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Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

 The 39th Annual LIA judging convened over a 10-day period at Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas. The Juries, drawn from the world’s most recognised talent and presided over by industry leaders, viewed and scored every entry within their categories together on-site through all rounds of judging. All jurors saw every piece of work, as there…

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V&A Waterfront welcomes Lego certified store

Image suplied The Lego certified store at the V&A Waterfront will also pay homage to the country’s love of rugby. The store will feature a Lego build of a life-size rugby player complete with the iconic number six Springbok jersey in our beloved captain’s likeness. “The new Lego Certified Store in Cape Town underlines our…

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Government’s strategic VAT adjustments, what it means

Source: 123RF. As it stands, the list of zero-rated Vat items stands at 19, and includes such staples as brown bread, maize meal, milk, rice, vegetables, and eggs. The recommendation is to expand the list to 44 zero-rated Vat items. Advocacy group, Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) has advocated for this stance, based…

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Humility: A human advantage AI can’t compete with

Image source: Boris Vasilenko – 123RF.com It’s no easy feat, especially in mignon-fraught environments where delicate and tense dynamics often threaten creativity and human connection. Yet, humility is what allows leaders to build trust, openness, and collaboration across all interactions—whether with employees, candidates, freelancers, or service providers. We often hear phrases like “live your values,”…

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New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores. The Act is designed to provide a structured framework for developing South Africa’s petroleum resources. It does this by reinforcing the state’s commitment to regulatory stability, providing a predictable framework for exploration and production companies. By consolidating the rights to explore…

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AI thought leaders gather for Singularity Summit 2024

The Singularity South Africa Summit that returned in physical form in Johannesburg last week, in collaboration with Old Mutual, brought global and local thought leaders together to address the ways that exponential technologies can help future proof Africa. With over 1,300 delegates, over 50 prolific speakers, robotic displays, interactive experiences, many of which were a…

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Prince William heads to South Africa for green prize ceremony

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales reacts as he speaks to students at the College Stoke Climsland in Callington, in Cornwall, southwestern England, on 17 October 2024. Justin Tallis/Pool via Reuters/File Photo William travels to Cape Town on Monday for a series of events to promote his Earthshot Prize, while he will also attend the…

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