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Report maps changing ethical landscape of African PR
Now in its fourth year, this collaborative project continues to spotlight the shifting priorities, perceptions, and practices shaping the continent’s PR landscape.
Sasol appoints EVP: People, SHE, Risk and Corporate Affairs
Before joining Rio Tinto, she served with commensurate success at Impala Platinum as a mining executive where she delivered record safety and productivity performance at the Marula Platinum mine.
ViewMedia and Intelsat partner to enhance TV entertainment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has renewed its agreement with ViewMedia, a global media service provider providing a Free-to-Air (FTA) TV platform for Sub-Saharan Africa.
AfDB launches magazine to tell a new African story on regional integration
The magazine’s pulse beats to the rhythm of opportunity and optimism – showing how African governments are investing in building connectivity with the African Development Bank at their side.
MultiChoice and COSOMA partner to launch anti-piracy initiative in Malawi
MultiChoice, in collaboration with the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), announced the successful completion of its first anti-piracy training and enforcement operation in Malawi.
DStv named Most Admired African Media Brand 2025 by Africa's Best Brands 2025 rankings
DStv has been recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa's Best Brands 2025 rankings.
Joe Public expands into Europe with a clear mission
Pepe Marais on the agency’s Johannesburg roots, European ambitions, and the power of creativity
Edelman unveils Pan-African advisory team to help clients navigate African markets
To build upon Edelman Africa’s already established teams in both Southern and East Africa, the regional advisory team will be co-led by two external advisors handpicked for their decades of experience across their respective regions
Absa celebrates South Africans’ untold stories and ambitions in new campaign
Welcome to Absa’s ‘Red Week’ A celebration of the stories that move us — through art, movement, community and music.
Africa gains greater representation in Cannes Lions 2025 shortlisting jury
Announced today are experts from across 79 markets, representing the global industry's leading talent from a diverse range of disciplines.
Afreximbank launches $1 billion Africa Film Fund to transform the continent’s creative industry
The Fund will play a pivotal role in promoting the production and global distribution of high-quality films and TV series, further amplifying Global Africa’s cultural influence across the world.
Calla PR launches solution to help businesses test products pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and solutions before launching in the region and the rest of Africa.
Star Alliance celebrates seamless journeys with jazz-inspired campaign
Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has launched its latest brand campaign titled “Rhythm of Excellence”, spotlighting the seamless coordination that powers its network of 25 world-class member airlines.
Women entrepreneurs highlighted as leaders in sustainable sourcing across Africa
The two-day summit underscored a critical global challenge: women-owned businesses still receive less than 1% of corporate and government procurement spend.
[Kenya] Zaumu lanches marketplace for African creators
Local content creators in Kenya are set to benefit from the launch of a new digital marketplace dubbed ZAUMU.
South Africa’s African Bank penalised by regulator for misleading ad
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa’s market conduct regulator for financial institutions, has penalised African Bank for false advertising.
MIT renames Legatum Center to Kuo Sharper Center
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship into the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship.
CIM Partners with Tanzania Marketing Science Association
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Tanzania Marketing Science Association (TMSA) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the marketing profession in both Tanzania and the UK.
Old Mutual appoints Promise as its TTL lead agency
Old Mutual has appointed Promise as its TTL Lead Agency (brand and retail audiences). Promise is an independently owned and managed full-service agency, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town
TikTok engages African governments to strengthen online safety
The Summit underscores TikTok’s ongoing efforts to prioritise user safety in Africa while fostering an open dialogue with policymakers to shape robust frameworks that protect users’ rights while encouraging innovation and creativity in the digital space.
Uganda Marketers Society and The Chartered Institute of Marketing renew partnership to advance the marketing profession
This renewed partnership reaffirms the commitment of both organisations to advancing the marketing profession for the benefit of marketing professionals, businesses, and society in Uganda and the United Kingdom for the global business impact.