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#BizTrends2026 | Stadio's Dr Stan du Plessis: 4 forces reshaping higher education in South Africa

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- In South Africa, this shift is shaped by our particular context, where access to quality tertiary education remains limited, with demand outstripping supply. Meeting this dema... Read More


Dual leadership appointments sets agency up for its most ambitious chapter yet

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- Zahra Mirza has been appointed group managing director and Nigel Matthews as executive creative director for Boomtown. The dual appointments reflect Boomtown's intent to stren... Read More


Nike under investigation for allegedly discriminating against white employees

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- The EEOC's court filing says it is investigating "systemic allegations of DEI-related intentional race discrimination", including whether Nike engaged in "a pattern or practice... Read More


TakealotNow expands to Durban

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- Favourite products Available via the Mr D app, TakealotNow is Takealot's answer to a growing need for on-demand shopping. TakealotNow shoppers can get everything from trending... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | Reach Africa's Leslie Adams: 5 streaming trends for 2026

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- Several shifts are already defining how people watch, and how streamers respond, as new formats, viewing behaviours, and industry moves set the scene for the year ahead. 5 Tre... Read More


Art Directors Club launches free to enter Dreamina AI category

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- The category, made possible by ADC's exclusive partnership with Dreamina AI, part of ByteDance, recognises evolving creative craft and honours modern creators who are using AI ... Read More


5 lessons: How leading brands are harnessing trust and AI

South Africa, Feb. 6 -- The report, produced in partnership with Infosys, reveals the strongest brands of the year. Key insights and takeaways Here are the key insights and takeaways from those sess... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | DNA EOR's Anton van Heerden: 8 global hiring shifts HR can't ignore in 2026

South Africa, Feb. 5 -- I spend a lot of time talking to HR leaders and founders across South Africa, the UK, the US and Europe. Whether it's a fast-scaling startup or a multinational with a continent... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | Second Rodeo's Dan Brocklebank: Why the most important marketing trend for 2026 is not new at all

South Africa, Feb. 5 -- That is not necessarily a bad thing. But it is worth stating plainly: trends are usually lagging indicators. They surface patterns that are already underway and attempt to form... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | Brave Group's Bibi Bonnecwe: Why human truths matter more than marketing trends

South Africa, Feb. 5 -- In an age where AI promises to revolutionise marketing, and CMOs race to deploy the latest technologies, I've watched many brands lose sight of what truly builds lasting value:... Read More