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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.
[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.
Accenture Song appoints Tseliso Rangaka as Chief Creative Officer for South Africa
He will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity within the team, while ensuring the delivery of exceptional client experiences.
[Column] Nakhulo Khaimia: How partnership economies will re-define brand engagement in 2025
As we step into 2025, the future of brand engagement is being redefined by the rise of partnership economies a revolutionary shift from competition to collaboration.
TECNO targets photography enthusiasts with CAMON 40 series
Designed for photography enthusiasts, the series debuts as TECNO’s ultimate AI Flash Snap master, revolutionizing mobile photography with full-screen capture and efficient AI features.
Digital payments economy in Africa to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, report
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.
The AI Shop and Africa No Filter launch AI-powered tool to eliminate bias in African narratives
This solution addresses the persistent problem of stereotypical portrayals of Africa in media and other forms of storytelling.
[Column] Bart De Waele: Advertising agencies must reinvent their business model
AI is evolving faster than an agency owner trying to explain to a client why that retainer is still relevant.
[Nigeria] African Newspage, Project Syndicate announce content partnership
Pan-African digital publication African Newspage which reports on Africa’s development, has entered into a content partnership with Project Syndicate.
[Kenya] Unilever commemorates World Oral Health Day 2025, reaching 230,000 school children
Global consumer goods giant, Unilever, marked World Oral Health Day 2025 with a remarkable milestone—improving oral health for 230,000 primary school children.
Africa CDC launches new podcast to drive health impact across the continent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the Africa Public Health Podcast, a platform designed to elevate African voices in public health, tackle misinformation, and drive resilience to the continent’s evolving health challenges.
Heineken unveils social screen technology for UEFA Champions League fans in South Africa
In a dynamic and high-profile event that redefined the UEFA Champions League experience, Heineken unveiled the Heineken Social Screen – an unprecedented, expandable screen wall created by seamlessly connecting multiple mobile devices.