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Big development in DStv owner sale

he Competition Commission has recommended approving Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice, with conditions: no retrenchments for three years post-merger and a commitment to HDP and worker ownership in LicenceCo

Issie Kirsh, pioneering force behind 702 and Primedia, passes away at 90

Primedia CEO Jonathan Procter paid tribute to Kirsh’s legacy, stating: "By launching 702 in 1980, Issie Kirsh pioneered independent radio in South Africa.

Unemployment climbs to 32.9% in 2025 Q1

The number of persons employed in the formal sector decreased by 245,000 in Q1: 2025, and the informal sector employment increased by 17,000 over the same period.

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New artificial intelligence startup pays South Africans to grow digital maps in townships

Instead of chasing virtual creatures like Pokémon Go, young people and local residents are hitting the streets to find and document the countless small businesses that keep township economies alive.

Amasa Igniters Forum returns

Amasa Igniters Forum 2025 to reshape media narratives in digital age The Amasa Igniters Forum returns on 21 May 2025 at GIBS, Johannesburg, under the theme: Reshaping Media Narratives in an Era of Radical Evolution – Purpose. Progress. Power.

Social media platforms are replacing Google

When it comes to South Africa, social media platforms are the go-to for 99.3% of respondents, according to a February 2025 survey by software company Meltwater that looked at internet use among what is estimated to be more than 50-million users.

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MTN Group sees revenue, subscriber growth in Q1

The Pan-African mobile operator announced its Q1 financial results today, saying it now has 297 million customers in the 16 markets in which it operates.

The ACA launches a podcast for the curious and committed

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has launched ADventures, a new podcast series that builds on the ACA’s commitment to adding real value to the industry - by creating space for open conversation, shared insight, and fresh perspective.

Ogilvy SA announces continued partnership with Volkswagen Group Africa

This win follows a comprehensive 11 month pitch process, managed by the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS).

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