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Rising T-bill rates raise cost of borrowing for companies

Nairobi, June 9 -- Companies with loan facilities pegged on Treasury bills are facing higher financing costs as interest rates on the securities continue to go up in weekly auctions. Banks often pric... Read More


How grid leasing could help offset Kenya Power monopoly loss

Nairobi, June 9 -- Utility company Kenya Power is expected to cancel out losses from the end of its monopoly in electricity sales with the lease of its infrastructure as analysts see a structural shif... Read More


Ex-Scangroup CEO bid to oust board at AGM flops on investors snub

Nairobi, June 9 -- WPP Scangroup founder and former CEO Bharat Thakrar failed in his bid to oust the firm's board in a vote at the annual general meeting, as the majority shareholder was unable to sec... Read More


School marketing in 2026: Why trust and community matter

South Africa, June 9 -- In 2026, schools operate within a highly competitive environment where parents have access to more information, more choices and greater influence over enrolment decisions than... Read More


One Club Creative Hall of Fame 2026 inductees named

South Africa, June 9 -- The group of legends in advertising, design, and education will be inducted in September.The Creative Hall of Fame has a rich heritage of honouring the lifetime achievements of... Read More


The distinctiveness crisis: The tools are equal, the thinking is not

South Africa, June 9 -- Maintaining brand distinctiveness against emerging competitors has entered the top tier of concerns for the first time for marketers. It speaks to how dramatically the media l... Read More


BulkSMS honoured by WASPA at Telemedia Johannesburg 2026

South Africa, June 9 -- WASPA is sub-Saharan Africa's longest-standing self-regulatory body for the mobile services industry. Through its code of best practice, it sets the standards that govern respo... Read More


Amazon Prime launches in South Africa; Ecommerce Counsel says brands must act by 9 June

South Africa, June 9 -- Amazon launched its Prime membership in South Africa on 3 June 2026, priced at R59 a month or R399 a year. The launch makes South Africa the 27th Prime market worldwide. The co... Read More


MTN South Africa and M+C Saatchi Abel launch digital-first brand for a new generation

South Africa, June 9 -- M+C Saatchi Abel moved away from traditional telco marketing, developing a brand identity designed to exist natively in digital spaces, precisely to ensure a seamless user expe... Read More


WATCH | Checkers Sixty60 honours Tshabalala moment with World Cup-themed campaign

South Africa, June 9 -- Siphiwe Tshabalala Checkers Sixty60 has joined the conversation with a light-hearted online advert and the launch of a limited-edition Boerrito, a match-day meal that playfull... Read More