What does it take to thrive across radio, podcast and the written word? Venelize de Lange from media update chats with broadcaster and author Carol Ofori about the art of storytelling in Africa.

KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Musa Zondi, has launched the KZN Economic Roadshow at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre. The initiative, aligned with the Provincial Reconstruction and Transformation Plan, brings together government, labour, business and civil society in a unified pledge to revitalise the local economy and create sustainable jobs.

Despite progress in recent years, women worldwide continue to face significant barriers to economic empowerment and gender equality. The stark reality is that many women still lack access to financial resources, equal opportunities and a safe environment, hindering their ability to contribute fully to socio-economic development.

Experian's latest research, conducted by Forrester Consulting, has revealed how Machine Learning (ML) is transforming decision-making across Financial Services and Telcos in eleven countries in EMEA, including South Africa and Asia Pacific.

The Africa Fintech Summit has welcomed back MDP, a long-time AFTS partner and a leading card issuing and payments technology provider across the Middle East and Africa, as sponsor for the 14^th edition of Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2025, held at the Accra international Conference Center (AICC) in Accra, Ghana, from Wednesday, 8 to Friday, 10 October. 

King Price Xtreme wasn't created to chase the spotlight. It was created to share it. To shine it on the athletes, disciplines and communities that are usually overlooked, and to give them a fighting chance to thrive.

Ever heard of the seven Ps of marketing? Venelize de Lange from media update breaks down each P and explores how modern brands can leverage them for more strategic marketing.

Communications agency Feed That Bird Communication Consultants (Pty) Ltd has announced that it has secured the Lion Roars Hotels and Lodges marketing account, taking on full marketing responsibilities for the group's collection of boutique hotels, game lodges and restaurants across South Africa.

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is not new. In the 1980s and 1990s, companies began outsourcing their back-office functions like payroll processing, accounting and data entry to a third-party provider, says Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa.

Today's consumers spend time that matters to them in passion playgrounds, gathering around shared interests and moving swiftly and fluidly across connected communities as they shape culture in real time.