Noordwester Uitgewers, the publisher of cherished local papers like Noordwester and Oewernuus, has ceased operations, striking a poignant blow to South Africa's community media. Kiara Ferreira from media update explores the factors behind this closure and what it means for the future of journalism.

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has announced that Sewit Ahderom has been selected to serve as its next President and CEO.

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.

Huawei unveiled its SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025's transportation summit titled "Creating a Digital & Intelligent Foundation for Comprehensive Transportation and Logistics."

The Matrix Communications Group, a strategic partner in marketing and communications, has celebrated its fifth anniversary in September. The milestone marks its celebration of a journey from an integrated marketing collective to a fully-fledged martech group, uniting human and cultural intelligence, data science, digital innovation and strategic advisory under one collaborative framework.

Cape Town’s creative pulse hits new heights this October as MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX) celebrates its 15th year with a not-to-be-missed one-day summit

Stellenbosch has announced that it is to host the Social Media Marketing Conference 2025 on 16 October. The event is for marketers, brand managers and content creators who want to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of social media.

St John's College has announded that it will host the annual Tutu Memorial Walk on Sunday, 12 October, closing out Habits of the Heart V, a series of events honouring Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. This year's theme, "Reframing the Legacy. Reclaiming our Future", invites reflection on how Tutu's work continues to shape South Africa today.

BUCO has announced its recognition at the WesBank New Generation Awards 2025. BUCO was named a finalist in Best Use of AI in a Marketing Campaign by a Corporate and Best Use of AI in a Marketing Campaign by an Agency and secured a Bronze Award in the Best Use of AI in a Marketing Campaign by an Agency category.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced that it is taking home eight awards at the 2025 New Generation Awards. These accolades, all awarded for the 'Keep Them Guessing' campaign, made MBSA one of the most awarded brands of the evening.