The H&M Foundation has announced the 20 finalists of the Global Change Award (GCA) 2026, selected from more than 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents. The finalists will now be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel who, together with the H&M Foundation team, will recommend ten winners to the H&M Foundation Board.

Venelize de Lange from media update speaks to Pieter Geyser about creator marketing strategy in South Africa, from procurements growing influence to attention-based pricing and sustainable creator revenue models.

VoxComm has issued new guidance designed with the aim to help agencies ensure they are properly rewarded for helping brands grow in an AI-driven market.

Good Hope FM, Cape Town's Original, has announced that, as from Monday, 2 March, it is undergoing its Presenter Search 2026, offering a training opportunity in radio.

Jabu's Jungle, an African animated television series aimed at preschool children, has announced the 10^th anniversary of broadcast across the continent, profiling African settings, animals, music and characters. It has aimed to be culturally relevant content for our children, and has recently been dubbed into additional languages to expand its reach even further.

Iindaba Zethu and Izindaba Zethu has celebrated its third birthday on Friday, 27 February with a linguistics inspired campaign, highlighting the connection built with isiXhosa and isiZulu audiences by bringing them the news in their mother tongue.

Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL), a sports nutrion brand, has announced it will be hosting FemmeFit Fest at Syringa Park Avianto Estate on Saturday, 28 March.

The Gerety Awards has revealed the full Global Executive Jury for its 2026 edition, aimed at bringing together an international collective of creative leaders who will define 2026's shortlist.

As Walmart deepens its footprint in South Africa's retail sector, Venelize de Lange from media update considers what this global expansion signals for local PR strategies and earned media storytelling.

Time Out South Africa has announced the appointment of Aisha Mohamed as its Managing Director, responsible for leading the business's strategic direction and next growth phase across South Africa.