Source: Pexels As trusted “custodians of medicine”, they support both physicians and patients, ensuring personalised care. According to Ahmed Bayat, chief operating officer of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA), pharmacies must remain widespread and affordable to maintain the wellbeing of communities and ensure accessible healthcare for all. “Pharmacies in South Africa are doing more…
Source: Supplied. Winner: Rising Green Star. Georgina Smit (presenting award), Mellissa Titus, Independent Quality Assurers (Pty) Ltd. The event has gathered the top role players in sustainability in the built environment under the banner: Zero+: Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow, which is fittingly the theme of this year’s convention. Lisa Reynolds, chief executive officer…
Source: www.unsplash.com Brand stories Telling brand stories, telling product stories and most importantly telling consumer stories. You know, the ones that resonate, the ones that make us laugh, the ones that create an impact and most importantly, the ones that make us feel something. Since the dismal performance of South African advertising campaigns at the…
Source: Reuters. When markets are confronted with uncertainty, there is usually a flight of funds towards safe-haven assets, and when the US dollar starts to appreciate, emerging-market currencies can suffer at the hands of perceptions of risk. With the rand already sensitive to global shifts, ambiguity is now adding to this volatility because of Trump’s…
Source: www.unsplash.com Industry standards Melon Mobile has defended its advertising as reasonable, arguing that the limits set on usage were transparent and fair within industry norms. However, the ARB concluded that such practices do not align with the strict interpretation of “unlimited,” as they imply no restrictions. The dispute centres on Melon Mobile’s advertising on…
Source: Reuters. While South Africa has faced economic challenges, the idea that local equity investments should be avoided in favour of rand-hedge or offshore stocks is flawed. However, the reality tells a different story. Since October 2020, the FINI 15 index, which includes major South African financial firms and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) like…
Source: Reuters. The pivotal and definitive outcome of the historic US elections for control of the White House and the Congress has wide-ranging implications for the US economy and the rest of the world. The American electorate has spoken. The clear focus by President-elect Trump will be mainly on the US economy. While the decisive…
Source: Reuters. “Initial market responses to the news today saw the rand weaken, and brought a day of volatility to the fore, influenced by uncertainty over potential shifts in US policies. “The reaction, albeit volatile, does not reflect a “shock” factor, and Trump trade has been priced in over the past few months. We are,…
Source: Lisa Reynolds, chief executive officer of GBCSA. The three-day event, which culminates on Friday, 7 November 2024, has once again drawn a significant number of industry professionals, and has not disappointed in its focus on innovative solutions and ambitious goals for climate-positive building practices. The theme for this year’s convention, “Zero+ or Zero Positive…
Lidl’s global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied) The brand film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper. Set around the theme of wishes coming true, it positions one of the largest retailers in Europe as…
