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Mental health

#PanicAwarenessDay: Sadag unveils a panic toolkit

31 minutes

Machine wins Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Awards – for the second year running

Marketing

Machine wins Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Awards – for the second year running

Issued by Machine_ 54 minutes

Source: © 123rf The judges for Shop! South Africa’s 2025 Shopper Marketing Awards, now in its third year, have been announced

Marketing

Shop! SA 2025 awards judges panel comprises industry heavyweights

1 hour

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the bar for smartphones

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the bar for smartphones

Issued by Samsung 3 hours

Image credit: Sapvia

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sapvia awards solar excellence at inaugural Industry Awards

4 hours

Source: Supplied.

Property

Gauteng rental market booms as semigrants return for affordable living

3 hours

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

Fintech

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

Issued by Thinkroom Consulting 20 hours

Pnet’s Helping Hands campaign offers relief to jobseekers stuck in workplace frustration

HR & Management

Pnet’s Helping Hands campaign offers relief to jobseekers stuck in workplace frustration

Issued by Pnet 20 hours

Stitch expands fintech footprint with Efficacy Payments acquisition

Technology

Stitch expands fintech footprint with Efficacy Payments acquisition

21 hours

Medihelp strengthens growth and engagement team with key new appointments

Medical Aid

Medihelp strengthens growth and engagement team with key new appointments

Issued by Medihelp 21 hours

Hackers target British retail giants, raising cybersecurity alarms globally

Technology

Hackers target British retail giants, raising cybersecurity alarms globally

4 hours

TNPA unveils R120m multi-purpose vessel for Cape Town port

Shipping

TNPA unveils R120m multi-purpose vessel for Cape Town port

1 day

Source: Own Haven Housing Association. Conradie Park in Pinelands is being built on land previously owned by the Western Cape Government. It will create 3,500 homes, of which 1,715 will be state-subsidised affordable housing. More than 1,250 units have already been completed.

Property Development

Affordable housing, no state subsidies – City says it will work

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 1 day

The finalists were announced on 9 July 2025. Source: Supplied

IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists

1 day

Collaboration is the new competition: Why coopetition defines 2025

Marketing

Collaboration is the new competition: Why coopetition defines 2025

Belinda Cavé, Issued by Brandfundi 1 day

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CSI & Philanthropy

Volunteer 'snacking': 5 practical ways to give back

1 day

Competition Commission drops opposition to Vodacom's Maziv deal

Internet

Competition Commission drops opposition to Vodacom's Maziv deal

Nqobile Dludla 1 day

Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign: A promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers

Advertising

Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign: A promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 1 day

Source: Supplied. Prabashini Moodley, CEO of Old Mutual’s newly configured Life and Savings segment.

Finance

Leadership change at Old Mutual’s Life & Savings division

1 day

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

1 day

Building a values-led business - Why it matters to every generation

Management & Leadership

Building a values-led business - Why it matters to every generation

Issued by Medihelp 1 day

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Agriculture

Agri Dept focuses on biosecurity, trade and farmer aid in new budget

1 day

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

Construction & Engineering

Presenting Zutari's new seasoned executive set to spearhead African ventures

1 day

Spar partners with Uber Eats to extend 2U service

E-commerce

Spar partners with Uber Eats to extend 2U service

1 day

Unwrapping South Africa's chocolate market trends

FMCG

Unwrapping South Africa's chocolate market trends

2 days

Spark Media provides ad solutions for Pretoria advertisers

Media

Spark Media provides ad solutions for Pretoria advertisers

Issued by Spark Media 2 days

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

Media

African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues

2 days

Internet access: a basic need that can't be overlooked

Internet

Internet access: a basic need that can't be overlooked

Francois Viviers 2 days

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Medical Aid

Report finds racial bias in medical schemes remain

2 days

Novus Group’s latest circulation report reveals mass closures, digital migrations, and surprising community resilience across the March 2024 to March 2025 period (Image supplied)

Media

SA’s print media’s moment of reckoning as news consumption shifts to digital platforms

2 days

Screenshot from the advertisement. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Standard Bank partners with Zoe Modiga in new campaign

2 days

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

Lisandra Paraguassu and Manuela Andreoni 2 days

Jonathan Roxmouth is back on home ground, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal

Music

Jonathan Roxmouth is back on home ground, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal

Issued by Howard Audio 2 days

Dealers

Chinese luxury SUV brand Lepas to enter SA market in 2026

2 days

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Manufacturing

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 2 days

Game launches its Great Value Instant Noodles range

FMCG

Game launches its Great Value Instant Noodles range

2 days

Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

SMEs

Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

Issued by MyDough 2 days

Advertising

Absa unveils groundbreaking brand TVC exploring AI, identity, and the story behind the numbers

Issued by OnPoint PR 3 days

The Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025 is around the corner

Media

The Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025 is around the corner

Issued by Topco Media 3 days

Hospitality Industry Think Tank set to boost sustainable tourism

Tourism & Travel

Hospitality Industry Think Tank set to boost sustainable tourism

3 days

Agriculture

FMD restrictions lifted in ECape and Limpopo, KZN still at risk

3 days

Source: © The Post The second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv) as part of Saru's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Springboks 1995 Rugby World Cup victory

TV

Broadcasters unite to commemorate Springboks 1995 RWC victory

3 days

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ESG & Sustainability

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

Melise Panetta 3 days

Banking

EXCLUSIVE: Nedbank's Vision 2100 – Armageddon or beacon of hope? The power’s in our hands

Khensani Nobanda 2 days

Economy

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

3 days

Carl Willoughby with his fellow Cannes Lions Direct2025 jury members (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

Judging #Cannes2025: Carl Willoughby - Messy creates the best work

Carl Willoughby 3 days