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AfDB to lead $7.8bn funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport

Aviation

AfDB to lead $7.8bn funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport

George Obulutsa 2 days

Entries open for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Radio & Audio

Entries open for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Issued by Algoa FM 3 days

Environment & Natural Resources

SANParks' new campaign aims to reinvigorate rhino population at Kruger

8 Aug 2025

The channel officially launched during South Africa's Women's Month. Source: Supplied.

TV

SuperSport pioneers Africa's first 24-hour women's sports channel

8 Aug 2025

Image credit: Eskom

Nuclear Power

Controversial Cape nuclear power plant gets green light

8 Aug 2025

Image credit: Anastasia Yaniuk on Dupe Photos

Circular Economy & Waste Management

South Africa's ambitious plan to tackle plastic microbead pollution

7 Aug 2025

Recognising excellence in transformation: 2025 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Award winners revealed

Events & Conferencing

Recognising excellence in transformation: 2025 Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Award winners revealed

Issued by Topco Media 7 Aug 2025

Image credit: Brit Stubbs on Dupe Photos

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Circularity in the Cape: Wesgro launches CEO Guide

6 Aug 2025

Source: © Joburg etc Former SuperSport CEO Marc Jury has been appointed group CEO of sports marketing agency Megapro, effective 1 September 2025.

Marketing

Former SuperSport CEO to lead Megapro

1 Aug 2025

Source: Dean Macpherson at the 2024 signing of the historic Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, SA Police Service, Treasury_RSA and cidb_sa at the #NCS2024, which committed to put an end to disruptions at construction sites once and for all.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fraudulent oxygen plant tender under scrutiny as PwC report drops

1 Aug 2025

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

PR & Communications

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

Ronelle Bester 31 Jul 2025

Carousel reimagined: Landmark redevelopment to create 900 jobs and ignite regional growth

Hospitality

Carousel reimagined: Landmark redevelopment to create 900 jobs and ignite regional growth

Issued by Carousel South Africa 30 Jul 2025

It's International Friendship Day and Castle Lager Shows us how the Springboks are truly made, with Springbok Rugby World Cup winners Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche and their real-life 'ride or dies' (Image supplied)

Marketing

Castle Lager's It's How We're Made shows Springbok friendships

30 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

Construction & Engineering

George building collapse: Tribunal finds engineer who signed off plans guilty on five charges

25 Jul 2025

Image credit: Project Flamingo

Women's Health

Project Flamingo's push for breast cancer care

25 Jul 2025

Construction & Engineering

New Bill aims to overhaul South Africa’s building regulations

22 Jul 2025

was the master of ceremonies at the Songs for Freedom at St George Cathedral on Friday. She performed with her band, Feminine Force. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

CSI & Philanthropy

St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza

Matthew Hirsch 22 Jul 2025

Source: Pexels.

Construction & Engineering

‘Entirely preventable’: Minister slams systemic failures in George building collapse

22 Jul 2025

Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra to showcase Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 concert film

Film

Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra to showcase Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 concert film

18 Jul 2025

Image credit: Frans van Heerden on Pexels

Environment & Natural Resources

SA's tech-driven strategy to rebuild white rhino population

16 Jul 2025

Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

ESG

Beneficiaries selected for 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa

Issued by Algoa FM 15 Jul 2025

Darling Brew steps into the world of whisky

Food & Wine

Darling Brew steps into the world of whisky

10 Jul 2025

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Education & Training

Workshops train Africa’s aspiring health professionals

7 Jul 2025

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

60 young artists vie for elite Act scholarships

3 Jul 2025

Image credit: Sanbi

Climate Change

GCF grants $40m to Sanbi's Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction project

3 Jul 2025

Image credit: Christopher Boswell on Unsplash

Medical Aid

HSACF calls for 'whole of society' approach in fighting corruption

1 Jul 2025

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

Media

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

1 Jul 2025

ScholarGPS awards Prof Ntombifikile Mtshali 2024 Top Scholar

Education & Training

ScholarGPS awards Prof Ntombifikile Mtshali 2024 Top Scholar

1 Jul 2025

Medical Research

How SA discovered anti-cancer compounds in its deep ocean

1 Jul 2025

Image credit: Jen Dries on Unsplash

Environment & Natural Resources

Protecting penguins: New offshore regulations open for comment

1 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Afreximbank President: Dr. George Elombi.

Banking

New president of Afreximbank named amid strategy for $250bn growth

30 Jun 2025

Image credit: Juanma Clemente-Alloza on Unsplash

Environment & Natural Resources

DFFE identifies 59 bankable biodiversity projects

30 Jun 2025

Higher Education

St. George's University, Legae Academy join forces to boost medical training in Botswana

27 Jun 2025

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks at a press conference after police officers shot protesters demonstrating against Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

Legislation & Regulation

Kenya parliament passes proposed 2025 finance law

George Obulutsa 20 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

World Bank urges 'radical' debt transparency for developing countries

Libby George 20 Jun 2025

Image credit: David Clode on Unsplash

Environment & Natural Resources

10 more black rhinos translocated from SA to Mozambique

20 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Afrexim increasingly likely to take hit on loans, says JPMorgan

Karin Strohecker and Libby George 18 Jun 2025

ANEW Hotels & Resorts adds iconic Garden Route hotel to its portfolio

Hospitality

ANEW Hotels & Resorts adds iconic Garden Route hotel to its portfolio

Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 13 Jun 2025

Image credit: UN

Environment & Natural Resources

SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection

10 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Fairvest, Darren Wilder.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Fairvest sharpens focus on retail strategy serving low-income communities

9 Jun 2025

Sunshinegun expands offering with full-service digital capability

Branding

Sunshinegun expands offering with full-service digital capability

Issued by Sunshinegun 6 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Marketing

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

SMEs

Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

4 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Fitch downgrades Afreximbank to one notch above 'junk'

Libby George 4 Jun 2025

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

Tourism

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

4 Jun 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o has passed away at 87. Source: Reuters.

Art

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's remarkable journey ends at 87

George Obulutsa 30 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Mental health

Mental health tips: Enhancing well-being for aspiring doctors

27 May 2025

The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for newspapers have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025