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NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans spend R214bn on FMCG and durable goods in Q3 2024

Research

NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans spend R214bn on FMCG and durable goods in Q3 2024

Issued by NielsenIQ 10 hours

Black Friday and beyond: a checklist for retail peak season

Retail

Black Friday and beyond: a checklist for retail peak season

9 hours

Artificial Intelligence

Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

9 hours

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: A powerful gathering for women’s leadership and empowerment

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: A powerful gathering for women’s leadership and empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 1 day

Advertising

How Netflix reached 70 million active users with its ad-supported model

1 day

Source: wirestock via

Road Freight & Fleet Management

Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport

Kamal Patel 1 day

Fostering tech inclusivity in rural South African schools

Higher Education

Fostering tech inclusivity in rural South African schools

Issued by ASUS 6 hours

Source: DEZALB via

Travel

Bryte Travel Index 2024: Key trends shaping the road ahead for SA travellers

1 day

Vodacom partners with tech giants to help bridge Africa's digital skills gap

Skills Training

Vodacom partners with tech giants to help bridge Africa's digital skills gap

2 days

Global trade at risk as US-China tensions rise post-US elections

Logistics & Transport

Global trade at risk as US-China tensions rise post-US elections

2 days

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

Magazines

ABC Q3 2024: Magazine momentum continues to build with some good performances

Danette Breitenbach 1 day

Two prestigious wins at the Assegai Awards for The Hive Group

Marketing

Two prestigious wins at the Assegai Awards for The Hive Group

Issued by The Hive Group 2 days

Source: Supplied

Agribusiness

African Agri Investment Indaba drives solutions for Africa’s growing food crisis

3 days

Rocketseed expands global MSP Partner Programme with advanced Cloud email signature management

Cloud

Rocketseed expands global MSP Partner Programme with advanced Cloud email signature management

Issued by Rocketseed 3 days

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Issued by KLA 3 days

Why Netflix’s fight night flop is actually a strategic win

Streaming

Why Netflix’s fight night flop is actually a strategic win

Adelaide Tshabalala 3 days

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Marketing

Cassava Technologies CMO Ifeoma Jibunoh went from beers to broadband

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Liquid C2 is using AI to combat the growing frequency and complexity of cyber threats attacking African businesses.

Cybersecurity

Liquid C2 tackles Africa’s growing cyber threats, gets real about AI

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Earn crypto rewards when using Luno Pay at Pick n Pay stores

Banking & Finance

Earn crypto rewards when using Luno Pay at Pick n Pay stores

18 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Local companies have joined the AI Leadership Coalition in South Africa working groups to drive strategic AI utilisation in marketing

Artificial Intelligence

Local companies join MMA's ALC to drive strategic AI utilisation in marketing

18 Nov 2024

South African Global Marketer Rush Bhana.

Podcasts

The decline of traditional media: How podcasts helped Trump secure victory

Rush Bhana 18 Nov 2024

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

Technology

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied

Agribusiness

African Agri Investment Indaba to connect investors with $1bn in agri projects

15 Nov 2024

Using agile development methodologies to yield the best results

Technology

Using agile development methodologies to yield the best results

Issued by MACmobile 15 Nov 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

Hardware

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Pharmaceuticals

African drug supply chain gets smarter with IBM-powered AI platform

14 Nov 2024

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

Trends

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

14 Nov 2024

DSTV satellite dishes were once a mark of suburban wealth.

Technology

Putting the Multichoice decline in context

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 13 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The number of people living alone has grown steadily over the past few decades. Brands have a real opportunity to target this audience

Marketing & Media

Marketers optimistic as Warc forecasts global ad spend of $1.15tr in 2025

13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Pieter De Wet, business development lead at FutureBank.

Financial Services

Beyond transactions: The rise of mobile wallets. But consolidation is coming

13 Nov 2024

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

Mobile & Apps

Africa faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones #AfricaTechFestival2024

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Launches & Reviews

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Digital

Supporting the SFC movement: Bluegrass Digital’s role in building a better childhood

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 12 Nov 2024

Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness. (Image supplied)

Marketing

Key campaign insight + medium-first execution = Cannes Lion Grand Prix

Mateen Suliman 12 Nov 2024

Sitholizwe Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA, joined his MNO peers on a GSMA panel ahead of Africa Tech Festival.

Internet

Vodacom SA CEO says Maziv deal would not make a monopoly

Lindsey Schutters 11 Nov 2024

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

Hospitality

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

11 Nov 2024

Energy ministry calls for more local content after R17bn spent on renewables

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Energy ministry calls for more local content after R17bn spent on renewables

Lindsey Schutters 10 Nov 2024

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Education & Skills Development

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

Issued by Project codeX 8 Nov 2024

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Marketing

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Issued by NielsenIQ 8 Nov 2024

Finance

Investing in SA: China’s ambitious plans take shape

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlip

Digital

Top 5 reasons brands should embrace till slip competitions with SmartSlip

Issued by Techsys Digital 7 Nov 2024

The case for Cape Town

OOH

The case for Cape Town

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Investment success isn’t as clear-cut as just following the Fed

Adriaan Pask 7 Nov 2024

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Events & Conferencing

Singularity Summit 2024 brings mind-bending exponential technologies to Africa

Issued by Mann Made 7 Nov 2024

Say goodbye to spreadsheet headaches: Why now is the time to upgrade to an ERP system

Technology

Say goodbye to spreadsheet headaches: Why now is the time to upgrade to an ERP system

Anton Oosthuizen, Issued by QuickEasy Software 6 Nov 2024

Wekaba opens new R25m high-tech automotive plant in South Africa

Manufacturing & Parts

Wekaba opens new R25m high-tech automotive plant in South Africa

5 Nov 2024

Publishing

African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Tinashe Mushakavanhu 5 Nov 2024

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

Retail Marketing

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

5 Nov 2024

Organisational leadership key to workplace mental well-being

Employee Wellness

Organisational leadership key to workplace mental well-being

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 4 Nov 2024