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Are dating apps over? Gen Z is ditching "swipe-by" culture for meaningful connections in the kitchen

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- This cultural shift reflects a growing trend among young singles who are embracing more authentic dating methods, such as friend referrals and shared experiences, instead of r... Read More


ADC 105 African jury members on creativity and judging

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Yaa Boateng, CCO, managing director, The Storytellers, Accra (Fusion jury), Ghana Creative trends "One of the most exciting trends in Ghana right now is how brand and influe... Read More


Plain packaging vs branding rights: A legal battle over cigarette pack regulations

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Beyond standardised packaging, governments are introducing complementary policies such as flavour bans, restrictions on retail displays, nicotine limits, environmental regulat... Read More


South Africa's consumer class is all in on AI

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Director of storytelling for BrandMapp, Brandon de Kock asks: "If one in six people globally now use AI tools, what does that look like in South Africa's middle class?" BrandM... Read More


The rise of AI-simulated humans in business research

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Until recently, this was a topic that split the research world into opposing camps: those firmly against it, those enthusiastically for it, and a quieter group in the middle t... Read More


2026 will redefine how digital billboard networks are built and powered

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- Grid reliance has become a real constraint for roadside digital networks, and the pace of change over the past year shows how quickly the industry is responding. Solar integra... Read More


#BizTrends2026 | Mr Price Foundation's Octavius Phukubye: The appeal of micro-donations for brands

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- Each ask is minor, however, together, they signal something bigger, giving is no longer an occasional act. It is being built into everyday consumption. This shift marks a st... Read More


JTI South Africa certified as Top Employer for 2026

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- In addition, JTI's head office has been awarded a Global Top Employer certification for 2026, placing the company among an elite group of just 17 organisations worldwide to ac... Read More


How AI could be the great equaliser in creative agencies

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- My people partner is Esnath. What a cool name. I had never come across that name until I joined VML last year. Esnath. But what happens when agencies no longer have people for... Read More


Heineken Beverages steps up as Gold partner to anchor national sustainability summit

South Africa, Feb. 18 -- Scheduled for 24-25 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, the summit arrives at a critical juncture for global and African sustainability action. This year's theme, "Afric... Read More