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Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

Early Childhood Development

Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

28 Feb 2025

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Human Rights Law

Public release of the NRSO: Educators to get first look

Shan Radcliffe 27 Feb 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Vodacom’s Andisa Ntsubane – The anatomy of winning brands in 2025

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Vodacom’s Andisa Ntsubane – The anatomy of winning brands in 2025

Andisa Ntsubane 22 Jan 2025

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Citizens of global powers are upbeat about a second Trump presidency – but this is by no means universal

17 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Field Force’s Ged Nooy gives 5 standout retail trends driving leadership in 2025

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Field Force’s Ged Nooy gives 5 standout retail trends driving leadership in 2025

Ged Nooy 17 Jan 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Public called to enter Citizen Science for Water Photo Story Competition

10 Jan 2025

David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO, recognised on King’s New Year Honours List

Retail

David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO, recognised on King’s New Year Honours List

9 Jan 2025

Source: © Behance Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the top-ranking agency for the One Club's Middle East & Africa region with seven SA agencies featured in the regional rankings

The One Club for Creativity

Seven SA agencies feature in One Club’s regional rankings, Ogilvy Cape Town ranked No.1

7 Jan 2025

Events

Fake news or a mix-up? Summer Walker distances from Tomorrow Can Wait Festival

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Dec 2024

John Legend to headline Global Citizen Move Afrika in February 2025

Music

John Legend to headline Global Citizen Move Afrika in February 2025

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Dec 2024

Call for 2025 Advertising Agency Internship Programme applications

Advertising

Call for 2025 Advertising Agency Internship Programme applications

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 19 Dec 2024

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Issued by Next Generation 12 Dec 2024

Deadline looms for NSFAS applications

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Deadline looms for NSFAS applications

11 Dec 2024

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Basic Education launches app to track eradication of pit toilets

11 Dec 2024

Platform45 hosts event on harnessing local talent to establish Africa as a global tech leader

Digital

Platform45 hosts event on harnessing local talent to establish Africa as a global tech leader

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 9 Dec 2024

Unlock your future: Apply now for the MultiChoice 2025 Bursary Programme

Education

Unlock your future: Apply now for the MultiChoice 2025 Bursary Programme

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Dec 2024

Jockey supports men’s health with Cansa Care Home donation

Fashion & Homeware

Jockey supports men’s health with Cansa Care Home donation

Issued by Jockey South Africa 29 Nov 2024

Source: ©Algoa FM ©Euzebiusz Niemec /AFP Breyten Breytenbach has passed away

Media

Poet laureate of Afrikaans, Breyten Breytenbach dies

Danette Breitenbach 25 Nov 2024

Samsung Electronics celebrates Foundation Day with the Global Employee Volunteering Programme

Technology

Samsung Electronics celebrates Foundation Day with the Global Employee Volunteering Programme

Issued by Samsung Electronics 25 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Privesan Naidoo; Executive: Trading Product VP (card and payments) at Nedbank.

Banking

Cards and contactless payments set to grow as the preferred way to spend this holiday season

Privesan Naidoo 25 Nov 2024

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Climate Change

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 22 Nov 2024

Government calls on spaza shop owners to register their businesses

SMEs

Government calls on spaza shop owners to register their businesses

20 Nov 2024

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards crowns the coolest of the cool crowd

20 Nov 2024

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 13 Nov 2024

Global Citizen appoints renowned business leader Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as managing director, Africa

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Global Citizen appoints renowned business leader Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as managing director, Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Nov 2024

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Media Freedom

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

11 Nov 2024

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Youth Employment

Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions

7 Nov 2024

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Cybersecurity

The case for digital identity in South Africa

Issued by Altron 30 Oct 2024

How to apply for the 2025 Funza Lushaka Bursary

Higher Education

How to apply for the 2025 Funza Lushaka Bursary

Issued by FundiConnect 24 Oct 2024

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga/File Photo

Corporate & Commercial Law

Nigerian court orders release of Binance executive after charges dropped

Camillus Eboh 24 Oct 2024

South African racing legend Willie Hepburn passes away

Motorsport

South African racing legend Willie Hepburn passes away

23 Oct 2024

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

E-commerce

South African click-and-collect firm Pargo considers continent-wide expansion

Nqobile Dludla 22 Oct 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota challenges the bakkie label with Hilux’s enduring legacy

Advertising

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota challenges the bakkie label with Hilux’s enduring legacy

Brendan Seery 21 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria money laundering case

MacDonald Dzirutwe 14 Oct 2024

CEOs, world leaders and artists call for urgent investment in Africa's future

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

CEOs, world leaders and artists call for urgent investment in Africa's future

Issued by OnPoint PR 11 Oct 2024

End of an era for Drip Footwear: footwear retailer enters liquidation, laying off employees

Retailers

End of an era for Drip Footwear: footwear retailer enters liquidation, laying off employees

9 Oct 2024

REVIEW: Volvo EX30, a power-packed EV with style

Launches & Reviews

REVIEW: Volvo EX30, a power-packed EV with style

Imran Salie 7 Oct 2024

2025 NSFAS applications now open: How to apply

Higher Education

2025 NSFAS applications now open: How to apply

Issued by FundiConnect 23 Sep 2024

NSFAS 2025 application cycle opens

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS 2025 application cycle opens

23 Sep 2024

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

NHI

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 20 Sep 2024

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

Film

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

19 Sep 2024

Bridgewater and Global Citizen LED Economic Development Assembly coming to Abidjan on 9-10 October

Economy

Bridgewater and Global Citizen LED Economic Development Assembly coming to Abidjan on 9-10 October

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Sep 2024

NHI

From queues to convenience: how technology is making healthcare more efficient

5 Sep 2024

Bridgewater, Global Citizen, and Harith General unveil research on sub-Saharan Africa's economic potential

Economy

Bridgewater, Global Citizen, and Harith General unveil research on sub-Saharan Africa's economic potential

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 Sep 2024

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Events

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Issued by OnPoint PR 29 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Theresa Huysamen, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking.

Property

Using advanced video surveillance technology as a smart city enabler

Teresa Huysamen 29 Aug 2024

Coronation and FoodForward SA donates bulk food to OWL Haven Shelter

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Coronation and FoodForward SA donates bulk food to OWL Haven Shelter

Issued by Coronation 27 Aug 2024