#BizTrends2024: Legal complaints in South African advertising will stay unique and conservative

[Gail Schimmel] The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) is a member of a global network of advertising self- regulatory bodies from all around the world, in the form of two organisations called EASE and ICAS...

Phalaphala FM sports presenter Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi has passed away

[Karabo Ledwaba] The SABC has confirmed that Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi, a presenter at Limpopo based radio station Phalaphala FM has died after a short illness...

#BizTrends2024: Cherylann Sawyer - Charting the future of advertising and technology

[Cherylann Sawyer] Cherylann Sawyer, managing partner at Ogilvy Digital, examines the pivotal micro, macro, and mega-trends shaping advertising...

WCafes are going cashless, not Woolworths supermarkets

[Evan-Lee Courie] An image shared on social media recently led many to believe that Woolworths would no longer be accepting cash, which of course caused a social media storm...

Apple’s decision to bring RCS to the iPhone is big boost to business revenue

[Lindsey Schutters] A2P messaging is the future of business communication, with RCS leading the charge…

#BizTrends2024: The shifting landscape of cities

[Yael Geffen] Urban development, responding to societal, economic, and technological shifts, sees transformative trends like smart cities, green design, mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse, and resilient planning reshaping urban landscapes...

#BizTrends2024: Revolutionising mental performance with human-centric algorithms

[Steve Stavs] In our current health landscape, cognitive decline is rising, especially among younger individuals. Mental-health distress affects work performance, revealing a failing system. Enter Medicine 3.0...

#BizTrends2024: Harnessing the AI opportunity should be done responsibly

[Kalane Rampai] AI, if harnessed responsibly, can provide local companies and the public sector with a transformative opportunity...

9 key PR trends for 2024

[Ronelle Bester] Ronelle Bester, MD of Red Ribbon Communications delves into some of the key PR trends anticipated to define 2024...

#BizTrends2024: Africa's growing role in global trade dynamics

[Virusha Subban] Africa's role in global trade is trending. According to a recent report by Standard Chartered - Future of Trade: Africa, Africa's total exports will reach almost $1tn by 2035...

#BizTrends2024: Trends impacting the ‘world of work’ in 2024

[Lyndy van den Barselaar] The world of work is in a complex state as we enter 2024. The lockdown-driven work-from-home requirement has shifted to hybrid or a full-time return to the office – but that was just the start of an avalanche of change...

#BizTrends2024: Why client-centric marketing and being a purpose-led brand are so important

[Heather Casey] Succeeding in the highly competitive business sector today requires something distinctive from brands wanting to break through the clutter...

#BizTrends2024: Wastewater management is a critical pillar to preserving our water - and environment

[Kate Stubbs] It’s no secret that South Africa struggles with water scarcity, and many believe that the country will face a major water crisis in the coming decade...

#BizTrends2024: The foreseeable impact of technology on quantity surveying

[Nosiyabonga Mongane] The foreseeable trends that will impact quantity surveying profession and construction in 2024...

#BizTrends2024: 6 trends that will shape SA education in 2024

[Mark Anderson] Education in South Africa is undergoing significant transformation which is driven by several key trends...

#BizTrends2024: Circular economy: A goldmine for entrepreneurs in 2024

[Catherine Wijnberg] Locally, small pockets of businesses are embracing circularity as a new way of doing business...

#BizTrends2024: Practical AI for tourism businesses – saving time for your highest-value work

[Natalia Rosa] Natalia Rosa, founder and CEO of Big Ambitions, shares actionable AI insights for the tourism industry...

#BizTrends2024: 5 key trends in the automotive industry for 2024

[Billy Tom] In 2024, it becomes imperative to cast our gaze forward and anticipate the potential developments the year may unfold...

#BizTrends2024: Jordan Major - Finding the humorous side to a turbulent year ahead - RAPT Creative Agency

[Jordan Major] In the first of his #BizTrends2024 articles, Jordan Major, Rapt Creative's strategy lead for culture & innovation says there will be a return to humour this year...

#BizTrends2024: Unpacking the agriculture market's 2023 performance and forecasting 2024

[Paul Makube] Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB takes a look at the highs and lows of South Africa agriculture and unpacks the challenges, triumps, and future outlook...