Once close to oblivion, SA retailer Edgars is making a comeback
July 9, 2026
Six years ago, the historic South African department store chain was in voluntary business rescue. Now it plans to open 50 new stores.
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The Accountability Equation is the often neglected, but vital, three-way partnership between creators, brands and their marketing agencies.
Malawi’s marketing body confirms keynote speaker for annual conference
July 8, 2026
The Institute of Marketing in Malawi announces that accomplished business leader Michel Hebert will be its keynote conference speaker.
When the same online search query produces vastly different results
July 8, 2026
Forty percent of brand citations in organic search results do not show up in AI overviews for the same query, study finds.
Sports brand Adidas moves its $512m global media account to Omnicon
July 7, 2026
Adidas has reportedly awarded the business to Omnicom Media Group following a competitive pitch involving Publicis Groupe and incumbent WPP.
PepsiCo loses some fizz as Coca-Cola captures its Marriott business
July 7, 2026
Another salvo is fired in the long-running ‘Cola Wars’ as Coke steals Pepsi’s thunder across the Marriott group’s 10,000 global properties.
Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Managing Director: Rest of Africa
July 6, 2026
Gideon Khobane brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across media, entertainment and digital platforms in Africa.
Ethiopia launches national coffee initiative to boost export earnings
July 6, 2026
Country aims to grow its position in the global coffee market through interventions such as better research to improve productivity and quality.
Penny takes on Pixie in the grocery home-delivery battleground
July 3, 2026
Pick n Pay’s AI-powered shopping assistant takes a bow. Is conversation-led online grocery shopping the next big thing?
Traceability: Giving Africa a marketing edge the world can audit
July 3, 2026
For African brands navigating today’s complex export markets, traceability can be turned into a competitive edge.
Drinks giant Diageo announces appointment of Managing Director for Africa
July 3, 2026
John Musunga moves from London-based role of Managing Director for Diageo’s South, West and Central Africa business.
How the World Cup could finally unite us under one great brand
July 3, 2026
The tournament is an opportunity to change the African narrative from individual or national successes to a united Brand Africa success story.
Kenyan agency wins first Cannes Lions Grand Prix in nation’s history
July 2, 2026
‘Paid Sick Leave for Cows’ campaign comes out tops against nearly 300 international entries in the Sustainable Development Goals category.
Uganda launches a national coffee brand at major EU trade show
July 2, 2026
The country sees its coffee as a strategic national asset and wants to build a global brand of trust, sustainability and economic strength.
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