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Construction & Engineering

Architects and contractors: Get ready to unlock 2026 project wins

29 May 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory young filmmakers lead new anti-piracy PSA

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory young filmmakers lead new anti-piracy PSA

Issued by MultiChoice 26 May 2026

Soweto-born Khoi Tech opens its first-ever retail store

Retailers

Soweto-born Khoi Tech opens its first-ever retail store

25 May 2026

Zakes Bantwini to launch foundation aimed at empowering communities

Lifestyle

Zakes Bantwini to launch foundation aimed at empowering communities

11 May 2026

Retroviral’s Find Your Fire, a trilogy of films for the Eastern European market, is an example of local talent and creativity overcoming geography (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Bic’s Find Your Fire: A South African-born idea for the global market

6 May 2026

Music

SA bids farewell to opera legend Mimi Coertse

29 Apr 2026

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

24 Apr 2026

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

Film

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

14 Apr 2026

Empowering the next generation: Local collaboration strengthens South Africa’s growing MICE industry

MICE

Empowering the next generation: Local collaboration strengthens South Africa’s growing MICE industry

Issued by GL events South Africa PTY (LTD) 13 Apr 2026

#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

1 Apr 2026

Hostex 2026 records 16.5% growth in visitor numbers and 60% increase in exhibitors

Hospitality

Hostex 2026 records 16.5% growth in visitor numbers and 60% increase in exhibitors

Issued by Hostex 2026 31 Mar 2026

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

Events

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

26 Mar 2026

Arora Online drives influencer success for Africa’s Business Heroes 2026 Summit

Digital

Arora Online drives influencer success for Africa’s Business Heroes 2026 Summit

Issued by Arora Online 20 Mar 2026

Jean-marc Johannes to represent South Africa at The Battle Of Champions 2026 in Macau, China

Retail Services

Jean-marc Johannes to represent South Africa at The Battle Of Champions 2026 in Macau, China

Issued by MANZI Water 25 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Valor Hospitality Partners’ Joep Schoof: Driving African hospitality success through local intelligence

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Valor Hospitality Partners’ Joep Schoof: Driving African hospitality success through local intelligence

Joep Schoof 24 Feb 2026

Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen’s Move Africa 2026 tour in Rwanda and South Africa this March

Music

Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen’s Move Africa 2026 tour in Rwanda and South Africa this March

Issued by OnPoint PR 13 Feb 2026

The top young creatives who won the chance to represent Kenya globally at Cannes Lions 2026 (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 Young Kenyan creatives set for Young Lions competition

11 Feb 2026

South Africa’s quiet rise as a global tech talent hub

Technology

South Africa’s quiet rise as a global tech talent hub

Issued by Bluegrass Digital 4 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | BreakOut Events' Damon Forbes: Live events and festivals in a new era of connection

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | BreakOut Events' Damon Forbes: Live events and festivals in a new era of connection

Damon Forbes 30 Jan 2026

Siki Msuseni is the founder and director of Amplified PR.

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2026 | Amplified PR’s Siki Msuseni: SA youth are wearing their values

Siki Msuseni 28 Jan 2026

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Retailers

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Issued by Mall of Africa 27 Jan 2026

Kevin Dam, Director at Kisch IP

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Kisch IP's Kevin Dam: Micro, macro and mega trends steering the future of the legal sector

Kevin Dam 21 Jan 2026

Hotel 430 partners with JRK Training and Sam Hospitality on customer service excellence

Tourism

Hotel 430 partners with JRK Training and Sam Hospitality on customer service excellence

Issued by Sam Hospitrain Training 21 Jan 2026

Take centre stage in your career: Live Music Lab 2026 opens applications

Music

Take centre stage in your career: Live Music Lab 2026 opens applications

20 Jan 2026

Tim Cordon, COO, Middle East, Africa & Southeast Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group

Management & Leadership

Leadership in crisis: Why trust and empathy are critical to employee engagement

Tim Cordon 19 Dec 2025

Boxer's latest expansion creates 287 new jobs, boosts local economies

Retailers

Boxer's latest expansion creates 287 new jobs, boosts local economies

3 Dec 2025

Marita de Vos, operations manager at Smartbuild, says immersive storytelling, such as AR, is revolutionising global exhibition spaces (Image source: © 123rf )

Exhibitions

Static exhibition spaces boring as interactive spaces resonate

Marita de Vos 3 Dec 2025

Jockey brings it home with locally made U-Pouch trunks

Fashion & Homeware

Jockey brings it home with locally made U-Pouch trunks

Issued by Jockey South Africa 28 Nov 2025

A partnership between BrandSA and Netflix celebrates and showcases South Africa's vibrant cultures in a film hosted by that highlights the country’s attractions (Image source: © Bizcommunity )

Branding

Jason Goliath hosts Brand SA-Netflix film on SA for G20 Summit

21 Nov 2025

Shoprite's new tech-driven hiring platform connects local talent with nearby jobs

Talent Acquisition

Shoprite's new tech-driven hiring platform connects local talent with nearby jobs

17 Nov 2025

We Are Egg to open flagship beauty store at The Zone

Health & Beauty

We Are Egg to open flagship beauty store at The Zone

13 Nov 2025

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Retail & Hospitality Property

Expansion complete: President Square Vaal Centre reopens with 32 new stores

31 Oct 2025

Local designers collaborate on limited-edition PnP Clothing collection

Design & Manufacturing

Local designers collaborate on limited-edition PnP Clothing collection

28 Oct 2025

Desiree Barnes is crowned the 2025 Snowflake Rising Stars Winner

Events

Desiree Barnes is crowned the 2025 Snowflake Rising Stars Winner

Issued by dotGOOD 27 Oct 2025

US tariffs drive strategy shifts at inaugural African Boating Conference

Logistics & Transport

US tariffs drive strategy shifts at inaugural African Boating Conference

22 Oct 2025

Playtopia 2025 sets the stage for the future of indie games in Africa

Events

Playtopia 2025 sets the stage for the future of indie games in Africa

21 Oct 2025

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

Hospitality

Accor to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja

21 Oct 2025

FNB partners with Riebeek Valley’s Solo Studios to celebrate women in art and wine

Art

FNB partners with Riebeek Valley’s Solo Studios to celebrate women in art and wine

20 Oct 2025

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Logistics & Transport

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Bradley Claassen 14 Oct 2025

Havas appoints Alberto Canteli as executive chairman Africa

PR & Communications

Havas appoints Alberto Canteli as executive chairman Africa

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 2 Oct 2025

StitchedByInga reveals Spring/Summer 2025/26 collection

Fashion

StitchedByInga reveals Spring/Summer 2025/26 collection

1 Oct 2025

Lesego and Juliana are the creatives behind the range. Source: Supplied.

Fashion & Homeware

Kids designs shine in Ackermans and Spur's new collection

26 Sep 2025

Behind the scenes with MTF Extended Cut: Kamogelo van Wyk on budgets, balance, and breaking barriers

Production

Behind the scenes with MTF Extended Cut: Kamogelo van Wyk on budgets, balance, and breaking barriers

Issued by MultiChoice 23 Sep 2025

Sofacompany opens flagship store in Kramerville, JHB

Fashion & Homeware

Sofacompany opens flagship store in Kramerville, JHB

19 Sep 2025

Alberto Canteli leads Havas’ ambitious African strategy

Advertising

Alberto Canteli leads Havas’ ambitious African strategy

16 Sep 2025

R150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the search for Border Kei’s emerging bakers

FMCG

R150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the search for Border Kei’s emerging bakers

Issued by dotGOOD 1 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Technology

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Imran Salie 27 Aug 2025