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Energy

Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

8 hours

Breaking the HIV bottleneck: Why sub-Saharan Africa must lead the way

HIV/AIDS

Breaking the HIV bottleneck: Why sub-Saharan Africa must lead the way

Bertie Jacobs, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 9 hours

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

10 hours

A day of prestige: Johnnie Walker Blue Polo unites icons of fashion, whisky and polo in Johannesburg

Events

A day of prestige: Johnnie Walker Blue Polo unites icons of fashion, whisky and polo in Johannesburg

Issued by OrchardOn25 10 hours

Infrastructure & Utilities

South Africa's $5.8bn Hive project aims to lead low-cost ammonia output

Wendell Roelf 11 hours

Legislation & Regulation

Why South African animal welfare laws need an urgent overhaul

Charan Saunders 13 hours

Image: Gates Foundation

Public Health

Healthcare, poverty alleviation at the heart of Bill Gates' final philanthropic push

Maroefa Smith 13 hours

Source: © 123rf Chilean advertisers currently allocate an average of 3.6% of their revenue to communication, marketing, and advertising budgets says Scopen research. Pictured: Panoramic view of Santiago de Chile with the Andes mountain range in the background.

Marketing & Media

Part 1: Scopen - Advertising investment increases in Chile

1 day

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Healthcare

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Issued by TEARS Foundation 30 Jul 2024

Parliament recently heard submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation & Regulation

New border control plan could harm asylum seekers, say critics

Jan Bornman 1 day

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

FMCG

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

Issued by Libstar 2 days

In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour protections or benefits. Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Employee Wellness

South African law is failing gig workers

Nick Fabré 2 days

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

FMCG

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 2 days

Image credit: Hive Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

R105bn Coega Green Ammonia Project completes 1430MW Solar PV Cluster Development phase

14 hours

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Law Practice

SA, Finland launch youth mediators programme

2 days

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

Travel

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

2 days

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

Youth Month

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

2 days

Exam prep hacks for busy families

Primary & Secondary Education

Exam prep hacks for busy families

Issued by Tutor Doctor 2 days

Sensory science for 1.5 billion people

Skills Training

Sensory science for 1.5 billion people

Danielle Beurteaux, Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria 3 days

Lula: In a world of negativity, here’s the real story

Financial Services

Lula: In a world of negativity, here’s the real story

Garth Rossiter, Issued by Lula 3 days

Why MultiChoice is fighting the war on content piracy

TV

Why MultiChoice is fighting the war on content piracy

Issued by MultiChoice 3 days

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

ESG

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

3 days

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 have been announced (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 winners announced

3 days

Chad's President General Mahamat Idriss Deby arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, 4 October 2024. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Chad suspends visas issuance to US citizens over travel ban

Mahamat Ramadane and Ayen Deng Bior 6 Jun 2025

The One Club for Creativity

Key insights from The One Show 2025 you can’t miss

6 Jun 2025

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

Tourism

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

5 Jun 2025

UNDP launches creative-tech incubator for early-stage African founders

Tech Startups

UNDP launches creative-tech incubator for early-stage African founders

5 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Gideon Galloway, founder and chief executive officer of the King Price Financial Services group.

Finance

From startup dreams to industry leader: King Price’s remarkable rise

Gideon Galloway 5 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a "Summer Soiree" held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, 4 June 2025. Reuters/Leah Millis

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose 5 Jun 2025

The OOH campaign debuted in Cape Town for the South African consumers. Source: Supplied.

OOH

Corona flips the script with Hidden Sunsets OOH campaign

5 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Mining

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Fitch downgrades Afreximbank to one notch above 'junk'

Libby George 4 Jun 2025

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Marketing

Pan African marketing just got easier for global brands: Connect with BA:KO By EchoHouse

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 4 Jun 2025

Branding

5 Key Brand Development Takeaways From One Weekend Of Marketing Activities In 4 West African Cities

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 19 Aug 2024

How EchoHouse Pulled Off 3 Campaigns In 3 Countries In 1 Weekend

Marketing

How EchoHouse Pulled Off 3 Campaigns In 3 Countries In 1 Weekend

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 25 Apr 2024

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

Marketing

MIC drop: Coaching Africa’s next gen in marketing, influence and culture

Issued by Dentsu 4 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Rentia van Tonder is head of Power and at Standard Bank CIB.

Banking

From funding to vision: Enabling Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Rentia van Tonder and Aadil Cajee 1 day

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Film

Discover June's film releases: A mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama

Daniel Dercksen 4 Jun 2025

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Education & Skills Development

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Issued by Trialogue 3 Jun 2025

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Logistics & Transport

Bridging borders: CILT conference to enhance transport connectivity and sustainability

3 Jun 2025

TV

DStv inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame and named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand 2025

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Jun 2025

BAT SA's 4 key principles to prevent underage access to tobacco, nicotine products

Regulatory

BAT SA's 4 key principles to prevent underage access to tobacco, nicotine products

2 Jun 2025

Sheer Publishing Africa rebrands to Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Music

Sheer Publishing Africa rebrands to Downtown Music Publishing Africa

2 Jun 2025

All the African Beer Cup 2025 winners

Food & Wine

All the African Beer Cup 2025 winners

2 Jun 2025

Beyond the classroom walls: Why more South African parents are choosing flexible education paths

Primary & Secondary Education

Beyond the classroom walls: Why more South African parents are choosing flexible education paths

Issued by CambriLearn 2 Jun 2025

The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Mining

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Hospitality

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Robin Fredericks 30 May 2025