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AI network startup ODC secures $45m with MTN backing

Tech Startups

AI network startup ODC secures $45m with MTN backing

2 days

Source: Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Tuesday, 24 March, 2026.

Finance

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington

Michel Rose 2 days

More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

Regulatory

More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

2 days

The IAB South Africa has announced full jury panel for The 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2026 | Jury chairs and jury members announced

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks rise and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

Tom Westbrook 25 Mar 2026

4 South African creatives have been chosen to sit on the NYF International Shortlisting Jury (L to r:) Zainab Mitha, art director,Joe Public, Robyn Campbell, senior vice president, Publicis Groupe, Martin Schlumpf, executive creative director and Jasmin Vandersteen, mid-weight copywriter, Joe Public (Image by Lesely Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

Advertising

4 South African creatives on 2026 NYF Advertising Awards' International Shortlist Jury

25 Mar 2026

Northern Cape Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul

Markets & Investment

Stakeholders and investors will gather to boost industrialisation and jobs in Northern Cape in April

Issued by NCIJC 24 Mar 2026

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

Supply Chain

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

24 Mar 2026

Two-wheeler mobility set to redefine last-mile delivery in SA

Retail Services

Two-wheeler mobility set to redefine last-mile delivery in SA

24 Mar 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 24 Mar 2026

Image supplied.

Medtech

Are digital health tools the answer to making cancer screenings more accessible?

24 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

World markets reverse course, stocks rally as Trump postpones Iran military strikes

Dhara Ranasinghe 23 Mar 2026

The SABC show Face the Nation will not be renewed when its contract comes to an end. Pictured: show host, Clement Manyathela (Image source: @MSN

Media

Presidency denies any role in SABC news show termination

23 Mar 2026

Consumers don't have an ad problem: Great ideas haven't changed, the industry has

Marketing & Media

Consumers don't have an ad problem: Great ideas haven't changed, the industry has

23 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director: CIPS Southern Africa.

Finance

From back-office to boardrooms: Procurement's role in navigating global turmoil

23 Mar 2026

CIMA spotlights ESG and sustainability panels at Future of Sustainability Conference 2026

ESG & Sustainability

CIMA spotlights ESG and sustainability panels at Future of Sustainability Conference 2026

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 20 Mar 2026

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 20 Mar 2026

Eleven global strategy leaders join Ellie Bamford to define the year’s best in creative effectiveness. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Meet the global leaders guiding NYF's 2026 Creative Effectiveness Awards

20 Mar 2026

#Orchids&Onions: When Castle Lite gets it right

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: When Castle Lite gets it right

Brendan Seery 18 Mar 2026

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 18 Mar 2026

Advertising

Warc Effective 100: Unilever and Ogilvy Top 2025 Rankings

18 Mar 2026

"The Golden Age of Strategic PR" is the World PR Day’s (WPRD) official theme for 2026 (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

World PR Day 2026 | "The Golden Age of Strategic PR”

17 Mar 2026

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

Food, Water & Energy Security

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

17 Mar 2026

Ramaphosa outlines plan to transform SA’s transport network

Transport

Ramaphosa outlines plan to transform SA’s transport network

17 Mar 2026

The creepy King has officially been retired. Source: Burger King.

Advertising

Burger King says goodbye to mascot, hello to better service

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trafigura to help Venezuela's Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing programme

Polina Devitt 17 Mar 2026

Archived image: Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela - SANews.gov.za

Higher Education

Delayed Ekurhuleni University construction expected to start in 2029

12 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil climbs as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping

Sam Li and Siyi Liu 12 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied.

Property

How younger buyers are driving growth in South Africa’s real estate market

12 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Chris Smith, senior vice president for MEA and APAC at RIB Software.

Construction & Engineering

Why South Africa’s construction delays could signal systemic failures

11 Mar 2026

A roundtable of agency leaders and marketers discussed the evolution of the global agency model at the recent Scopen Africa Decade Awards (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

The evolution of agencies from FTE* to...

11 Mar 2026

Vision RT appoints Nexeva Health Solutions to strengthen regional presence in South Africa

Medtech

Vision RT appoints Nexeva Health Solutions to strengthen regional presence in South Africa

Issued by Nexeva Health Solutions 11 Mar 2026

CIMA launches 'Give to Gain' campaign to inspire women in finance and accounting

Accounting & Auditing

CIMA launches 'Give to Gain' campaign to inspire women in finance and accounting

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 11 Mar 2026

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

Franchising

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

10 Mar 2026

The 1997 film Wag the Dog has aged into modern-day crisis communications reality, writes PR Powerhouse's Lebo Madiba (Image source @ TV Insider

PR & Communications

Wag the Dog ages into a modern day crisis communications reality

Lebo Madiba 10 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel on Middle East war

Shadia Nasralla 9 Mar 2026

Ford begins upgrading SA dealerships under new global retail plan

Dealers

Ford begins upgrading SA dealerships under new global retail plan

9 Mar 2026

Dealers

Toyota SA: Slashing car prices hurts your brand

Imran Salie 6 Mar 2026

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Law Practice

Process to appoint 50 additional judges to get underway

6 Mar 2026

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

Training

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

6 Mar 2026

BP evacuates foreign staff after Iraqi oilfield unrest

Coal, Oil & Gas

BP evacuates foreign staff after Iraqi oilfield unrest

6 Mar 2026

Turkish Airlines integrates Google Find Hub for baggage tracking

Travel

Turkish Airlines integrates Google Find Hub for baggage tracking

6 Mar 2026

Government to fund national FMD vaccination programme

Agriculture

Government to fund national FMD vaccination programme

5 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

SA first-quarter business confidence climbs but risk from Middle East conflict looms

Prerna Bedi 5 Mar 2026

South African football gets a boost with Standard Bank's new partnership

Sport

South African football gets a boost with Standard Bank's new partnership

5 Mar 2026

Nat Geo Wild unveils premiere date for Werner Herzog’s Ghost Elephants

TV

Nat Geo Wild unveils premiere date for Werner Herzog’s Ghost Elephants

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 5 Mar 2026

Local production of Gilead's HIV drug in South Africa could boost access

HIV/AIDS

Local production of Gilead's HIV drug in South Africa could boost access

Jennifer Rigby 5 Mar 2026

South Africa's first gas terminal faces delay as Vopak pushes back investment decision

Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa's first gas terminal faces delay as Vopak pushes back investment decision

5 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Luxembourg Marriott Hotel Alfa - Hotel Lobby.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Saudi Arabia and UAE drive Marriott's record growth in EMEA in 2025

4 Mar 2026