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Construction & Engineering

Africa’s builders get a resilience wake-up: 51% see higher value now

10 hours

Source: Supplied. Andrew Dewey, managing director of Swindon Property.

Office Property

Good news for prime offices, bad news for five-day commutes

Andrew Dewey 11 hours

2026 Africa Elevate Scholarship recipients announced

Media

2026 Africa Elevate Scholarship recipients announced

12 hours

Pnet Job Market Trends Report May 2026: Same job, different province, different pay

Trends

Pnet Job Market Trends Report May 2026: Same job, different province, different pay

Issued by Pnet 1 day

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Markets & Investment

What Sarb’s first repo-rate hike in three years signals

Katja Hamilton 1 day

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Oncology

Icon Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation and the future of cancer care

Issued by Icon Oncology 1 day

Woodstock Brewery’s Funky Monk’s wins “Best Beer in Africa”

Food & Wine

Woodstock Brewery’s Funky Monk’s wins “Best Beer in Africa”

16 hours

Digital skills will drive South Africa's entrepreneurial future

SMEs

Digital skills will drive South Africa's entrepreneurial future

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 1 day

From Demographica to a multi-agency group: Something new is coming

Marketing

From Demographica to a multi-agency group: Something new is coming

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Aesthetic Medicine

Separating fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends

Dr Judey Pretorius 2 days

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Labour Law & Unions

Updates to the Fair Pay Bill: What you need to know

Imraan Mahomed and Lee Masuku 2 days

Honor targets bigger slice of SA’s smartphone market with new 600 Series

Mobile & Apps

Honor targets bigger slice of SA’s smartphone market with new 600 Series

Imran Salie 13 hours

5 ways to tap into Africa’s Ctv wave before everyone else does

Media

5 ways to tap into Africa’s Ctv wave before everyone else does

2 days

The future of event beverage culture in South Africa

Food & bev. services

The future of event beverage culture in South Africa

Issued by Thirst Bar Services 2 days

Africa’s luxury travel shift creates new opportunities

Travel

Africa’s luxury travel shift creates new opportunities

Clinton Els 3 days

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

Retailers

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

2 days

Here’s how SMEs can survive the ongoing fuel price hikes

SMEs

Here’s how SMEs can survive the ongoing fuel price hikes

Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 days

Ivan Moroke, MAA chairperson, examines how marketers genuinely drive growth in using the algorithm and the insight to find commercial success (Image supplied)

Marketing

Algorithm or insight? Neither… it’s a false choice

Ivan Moroke 3 days

Remi Du Preez, managing director at Polygon, says when budgets shrink, brands feel the pressure to disappear, but staying visible (and smart) is what actually wins.

Marketing

7 ways to market smarter when every rand counts

Remi Du Preez 2 days

Tourism & Travel

Avani Victoria Falls Resort appoints new hotel manager

3 days

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

Retail

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

25 May 2026

Busting the 9 AI myths that are holding ad agencies back

Artificial Intelligence

Busting the 9 AI myths that are holding ad agencies back

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 25 May 2026

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Economy

The surprise driver of higher grocery bills this month isn’t fuel

22 May 2026

Safrea releases its freelance media industry 2026 Rates Report

Media

Safrea releases its freelance media industry 2026 Rates Report

Issued by Safrea 22 May 2026

AI Newsfeed wins Global Recognition at 2026 Siinda Awards in Berlin

Digital

AI Newsfeed wins Global Recognition at 2026 Siinda Awards in Berlin

Issued by Location Bank 21 May 2026

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Residential Property

Deeds intelligence reveals South Africa’s shifting wealth patterns

21 May 2026

Retailers pivot to AI loyalty agents as 2026 trends emerge

Trends

Retailers pivot to AI loyalty agents as 2026 trends emerge

21 May 2026

TikTok shifts destination marketing towards creator-led travel discovery

Travel

TikTok shifts destination marketing towards creator-led travel discovery

Robin Fredericks 21 May 2026

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Residential Property

Reverse semigration is a myth, says property expert

20 May 2026

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4th Industrial Revolution

How AI and tech talent can sustain SA small businesses

Nyari Samushonga 20 May 2026

South Africa’s skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

Skills Development & Training

South Africa’s skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

Issued by Pnet 19 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Scott Thorburn is the national asset manager; Office at Redefine Properties.

Office Property

How the office sector rebound is shaping intelligent workspaces

Scott Thorburn 18 May 2026

Capitec Connect rolls out free calls between SIM users

Mobile & Apps

Capitec Connect rolls out free calls between SIM users

18 May 2026

Ambledown Connect: A new digital channel transforming broker and member engagement

Financial Services

Ambledown Connect: A new digital channel transforming broker and member engagement

Issued by Ambledown 19 May 2026

The evolving business model of restaurants and QSR revealed

Food & bev. services

The evolving business model of restaurants and QSR revealed

Amith Singh 18 May 2026

The Agency Scope China has found the biggest challenges that marketers face relate to the economic context (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Agency Scope China | Economic context the biggest challenge

18 May 2026

Maria McCloy is pictured in her Johannesburg apartment which is often used for film and television productions like Kings of Joburg. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Tributes pour in for Maria McCloy ahead of Joburg Theatre memorial

Karabo Ledwaba 18 May 2026

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Markets & Investment

Rentvesting: Smart money move or risky trend for younger buyers?

Regard Budler 18 May 2026

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Social Media

Calling SA’s creators: 2026 Content Creator Awards now open

15 May 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA

Maroefah Smith 15 May 2026

Global health progress at risk without stronger systems, warns WHO

Healthcare

Global health progress at risk without stronger systems, warns WHO

Issued by COHSASA 14 May 2026

The customer experience is FMCG’s next growth advantage

FMCG

The customer experience is FMCG’s next growth advantage

Keegan Reddy, Issued by Rainbow Chicken 14 May 2026

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Finance

From disruption to opportunity: Africa’s path through global uncertainty

Refilwe Mokate and Zoya Sisulu 14 May 2026

Eskom's Arnot Power Station in Middelburg. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Energy

A year without loadshedding, but weak demand and high tariffs threaten jobs and Eskom revenue

14 May 2026

ESG

Local brand, The Lab is redefining sustainability through fashion care

14 May 2026

From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

Trends

From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

14 May 2026

Luxury safari travel shifts toward conservation tourism

Tourism

Luxury safari travel shifts toward conservation tourism

13 May 2026

Nicola Tarr, managing partner at Tribeca, unpacks how AI search is reshaping visibility and why credibility is becoming the most valuable currency for brands. (Source: )

PR & Communications

AI is making PR the main character again

Nicola Tarr 13 May 2026