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RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

Trends

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

Danette Breitenbach 3 days

Purpose and profit – how to succeed as a social entrepreneur in SA

Social Entrepreneurship

Purpose and profit – how to succeed as a social entrepreneur in SA

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 19 Feb 2025

New leadership announced for construction industry body

Construction & Engineering

New leadership announced for construction industry body

18 Feb 2025

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

Health & Beauty

Natasha Lopes named GM of consumer products division at L’Oréal SA

20 Jan 2025

Feryal Domingo, acting executive director, Inyathelo

Trends

#BizTrends2025: New challenges, new opportunities for nonprofits

Feryal Domingo 13 Jan 2025

Pictured: Buyi Mafoko

Marketing

Dynamic businesswoman bags glorious international marketing accolade

Issued by Matte BLK 17 Dec 2024

Image: Supplied

Talent Acquisition

Bizmod talent report reveals in-demand talent, hard-to-fill jobs

12 Dec 2024

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Marketing

How to stand out in a sea of influencers

Issued by Dentsu 12 Dec 2024

Explore excellence at IIE MSA – A world-class campus for future leaders

Higher Education

Explore excellence at IIE MSA – A world-class campus for future leaders

Issued by JNPR 10 Dec 2024

Joe Public wins Large Agency and Transformation Award at the 2024 AdFocus Awards

Advertising

Joe Public wins Large Agency and Transformation Award at the 2024 AdFocus Awards

Issued by Joe Public 2 Dec 2024

Festival of Ideas 2024: A decade of empowering social entrepreneurs in a bold new format

Social Entrepreneurship

Festival of Ideas 2024: A decade of empowering social entrepreneurs in a bold new format

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 27 Nov 2024

All the AdFocus Awards winners (Image: Danette Breitenbach)

Advertising

All the 2024 FM AdFocus Awards winners, Halo wins Agency of the Year

28 Nov 2024

Toyota honours young farmers driving SA’s agricultural success

Agribusiness

Toyota honours young farmers driving SA’s agricultural success

26 Nov 2024

Unlocking the wild this Black November: Career pathways beyond field guiding

Environment & Natural Resources

Unlocking the wild this Black November: Career pathways beyond field guiding

Issued by Our Salad Mix 25 Nov 2024

Alan Hayward, Garreth van Niekerk named joint executive creative directors of Decorex Africa

Exhibitions & Events

Alan Hayward, Garreth van Niekerk named joint executive creative directors of Decorex Africa

14 Nov 2024

Source: Shadi Chauke, Sanlam’s group executive for market development and sustainability.

Finance

Sanlam's new leader: Shadi Chauke to drive sustainability and growth in Africa

13 Nov 2024

Gibs and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women launch 'Road to Finance' for SA women entrepreneurs

Community

Gibs and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women launch 'Road to Finance' for SA women entrepreneurs

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 12 Nov 2024

Independent media agencies must box smartly in a competitive world

Media

Independent media agencies must box smartly in a competitive world

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 29 Oct 2024

SA Entrepreneur of the Year Awards: Marketing masterminds make the cut

Awards

SA Entrepreneur of the Year Awards: Marketing masterminds make the cut

21 Oct 2024

UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for overall satisfaction by the Financial Times

Higher Education

UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for overall satisfaction by the Financial Times

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 18 Oct 2024

Netstar appoints Morné Grundlingh as group CFO to bolster international growth ambitions

Road Freight & Fleet Management

Netstar appoints Morné Grundlingh as group CFO to bolster international growth ambitions

Issued by The Nielsen Network 15 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Urology Hospital's new CEO, André Meiring.

Hospital Groups

Urology Hospital announces new CEO, André Meiring

7 Oct 2024

How BevCo is tapping into SA’s township economy

Informal Retailing

How BevCo is tapping into SA’s township economy

Pieter Spies 12 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Nokuzola Mtshiya, Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development, Board of Healthcare Funders.

