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Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

Source: © Showmax MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, Marc Jury has resigned

Marc Jury, MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, resigns

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#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

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Source: © dezeen Made Thought's shop of the future, with an experimental pop-up in London

WPP acquires majority stake in Made Thought

6 Dec 2021

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PR companies' role in US climate change politics highlighted

3 Dec 2021

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Record growth of $771bn in 2021 for global advertising market

2 Dec 2021

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2 Saffers named ADC 101st Annual Awards jury members

1 Dec 2021

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Wan-Ifra 2021 announces Digital Media Awards Worldwide

1 Dec 2021

Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as MD at Edelman Kenya

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

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More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

Burkina Faso restricts social media

Burkina Faso restricts social media

23 Nov 2021

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

23 Nov 2021

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

22 Nov 2021

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4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

'Inside intelligence' is the future of advertising

'Inside intelligence' is the future of advertising

17 Nov 2021

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Heineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

15 Nov 2021

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Robbie Kearns 15 Nov 2021

How to stand out in a challenging market

How to stand out in a challenging market

Mike de Charmoy 10 Nov 2021

How creative industries could boost the economies of small islands crippled by Covid

How creative industries could boost the economies of small islands crippled by Covid

Peter Rudge 9 Nov 2021

Using data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Using data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Virginia Alvarez 4 Nov 2021

Google, Unesco to support digital journalism training in Africa

Google, Unesco to support digital journalism training in Africa

26 Oct 2021

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

Eight African artists join #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022

22 Oct 2021

V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

19 Oct 2021

Coca-Cola's Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working

Coca-Cola's Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Oct 2021

Smart TV voice assistant transactions to hit nearly $500m in 2023

14 Oct 2021

Ex-Cannes Lions chairman Terry Savage appointed as LIA's new chairperson

Ex-Cannes Lions chairman Terry Savage appointed as LIA's new chairperson

14 Oct 2021

#EcomAfrica: Building a digital brand experience for winning customers

Danette Breitenbach 13 Oct 2021

LMX and Primedia Outdoor launch study to measure audiences across 7 African markets

LMX and Primedia Outdoor launch study to measure audiences across 7 African markets

Primedia Out-of-Home 13 Oct 2021

#EcomAfrica: How to build a successful e-commerce business

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Oct 2021

Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

Google to invest $1bn in digital transformation in Africa

6 Oct 2021

Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

6 Oct 2021

Loeries partners with Facebook Africa to support diversity and inclusion initiatives

Loeries partners with Facebook Africa to support diversity and inclusion initiatives

5 Oct 2021

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Finance

The 2022 African banking trends unpacked

3 Dec 2021

DLA Piper releases Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report

Energy & Mining

DLA Piper releases Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report

3 Dec 2021

Global demand for air cargo improves in October

Logistics & Transport

Global demand for air cargo improves in October

2 Dec 2021

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

Lifestyle

Apple Music Awards: Wizkid nabs African Artist of the Year for 2021

1 Dec 2021

New report: WGC members contributed billions to local economies in 2020

Energy & Mining

New report: WGC members contributed billions to local economies in 2020

30 Nov 2021

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Finance

South Africa's rand recovers

29 Nov 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Retail

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

Zambia places sole petroleum refinery under care and maintenance

Energy & Mining

Zambia places sole petroleum refinery under care and maintenance

Chris Mfula 29 Nov 2021

Healthcare

Dutch in arms: Omicron detected on SA flight

28 Nov 2021

Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Healthcare

Omicron explained: Why scientists are worried

Alistair Smout, Alexander Winning, Tim Cocks, Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo, Stephanie Nebehay 28 Nov 2021

Tourism & Travel

UK's 'knee-jerk' Red List temporary ban throws South African travellers into a muddle

Victoria O'Regan 26 Nov 2021

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

Energy & Mining

Productive energy use powering socioeconomic transformation in Africa - reports

26 Nov 2021

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

Lifestyle

Selam launches new initiative to promote artistic freedom in Africa

25 Nov 2021

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Retail

More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

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Retail

Just 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Construction & Engineering

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

IWiM releases inaugural report detailing achievements, societal impact

Energy & Mining

IWiM releases inaugural report detailing achievements, societal impact

22 Nov 2021

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

Agriculture

Dreamworks Trolls, UN launch campaign for healthier eating and sustainable living

22 Nov 2021

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Healthcare

Technology: healthcare enabler or disrupter?

Danette Breitenbach 19 Nov 2021

Namibia to host virtual 2021 Africa Water and Sanitation Week

Construction & Engineering

Namibia to host virtual 2021 Africa Water and Sanitation Week

19 Nov 2021

Source: Tiger Brands

Retail

4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

Lifestyle

2021 Accountability Music Awards: Online voting open

18 Nov 2021

2021 PwC Africa Energy Review: Will Africa realise a just transition?

Energy & Mining

2021 PwC Africa Energy Review: Will Africa realise a just transition?

17 Nov 2021

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Logistics & Transport

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Timothy Welch 17 Nov 2021

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Retail

PepsiCo expands partnerships to advance food security in sub-Saharan Africa

17 Nov 2021

In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4.7 billion by 2026

Automotive

In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4.7 billion by 2026

15 Nov 2021

Source: Distell

Retail

Heineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

15 Nov 2021

Africa-focused Lekela plans to spend $2bn to double renewables capacity

Energy & Mining

Africa-focused Lekela plans to spend $2bn to double renewables capacity

Marwa Rashad 15 Nov 2021

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Retail

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Robbie Kearns 15 Nov 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

ESG & Sustainability

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

Julia Selman Ayetey, lawyer for the 21 people, who where detained by police and accused of unlawful assembly and promoting an LGBTQ agenda, speaks to journalists at the Ho Circuit Court in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana 4 June 2021. Reuter/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

Legal

Supporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law

Christian Akorlie 12 Nov 2021

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

ESG & Sustainability

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Ken Chan 12 Nov 2021

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Finance

New financial tribes in banking identified

12 Nov 2021

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