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From Peak to Cliff: The legal and ethical saga of video game copycats

IP Law

From Peak to Cliff: The legal and ethical saga of video game copycats

Peter Mercuur 2 Dec 2025

Playtopia 2025 sets the stage for the future of indie games in Africa

Events

Playtopia 2025 sets the stage for the future of indie games in Africa

21 Oct 2025

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IP Law

What brands should know about trade marking taglines

Thembokuhle Danca 9 Sep 2025

Music

What every musician needs to know about copyright

Nick Matzukis 28 May 2025

Roger Goode is not a fan of tea or matcha. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Roger Goode’s recipe for a perfect morning show

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Africa’s entertainment and media industry expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services says PwC’s newly launched Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024–2028 report

Media

Africa’s entertainment and media industry: A positive story of resilience and expansion

28 Jan 2025

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Research

Where brands and gamers meet: The untapped potential of the gaming market

Issued by Dentsu 24 Oct 2024

Local entrepreneurs set to impress on global stage in Paris

SMEs

Local entrepreneurs set to impress on global stage in Paris

26 Sep 2024

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ESG

Top 12 creative businesses from Création Africa's R24m initiative

20 Sep 2024

The Olympics is considering esports and the cyberthreat that comes with it

Cybersecurity

The Olympics is considering esports and the cyberthreat that comes with it

Lindsey Schutters 27 Aug 2024

Advertising

Gaming's $184bn market undervalued by advertisers, Warc report finds

1 Aug 2024

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

Film & Cinematography

France and the Reunion Island audio-visual professionals to scout, network with local film industry

8 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf PlayStation leads the way in Mzanzi in SA Top 20 Play Brandscape

Branding

Part 2: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Playtime Brands in 2024: PlayStation leads the way

Dono White 21 Jun 2024

Over 50% of MEA consumers in loyalty programmes want freebies - Euromonitor International

Retail

Over 50% of MEA consumers in loyalty programmes want freebies - Euromonitor International

20 May 2024

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

Education

Création Africa's top 12 entrepreneur finalists announced

16 May 2024

Game changer: How data science is reshaping esports

Digital

Game changer: How data science is reshaping esports

Paul Stemmet & Shaloam Mutetwa, Issued by Dentsu 8 May 2024

Source: © ADA The Academy of Digital Arts has launched the Game Production Incubator Programme 2024

Education

The Academy of Digital Arts' Game Production Incubator Programme 2024 a game changer

22 Apr 2024

Image supplied. Knorr's #ModTheVeg campaign with Tyler Ninja’ Blevins, a world-famous gamer and streamer, to promote healthier eating choices in the gaming world

Promotions & Activations

Knorr's #ModTheVeg campaign: Healthy eating in the gaming world

19 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Holy Rosary pupils with principal Meerholz.

Mental health

40-day phone-free challenge a boost for teen mental health

9 Apr 2024

Création Africa programme’s shortlist of creative and cultural initiatives announced

Education

Création Africa programme’s shortlist of creative and cultural initiatives announced

3 Apr 2024

Branding

Elmo’s check-in: Iconic brands and influencer culture create a viral post

Aidan Moir 9 Feb 2024

Brands need to be cautious when it comes to tech trends. Look at what’s happening with NFTs

Media

Brands need to be cautious when it comes to tech trends. Look at what’s happening with NFTs

Sam Spiller, Issued by Clockwork 22 Jan 2024

Runs in the Family: SA movie nominated for Glaad Media Award

Film & Cinematography

Runs in the Family: SA movie nominated for Glaad Media Award

Issued by Giant Films 19 Jan 2024

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IP Law

Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Authentic is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023

Media

Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year: Authentic

29 Nov 2023

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

Education

Animation School selects Honoris as its partner for expansion

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 24 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

Marketing & Media

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

2023 Fak'ugesi Awards celebrate digital creativity

Lifestyle

2023 Fak'ugesi Awards celebrate digital creativity

3 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf 4 strategies Gen Z gamers can teach brands

Youth Marketing

4 strategies Gen Z gamers can teach brands

Dr Isolde Lubbe 26 Sep 2023

Image: Terry Levin. Zoe Scaman looks at where the internet is going through the lens of User Generated Content at the recent Nedbank IMC.

IMC Conference

#NedbankIMC2023: From creator economy to cosy web to a new spirit of reciprocity and generosity

Terry Levin 18 Sep 2023

Marcus Moshapalo is the new executive creative director at Net#work BBDO. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Marcus Moshapalo joins Net#work BBDO as ECD

5 Sep 2023

Social Media

People are pretending to be 'NPCs' on TikTok and it's not just weird, it's also lucrative

Edith Jennifer Hill 14 Aug 2023

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

Lifestyle

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

11 May 2023

Source © Warner Bros. TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film with themed weekends such DC Universe Weekend

TV

TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film

17 Apr 2023

How can content streaming be a better consumer experience?

Streaming

How can content streaming be a better consumer experience?

Nitesh Singh, Issued by Stone 20 Mar 2023

Centennial Schools awards esports scholarships to 3 local students

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Centennial Schools awards esports scholarships to 3 local students

14 Mar 2023

Metaverse - crypto or kryptonite for marketing?

Marketing

Metaverse - crypto or kryptonite for marketing?

Issued by icandi CQ 17 Feb 2023

And the Grammy goes to...

Music

And the Grammy goes to...

6 Feb 2023

"I've never enjoyed gaming more" - SA gamer Super Dave gives a super review of the LG OLED evo C2

Technology

"I've never enjoyed gaming more" - SA gamer Super Dave gives a super review of the LG OLED evo C2

31 Jan 2023

Daniel Orelowitz, Managing Director at Training Force

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Making a big impact with skills development that is future-fit and fit for purpose

Daniel Orelowitz 9 Jan 2023

Events

Speed and sound meet at this year's Motorsport Festival

28 Nov 2022

Source: © Jonas Von Werne The music sector is recovering, driven by live events

Marketing & Media

SA advertising rebounds in 2021

Danette Breitenbach 13 Oct 2022

#Loeries22: The rise of the metaverse and the question of ethics

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries22: The rise of the metaverse and the question of ethics

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Oct 2022