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Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro awarded Wan-Ifra's Golden Pen of Freedom

Image supplied. Wan-Ifra announced the 2024 Digital Media Awards Worldwide winners with SA’s Food For Mzansi Group, wining the 2024 Digital Media Awards Worldwide Best Podcast category

SA's Food For Mzansi Group wins Wan-Ifra 2024 Digital Media Awards Podcast category

28 May 2024

Updated: D&AD Awards 2024: SA brings home 8 Pencils

Updated: D&AD Awards 2024: SA brings home 8 Pencils

27 May 2024

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

#DoMore and #GetMore: The full Biz Sponsorship menu

#DoMore and #GetMore: The full Biz Sponsorship menu

Bizcommunity.com 29 May 2023

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Edgars owner Retailability acquires kids clothing brand Keedo

13 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

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Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Cofounder Brian Coppin reflects on 30 years of Food Lover's Market

Cofounder Brian Coppin reflects on 30 years of Food Lover's Market

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

MultiChoice signs agreement with Comcast to create streaming service

2 Mar 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

Jan Middendorp. Source: Supplied.

Jan Middendorp set to receive TDC Medal

17 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

Danone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

Danone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

13 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

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Legal

Last chance for Zim Exemption Permit holders to apply for waiver, visa

Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, Nivaani Moodley & Siya Ngcamu 5 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Construction & Engineering

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

Klaus Plenge, managing director for Tetra Pak Southern Africa.

Retail

Klaus Plenge named MD for Tetra Pak Southern Africa

5 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Retail

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Energy & Mining

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Energy & Mining

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Francesca Landini 1 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

Retail

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

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Finance

Momentum Metropolitan pioneers global adoption of cutting-edge fintech software

31 May 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Retail

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Retail

Pepkor to roll out new stores despite energy crisis

Tannur Anders 31 May 2023

Botswana president insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Energy & Mining

Botswana president insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Brian Benza 26 May 2023

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Retail

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

Energy & Mining

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

Noah Browning 25 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

Retail

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Construction & Engineering

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Tomà Berlanda 25 May 2023

Hyphen and Namibia agree next phase of $10bn green hydrogen project

Energy & Mining

Hyphen and Namibia agree next phase of $10bn green hydrogen project

Wendell Roelf and Nyasha Nyaungwa 25 May 2023

TotalEnergies prepares for Mozambique LNG restart

Energy & Mining

TotalEnergies prepares for Mozambique LNG restart

America Hernandez 24 May 2023

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Legal

#AfricaMonth: 11 reasons to celebrate Africa's bright future

Baker McKenzie Africa Team 24 May 2023

2 South Africans in the running for Africa Education Medal 2023

Education

2 South Africans in the running for Africa Education Medal 2023

23 May 2023

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Construction & Engineering

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Seth Schindler and Tom Gillespie 22 May 2023

Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

Retail

Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

19 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

Energy & Mining

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

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Legal

Namibia's top court recognises same-sex marriages formed elsewhere

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Anait Miridzhanian 17 May 2023

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

Tourism & Travel

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

17 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Energy & Mining

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Sindy Peters 16 May 2023

Tadeu Marroco, new chief executive of BAT. Source: Supplied

Retail

Tadeu Marroco takes the helm at British American Tobacco

16 May 2023

AfDB proposes 'fast-track' compensation for Zim's White ex-farmers

Agriculture

AfDB proposes 'fast-track' compensation for Zim's White ex-farmers

Nyasha Chingono 15 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

ICT

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

Oil prices fall, set for fourth weekly drop, as demand fears weigh

Energy & Mining

Oil prices fall, set for fourth weekly drop, as demand fears weigh

Yuka Obayashi and Andrew Hayley 12 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

Retail

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

Continued weak growth forecast for construction industry in 2023 - GlobalData

Construction & Engineering

Continued weak growth forecast for construction industry in 2023 - GlobalData

10 May 2023

Invictus Energy confirms oil, gas and helium find in Zim

Energy & Mining

Invictus Energy confirms oil, gas and helium find in Zim

Nyasha Chingono 8 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

Property

#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

Sindy Peters 8 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

Retail

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

Retail

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

Jessica DiNapoli 8 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Lifestyle

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Evan-Lee Courie 2 May 2023

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