The Mastercard Foundation has announced that it is expanding its long-standing partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to support over 70 400 young women and girls facing the most significant financial and social barriers to education and building a livelihood. 

As businesses adapt to evolving consumer behaviours in a digital-first world, WhatsApp Business API is emerging as a critical tool for marketers to meet new expectations, says Xander Barnard, Managing Director at The Messenger Network. 

Public relations can be tricky to understand. Some people equate the work with marketing, and others have a misconception of what the responsibility and purpose of a PR team is. Many people just assume that PR is meant to keep audiences happy. Here's why that is not the case.

Independent Media has announced that it is set to restructure in response to banking threats and rising operational costs. Independent Newspapers will restructure across several of its business units as part of its ongoing efforts to address the challenges within the business and broader media environment. 

Leading South African manufacturers and retailers are starting to look more carefully at how digital platforms such as e-commerce marketplaces, super apps and social commerce can form part of an omnichannel strategy to reach consumers wherever they are, says Gareth Paterson, Director of Client Strategy at NIQ and GfK (an NIQ company) in South Africa. 

Cotlands has announced the successful conclusion of its 80^th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Tuesday, 10 September. The AGM included a fireside chat with Brent Lindeque, keynote addresses by Marcelle Arnold (Chairperson) and a presentation of the CEO report from Nozizwe Dladla-Qwabe, Cotlands' Acting CEO. 

Clicks ClubCard, South Africa's oldest retail loyalty programme, has achieved two wins and three highly commended honours across multiple categories at the annual South African Loyalty Awards, highlighting its pre-eminence in the loyalty space. The wins include AI, Data Analytics, Gamification and Retail Programme of the Year. 

International digital agency R17 Ventures AG has made waves online with a TikTok video. The video, a tour of its office at the V&A Waterfront, has gone viral, racking up over 8.5 million views and nearly 300 000 likes. The agency, known for its cutting-edge digital strategies and creative marketing campaigns, says this demonstrates its understanding and expertise in the digital space.

This October, OFM has announced that its annual #PinkTober campaign returns to turn the airwaves pink with programming dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer. Following the incredible success of 2023's campaign, OFM is aiming to unite Central South Africa in raising R500 000 for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).

Africanbank has announced that its Audacious Rewards won Best Relaunched Programme of the Year at the SA Loyalty Awards. Dr Nceba Hene, the Head of Africanbank's loyalty programme, was voted the Industry Talent of the Year and the programme was nominated for the Best Relaunched Loyalty Programme Short-Term Loyalty Marketing Campaign of the Year.