Africa tourism forum returns | GirlCode opens Pan-African Hackathon

AI boom strains Africa construction

AFRICA Wed 8 July 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Africa Tourism Leadership Forum returns with focus on intra-African travel Tourism leaders, policymakers and investors from across Africa will gather in Limpopo this September to discuss ways to strengthen intra-African travel, improve connectivity and unlock new tourism investment opportunities... Read more GirlCode opens applications for 2026 Pan-African Hackathon  read AI data-centre surge sparks fear of Africa construction-labour shortfall  read Kenya backs creative economy with $9.3m funding  read KPMG invites African tech startups to compete for global innovation title Applications close on 2 August 2026... Read South Africa holds its own in the race for global fruit markets FHUMULANI RATSHITANGA South Africa's fresh fruit industry exports more than 4.4 million tonnes of produce to over 100 markets worldwide each year. Remaining competitive, however, requires continued investment, collaboration and the ability to navigate a complex global trading environment... Read WWF South Africa’s Mandela Day campaign asks SA to sweep before Mother Nature’s door “The campaign is built on the idea that nature is our home. And like any home, it could use some looking after,” says WWF... Read Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use MACDONALD DZIRUTWE The FCCPC said the inquiry would examine complaints by Nigerian media groups against companies including Meta... Read Tlhogi Ngwato | Who owns a country’s story? TLHOGI NGWATO Tlhogi Ngwato explores why communications professionals have a responsibility to protect nuance before perception hardens into accepted truth... Read New Press Office on Bizcommunity More   |   Join McDonald's SA McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in South Africa in November 1995. Today, we operate close to 400 restaurants in nine of South Africa’s provinces. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @McDonalds_SA  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Jobs offered View jobs Submit a job FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

Shoppers look for elevated shopping experiences

Oreo and BTS 'purple' cookies land in SA | Warning over spaza shop by-law compliance

Retail Wed 8 July 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE When it comes to grocery shopping in SA, it's all about the experience Research highlights that convenience is also being redefined, with shoppers expecting seamless, personalised and low-friction experiences across every touchpoint... Read more Limited edition Oreo and BTS 'purple' cookies land in SA Rather than simply adding celebrity branding to its packaging, the partnership sees BTS play an active role in developing the product itself... read Warning over spaza shop by-law compliance Property owners who lease their properties to spaza shop owners have been cautioned by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that non-compliance may result in enforcement action... read Design & Manufacturing The Shape of Us: Design Week South Africa 2026 applications now open This year’s theme, The Shape of Us, invites participants to explore the relationship between cultural identity, historical influences and future-focused approaches within their work... Read Health & Beauty The Ordinary leads AI beauty rankings as Chanel and other legacy brands lose ground Ingredient-led independents earned 31% of all AI citations in beauty, while legacy mass brands accounted for only 4%... Read Retail Marketing Oakley backs the Boks with new SA Rugby partnership The global performance eyewear brand has been named the official eyewear partner of the Springboks and all SA Rugby national teams... Read Retail Services Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs The partnership enables informal retailers to process bill payments, creating fresh revenue streams while bringing financial services closer to underserved communities... Read New Press Office on Bizcommunity More   |   Join McDonald's SA McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in South Africa in November 1995. Today, we operate close to 400 restaurants in nine of South Africa’s provinces. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @McDonalds_SA  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

The Workplace Stories Shaping India's Next Growth Chapter

Dear Industry Leader,

The next chapter of India's growth story is being written through innovation, leadership and workplace experience.

As businesses embrace AI, modern ways of working, and evolving employee expectations, the organizations investing in culture, leadership and people-first experiences are setting the benchmark for the future of work.

To spotlight these organizations, ETHR Future Ready Organizations returns with Season 4 of its video storytelling series featuring workplaces redefining employee experience across India.

More than a corporate video, this series captures the vision, culture, learning practices and people strategies behind your organization's evolution through compelling, editorial-style storytelling.

The series will explore :

• Employee experience and culture-first initiatives
• Leadership vision driving workplace transformation
• Measurable business and people outcomes
• Future-ready workplace practices shaping India Inc.

Your story will be showcased across ETHRWorld's digital ecosystem, reaching senior HR leaders, CXOs and business decision-makers from leading organizations across the country.

Featured Workplace Stories

• Herbalife India — More than a Workplace, It's a Purpose in Practice
• GoKwik — Where People Power Every Possibility
• Remsons Industries — Inside Remsons: Where Workplace Culture Drives Impact
• Nexus Select Trust — Redefining Workplace Experience in India's Retail Landscape
• NHPC — Powering the Nation, Empowering People

Every workplace has a journey. Few have the platform to tell it at scale.

With a few curated participation slots available, we invite you to be part of this exclusive series and position your organisation among India's most future-ready workplaces.

Connect with us on the details below for pricing, deliverables, and other information.

Email: sashmita.nayak@timesinternet.in
Contact: +91 70465 63639

We look forward to showcasing your organization's future-ready workplace journey to India's HR and business leadership community.

Warm Regards,
Team ETHRWorld

R16bn deal to buy Shell's SA fuel stations

Edgars to open 50 new South African stores

Biz Daily Wed 8 July 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE UAE oil company agrees to R16bn deal to buy Shell’s SA fuel stations The South African fuel retail market is set for a shake-up as Adnoc agrees to acquire Shell’s petrol stations... Read more Edgars to open 50 new South African stores after 3-year turnaround Rather than simply increasing its national footprint, the retailer says each new location has been carefully selected based on customer demand and long-term commercial viability... read TimeLive's photojournalist Sandile Ndlovu crowned Sanef Journalist of the Year The overall Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards is TimesLive’s photojournalist, Sandile Ndlovu... read ESG & Sustainability #WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into fashion MAROEFAH SMITH E_mania’s Kuhle Phumzile Zondo talks to Bizcommunity about the Woolworths Youth Makers journey and sustainable fashion in Africa... Read Legal Lessons from Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic patent loss in Canada SARA-JANE PLUKE AND EMMANUEL OKEKE A CA$400 missed fee caused Novo Nordisk to lose its Canadian Ozempic patent. However, was this oversight or part of a broader IP strategy? Read Tourism, Travel & Hospitality #ATM2026 | RX Global's Danielle Curtis on resilience, technology and the future of travel ROBIN FREDERICKS Speaking ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2026, Danielle Curtis says stronger partnerships, digital engagement and innovation could help South African tourism businesses capture growing demand from one of the world's most valuable outbound travel markets... Read ICT SA-linked AI coding startup raises R16m in pre-seed funding The company said the platform has grown to nearly 100,000 users across 14 countries since launching less than three months ago... Read New Press Office on Bizcommunity More   |   Join McDonald's SA McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in South Africa in November 1995. Today, we operate close to 400 restaurants in nine of South Africa’s provinces. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @McDonalds_SA  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Jobs offered Marketing Manager - Greenstone Park, Edenvale   Tender Administrator - Johannesburg   SEO Strategist - Cape Town   GenAI Senior Integrated Designer - Remote within South Africa   Module Coordinator - Durbanville   Lecturer - Centurion   Creative Process Facilitator - Cape Town   Junior Product Manager - Durban   Digital Printer Technician - Johannesburg   Social Media Specialist - Johannesburg   Business Solutions Architect - Sandton   Senior PolyGlot JavaScript AI Engineer - Johannesburg   More jobs Submit a job Customise jobs FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email.