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FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

SMEs

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

13 hours

Inspired Evolution $40m investment will accelerate CrossBoundary Energy’s mission to provide clean, affordable, and reliable power to commercial and industrial clients. Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

CrossBoundary secures $40m to build solar and battery power for African businesses

18 hours

Source: Supplied. Ashish Rai, group chief executive officer of Aurionpro Solutions Limited.

Banking

DTB and Aurionpro drive next phase of East Africa banking digitalisation

30 Apr 2026

Drakensberg Boys Choir returns to Joburg with “Music in the City 2026”

Music

Drakensberg Boys Choir returns to Joburg with “Music in the City 2026”

Issued by Stone 29 Apr 2026

Amazon launches Sustainable Sellers Incubator for South African women entrepreneurs (Image source: @ Amazon https://sellercentral.amazon.co.za/ Amazon]]

Entrepreneurship

35 South African women-led manufacturing businesses empowered

29 Apr 2026

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Higher Education

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 28 Apr 2026

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Film & Cinematography

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Apr 2026

(Image: @ Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

Danette Breitenbach & Karabo Ledwaba 24 Apr 2026

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Animation Festival returns alongside Comic Con Cape Town 2026

24 Apr 2026

Effie invites brands to shape the next generation of marketing talent through Effie College

Advertising

Effie invites brands to shape the next generation of marketing talent through Effie College

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 23 Apr 2026

African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

CRM

African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

Blessed Hwaire 23 Apr 2026

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

Digital

Algorithm Performance Marketing launches Lighthouse Geo: Africa's first AI visibility platform

Issued by Algorithm Agency 23 Apr 2026

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

Marketing

Google Earth AI integration bridges the gap between digital marketing and physical reality

23 Apr 2026

Unlocking profits by integrating behavioural economics with advanced MMM

Marketing

Unlocking profits by integrating behavioural economics with advanced MMM

Jaco Lintvelt, Issued by Incubeta 22 Apr 2026

Sentech leads Africa’s digital future as headline sponsor of Africa Tech Week 2026

Technology

Sentech leads Africa’s digital future as headline sponsor of Africa Tech Week 2026

Issued by SENTECH 20 Apr 2026

South Africa’s digital infrastructure is a national imperative

Telecoms & Networks

South Africa’s digital infrastructure is a national imperative

Issued by SENTECH 17 Apr 2026

Sedfa backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

SMEs

Sedfa backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

Issued by Converge Africa 17 Apr 2026

Boa Beauty Bar expands into the Cape Winelands

Health & Beauty

Boa Beauty Bar expands into the Cape Winelands

17 Apr 2026

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Medical Research

Sibanye-Stillwater and Necsa target next-gen precision cancer therapies with rhodium

17 Apr 2026

'Super natural' Onix citrus now available exclusively at Checkers

FMCG

'Super natural' Onix citrus now available exclusively at Checkers

17 Apr 2026

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

Events

Toyota Gaming Engine returns to Comic Con Cape Town 2026

16 Apr 2026

Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course

Higher Education

Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 14 Apr 2026

Ster-Kinekor upgrades cinema experience with debut of Imax with Laser theatre

Film

Ster-Kinekor upgrades cinema experience with debut of Imax with Laser theatre

13 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

Deadline extension for 2026 Act Nyoloha Scholarship Programme

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Deadline extension for 2026 Act Nyoloha Scholarship Programme

10 Apr 2026

SA entrepreneurs get R230m boost from Endeavor Harvest Fund III

Funding

SA entrepreneurs get R230m boost from Endeavor Harvest Fund III

8 Apr 2026

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

Advertising

White Star launches new TVC: The heartbeat of South African kitchens

Issued by OnPoint PR 8 Apr 2026

Seseko announces 2026 Digital Skills Summit to empower South Africa’s future workforce

Skills Training

Seseko announces 2026 Digital Skills Summit to empower South Africa’s future workforce

Issued by Seseko 8 Apr 2026

Revlon taps Megan Moroney to lead new Be Unforgettable movement

Health & Beauty

Revlon taps Megan Moroney to lead new Be Unforgettable movement

8 Apr 2026

#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Cannes Young Lions South Africa 2026 winners

1 Apr 2026

Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Artificial Intelligence

Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Issued by Ascent Africa 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

KZN Young Farmer of the Year competition opens for 2026 entries

Agriculture

KZN Young Farmer of the Year competition opens for 2026 entries

31 Mar 2026

Law Practice

Norton Rose Fulbright SA relaunches as Deneys

31 Mar 2026

Beyond the breakthrough: How African women are turning success into collective impact

Education

Beyond the breakthrough: How African women are turning success into collective impact

Issued by ALX 31 Mar 2026

WSB expands global opportunities for SA students with CompTIA partnership

Higher Education

WSB expands global opportunities for SA students with CompTIA partnership

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 31 Mar 2026

Chantel Harrison is the MD of iProspect. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: iProspect MD Chantel Harrison on longevity and meaning

31 Mar 2026

One app or 47? The battle for digital simplicity in SA's retail sector

Technology

One app or 47? The battle for digital simplicity in SA's retail sector

André de Wet 30 Mar 2026

Cox Yeats maintains strong position in legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

Law Practice

Cox Yeats maintains strong position in legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

Issued by Cox Yeats 26 Mar 2026

Ishmael Atanasi; CEO, GL events South Africa

Events & Conferencing

GL events SA and EEW announce strategic partnership for YIOGS 2026

Issued by GL events South Africa PTY (LTD) 27 Mar 2026

Phetheni Nkuna, new chief operating officer of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Law Practice

CDH appoints new COO

25 Mar 2026

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

Music

IFPI Global Music Report 2026: South Africa dominates sub-Saharan music markets with 78.1% share

24 Mar 2026

Shift happens. Are you ready?

IMC Conference

Shift happens. Are you ready?

Issued by IMC Conference 24 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Lilian Mutia from Nelson Mandela University.

Construction & Engineering

Investing in innovation: RS South Africa’s new fund for engineering students

24 Mar 2026

Absa brings 'Here to Be' to life at the 2026 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit

Awards

Absa brings 'Here to Be' to life at the 2026 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit

Issued by OnPoint PR 20 Mar 2026

BMW signals EV shift with new electric 3 Series set for SA market

Fuel & Energy

BMW signals EV shift with new electric 3 Series set for SA market

20 Mar 2026

Sustainable fashion partnership between UK and Africa launched by British Council

Training

Sustainable fashion partnership between UK and Africa launched by British Council

20 Mar 2026