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Yassin Kombi and Anait Miridzhanian

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New year, new Electricity Regulation Amendment Act

Lindsey Schutters

Momentum acquires 100% of Bidvest share in FinGlobal to build financial emigration capabilities

Inaugural Gobodo Memorial Doctoral Scholarships open for application

16 Days of “Nothing” in a year of endless gender based violence

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Karabo Ledwaba

Sanral issues festive road toll fees for major travel routes

Solar industry powers forward to 2025

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

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Positive portrayals of men in ads boost brand equity and salesKantar

Human8 and L’Oréal win 2024 Esomar Award for pioneering consumer empathy programme

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Unlocking the potential of communities in Africa

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Africa's creative future: Leading the world through innovation and collaboration

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Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

MultiChoice signs agreement with Comcast to create streaming service

2 Mar 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

Jan Middendorp. Source: Supplied.

Jan Middendorp set to receive TDC Medal

17 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

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Source: World Economic Forum.

Healthcare

The world's first malaria vaccine ready for distribution

26 Apr 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

Retail

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Retail

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

Retail

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Outgoing Nampak CEO Erik Smuts. Source: Nampak

Retail

Nampak CEO Erik Smuts resigns

21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

Retail

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Retail

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Retail

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

Energy & Mining

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

Alvise Armellini and Federico Maccioni 17 Apr 2023

Image source: Jakub Jirsák –

Legal

What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

Retail

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

14 Apr 2023

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

Energy & Mining

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

11 Apr 2023

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Retail

The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Retail

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

Construction & Engineering

Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

Osman Ozbulut 5 Apr 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Former US President, Donald Trump.

Legal

Trump arrested, first American president in history to face criminal charges

4 Apr 2023

Retail

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

Energy & Mining

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Property

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

Retail

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Retail

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

Source: ©tanialerro -

Retail

Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

ESG & Sustainability

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

Energy & Mining

Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

Marc Thiriet 22 Mar 2023

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Agriculture

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Reuters 22 Mar 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

Retail

KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Retail

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Retail

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

Energy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn

Nqobile Dludla 13 Mar 2023

Retail

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Retail

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

Youth travel stable and poised for growth

Tourism & Travel

Youth travel stable and poised for growth

9 Mar 2023

Image source: Pop Nukoonrat –

ESG & Sustainability

Call for applications - Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023

6 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes

ICT

Microsoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fibre deal

Jeffrey Dastin 2 Mar 2023

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

Energy & Mining

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

Forrest Crellin and Sudip Kar-Gupta 27 Feb 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

Truworths' earnings boosted by credit sales

Nqobile Dludla 24 Feb 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Retail

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

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Retail

Hermès to give all 19,700 employees globally a €4,000 bonus

22 Feb 2023

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