African Roots

Shaun Holley, Deputy CEO & Head of Innovation and Rory Bosman, Executive for Sales & Marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems. Image supplied Indeed, consumer demand for better and more diverse payment experiences, coupled with the need to trade across multiple channels, is shaping the midmarket retail sector across Africa. Notably, industry research indicates that total…

Frank van den Driest was on stage at the Nedbank IMC Conference: Source: Supplied. Frank van den Driest, speaking at the Nedbank IMC Conference, argued that this narrow focus has come at a significant cost—not only to businesses but also to society at large. “What we’ve witnessed since Milton Friedman’s statement is a surge of…

Source: Unsplash Startups operating and headquartered in South Africa, that are building solutions for the African or global market, and have demonstrated significant market fit and growth potential are eligible to apply for the fund. To be eligible, startups must have at least one Black South African founder with relevant experience, a strong and driven…

The campaign focuses on the health of taxi drivers. Source: Supplied. A heartbeat of the nation South African taxi drivers are the literal heartbeat of our transport system, connecting cities, towns, and communities. However, this essential role comes with significant health risks. The Check My Beat campaign highlights the importance of regular health screenings and…

Source:unsplash.com The research is based on a global survey with 1,148 strategists worldwide, the majority of which are agency-side, fielded between July-August 2024, as well as topics explored at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and discussions with leading strategists from around the world. Lena Roland, content director, Warc Strategy, says: “Our annual Future of…

Source: www.namibmills.com While investigations are ongoing, porridge producer Namib Mills recalled the product in South Africa and Namibia as a ‘precautionary measure’. It is alleged they were fed the porridge and later complained of stomach cramps. Namib Mills, the Namibian company behind Top Score Instant Porridge, has released a statement regarding the situation. “As a…

Source: © Facebook Loeries Facebook Loeries Loeries announces 13 speakers for its International Seminar of Creativity The International Seminar of Creativity takes place on Friday, 11 October, 09:30 – 15:00 at the Homecoming Centre. It brings together leading professionals, creatives, and thought leaders to discuss trends, share insights, and explore the future of creativity in…

The 2024 New Generation Awards took place recently on Thursday 26 September in Sandton (Image supplied) The 12th edition of the Awards, which are for social and digital media, integrated marketing and the online tech sector, was held on Thursday 26 September in Sandton and attracted over 500 submissions, from 100 corporates and agencies. The…

Image supplied The collection consists of three distinctive whiskeys that have been uniquely crafted for Makro customers, with the added personal touch of Makro spirits buyer Kristin Dry, following her visit to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, earlier this year. During the visit, Dry personally selected the taste profiles for this limited-edition collection,…