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. 

Engen has announced that the 2024 Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) matric class achieved a 98% overall pass rate. Engen also awarded 131 bursaries to EMSS students, underscoring its commitment to nurturing talent and education.

Publicis Groupe has entered into an agreement to acquire Lotame, an independent identity solution, in an update on its AI strategy presented by Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun. The acquisition is set to close in the second quarter of 2025. 

Ignited Woman Magazine, a Free State-based publication dedicated to empowering women in business and corporate sectors, has announced the official launch of its print version on Monday, 10 March.

Good Hope FM has announced its exclusive Radio Masterclass. The masterclass involves Good Hope FM presenters and is designed to nurture and inspire the next generation of broadcasters.

There are times when PR crises should be met with serious solutions and sombre apologies, and there are times when it's appropriate to approach them more lightheartedly. This can be determined by whether a crisis is defensible or indefensible. media update's Joreke Kleynhans explains the difference between defensible and indefensible PR crises.

The 31^st International Festival of Creativity, Golden Drum Festival, has announced that entries have officially opened. The awards ceremony will be held at the Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož, Slovenia, on Monday, 13 and Tuesday, 14 October. Entries close on Friday, 22 August.

Jacaranda FM has announced that Lucky Du Plessis, has joined the station's lineup to host Weekends with Lucky every Saturday and Sunday from 07:00 to 10:00. These shows will focus on uplifting music and feel-good stories for a laugh or two, bringing listeners even closer to the station's promise of 'More Music You Love.'

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. 

Standard Bank has announced that it has once again been ranked as South Africa's Most Valuable Banking Brand for 2025. The bank was recognised by the South Africa Top 100 Brands report which was recently released. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Standard Bank has attained the top bank brand in Brand Finance's annual ranking.