Financial Services

Shattering ceilings: How women are revolutionising healthcare in SA

29 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz SA co-CEO Mark Raine resigns

Dealers

Mercedes-Benz SA co-CEO Mark Raine resigns

28 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Leadership Lessons from Laura Thomas: Empathy, Creativity, and Humility

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Leadership Lessons from Laura Thomas: Empathy, Creativity, and Humility

Danette Breitenbach 28 Aug 2024

Image supplied. For Courtney Mocke, integrated strategist, Joe Public, Women’s Month is a profound reminder to honour and celebrate the incredible women who have surrounded her in every area in her life.

Women's Month

Courtney Mocke, Joe Public: #WomensMonth - A reminder to honour the women in your life

Danette Breitenbach 27 Aug 2024

Unlocking success: South African celebrities to share business journeys at exclusive breakfast event

Events & Conferencing

Unlocking success: South African celebrities to share business journeys at exclusive breakfast event

Issued by Jacaranda FM 26 Aug 2024

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

Franchising

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur initiative offers empowerment through entrepreneurship

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Aug 2024

Women’s leadership in transport and logistics key to sector growth

Logistics & Transport

Women’s leadership in transport and logistics key to sector growth

19 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Vanesha Palani, the executive of financial management at Nedbank.

Banking

#Women'sMonth: Uplifting South Africans through financial leadership at Nedbank

Katja Hamilton 19 Aug 2024

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Law Practice

Ensuring a lasting legacy this Women’s Month

Issued by Capital Legacy 14 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

Franchising

#WomensMonth: Karen Loader named primary franchisor for F45 Fitness SA

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Aug 2024

Satsa announces Rachel Nxele as vice chairperson

Tourism

Satsa announces Rachel Nxele as vice chairperson

13 Aug 2024

Image source: Vitaliy Vodolazskyy –

Labour Law & Unions

Landmark ConCourt judgment reinforces employee rights in transfer case

Ali Sonday 12 Aug 2024

Collaboration yields a growing entrepreneurial spirit for a more innovative future business owner

Higher Education

Collaboration yields a growing entrepreneurial spirit for a more innovative future business owner

Thomas Mvumvu, Issued by False Bay College 7 Aug 2024

Marketing

Vilosha Soni becomes the new CMO of PepsiCo South Africa

5 Aug 2024

Top SA competition for entrepreneurs

SMEs

Top SA competition for entrepreneurs

Issued by Business Partners Limited 26 Jul 2024

Absa and Preference Capital launch SME loan solution

Financial Services

Absa and Preference Capital launch SME loan solution

Issued by Dieselbrook 23 Jul 2024

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

SMEs

Sorbet partners with Bidvest Bank to boost female entrepreneurship in South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 15 Jul 2024

SASA launches team for global wine competitions

Viticulture & Oenology

SASA launches team for global wine competitions

12 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Hannah Sadiki, chief executive officer of Bidvest Bank.

Banking

Bidvest Bank Sorbet-preneur empowers women with franchise ownership

12 Jul 2024

JCDecaux South Africa announces new head of sales: malls

OOH

JCDecaux South Africa announces new head of sales: malls

Issued by JCDecaux South Africa 2 Jul 2024

Youth Employment

5 tips to creating a successful internship programme

24 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Talent Ncube.

Mixed-Use Property

#YouthMonth: From homelessness to success, Talent Ncube's journey with Liberty Two Degrees

Katja Hamilton 24 Jun 2024

Hospitality leaders: Are we training dinosaurs in a digital world?

Tourism

Hospitality leaders: Are we training dinosaurs in a digital world?

21 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Nandiswa (Nandi) Mxokozeli, the managing executive of Nedbank Private Wealth (NPW).

Banking

Nedbank Private Wealth names new managing executive

4 Jun 2024

Koyal Singh promoted to partner at Migration

Marketing & Media

Koyal Singh promoted to partner at Migration

Issued by Migration Studios 22 May 2024