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Source: Reuters. World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, 23 January, 2026.

Finance

WTO reform deadlock may prompt some countries to seek other options on free trade

Olivia Le Poidevin 12 hours

Dua Lipa named Nespresso ambassador, igniting a new era in coffee culture

Lifestyle

Dua Lipa named Nespresso ambassador, igniting a new era in coffee culture

1 day

Source: Reuters. South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, Zane Dangor, its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new US ambassador was quoted as saying the country's association with the Islamic Republic was an impediment to good relations with Washington.

Markets & Investment

South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran

Tim Cocks 2 days

A new chapter begins for young readers in South Africa

Fashion & Homeware

A new chapter begins for young readers in South Africa

Issued by Cotton On Foundation 16 Mar 2026

On 29 January 2025 in Kolda, Senegal, Khaby Lame joins a workshop for out-of-school girls organized as part of the ‘Salmaitou’ programme, an initiative engaging girls aged 15 to 19 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), innovation and leadership. Source: Unicef.

Branding

Khaby Lame is the world’s most followed TikToker: the story of a Senegalese‑born star who sold his identity

Fanny Georges 16 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Steenhuisen declares agriculture instrumental to South Africa’s economic comeback

11 Mar 2026

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Events

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Issued by Hostex 2026 2 Mar 2026

CRM, CX, UX

#BizTrends2026 | Oppo's Avashnee Moodley: How belonging is rewriting brand loyalty

Avashnee Moodley 26 Feb 2026

SA opens Chinese market with first stone fruit shipment

Agriculture

SA opens Chinese market with first stone fruit shipment

20 Feb 2026

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

Events

French Institute of SA fuels cultural entrepreneurship with Création Africa 2

19 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Tourvest Travel Services’ Morne du Preez: African travel, finding opportunity in volatility

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Tourvest Travel Services’ Morne du Preez: African travel, finding opportunity in volatility

Mornè du Preez 17 Feb 2026

Medshield powers Joburg’s toughest half marathon in 2026

Medical Aid

Medshield powers Joburg’s toughest half marathon in 2026

Issued by Stone 9 Feb 2026

Tech Credit Fund deploys R5m to AdNotes to expand township internet access

Telecoms & Networks

Tech Credit Fund deploys R5m to AdNotes to expand township internet access

3 Feb 2026

Ignition Group powers the launch of YOMO: Connecting youth to the digital economy

Technology

Ignition Group powers the launch of YOMO: Connecting youth to the digital economy

Issued by Ignition Group 2 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Actorvate: Top influencer marketing trends shaping 2026

Social Media

#BizTrends2026 | Actorvate: Top influencer marketing trends shaping 2026

Issued by Actorvate 29 Jan 2026

Branding

TCL signs Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as brand ambassador

27 Jan 2026

Dealers

Jaecoo SA appoints Caster Semenya as J7 SHS brand ambassador

21 Jan 2026

Final call for entries: Africa Travel Week’s 2026 Media Awards

Tourism & Travel

Final call for entries: Africa Travel Week’s 2026 Media Awards

13 Jan 2026

Higher Education

Naledi Pandor named the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University

8 Jan 2026

WPP Media Sports wants to reinvent sport marketing (Image source: © National Geographic Kids

Marketing

WPP Media Sports wants to reinvent sport marketing

8 Jan 2026

Sponsorship

Elite Hyrox athlete new Manzi Water brand ambassador

Issued by MANZI Water 23 Dec 2025

What South Africa loved to eat in 2025, according to Uber Eats

Food & bev. services

What South Africa loved to eat in 2025, according to Uber Eats

18 Dec 2025

The world's running out of soul. Chicken Licken is here to save it

Advertising

The world's running out of soul. Chicken Licken is here to save it

Issued by Joe Public 28 Nov 2025

Bryan Habana's Greens & Gold promotion hits 1.3 million views

Social Media

Bryan Habana's Greens & Gold promotion hits 1.3 million views

24 Nov 2025

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

Franchising

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

24 Nov 2025

A nurse draws a blood sample from a child for an HIV test at a clinic in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 March 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

HIV/AIDS

China backs SA's HIV/Aids response with $3.49m grant

Nellie Peyton 20 Nov 2025

IP Law

Public domain vs commercial use: Why Disney is drawing battle lines over Mickey Mouse jewellery

Nishaat Slamdien 17 Nov 2025

Makazole Mapimpi leads J.C. Le Roux’s sparkling new campaign

Advertising

Makazole Mapimpi leads J.C. Le Roux’s sparkling new campaign

17 Nov 2025

Source: IWF/Facebook.

Finance

Ubuntu spirit shines as women leaders tackle global challenges at IWF Conference

Katja Hamilton 19 Nov 2025

Saica Chairman’s Awards set the standard of excellence

Accounting & Auditing

Saica Chairman’s Awards set the standard of excellence

Issued by SAICA 13 Nov 2025

Création Africa returns to support cultural entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

SMEs

Création Africa returns to support cultural entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

12 Nov 2025

Clicks without credibility: Why ad spend alone won’t deliver this Black Friday

Retail Marketing

Clicks without credibility: Why ad spend alone won’t deliver this Black Friday

Issued by Hellopeter 12 Nov 2025

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

ESG & Sustainability

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

Issued by OnPoint PR 6 Nov 2025

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

Tourism

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

3 Nov 2025

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Hospitality

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Iain Evans 28 Oct 2025

Isanti Glass Champions Circular Economy at Future of Sustainability 2025

Manufacturing

Isanti Glass Champions Circular Economy at Future of Sustainability 2025

Issued by Isanti Glass 11 Mar 2025

Tourism & Travel

KZN Think Tank to unite tourism industry for provincial growth

17 Oct 2025

Absa L’Atelier 2025 winners announced: A story of art unfolds across Africa

Events

Absa L’Atelier 2025 winners announced: A story of art unfolds across Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Waterkloof Ridge – this exclusive home is on the market for R14,750m.

Property

South Africa's top ambassadorial homes: inside Waterkloof and Bishopscourt

9 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

Mandla Mandela adressing the media after arriving home from detention in Israel. Image credit: Screenshot/SABC News

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Global Sumud Flotilla: South African activists arrive at OR Tambo

8 Oct 2025

ICT

Africa gets its spotlight in global gaming with PubG Mobile 4.0 version launch

7 Oct 2025