As the world trains its eyes on COP29, it's worth looking at how and why organisations should embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their everyday operations — not just for the good of people and the planet but also as a powerful catalyst for profit or fundraising, says Gemma Thompson, Head of Development at Good Work Foundation. 

Ninety One has launched a digital campaign designed to encourage South Africans to rethink their spending habits and consider investing instead. The campaign subverts the traditional retail messaging associated with Black Friday by posing a simple yet thought-provoking question: What if I invested instead of spending?

Samsung Electronics has commemorated its Foundation Day on Friday, 1 November. This year, the festivities extended beyond a single day as all Samsung offices around the world participated in the Samsung Employee Volunteering Programme from Friday, 1 to Thursday, 14 November.

The DO MORE FOUNDATION has released the 2024 Impact Report in honour of World Children's Day, celebrated annually on 20 November. The foundation has supported 526 ECD centres and empowered 1 260 ECD workers to ensure the 20 929 young children under its care are afforded quality nutrition, early learning and supportive caregivers. 

Rogerwilico, in partnership with Field & Insights Africa, has released the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report. According to the report, South Africa's township consumers value trust, authenticity and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions.

The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) KwaZulu-Natal branch has hosted the biennial KwaZulu-Natal Waste Management Awards. The awards has celebrated the province's leading sustainable businesses at a gala dinner held at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club. 

Briefly News, a South African entertainment and digital news platform, has announced an upcoming social media webinar focused on mastering storytelling and audience engagement. The webinar will take place on Friday, 6 December and will be facilitated by the platform's Social Media Manager, Falyne Steyn. 

Effie Worldwide has announced that it is celebrating a significant milestone: 10 years of championing campaigns that make a difference. Launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the Positive Change category was designed to influence marketers to drive consumers toward more sustainable choices. 

Penquin has celebrated several wins at the 2024 Assegai Awards, held at The Venue in Melrose Arch. Recognised as a premier showcase for Integrated Marketing campaigns, the Assegai Awards highlight the very best in strategy, creative excellence and impact in the South African Direct Marketing industry.

Flow Communications, a South African communications agency, has won 14 awards at the annual Assegai Awards, held in Johannesburg on Thursday, 14 November.