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Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

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Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

1 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

Vivienne Westwood: How the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death

Naomi Braithwaite 17 Jan 2023

Dentsu Creative announces 3 key promotions

Dentsu Creative announces 3 key promotions

Dentsu 17 Jan 2023

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

Rendani Nenguda 12 Jan 2023

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

11 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

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

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

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

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The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

First African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Epica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Carl W Jones 6 Dec 2022

AFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

What's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

What's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

28 Nov 2022

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Walmart's R6.4bn buyout of Massmart a done deal

23 Nov 2022

Mattel launches NFT marketplace

Mattel launches NFT marketplace

22 Nov 2022

Ye and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Pankhuri Malhotra 10 Nov 2022

Levi's appoints Michelle Gass as president and CEO-in-waiting

10 Nov 2022

Puma boss Bjørn Gulden named new Adidas CEO

9 Nov 2022

Senior research hires for Verve in Chicago, Sydney and London

VERVE 9 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

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Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

Retail

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

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Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

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Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

3 Feb 2023

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

Energy & Mining

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

3 Feb 2023

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

Energy & Mining

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Construction & Engineering

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Bunny Bala 3 Feb 2023

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

Agriculture

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

2 Feb 2023

Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Energy & Mining

Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Virusha Subban 2 Feb 2023

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

Retail

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

1 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

Retail

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

ESG & Sustainability

2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

31 Jan 2023

Finance

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31 Jan 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

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Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Climate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative - what you need to know

ESG & Sustainability

Climate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative - what you need to know

Jonathan Colmer 27 Jan 2023

ESG integration is required to promote a just energy transition in Africa

Energy & Mining

ESG integration is required to promote a just energy transition in Africa

Vincent Obisie-Orlu 26 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

ESG & Sustainability

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Retail

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

TFG sales leap with Black Friday and festive boost

Nqobile Dludla 24 Jan 2023

Global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

Tourism & Travel

Global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

23 Jan 2023

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Retail

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Registration now open for Arabian Travel Market 2023

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Registration now open for Arabian Travel Market 2023

20 Jan 2023

Zambia receives 'debt-for-nature' proposal from WWF for restructuring

ESG & Sustainability

Zambia receives 'debt-for-nature' proposal from WWF for restructuring

Marc Jones and Rachel Savage 19 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Retail

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

Retail

Diageo to buy super-premium Don Papa Rum for at least €260m

18 Jan 2023

6 reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action

ESG & Sustainability

6 reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action

Wesley Morgan 18 Jan 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Retail

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Retail

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

What does ESG mean? Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

ESG & Sustainability

What does ESG mean? Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

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P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

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Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Twivwe Siwale and Eric Werker 13 Jan 2023

Chinese workers on Africa's infrastructure projects: the link with host political regimes

Construction & Engineering

Chinese workers on Africa's infrastructure projects: the link with host political regimes

Pippa Morgan and Andrea Ghiselli 12 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

ESG & Sustainability

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

Rendani Nenguda 12 Jan 2023

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

Retail

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

11 Jan 2023

Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

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Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

Chris Mfula 11 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

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#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

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Agriculture

World food prices dip by 1.9% in December

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

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#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

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Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

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