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MakeReign appoints creative technology director to drive AI-led growth

Artificial Intelligence

MakeReign appoints creative technology director to drive AI-led growth

Issued by MakeReign 22 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

ICT

Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

31 Dec 2025

Storing energy for sustainability: The BESS difference

Energy

Storing energy for sustainability: The BESS difference

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 4 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Miyelani Holeni, chief adviser at Ntiyiso Consulting Group.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The hidden risk in SA’s tighter inflation band

Miyelani Holeni 2 Dec 2025

Spur Corporation expands its footprint with the launch of John Dory’s new look at Eastgate Mall

Food & bev. services

Spur Corporation expands its footprint with the launch of John Dory’s new look at Eastgate Mall

Issued by OnPoint PR 27 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Unlocking Africa's potential: Infrastructure Africa 2026 becomes reality

25 Nov 2025

Africa's constraints can be beautiful opportunities for growth

Marketing

Africa's constraints can be beautiful opportunities for growth

Issued by eatbigfish 21 Nov 2025

John Dory’s launches ‘Beyond the Shore’ initiative to save lives

ESG

John Dory’s launches ‘Beyond the Shore’ initiative to save lives

Issued by OnPoint PR 21 Nov 2025

Fourways Mall now open later

Retailers

Fourways Mall now open later

Issued by Taryn Louch Creative 12 Nov 2025

The Future of HR Awards 2025: Honouring trailblazers in human resources excellence

Management & Leadership

The Future of HR Awards 2025: Honouring trailblazers in human resources excellence

Issued by Topco Media 6 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Game-changing $18bn commitment made to Africa at Luanda summit

31 Oct 2025

The 21st edition of the annual Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners (Image supplied)

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners, Nike the coolest brand

24 Oct 2025

Spur’s 58th birthday: A celebration of joy for thousands of South African children

Food & bev. services

Spur’s 58th birthday: A celebration of joy for thousands of South African children

Issued by OnPoint PR 22 Oct 2025

Marketing & Media

#WorldFoodDay: When food feels uncertain, trust becomes the nourishment

Zina Zwakala 16 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Developing nations rack up $3.9bn in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Colleen Goko 13 Oct 2025

Meet the retail champions of the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards 2025

Retailers

Meet the retail champions of the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards 2025

9 Oct 2025

Future-proof jobs: 15 jobs with strong prospects for the future

HR & Management

Future-proof jobs: 15 jobs with strong prospects for the future

Issued by Pnet 2 Oct 2025

Lesego and Juliana are the creatives behind the range. Source: Supplied.

Fashion & Homeware

Kids designs shine in Ackermans and Spur's new collection

26 Sep 2025

https://www.geretyawards.com/

Advertising

Gerety 2025 Grand Jury insights with Bizcommunity: Creativity is the golden thread

4 Sep 2025

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

Retailers

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

3 Sep 2025

Inside the V&A Waterfront's data-driven retail revolution

Retailers

Inside the V&A Waterfront's data-driven retail revolution

28 Aug 2025

Social Media

LinkedIn taps creators like Steven Bartlett for new video-led growth strategy

26 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

World equities hit record highs, US yields fall on optimism for Fed rate cut

Chibuike Oguh and Tom Wilson 14 Aug 2025

The Up&Up Group, together with key clients, has partnered with Dr Karen Nelson-Field (pictured) to deliver South Africa’s first-ever data on digital media attention metrics (Image supplied)

Research

Attention is the new currency: SA's first human data study

Issued by The Up&Up Group 6 Aug 2025

Exciting collaboration: Spur Hosts special screening of the new Smurfs movie

Film

Exciting collaboration: Spur Hosts special screening of the new Smurfs movie

Issued by OnPoint PR 21 Jul 2025

Image credit: Badibanga Roger on Unsplash

Mining

Mining production records 0.6% increase in April

13 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

CETA welcomes CCMA ruling allowing disciplinary hearing to proceed

Higher Education

CETA welcomes CCMA ruling allowing disciplinary hearing to proceed

Issued by K and K Media 9 Jun 2025

Source: ©Zoran Orcik via

Agribusiness

Agriculture profitability outlook boosted after a surprise rate cut, the first for 2025

Paul Makube 2 Jun 2025

Fourways Mall keeps momentum going

Retailers

Fourways Mall keeps momentum going

Issued by Fourways Mall 2 Jun 2025

Source: © KFC Collectively, 16.28 million South African adults have eaten from the top 5 fast food outlets, roughly the same number that voted in the 2024 South African elections

Food & bev. services

South Africans love their fast food... especially KFC

28 May 2025

Image source: LipikStockMedia from

Corporate & Commercial Law

SA proposes workaround for Starlink, communication multinationals to adhere to local ownership laws

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nqobile Dludla 23 May 2025

The most-watched series on M-Net in 2024 was Chasing the Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa, surpassing international hit series in its category, such as White Lies, The Day of the Jackal, Penguin and FBI (Image supplied)

TV

Chasing The Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa: M-Net's 2024's most watched series

9 Apr 2025

Ackermans and Spur team up for Design-a-Tee Competition for kids

Design & Manufacturing

Ackermans and Spur team up for Design-a-Tee Competition for kids

8 Apr 2025

DeepSeek opens AI's doors to smaller businesses

4th Industrial Revolution

DeepSeek opens AI's doors to smaller businesses

Harshwardhan Dixit 7 Apr 2025

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

Research

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes

27 Mar 2025

Advertising

Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Mar 2025

Roll into fun with an unforgettable experience at John Dory’s Sushi Masterclass

Food & Wine

Roll into fun with an unforgettable experience at John Dory’s Sushi Masterclass

Issued by OnPoint PR 17 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr Chris Blair, CEO: 21st Century.

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: Pragmatism or missed opportunity?

Dr. Chris Blair 13 Mar 2025

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

ESG

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

12 Mar 2025

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

Commercial Property

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

7 Mar 2025

Andrea Quaye and Sbusiso Khumalo are on the list.

Advertising

2025 Dare list unveils next-gen Black leaders in creativity

25 Feb 2025

South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025 reveal nominees

Food & bev. services

South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025 reveal nominees

12 Feb 2025

Climate Change

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Market sell-off: Investors reassess AI after DeepSeek disruption

Paddy Flood 29 Jan 2025