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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 8 hours

All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows

Packaging

All the latest packaging and printing trends at Propak Africa and co-located shows

Issued by PROPAK AFRICA 2025 26 Feb 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Mining

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

Lovemore Kamuzangaza 11 Feb 2025

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2024

The City of Cape Town has been releasing more sewage into the ocean from its Hout Bay marine outfall than its discharge permit allows. But following appeals over the granting of the permit, and a criminal case being laid against the City, environmental minister Dion George has lifted restrictions on the quantity of sewage it is allowed to discharge. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Cape Town may pump as much sewage into the sea as it likes

Steve Kretzmann 19 Nov 2024

Massmart expands SA’s retail e-waste recycling drive

ESG

Massmart expands SA’s retail e-waste recycling drive

14 Oct 2024

Image source: Alexander Dummer from

ESG & Sustainability

Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study

Katie Devenish 8 Oct 2024

Howard Audio picks up Safta 18 nomination

Production

Howard Audio picks up Safta 18 nomination

Issued by Howard Audio 17 Sep 2024

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Danette Breitenbach 22 Aug 2024

Newspapers

Understanding the hard-hitting Press Council ruling against Iqbal Survé’s newspapers

Ombud Watcher 12 Aug 2024

Ndlovu Youth Choir announce SA Tour dates

Music

Ndlovu Youth Choir announce SA Tour dates

6 Jun 2024

Source: © Nations Online The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC) has released the Q1 for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers: ABC Q1 2024: The slow steady downward trickle continues

Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2024

Image: Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson. Newspaper circulation is showing stability despite a 5.7% year-on-year decline, while Q4 experienced a marginal drop of -1.5% compared to Q3 says the ABC

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2023: Newspapers: Stable with marginal declines

Danette Breitenbach 21 Feb 2024

What to expect on your screens in January 2024

Film

What to expect on your screens in January 2024

Daniel Dercksen 21 Dec 2023

Source: Hans Ripa/Unsplash

Hardware

Black Friday’s environmental impact is an e-waste crisis

Lindsey Schutters 22 Nov 2023

The ABC Q3 2023 newspaper category circulations have been released (Image credit: Lesley Svenson)

Media

ABC Q3 2023: Newspaper category stabilises

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2023

2003 BMW M3 sells for R2.3m at SA classic car auction

Commercial & Industrial

2003 BMW M3 sells for R2.3m at SA classic car auction

27 Sep 2023

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

Women's Health

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

Issued by A Better World Network 15 Sep 2023

Image: Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2023 Newspapers: Hybrid model emerging as digital growth continues

Danette Breitenbach 23 Aug 2023

Image source: Jessica Lewis from

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Hidden e-waste: Don't forget about your small electronics

7 Aug 2023

Runs in the Family wins Best South African Feature Film at the Durban International Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

Runs in the Family wins Best South African Feature Film at the Durban International Film Festival

Issued by Howard Audio 3 Aug 2023

Image: Bizcommunity The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has release its Q1, 2023 circulation figures for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q1 2023: A quiet, stable quarter

Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Tiaan Rautenbach plays Buddy in We Will Rock You

#MEX Music Exchange

#MusicExchange: Tiaan Rautenbach plays Buddy in We Will Rock You

Martin Myers 17 May 2023

Source © Nations Online The ABC Q4 2022 for newspapers is out

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q4 2022: Nothing to see here folks...

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2023

Image by Louise McAuliffe

Travel

Jambo! Welcome to Spice Island

Debbie Hathway 19 Dec 2022

Source: compiled by Emily Stander.

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q3 2022: Daily and local papers decline but numbers steady

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Nov 2022

Image supplied: Marc Marot will be delivering the keynote address at #Mex22

Events

#Mex22 set to welcome former managing director of Island Records

18 Oct 2022

Newspapers ABC Q2 2022: Local and Free newspapers steady the ship

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q2 2022: Local and Free newspapers steady the ship

Danette Breitenbach 16 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Michael Neill

Music

#MusicExchange: Music in style with Michael Neill

Martin Myers 19 Jul 2022

South African engineers are trying to solve the global water crisis

Infrastructure & Utilities

South African engineers are trying to solve the global water crisis

Neil Thomas Stacey 11 Jul 2022

Image supplied: Imagine Dragons will be coming to South Africa

Events

Imagine Dragons is coming to South Africa!

30 Jun 2022

The state of our rivers is a clear reflection of the health of our environment

Environment & Natural Resources

The state of our rivers is a clear reflection of the health of our environment

Dr Eunice Ubomba-Jaswa 6 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied

Music

#MusicExchange: Craig Lucas releases powerful single Better featuring Goodluck

Martin Myers 17 May 2022

By Emily Stander, Bizcommunity. Free newspapers are the king of the Audit Bureau of Circulations South Africa’s (ABC) Press category for the first quarter of 2022

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q1 2022: Local is lekker but free is king

Danette Breitenbach 16 May 2022

The cover art of Red Hot Chili Peppers' By the Way

Music

#OnThisNote: By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers are back

Emily Stander 25 Apr 2022

Primedia Outdoor supports Earth Day by investing in our planet

OOH

Primedia Outdoor supports Earth Day by investing in our planet

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 22 Apr 2022

Clean drinking water: Discharging raw sewage into rivers and dams is a national security issue

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Clean drinking water: Discharging raw sewage into rivers and dams is a national security issue

Professor Anthony Turton 28 Mar 2022

Newspapers ABC Q4 2021: Groundhog day for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q4 2021: Groundhog day for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 11 Feb 2022

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Transport

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Timothy Welch 17 Nov 2021

The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

Circular Economy & Waste Management

The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

Tim Cocks 17 Nov 2021

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Sustainability

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Rebecca Garland and Kristy Langerman 10 Nov 2021

Newspapers ABC Q3 2021: Industry fails to show upward momentum

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q3 2021: Industry fails to show upward momentum

Danette Breitenbach 10 Nov 2021

Source@Eskom Duvha Power station, approximately 15 km east of Emalahleni in Mpumalanga

Healthcare

The dirty impact of coal on health

4 Nov 2021

#MusicExchange: Parlotones's Kahn Morbee releases third studio album, A World at Suicide

Music

#MusicExchange: Parlotones's Kahn Morbee releases third studio album, A World at Suicide

Martin Myers 6 Oct 2021

Reusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Reusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research

Alejandro Gallego Schmid, Adisa Azapagic and Joan Manuel F. Mendoza 16 Sep 2021