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(A)I rest my case: AI and the future of online dispute resolution
By Garth Duncan (Partner), Brittany Leroni (Senior Associate) and Razina Mahomed (Candidate Attorney) at Webber Wentzel If there is one thing organisations know well, it is that disputes are expensive. […]
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South Africa’s cybersecurity challenge is now a talent challenge
By Boland Lithebe (Cybersecurity lead) and Shiksha Benimadho (Talent & Organisation lead) at Accenture, South Africa Cybersecurity has become one of the most important enablers of business resilience, digital growth […]
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Tough takes centre stage in the new Toyota Hilux campaign
Toughness is inherent to all South Africans and South Africans know what’s needed when there’s tough to be done. The Toyota Hilux has become ingrained in communities’ everyday lives and […]
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Data sovereignty, cybersecurity and automation: What’s on the mind of CIOs today
Beyond maintaining stable systems, chief information officers (CIOs) are increasingly responsible for enabling digital growth and protecting organisational data. That’s on top of ensuring resilience against escalating cyberthreats. These evolving […]
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Publicis Groupe Africa: Cannes Lions 2026 Regional Network of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa
Publicis Groupe Africa is celebrating a standout performance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, with the Leo Constellation named Regional Network of the Year for Sub-Saharan Africa […]
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South Africa’s TV currency is being rebuilt
Global ad spend forecasts from WARC’s Future of Media 2026 Report, the collapse of South Africa’s traditional pay-TV model and the rise of AI-powered search should act as stark wake-up […]
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Jacaranda FM welcomes Bhekiwe Khumalo as HR Manager as Dané De Klerk steps into expanded Kagiso Connect Role
Jacaranda FM is pleased to announce the appointment of Bhekiwe Khumalo as the station’s new Human Resources Manager, effective 1 July 2026. She takes over from Dané De Klerk, who will […]
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Cloud isn’t the finish line: Why businesses must rethink their AI foundations
By Junaid Kleinschmidt (Intelligence lead) and Ntsako Baloyi (Data & AI lead) at Accenture, South Africa Within the South African business community, cloud adoption has moved well beyond early migration […]
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Why making the right connections can transform your business
By Nicole Mirkin, Founder of AURA Many entrepreneurs spend years focusing on products, services, marketing plans and financial forecasts. While all of these are important, one of the most overlooked […]
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Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO, Marc Benioff and ITU Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission. The Commission brings together more […]
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Gideon Khobane appointed Managing Director: Rest of Africa at Publicis Groupe Africa
Publicis Groupe Africa has announced the appointment of Gideon Khobane as Managing Director: Rest of Africa (excluding West Africa), effective immediately. Khobane joins the company’s Executive Committee and will report […]
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South African businesses are overlooking one of their biggest profit levers
As South African businesses enter the second half of the year, many executives are once again facing the same uncomfortable reality: margins are tightening, costs continue to rise and consumers […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reshape the marketing BRC confirms 1 January 2027 launch for Total Video Measurement
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has confirmed that Total Video Measurement (TVM), Jacaranda FM reveals the Top 10 entrepreneurs in this year’s “Her Perfect Pitch” competition
Jacaranda FM has officially announced the Top 10 entrepreneurs selected for the latest edition of its …
By Shobana Sruthi Mohan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine For the past two years, enterprise AI The era of “feel-good marketing”: Why positivity and purpose-driven storytelling is cutting through the noise
From rising living costs and global uncertainty to the relentless pace of the 24-hour news Community involvement cannot sit on the margins of a media business
By Dimakatso Manganyi, HR Manager and Corporate Social Investment Lead at Kaya 959 When more DOOH is rewriting the rules of game day
As fans take the action beyond the stands, digital out-of-home gives brands a way to Anthropic and Salesforce announce Claudeforce & Salesforce in Claude
Salesforce and Anthropic are announcing Claudeforce, an expanded strategic partnership bringing Claude’s intelligence and reasoning Why the best business strategy is nothing without a clear execution strategy
By Thuto Motsie CA (SA), CEO of Thamani When a company develops a business strategy Africa’s AI opportunity starts with infrastructure and independence
