5FM has announced that #5FMWarCryChamps is back after a successful inaugural event last year. 5FM says that the station is back with the second instalment of the showcase of high school spirit: The 5FM War Cry Championship, in partnership with Standard Bank.

Radio has been around for such a long time, and to many people it is all the same thing. However, there is a difference between a community radio station and a commercial one. media update's Saads Abrahams is breaking down the differences in our latest infographic!

Simi Nwogugu, President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, has announced the launch of the '10 Million African Girls' (10MAG) campaign to equip girls across Africa with entrepreneurship, leadership and advocacy skills to build thriving and sustainable communities, eliminate extreme poverty and reduce gender-based violence in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Secret Ingredient, India's leading food consulting firm for the restaurant and hospitality industry, has announced a strategic partnership with the Dalmia Gold Tea Group to expand its popular Pekoe Café brand across India. This collaboration aims to bring Pekoe's tea-drinking experience to cities nationwide, building on its current success in Patna and Siliguri.

Ogilvy South Africa has announced that Ipelegeng Thibedi has joined Ogilvy's team as Group Managing Director. Thibedi will be working with leaders across the group to drive strategic growth and deepen client relationships, with group responsibility across several of Ogilvy South Africa's specialist businesses. 

Little Ashford Preschool group has announced the establishment of a legacy project in memory of Kganya Mokhele, who tragically lost his life in a classroom incident in 2023. To perpetuate Mokhele's memory, the school has launched the Kganya Mokhele Scholarship which will commence on Sunday, 1 June. 

East Coast Radio and Jacaranda FM, Kagiso Media Radio stations, have launched the first-of-its-kind 'Million & Change' campaign. R1-million will be awarded to one winner, and an additional R125 000 will be donated to a charity of their choice. The campaign also offers advertisers access to unique insights.

The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation has hosted its 750^th Worldwide Blood Drive on Sunday, 9 March at the South African Blood Donor Services (SANBS) donor venue at Greenstone Shopping Centre, Modderfontein. A total of 81 participants from the group, of whom 55 were eligible to donate on the day, participated in the blood drive. 

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year calendar year of 2024, showing moderate increases in retail sales despite a strong festive season finish. 

The International News Media Association (INMA) has launched the 2025 Elevate Africa Initiative. The initiative aims to empower Africa's media professionals through regional training and mentoring and identify the next generation of media leaders.