As part of its ongoing effort to make everyday connectivity more sustainable, FNB Connect has introduced eco-friendly SIM cards, made possible by biodegradable SIM card carriers and recyclable packaging.

South Africans have long been recognised for resilience. Now, it appears the world is catching up. As 2026 unfolds amid global challenges, VML's 12^th annual Future 100 report has introduced an emerging cultural ethos: dystoptimism.

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.

PRCA Africa has announced the appointment of three new members to its Sustainability Committee: Adam Hunter, Managing Director of Hook, Line & Sinker; Kirtanya Maharaj, Manager of WWF-SASSI (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF South Africa); and Nabiella de Beer, Head of PR at Havas Red (part of Havas PR South Africa).

On Sunday, 25 January 2026, more than fifty ASEZ volunteers planted and their families 55 trees at Golden Harvest Park, Randburg, Johannesburg. 

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

From legal enforcement to smarter planning and stronger measurement, out-of-home (OOH) — including digital out-of-home (DOOH) — is levelling up on every front, says Steve Duck, Chief Revenue Officer of Media at Tractor Outdoor.

Mondelez International has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as one of Africa's leading employers for the sixth consecutive year, achieving rankings across markets in the 2026 Top Employers Awards.

The SPAR Group has announced that Olive Brook Chardonnay has been honoured as Best Product of the Year in the Wine category by the Best Product of the Year Awards, a consumer-driven award in the Netherlands and a recognised benchmark for European products.

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels initiative has raised over R4-million in assistance for flood-stricken communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, which form a part of Jacaranda FM's broadcast footprint spanning four provinces. This followed a week of torrential rains that claimed at least 37 lives and displaced thousands.