr 2026

Finance

Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager appoints René Basson as head of marketing

15 Apr 2026

Rapid wind farm development just beyond the boundaries of Eskom’s consolidated Thyspunt properties has already created a large network of new powerlines. Photos: John Yeld

Nuclear Power

Thyspunt recommended for Eskom’s new nuclear power station

John Yeld 15 Apr 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 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

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Advertising

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

Packaging

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

14 Apr 2026

Payfast founder acquires iVeri in fintech move

Technology

Payfast founder acquires iVeri in fintech move

14 Apr 2026

Two South African insurance giants collect 87% of all funeral policy premiums deducted directly from pension and disability grants paid out by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Health & Social Welfare

Two insurance giants dominate Sassa funeral deductions

Anton van Zyl and Raymond Joseph 9 Apr 2026

Engaging the financially excluded market – how private equity can be an architect for inclusion

Financial Services

Engaging the financially excluded market – how private equity can be an architect for inclusion

Issued by Articulate Partners 8 Apr 2026

Why most luxury safari lodges are losing repeat guests — and don’t even know it

Tourism

Why most luxury safari lodges are losing repeat guests — and don’t even know it

Samkeliso Nkwanyane, Issued by Sam Hospitrain Training 7 Apr 2026

Advertising

Spotify releases new ad formats

1 Apr 2026

Maziv announces R9bn digital infrastructure rollout, job creation plan

Telecoms & Networks

Maziv announces R9bn digital infrastructure rollout, job creation plan

1 Apr 2026

China's Chery aims for 2027 start at newly acquired South Africa plant

Manufacturing & Parts

China's Chery aims for 2027 start at newly acquired South Africa plant

Nqobile Dludla 1 Apr 2026

Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Artificial Intelligence

Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Issued by Ascent Africa 1 Apr 2026

Varun Beverages acquires 100% of South Africa's Twizza for R2.1bn

FMCG

Varun Beverages acquires 100% of South Africa's Twizza for R2.1bn

31 Mar 2026

Leverage: The engine behind property wealth

Markets & Investment

Leverage: The engine behind property wealth

Issued by IGrow Wealth 27 Mar 2026

Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

Digital

Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

Megan du Toit, Issued by Dentsu 26 Mar 2026