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I used AI chatbots as a source of news for a month, and they were unreliable and erroneous

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- The generative AI system offered by Google led its fictional media outlet to report that a school bus drivers' strike had been called on 12 Sept 2025, in Quebec. But that wasn... Read More


Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of 2026: The next wave of African music pioneers

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- The cohort brings together voices from across the continent whose work reflects the depth, diversity, and global reach of Africa's evolving musical landscape. Africa Rising i... Read More


How to articulate your brand purpose into a lived experience

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- Today, the result of standing for something clear, meaningful, and consistent will gain the most attention. Brands with purpose earn trust faster, last longer, and grow deeper... Read More


Real data. Real Africa. Real time. COPO owns African consumer truth

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- Dentsu SSA has created Consumer in Your Pocket (COPO), a bold innovation that puts Africa's consumers directly into the hands of marketers and media leaders instantly, 24/7, a... Read More


Checkers and Jamie Oliver serve dinner solutions with AI-powered recipes

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- The latest phase of the retailer's Dinner Done Better campaign combines Jamie Oliver's practical cooking expertise with advanced personalisation, AI-driven content and same-da... Read More


Will Smith goes Pole to Pole in new Nat Geo series

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- This January, Will Smith takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series Pole to Pole with Will Smith. The seven-part docus... Read More


MDDA partners with Google to empower community media through local-language digital skills training

South Africa, Jan. 13 -- Through this collaboration, the MDDA will support the rollout of a new digital skills training programme specifically designed for community media practitioners and delivered ... Read More


The 30-Second Rule: What goes viral decided by algorithms

South Africa, Jan. 12 -- Of all views from videos, 67% come from videos under 30 seconds, even though those clips make up a minority of total uploads. The implication is clear: this isn't about shrin... Read More


Former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan backs Adbot to build tools that multiply marketing capacity

South Africa, Jan. 12 -- The investment comes as the global marketing technology market surges from $557.94bn in 2025 toward a projected $2.86tn by 2034 - a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20%. ... Read More


Tidal Rave Festival: How a youth festival is building Africa's cultural infrastructure

South Africa, Jan. 12 -- In an era where brands are struggling to meaningfully connect with African youth across fragmented markets, Tidal Rave, which is curated by EchoHouse, has emerged as more than... Read More