Latest newsGlobal Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty, has launched its new global campaign, Power Our Planet: Take Action Now. Announced during the Global Citizen NOW: Rio de Janeiro action summit on the eve of the 2024 G20 Meetings in Brazil, Power Our Planet is an urgent effort to galvanise millions of people around the world to call on world leaders and the private sector to protect the earth, starting with ending deforestation, accelerating a just energy transition, and supporting communities on the frontlines of climate change. The campaign will culminate in Global Citizen Festival: Amazonia, Global Citizen’s first large-scale event in Latin America, which will take place at the Estádio Olímpico do Pará in Belém, Brazil in November 2025 during COP30. 22 Nov 2024 Read more Absa, in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), is excited to announce the winners of the prestigious Absa L'Atelier 2024 art competition. The announcement was made at the Kromdraai Impact Hub in Gauteng on Saturday, 16 November 2024. 21 Nov 2024 Read more Calling all adventure seekers and escape artists! This summer, City Lodge Hotels has partnered once again with the fearless creative minds at TBWA/Hunt Lascaris for a bold, tongue-in-cheek campaign that promises to turn your holiday mishaps into memory-making moments. With the Save Our Stay platform, City Lodge invites travellers to ditch the vacay let-downs and embrace stress-free summer escapes that sparkle with comfort, value, and just the right amount of cheekiness! 18 Nov 2024 Read more Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of lfeoma Chuks-Adizue to the newly created role of managing director, Africa. Her responsibilities will also focus on Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience which is a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across Africa, driving economic investment, job creation and supporting entrepreneurship opportunities in each host country. 13 Nov 2024 Read more On 8 November 2024, the prestigious Absa Champagne in Africa Festival, which boasted the presence of over 40 champagne houses, took place at the splendid Summer Place in Sandton. This 22nd edition of the annual celebration was not just a showcase of exquisite bubbly, but also an immersive experience into the art of champagne appreciation, led by a notable expert from the esteemed champagne house, Champagne de Venoge. 13 Nov 2024 Read more On Wednesday, 30 October, The Hussar Grill Morningside, celebrated its 60th anniversary at its Morningside location in Johannesburg. The evening brought together businesspeople, franchise partners, and media personalities, to mark six decades of dedication to dining excellence. The illustrious attendees included well known figures like Maps Maponyane, Nelson Makamo, Anele Papu, Thandi Gama, and Primo Baloyi. 7 Nov 2024 Read more Join us for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Absa Champagne in Africa Festival on 8 November 2024 at the exquisite Summer Place in Sandton. As the title sponsor of this sophisticated event, Absa proudly invites champagne aficionados, culinary enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the finer things in life to join them for a day filled with elegance, and unforgettable experiences. 6 Nov 2024 Read more Celebrating birthdays at Spur has been a cherished childhood experience for generations of South Africans. Nothing beats the moment when staff appear out of nowhere singing the Spur Birthday Song while the whole restaurant turns to see who the lucky recipient of the fanfare is. There is something wonderful about seeing the joyful expressions of receiving a Chico the clown treat topped with a sparkler while everyone celebrates you. And, as Spur celebrated its own 57th birthday on 24 October, the beloved brand set out to share that same feeling with kids in all its restaurants, around the country, in one day! 30 Oct 2024 Read more The spotlight shines brightly as we proudly announce the Top 20 finalists for the 2024 White Star Miss Soweto pageant! This year marks an extraordinary milestone, as we celebrate 45 years of empowering women through this prestigious platform, which has opened doors for countless queens and trailblazers in our society. 24 Oct 2024 Read more Intel, Cisco, Lawrence H. Summers, Mary Robinson, Nomzamo Mbatha and Stonebwoy, together with over 100 leading organisations and individuals, sign Abidjan Accord calling for $120bn for IDA. 11 Oct 2024 Read more In South Africa, the essence of active citizenship is embodied in the spirit of ubuntu, which emphasizes community, compassion, and interconnectedness. A striking example of this is evident in the actions of Paige Harvey, the reigning White Star Miss Soweto 2023. Driven by a commitment to uplift her community, she has championed a food drive aimed at sustaining the feeding scheme of EW Hobbs Primary School in Eldorado Park – the very institution that nurtured her educational journey. 10 Oct 2024 Read more TBWA\Hunt Lascaris has announced that it is proud to welcome Savanna Premium Cider to the agency. Heineken Beverages, Savanna’s parent company, has appointed TBWA\Hunt Lascaris to run point on the account, starting with the launch of a new variant, Savanna Neat. 10 Oct 2024 Read more Tang Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Erick Oshiro as its new global culinary director. With over 20 years of experience in the international culinary landscape, Chef Oshiro brings unparalleled expertise in Japanese, pan-Asian and Nikkei cuisine, poised to elevate Tang’s gastronomic offerings to new heights. 9 Oct 2024 Read more Savanna fans are in for a treat as the iconic South African brand launches Savanna Neat Premium Whisky Flavoured Cider at the end of September. Remaining true to its core, it’s the Savanna crisp and dry cider that consumers know and love with a touch of whisky flavour and notes of toasted oak. It’s giving whisky. It’s giving aged in a barrel… but in a fridge. Inside a barrel. 2 Oct 2024 Read more Absa proudly launched its groundbreaking campaign, “In My Story,” designed to elevate the voices of ordinary South African women in business, sport, and entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to break barriers and inspire transformative change across the nation by spotlighting the journeys of women who are making a difference. 2 Oct 2024 Read more As part of their journey towards the coveted Miss Soweto 2024 crown, the White Star Miss Soweto pageant announced the Top 40 contestants with an inspiring mission, by participating in a city clean-up initiative in Johannesburg. This altruistic effort aims to foster active citizenship and demonstrate the profound impact that young women can have within their communities. 25 Sep 2024 Read more Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment... 13 Sep 2024 Read more Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s most renowned hedge funds and macroeconomic researchers, together with the international advocacy organisation Global Citizen, and the leading Pan-African investor and developer across the continent, Harith General Partners, have partnered to produce brand new research highlighting the economic potential of sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly expanding population. The collaboration brings together decades of expertise in global economic analysis and advocacy to shed light on the region’s pivotal role in shaping the future global economy. 5 Sep 2024 Read more CTM Tokai recently joined forces with Mbali Eco Solutions for a groundbreaking initiative which took place at Sibelius High School in Cape Town. The event offered 240 girls aged 13 to 14, a vital educational program targeted on social issues such as puberty, and menstruation health. 5 Sep 2024 Read more 
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