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Source: The South African Subtropical Growers'? Association | LinkedIn

Agriculture

Subtropical fruit sector examines strategy, innovation and market growth

2 days

MTN, Microsoft set for 2026 rollout of AI learning tools in key markets

4th Industrial Revolution

MTN, Microsoft set for 2026 rollout of AI learning tools in key markets

3 days

Gloot surpasses R200m in revenue within 2 years

Health & Beauty

Gloot surpasses R200m in revenue within 2 years

Issued by Gloot 3 days

A bold new chapter for Seacom as the African connectivity pioneer rebrands

Services

A bold new chapter for Seacom as the African connectivity pioneer rebrands

Issued by Stone 14 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

South Africa sets bold 3% inflation target in transformative fiscal strategy

13 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Standard Bank opens Egypt office to tap Gulf–Africa flows as outlook brightens

Mohamed Ezz 13 Nov 2025

Tobias Maier, new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight for Middle East & Africa

Shipping

New CEO for DHL Global Forwarding, Freight: MEA

12 Nov 2025

The University of Cape Town MBA cements its position as a global leader in teaching sustainability and impact

Higher Education

The University of Cape Town MBA cements its position as a global leader in teaching sustainability and impact

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 11 Nov 2025

Source: Brookings Institution.

Economy

Exploring new markets: South Africa targets Saudi Arabia in trade mission

11 Nov 2025

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming

Agriculture

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming

Wandile Sihlobo 11 Nov 2025

Giant Films' Emma Lundy named head of Clio Awards jury for film

Advertising

Giant Films' Emma Lundy named head of Clio Awards jury for film

7 Nov 2025

Applications open for R1m Orange Corners Innovation Fund for young entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

Applications open for R1m Orange Corners Innovation Fund for young entrepreneurs

6 Nov 2025

Thule Ngcese, creative partner & co-founder at Distrikt 9, a supplier development partner of VML South Africa, has watched from the jury room as work out of the Middle East increasingly dominates the Loeries. The South African creative industry, he says, needs to up its game (Image supplied)

Advertising

Thule Ngcese: "Time to lead, not follow. SA needs to up its game."

Thule Ngcese 7 Nov 2025

Can technology make Africa a global agricultural powerhouse?

Agriculture

Can technology make Africa a global agricultural powerhouse?

6 Nov 2025

Ultra-luxury travel and tech to take centre stage at ATM 2026

Tourism & Travel

Ultra-luxury travel and tech to take centre stage at ATM 2026

6 Nov 2025

The team of (left) Zainab Mitha, art director and (right) Jasmin Vandersteen, copywriter, at Joe Public, Durban (Image supplied)

DEI

6 ME and Africa creatives named in Next Creative Leaders

6 Nov 2025

$The TBWA\Hunt Lascaris Save Our Stay campaign takes aim at the unpredictable world of short-term rentals and is an example of how funny isn’t frivolous, it’s effective (Image supplied)$

Advertising

Humour is our superpower and it’s no laughing matter

5 Nov 2025

Source: Khristina Sergeychik via

Agribusiness

Why Asia beats Africa for new SA agricultural markets

Wandile Sihlobo 3 Nov 2025

Source: Archive

Travel

Africa’s air links are poor: Can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

Kaitano Dube 30 Oct 2025

Bissell announces strategic partnership launch in South Africa with Legend Housewares

Trends

Bissell announces strategic partnership launch in South Africa with Legend Housewares

Issued by DarkMatter Marketing PTY (Ltd) 29 Oct 2025

Africa leads global hotel AI adoption, but data silos pose a challenge

Hospitality

Africa leads global hotel AI adoption, but data silos pose a challenge

27 Oct 2025

Client belief in creativity powers historic win for Joe Public: Africa and the Middle East’s #1 agency

Loeries Creative Week

Client belief in creativity powers historic win for Joe Public: Africa and the Middle East’s #1 agency

Issued by Joe Public 27 Oct 2025

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Dealers

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Imran Salie 27 Oct 2025

Aleph Hospitality to launch Kenya’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

Hospitality

Aleph Hospitality to launch Kenya’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

24 Oct 2025

AWIEF2025 opens next week in Cape Town

Marketing & Media

AWIEF2025 opens next week in Cape Town

Issued by Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 23 Oct 2025

R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

E-commerce

R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

23 Oct 2025

US tariffs drive strategy shifts at inaugural African Boating Conference

Logistics & Transport

US tariffs drive strategy shifts at inaugural African Boating Conference

22 Oct 2025

Katie Andrews, Business Unit Director, Irvine Partners

Tourism

Tourism in flux: Why economics, policy and storytelling will decide who wins

Katie Andrews 21 Oct 2025

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

Hospitality

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

21 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways expand codeshare flights to 19 destinations

20 Oct 2025

Retail Marketing

Desperados Nigeria crowned Brand Builder of the Year at Heineken Commerce Week 2025

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 20 Oct 2025

Logistics & Transport

DHL Group rolls out €300m investment to strengthen Africa’s trade networks

17 Oct 2025

Red & Yellow wins big with 13 Loeries

Loeries Creative Week

Red & Yellow wins big with 13 Loeries

Issued by Red & Yellow 17 Oct 2025

Honoris South Africa students shine at the 2025 Loeries Awards

Loeries Creative Week

Honoris South Africa students shine at the 2025 Loeries Awards

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 17 Oct 2025

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

FMCG

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 16 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Fintech

Absa Bank embraces the future with Ripple's digital asset custody technology

16 Oct 2025

City Lodge Hotels bags 8 Loeries!

Marketing

City Lodge Hotels bags 8 Loeries!

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 15 Oct 2025

Loeries 2025 recap: A showcase of creativity and innovation

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries 2025 recap: A showcase of creativity and innovation

Issued by Loeries 15 Oct 2025

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

Tourism

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

15 Oct 2025

Publicis Groupe wins Loeries Regional Agency of the Year for the second consecutive year

Loeries Creative Week

Publicis Groupe wins Loeries Regional Agency of the Year for the second consecutive year

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 15 Oct 2025

Sneaker Lab seals deal to expand to UAE

FMCG

Sneaker Lab seals deal to expand to UAE

14 Oct 2025

Africa emerges as most fraud-exposed region globally, new Sumsub study reveals

Cybersecurity

Africa emerges as most fraud-exposed region globally, new Sumsub study reveals

Issued by Tishala Communications 14 Oct 2025

Clockwork wins 3 awards across 2 campaigns at the Loeries 2025

Loeries Creative Week

Clockwork wins 3 awards across 2 campaigns at the Loeries 2025

Issued by Clockwork 14 Oct 2025

International arrivals surge 30.2% as SA’s tourism rebound strengthens

Travel

International arrivals surge 30.2% as SA’s tourism rebound strengthens

13 Oct 2025

Loeries Agency of the Year Joe Public (Image: Loeries, ER Lombard, Gallo Images)

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025 Night 2 | All the winners

11 Oct 2025

Saatchi & Saatchi Middle East - © Ashley Vlotman - Gallo Images

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025 Night 1 | All the winners

10 Oct 2025

#Loeries2025: Judges Wrap party

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025: Judges Wrap party

9 Oct 2025

#Loeries2025: The Mayor's Brunch

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025: The Mayor's Brunch

9 Oct 2025

Source: © Gallo Images executive mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says the creative economy is a key part of the city’s vision to be a City of hope and opportunity

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2025 and City of Cape Town drive creative industry

Danette Breitenbach 8 Oct 2025

AI fintech Optasia aims to raise $375m in South African listing

4th Industrial Revolution

AI fintech Optasia aims to raise $375m in South African listing

8 Oct 2025