Havas expands Africa push with Roxana Ravjee as regional CEO
Havas has appointed Roxana Ravjee as CEO Africa, effective 1 August 2026.
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Unhelpful government and a lack of brand building see South African mining companies lose out
Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance.
Africa's first dedicated creator intercontinental network launches in Kenya
Sound On Africa (SOA) has launched an intercontinental network built to connect brands with vetted creators across Africa, starting in Kenya.
WPP results beat analyst forecasts, sees shares jump up
WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025.
Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak to record over 4,000 cases
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass 4,000 cases this week and has been described as the fastest-spreading on record since it was officially declared in May.
Africa is not the next digital opportunity. It is the current one.
For years, Africa has been framed as marketing's next big opportunity. The emerging market. The growth story. The region to watch. But what if we have been looking at it the wrong way?
#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it
The idea of sustainability is not new to us. It’s woven into the very fabric that is Africa. It’s in the way our grandparents found new ways to reuse food packaging. The universal experience of opening the Danish biscuit tin, hoping to find a treat, only to see it’s filled to the brim with sewing equipment. It’s the heirlooms passed down from one generation to another.
Omnicom Q2 results: Built for an era where speed, integration, and scale matter most
Omnicom’s revenue in the second quarter of 2026 increased $2.5bn to $6.6bn as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG, which closed on November 26, 2025, and constant currency revenue growth.
3 SA innovators selected for 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge
Three green-economy innovators — PeeCycling, Preserve Botanica, and ReSurfify — will represent South Africa at the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge.
South Africa’s most valuable brands add $14bn to their value, as MTN reclaims the no.1 spot
Financial and telecom brands dominate the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30, connecting the country in meaningful ways; WeBuyCars makes its debut after revolutionising the used car market