Second hypermarket opens in Libyan city of Benghazi as economy grows
February 12, 2025
French-based Géant retail brand now has two stores in the previously troubled North African country, with more planned.
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Why ‘forestalgia’ could be the next big thing for tourism marketers
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Destination ads that emphasise an idealised future are more effective at enticing travellers than campaigns based on nostalgia.
FCB Africa appoints Thumiso Masoha to role of Chief Experience Officer
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He brings with him industry experience spanning financial services, professional services, IT and telecoms, and FMCG.
Zimbabwe’s struggling formal retail sector sees more branch closures
February 10, 2025
OK Zimbabwe, a household name in local retail, closes branches as Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers calls for urgent interventions.
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February 7, 2025
The rapid spread of online misinformation has become a significant risk for businesses, brands and wider society. Why do people fall for it?
AMC magazine discusses key topics for African marketing professionals
February 7, 2025
Issue 4 2024 of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking industry professionals, provides latest in-depth insights.
MTN Uganda and Nissan come to the aid of struggling fruit vendor
February 6, 2025
Last year MTN gifted a vehicle to a single mother of five to replace her ‘death trap’ pickup. This year, they again came to the rescue.
Audi South Africa appoints new Head of Marketing, Product and PR
February 6, 2025
Ricci Birchfield has more than 18 years’ experience in the auto industry, specialising in marketing, digital strategy and business transformation.
Bank dazzles with its creative ‘zebra crossing’ idea in Sandton CBD
February 5, 2025
Busy intersection swapped the roar of traffic for the clip-clop of Zebra hooves on International Zebra Day. Or so it seemed.
Ogilvy Africa launches Ogilvy One offering in sub-Saharan Africa
February 5, 2025
Specialist digital marketing services agency may resonate in a region that has of one of the youngest consumer audiences in the world.
SA’s top marketers and supply chain professionals to be honoured
February 4, 2025
IMM Institute’s glamorous gala dinner and excellence awards evening in March promises to be a highlight on the local calendar.
Coca-Cola opens a new $31-million production facility near Cairo
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Upgrade of production in Egypt comes at a time when US brands are being boycotted by local consumers due to the conflict in Gaza.
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