Access to and enjoyment of natural resources (for example, good quality air to breathe, clean water to drink and fertile soil to produce food) enable us to meet basic human needs, says Narnia Bohler-Muller, Yul Derek Davids, Ben Roberts and Gary Pienaar of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). 

The team at data-driven adtech company Flow says Google's intention to phase out third-party cookies on Chrome before the end of 2024 marks a significant shift for businesses aiming to reach their target audiences online. Prompting swift adaptation to a changing digital landscape, it has catapulted first-party data into the spotlight, adds the team. 

In a collaboration with Zero13 and CarbonCX, Decarb.earth has introduced the world's first fully digital end-to-end carbon credit solution for renewable energy projects. This solution addresses the challenges of quality assurance and transparency that have plagued the carbon credit market. 

Keneilwe Gwabeni, CIO at Assupol Holdings, says the integration of technology is an important catalyst for reshaping customer experiences. Gwabeni adds that as the insurance industry navigates evolving consumer demands and digital transformations, harnessing technology trends has become indispensable for insurers striving to foster lasting relationships with clientele. 

The Type Directors Club, a leading typography organisation, has announced the winners from 41 countries in its TDC70 competition. In 2024, the global jury awarded a total of 203 TDC70 certificates to entrants in 41 countries in the Communication Design, Lettering and Type Design disciplines.

Have you ever seen something on social media and got a feeling of deja vu because you saw the exact same thing posted by someone else? Trippy, I know … But is it okay? Are we allowed to post someone else’s stuff? I mean, intellectual property gets a little confusing in the world of social media.

Customer service is in a state of flux, says Linda Saunders, salesforce director solutions engineering Africa at Salesforce. Saunders adds that as budgets and staffing levels increase, so have customer expectations — keeping efficiency critical for delivering higher quality of service. 

Adidas has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage the 43% of girls who quit sport at 13 to stay in football. It is doing this by showcasing the power and potential of a future in the game.  

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF) has announced that Africa's children continue to have their voices heard in impactful policy-making forums across the continent with the launch of the second annual Africa Children's Summit (ACS). The summit is set to take place between Friday, 9 August and Monday, 12 August.

Snapchat was one of those social media apps that took the world by storm with its dog and beauty filters, making all of your selfies top-tier. It didn't stop there! Some brands saw these filters as an opportunity to promote their products and brands. With the growth of augmented reality (AR), it all came together in the most incredible way.