South Africa’s Ad Body Rules on TotalEnergies “Corporate Greenwashing”
South Africa's advertising regulator has ruled that TotalEnergies' claims that it promotes sustainable development were misleading, in what the regulator termed "corporate greenwashing."
South Africa’s Ad Market to Grow 6%, as Global Ad Investment Nearly Triples
South Africa's advertising market is expected to grow by 6% this year, WARC reports. AI-enabled media tools, among many other factors, reportedly drive SA's ad market growth.
AI-Related Searches Surge in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
AI-related inquiries surged 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa. New Google report shows a significantly growing curiosity about AI assistance and AI jobs in the three countries.
DigiMarCon Africa 2024 Returns to Cape Town in October
DigiMarCon, a digital, marketing, media, and advertising conference, is set to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 16-17, 2024.
AMC to Hold Annual Marketing Conference in Mombasa
The annual marketing conference of the African Marketing Confederation holds next month. The conference, themed “Brand Resilience Amidst Economic Uncertainty”, will host multidisciplinary conversations from experts across Africa.
New Survey Reveals Key Insights to South Africans’ Online Shopping Habits
South Africans target clothing and fashion items the most online, with takeaway food and groceries just behind. Other facts reveal how South Africans interpret convenience, personalization, and assistance when shopping online.
DRC Launches First Tier III Certified Data Center
The first phase of DRC's first Tier III Data Center, OADC Texaf Digital, will benefit multiple sectors of the DRC economy amid accelerated digitalization.
Angola Cables Smashes Traffic Record; Climbs to World’s Top 25 Networks
Angola Cables network smashes record peak of 18448 Tbs as the company now ranks 24th globally, according to CAIDA data.
TikTok Sacks Staff Across Africa, Amid Global Workforce Reduction
TikTok lays off staff across Africa amid global workforce reduction. Further massive layoffs are expected from the social media platform in the third quarter.