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Source: Supplied. Khanyisa Mabala, Technical Director: MEPF Lead, Cost Management, EC, South Africa, AECOM.

Affordable & Social Housing

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

2 hours

Sixty60’s Pixie shows AI is becoming part of everyday grocery shopping

Technology

Sixty60’s Pixie shows AI is becoming part of everyday grocery shopping

6 hours

Source: Supplied. Rob Downes, Head: Digital Assets at Absa CIB.

Financial Services

Africa's blockchain opportunity is bigger than the funding suggests

Rob Downes 8 hours

Karl Haechler, CEO, Burson Africa, says being visible in an AI-generated answer is not the same as being believed (Image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Visibility without credibility is just exposure without influence

Karl Haechler 9 hours

The report coincides with World PR Day. Source: Muck Rack.

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Muck Rack finds journalists are harder to reach despite AI advances

Karabo Ledwaba 9 hours

Professor Mike Sathekge – head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at UP and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and president and CEO of NuMeRI – with his Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award at the announcement ceremony at the Brenthurst Library. Image supplied.

Medical Research

Nuclear medicine specialist receives R3m grant to turn tide against breast cancer

9 hours

(Left) Bridget von Holdt, founder of Inzalo Consulting and (right) Maria Gergova-Bengtsson, founder and CEO of United Partners Network, have joined forces (Image by @Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

PR & Communications

Top PRs form African strategic communications partnership

8 hours

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

World PR Day

#WPRD2026 | Urban Espresso's Gabbi Brondani on strategic PR, trust and the human advantage

Robin Fredericks 11 hours

Source: Supplied. Bright Anyanwu, senior compliance manager and money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) for West, Central and East Africa at Yellow Card.

Financial Services

Africa's GRC Financial Crime Awards: Yellow Card earns seven nominations

9 hours

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

10 hours

The inaugural Bindzu Youth Fund cohort culminated in a national pitching competition, in which entrepreneur Kamogelo Selepe, founder of the AI-powered marketing and technology business ArcaneEdge, was awarded the programme's top prize of R1m. Image supplied.

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Mr Price Foundation opens applications for Bindzu Youth Fund

11 hours

Banyana Banyana is sponsored by Sasol. Source: Sasol.

Sponsorship

Sasol taps Openfield to boost impact of sports sponsorships

12 hours

Toyota SA: We can't compete with Chinese brands at entry level

Commercial & Industrial

Toyota SA: We can't compete with Chinese brands at entry level

Imran Salie 1 day

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Talent Acquisition

South Africa’s AI talent shortage exposes flawed hiring models

Botha van der Vyver 1 day

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First-generation farmer Nthato Motlana is growing more than fresh produce

Agriculture

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First-generation farmer Nthato Motlana is growing more than fresh produce

Robin Fredericks 11 hours

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

Packaging

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

1 day

Some of South Africa’s 31 CMOs on the inaugural Africa CMO 100 list who were honoured at an event last week (Image supplied)

Marketing

SA celebrates top CMOs, named on Africa CMO 100 list

12 hours

FNB has named Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new CMO. Source: FNB.

Marketing

FNB names new CMO as Faye Mfikwe exits role after 19 years

1 day

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

1 day

Woolworths beta-tests My Woolies Chef for select loyalty members

Technology

Woolworths beta-tests My Woolies Chef for select loyalty members

1 day

Brent Lindeque, Good Things Guy reflects on 11 years and 1,000 keynotes (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

11 years, 1,000 keynotes: Why honest stories still win

Brent Lindeque 1 day

As AI rewrites the inbox, marketers are told to write for 2 readers

Marketing

As AI rewrites the inbox, marketers are told to write for 2 readers

Issued by Everlytic 1 day

Shaz Ballim, CEO, Kwality Holdings, holds recycled plastic pellets used to manufacture the bags in one hand and a finished Waste2Wear shopping bag in the other, illustrating how discarded plastic is transformed into high-quality, verified recycled products. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

SA entrepreneurs bring blockchain-verified recycling to Mzansi

1 day

Retail

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: The sneaker care brand that started on a Daveyton stoep

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Pharmaceuticals

After Novo Nordisk legal action, Pretoria pharmacy’s Ozempic copies recalled

Nqobile Dludla 1 day

Source: Clinton Thomas, head of product at Lula.

Construction & Engineering

Construction SMEs need faster funding to unlock South Africa's infrastructure boom

1 day

Source: Supplied. Asavele Gwele, senior investment consultant at 10X Investments.

Finance

The longevity economy is here — but is South Africa ready for longer retirements?

Asavela Gwele 1 day

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Taxation & Regulation

Massive payment change: Sarb’s QR+ could simplify checkout nationwide

1 day

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Lorato Tshenkeng, founder and CEO of Decode. in conversation during the Social Media Summit for Government (Image supplied)

Digital

Digital-first cannot become digital-only says comms minister

1 day

10 reasons businesses use self storage in Cape Town CBD

Property

10 reasons businesses use self storage in Cape Town CBD

Issued by Inospace 10 Jul 2026

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Finance

SA investment sector beats global CX benchmark as insurers focus on trust and value

10 Jul 2026

How Blaauwklippen is bringing more than three centuries of history to life

Tourism

How Blaauwklippen is bringing more than three centuries of history to life

Robin Fredericks 10 Jul 2026

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling disease

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Malusi Ndlovu, managing director of Old Mutual's Mass Foundation Cluster.

Insurance & Actuarial

Old Mutual’s new boss targets millions in South Africa’s mass market

10 Jul 2026

IShowSpeed to lead YouTube-Fifa creator match

Streaming

IShowSpeed to lead YouTube-Fifa creator match

10 Jul 2026

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

Radio & Audio

Managing two formats, one team: 5 leadership lessons running contrasting stations

10 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. SACQSP Past President Advisory Council Inaugural Assembly.

Construction & Engineering

SACQSP formalises leadership succession with Past Presidents Advisory Committee

10 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. New RMB Corporate chief executive officer, Judy Kobus.

Banking

Judy Kobus named RMB corporate CEO

10 Jul 2026

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Residential Property

Why this lease choice matters for landlords and long-term property performance

9 Jul 2026

Mining

Nominations for Mining Elites in Africa 2027 are officially open

10 Jul 2026

A strategic content licensing partnership sees e.tv's new daily drama,The Four of Us appearing on Netflix (Image supplied)

Streaming

Select e.tv content moves onto international streaming platform

9 Jul 2026

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First Woolies, next the world as Nonhle Matsebula gets ready to take A-Beauty global

Maroefah Smith 9 Jul 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one too

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Pick n Pay eats like a champ… and markets like one too

Brendan Seery 9 Jul 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Israeli interest in offshore oil and gas exploration off SA’s West Coast raises questions

9 Jul 2026

OOH

eThekwini announces outdoor ad rules ahead of 2026 local elections

9 Jul 2026

Mental health

Why overwork culture is boosting the longevity economy

9 Jul 2026

Powerade partners with Bafana Bafana captain for limited Fifa World Cup edition

Promotions & Activations

Powerade partners with Bafana Bafana captain for limited Fifa World Cup edition

9 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Gavin Hall, managing Ddirector of Interroll South Africa.

Construction & Engineering

After 28 years, Interroll says local expertise still wins in South Africa

9 Jul 2026