Development banks back African critical minerals | UNDP funds African animation studios

Africa’s marine growth under spotlight

AFRICA Wed 21 October 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Major development banks step up support for critical minerals value chains Multilateral development banks are joining forces to help mineral-rich developing economies move beyond extraction, unlocking investment, jobs and domestic industrial growth... Read more UNDP accelerator programme gives animations studios access to finance and support  read Cape Town boating conference targets growth for Africa’s marine industry  read AI, fake news, and free elections: How SA is tackling digital disinformation VANESSA JACKLIN-LEVIN  read Virgin Atlantic adds four weekly return services to Cape Town Virgin Atlantic has resumed its seasonal Cape Town service and will add four weekly return services from December, with a possible extension of the operating season dependent on demand and aircraft availability... Read From Avengers to Formula E: Disney reveals what’s coming to Africa Disney Africa has revealed its 2026–2027 slate... Read Chery, JLR officially relaunch Freelander as hybrid SUV brand The Freelander brand is being jointly developed by Chery and JLR, combining JLR-led design with Chery’s vehicle technology and supply network... Read Business New ad platform pilot generates R100m in sales Happy Ads generated R100m in merchant sales during its pilot... Read Prisa's pre-conference explores PR in the future The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa’s (Prisa) pre-conference programme is currently underway Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join Livespace We help businesses attract and convert more high-value customers through performance marketing, AI-powered conversations, automation, content and sales systems. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Facebook Jobs offered View jobs Submit a job FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

Happy Ads pilot drives R100m in sales | Roman's Pizza serves up streetwear

South Africans plan shops but still impulse-buy

Retail Wed 21 October 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE New ad platform pilot generates R100m in sales Happy Ads generated R100m in merchant sales during its pilot... Read more Not just pizza: Roman’s Pizza launches limited-edition streetwear Roman’s Pizza is stepping into fashion with RP Knead... read 70% of South Africans shop with a list, but impulse buys still win KLA’s YouGov Profiles+ data finds that 62% of South Africans who shop with a grocery list still make unplanned purchases... read From packaging to food processing: Explore more at Propak Cape ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE Looking for new machinery, better ways to package and process products, or technologies that could improve production? Propak Cape 2026 brings together more than 200 local and international exhibitors... Read Banking & Finance Lowveld Mall’s R80m revamp scoops major retail design award Lowveld Mall’s R80m transformation has earned top industry honours, but it is the design strategy behind the redevelopment that sets it apart... Read ESG & Sustainability Shoprite launches second food garden competition with R1m in support Five community food gardens will share R1m in tailored support in Shoprite’s latest competition, following last year’s winners as they expand production, improve infrastructure and develop skills... Read Business Tap water in Bronkhorstspruit declared unsafe to drink Lab results detected high levels of E. coli and other bacteria, indicating possible contamination from human or animal waste... Read Lifestyle From Avengers to Formula E: Disney reveals what’s coming to Africa Disney Africa has revealed its 2026–2027 slate... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join myrkl Introducing a new era of socialisation and responsible drinking - enjoy a night out and feel refreshed the next morning. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

All the 2026 Effie Awards winners | Effie SA's 2027 committee leadership

New UNDP accelerator unlocks value for animation studios

Marketing & Media Wed 21 October 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE 2026 Effie Awards SA celebrate inaugural Marketer of the Year and Agency of the Year The 2026 Effie Awards South Africa winners have been announced... Read more Effie SA's new committee leadership for 2027 announced Effie South Africa's incoming committee leadership and jury co-chairs announced for the 2027 programme... read UNDP accelerator programme gives animations studios access to finance and support 8 Cape Town-based animation studios join a new UNDP accelerator programme... read Primedia merges content and technology, ushering in a new era of audience engagement At a pivotal event held at its Sandton headquarters last week, Primedia welcomed key clients, agencies and industry leaders to reveal the next steps in its journey towards becoming a media tech company... read Advertising New ad platform pilot generates R100m in sales Happy Ads generated R100m in merchant sales during its pilot... Read CRM, CX, UX Eliminating the 'Toggle Tax': How CRM integration transforms your customer experience MARTIE DE BEER, ISSUED BY TELVIVA Customers expect businesses to respond to their queries as soon as possible. If you are not servicing your customer on their optimal channel of choice, the reality is that someone else will... Read Digital AI, fake news, and free elections: How SA is tackling digital disinformation VANESSA JACKLIN-LEVIN In a time where fake videos and digital disinformation pose a threat to democratic integrity, South Africa’s Real411 initiative unites legal experts and tech platforms to protect the ballot box... Read Marketing Absa celebrates life’s defining moments with new brand campaign and Eliud Kipchoge partnership ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Absa has launched its new South African brand campaign, built around the promise, “When that moment comes, you have us... Read Radio What KZN consumers are telling us about festive spending ISSUED BY EAST COAST RADIO For marketers planning November and December activity, it is tempting to assume that financial pressure simply means consumers will spend less... Read Research Agency Scope 2027/28 to kick off in May 2027 with new additions South Africa’s seventh edition of Agency Scope is set to start fieldwork from May 2027... Read Retail 70% of South Africans shop with a list, but impulse buys still win KLA’s YouGov Profiles+ data finds that 62% of South Africans who shop with a grocery list still make unplanned purchases... Read Prism Awards Prisa's pre-conference explores PR in the future The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa’s (Prisa) pre-conference programme is currently underway Read Business Virgin Atlantic adds four weekly return services to Cape Town Virgin Atlantic has resumed its seasonal Cape Town service and will add four weekly return services from December, with a possible extension of the operating season dependent on demand and aircraft availability... Read Tap water in Bronkhorstspruit declared unsafe to drink Lab results detected high levels of E. coli and other bacteria, indicating possible contamination from human or animal waste... Read The 6% shift allowance dispute: LAC clarifies jurisdictional rules in labour law RICHARD BROWN AND KHANYISA MONQO What happens when an employer realises years later it may have overpaid its staff? Inside the landmark ruling on bargaining council jurisdiction and the "6% question"... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join Oliver Oliver, creating bespoke onsite creative teams to suit any client. Supported by a network of global creatives. Part of the Inside Ideas Group. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @OLIVER_Agency  |  Linkedin Jobs offered Marketing Coordinator - Johannesburg OR Cape Town Journalism Graduate - Centurion Marketing Manager - Cape Town Digital Account Manager - Cape Town More jobs   Submit a job   Customise jobs FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.