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South Africa’s AI future hinges on skills development
By Ntsako Baloyi, Senior Manager within the Technology business at Accenture, Africa The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate; how consumers interact with technology; […]
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The business benefits of getting POPIA right
Waiting until you’re on the wrong side of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) before taking action is a risk no business can afford. Beyond the threat of hefty […]
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Salesforce’s Agentforce World Tour returns to Johannesburg
Salesforce, a leading AI CRM, has returned to Johannesburg for the South African edition of the Agentforce World Tour. On 4 June, 2025, the Kyalami International Convention Centre hosted this […]
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Tractor Media Holdings evolves into media and innovation hub Glynt
Tractor Media Holdings (TMH), the company behind some of South Africa’s most recognisable media and advertising brands – Tractor Outdoor, Polygon, Innovocean, Mischief and BMT – has entered a bold […]
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Ashish Williams appointed SVP, Media at Publicis Groupe Africa
Publicis Groupe Africa today announced the appointment of Ashish Williams as Senior Vice President, Media, reinforcing the Groupe’s commitment to delivering innovative, future-fit media solutions across the continent. ‘Ashish joins […]
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Why franchise education should be non-negotiable
In a franchise network, customers don’t buy from a location but from a brand. That means every point of customer contact, every operational process and every staff member plays a […]
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Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with life-changing wheelchair donation
What started off as a life-altering tragedy for 18-year-old Kamogelo Lewatle has become a story of resilience, hope and community upliftment. This transformation is thanks to a life-changing donation from […]
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Betway SA20 audience growth highlights South Africa’s rising passion for T20 Cricket
Nielsen Sports SA data reveals a significant surge in Betway SA20 viewership, with total unique audience figures rising by 47% year-on-year. The 2025 season saw the fast-paced tournament gain viewers […]
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Weber Shandwick strengthens Africa leadership with Sibongile Mqakayi as Client Growth lead
Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Sibongile Mqakayi as Executive Vice President: Client Growth for its Africa region. Based in Johannesburg, Sibongile will drive the agency’s growth agenda across […]
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Announcing the 2025 Product of the Year winners
South African consumers have once again cast their votes in the country’s most comprehensive independent product survey. Product of the Year South Africa is proud to unveil the 32 winners […]
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Why smart brands are already talking to Generation Alpha
While many brands are still trying to figure out how to authentically engage with Millennials and Gen Z, Penquin, a leading brand and communications agency, is urging marketers to shift their […]
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South Africa’s marketing excellence celebrated at 2025 Marketing Achievement Awards
The winners of the 2025 Marketing Achievement Awards (MAAs) were announced Thursday evening (29 May) at the prestigious Marketing Professionals’ Ball, held at the Sandton Convention Centre Ballroom. The gala […]
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