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PepsiCo names Suraya Hamdulay to lead Southern Africa corporate affairs

South Africa, July 6 -- Hamdulay officially assumed the role on 1 July 2026 and will oversee PepsiCo's corporate affairs strategy across Southern Africa, leading stakeholder engagement, public policy,... Read More


#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Thembeka Dube turns student hustle into luxury label

South Africa, July 6 -- For Thembeka Dube, founder of KwaDube Essentials, entrepreneurship wasn't initially about building a luxury lifestyle brand. It was about survival. "To be honest, it all start... Read More


Barbie honours Miley Cyrus with collectible doll in Signature Series

South Africa, July 6 -- The doll honours her record-breaking accomplishments in mainstream culture and entertainment while celebrating the cultural impact she has had as an actress, artist, and suppor... Read More


Palesa Kadi to lead National Arts Festival from August 2026

South Africa, July 6 -- The announcement was made on the closing weekend of a successful 2026 edition, which drew robust audiences to a packed programme of local and international work from emerging a... Read More


Google Play launches R16m fund for African game developers

South Africa, July 6 -- The fund is open to independent game studios across 32 African countries, including South Africa, and will provide funding, technical support and mentorship to selected develop... Read More


Sanef elects Katy Katopodis as chairperson

South Africa, July 6 -- The rest of the leadership is as follows: The AGM also elected the following subcommittee chairpersons: The following regional conveners were also elected: Welcoming the out... Read More


On The Dot expands specialised logistics capability for publishers, retailers and e-commerce partners

South Africa, July 6 -- The business combines national hub coverage, last-mile delivery, e-commerce fulfilment, smart locker access and reverse logistics to support the movement of products across Sou... Read More


Adidas shifts $512m global media account to new agency

South Africa, July 6 -- Omnicom won the business, which includes the mandate for global media strategy, planning and buying, along with consumer insights, measurement and cross-market media coordinati... Read More


If it feels wrong, it is wrong

South Africa, July 6 -- The word 'feel' isn't a buzzword. It's the antithesis of AI. It's GI, but without the guilt of gluten. Gut Intelligence. And it's unlikely to make it into research matrices o... Read More


#WPRD2026 | Always on, not always seen: The women leading in financial services

South Africa, July 6 -- I run a communications agency serving financial services clients across investment, banking, and business advisory firms, and I see what those numbers mean in practice: an indu... Read More