As COP29 unfolds, the spotlight remains on addressing the escalating climate crisis. World leaders are prioritising the transition to renewable energy sources and emphasising the need to fund this shift. African countries face a daunting reality as they prepare to bear the brunt of this global challenge, says Johnathan Sutton, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Westfalia Fruit. 

Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, has added Blue Horse (Malaysia) and DashDigital (South Africa) to its Global Affiliate Network to further its full-service and speciality digital solutions for clients worldwide.

Bolt has announced the launch of its 'Mobility Alphabet' campaign at the Heart of Hope Children's Home. This initiative aims to transform daily commutes into learning opportunities while on Bolt trips, encouraging a love for reading among the nation's young people and upholding their right to quality education. 

Re.Bag.Re.Use has announced that it has won a Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication award in the ESG category. The winners of the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024 were unveiled earlier in November during the World Public Relations Forum in Bali, Indonesia.

Journalistic integrity is a widely discussed subject, yet it is not always understood. In some ways, ethics in journalism become more refined and sensitive as time passes, but in other ways, a desire for views stands in the way of journalists' righteousness.

The ACA Producers Committee plays a pivotal role in the evolution of production within South African advertising. Made up of senior producers from across its member agencies, the committee serves as a vital resource, keeping agency producers informed about legislative changes and best practices, says Katherine Jones, Chair and Hylton Heather, Vice Chair of the ACA's Producers Forum. 

In Part 2 of this series Jeanine Coetzer, Senior Associate and Zama Buthelezi, Partner, at Spoor & Fisher, consider the South African regulatory framework that governs green claims and the obligations that brand owners have regarding the accuracy and credibility of their advertising. 

Consumers increasingly want to know the origins, composition and environmental impact of their purchases. In response, the market has seen a surge in goods, services and businesses claiming to meet this demand — so-called green claims, says Jeanine Coetzer, Senior Associate and Zama Buthelezi, Partner, at Spoor & Fisher. 

Clicks has been named the Coolest Specialist Health & Beauty Store and Clicks ClubCard the Coolest Loyalty Programme in the 2024 Sunday Times GenNext Awards. This double win is a first for Clicks, which has won the specialist health and beauty store accolade for five years in a row. 

The e-commerce landscape in South Africa is experiencing a surge like never before. It's clear that the digital marketplace is not just a trend but a critical pillar for retail growth. For small businesses, e-commerce has become an essential avenue for scaling up, reaching a broader audience and staying competitive in an evolving market, says Daniel Bresler, Founder of DB Digital.