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#BizTrends2026 | Penquin's Thando Mxosa: The 'why,' not the 'what' counts

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- For marketers to succeed in 2026, we must move past the data and reconnect with the human stories hidden beneath the spreadsheets. As such, I have identified a growing trend o... Read More


Are dating apps over? Gen Z is ditching "swipe-by" culture for meaningful connections in the kitchen

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- This cultural shift reflects a growing trend among young singles who are embracing more authentic dating methods, such as friend referrals and shared experiences, instead of r... Read More


ADC 105 African jury members on creativity and judging

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Yaa Boateng, CCO, managing director, The Storytellers, Accra (Fusion jury), Ghana Creative trends "One of the most exciting trends in Ghana right now is how brand and influe... Read More


Plain packaging vs branding rights: A legal battle over cigarette pack regulations

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Beyond standardised packaging, governments are introducing complementary policies such as flavour bans, restrictions on retail displays, nicotine limits, environmental regulat... Read More


South Africa's consumer class is all in on AI

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Director of storytelling for BrandMapp, Brandon de Kock asks: "If one in six people globally now use AI tools, what does that look like in South Africa's middle class?" BrandM... Read More


The rise of AI-simulated humans in business research

South Africa, Feb. 19 -- Until recently, this was a topic that split the research world into opposing camps: those firmly against it, those enthusiastically for it, and a quieter group in the middle t... Read More


Volvo Car India And ChargeZone Launch Ultra-Fast Charging Station Near Igatpuri

Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- Swedish luxury car brand Volvo Car India and ChargeZone have inaugurated an ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway. The facility is located a... Read More


Volkswagen India Launches Tayron R-Line SUV At INR 4.69 Million

Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has launched the Tayron R-Line SUV at an introductory price of INR 4.69 million (ex-showroom). The Tayron R-Line features R-Line styling and is manu... Read More


Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Appoints Nitin Selot As Executive Director

Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has appointed Nitin Selot as Executive Director for Finance, IT and Legal Affairs. He takes over the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as t... Read More


Ashok Leyland To Add 30 New Touchpoints In Western India

Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced a network expansion for its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business in Western India. The company plans to ad... Read More