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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SAFA to retain Ellis as coach of Banyana Banyana

The Banyana Banyana team. The chairman of the South African Football Association’s technical committee, Jack Maluleke, says the association wants to retain the services of Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis despite her team failing to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Banyana finished a disappointing fourth after losing to Ghana in the bronze…

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Over 70 EC learners rushed to hospital for suspected food poisoning

[FILE] School children having lunch. Over seventy learners from Gobisizwe Agricultural School in Ngqeleni in the Eastern Cape have been rushed to hospital due to food poisoning. Provincial Health Spokesperson, Siyanda Manana, says the learners were admitted to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha Regional Hospital and Ngangelizwe Community Healthcare. Manana says some learners are on…

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South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts lag behind global average: CPI

A graphic depicting corruption. South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts continue to hover below the global average despite a global decline in corruption. This is according to the Anti-Corruption organisation, Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI). The index shows that South Africa’s score has remained unchanged at 41 over the last three years since 2024. The…

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ANC welcomes South Africa’s ratings upgrade by S&P Global

[File Image]: Global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the decision by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings to upgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. The S&P decision follows the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier this week. ANC NEC member and deputy…

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Visa and littlefish launch digital revolution for African small businesses

Source: Supplied. This partnership will support micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) across Africa by streamlining their in-store and online digital experiences through advanced business solutions and value-added services. Despite the global rise of digital payments, research suggests that the majority of day-to-day transactions in Africa still occur in cash, highlighting a critical need for…

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SAMA warns against increased alcohol use this festive season

Horrific crash in Limpopo yesterday claimed the lives of seven people. 1 minute The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed concern over anticipated emergency incidents due to increased alcohol consumption during the festive season. The association has warned of adverse consequences of alcohol use, which include a high number of road traffic accidents during…

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