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The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

9 Jan 2025

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

One Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

9 Jan 2025

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Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

17 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

MultiChoice signs agreement with Comcast to create streaming service

2 Mar 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

Meta appeals Kenyan court's decision it can be sued in Kenya

Humphrey Malalo and Ayenat Mersie 21 Feb 2023

Jan Middendorp. Source: Supplied.

Jan Middendorp set to receive TDC Medal

17 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

1 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

Vivienne Westwood: How the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death

Naomi Braithwaite 17 Jan 2023

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Outgoing Nampak CEO Erik Smuts. Source: Nampak

Retail

Nampak CEO Erik Smuts resigns

21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

Retail

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Legal

Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Retail

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

File Photo: An LGBT activist wears a badge as he attends a court hearing in the Milimani high Court in Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya. 22 February 2019. Reuters/Baz Ratner

ESG & Sustainability

For LGBTQ Kenyans, court win prompts backlash as threats escalate

Ayenat Mersie 18 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Retail

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

Energy & Mining

Italy to announce Africa energy cooperation plan in October, says PM

Alvise Armellini and Federico Maccioni 17 Apr 2023

Image source: Jakub Jirsák –

Legal

What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

Retail

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

14 Apr 2023

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

Energy & Mining

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

11 Apr 2023

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Retail

The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Retail

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

Construction & Engineering

Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction

Osman Ozbulut 5 Apr 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Former US President, Donald Trump.

Legal

Trump arrested, first American president in history to face criminal charges

4 Apr 2023

Retail

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

Energy & Mining

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Property

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

Retail

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Retail

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

Source: ©tanialerro -

Retail

Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

Energy & Mining

Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

Marc Thiriet 22 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

ICT

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Agriculture

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Reuters 22 Mar 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

Retail

KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Retail

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

BlackRock-managed fund buys stake in Kenyan wind farm

Energy & Mining

BlackRock-managed fund buys stake in Kenyan wind farm

Duncan Miriri 15 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Retail

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

Energy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn

Nqobile Dludla 13 Mar 2023

Retail

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Retail

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

Youth travel stable and poised for growth

Tourism & Travel

Youth travel stable and poised for growth

9 Mar 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Call for applications - Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023

6 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes

ICT

Microsoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fibre deal

Jeffrey Dastin 2 Mar 2023

Kenya to set up 136 solar mini-grids for remote communities

Energy & Mining

Kenya to set up 136 solar mini-grids for remote communities

Duncan Miriri 28 Feb 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retail

Truworths' earnings boosted by credit sales

Nqobile Dludla 24 Feb 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Retail

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

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