Author Archives: docmedia

Mr Price Foundation appoints PR Powerhouse as communications partner

Mr Price Foundation has appointed PR Powerhouse as its new public relations agency of record, following a competitive pitch process. The appointment comes as Mr Price Foundation prepares to launch its new long-term strategy, which sets out a bold ambition to empower 500,000 young South Africans by 2035. Building on two decades of impact, the […]

Exclusive: Lebo Madiba – Trust Engineers: The rise of strategic communicators in an age of AI, conflict and cultural complexity

A quiet revolution is unfolding in the world of communications, one that is less about channels and tools and more about responsibility, trust, and cultural intelligence. Across continents, communicators are being asked to do more than manage reputations; but to navigate geopolitical crises, translate science for public understanding, build societal resilience, and shape narratives in […]

Exclusive: Lebo Madiba – Bell Pottinger’s legacy and the shifting terrain of PR, ethics and geopolitics

The World Communications Forum Association’s Davos Communications Summit is bringing together global communicators to reflect on some of the most urgent challenges facing the public relations (PR) profession today. From the very first session, it was clear that this is not a year for polished case studies or safe conversations. Instead, the summit has taken […]

Market cheers Thungela Resources’s robust 2024 results despite coal market challenges

Coal producer Thungela Resources kicked off its 2024 results with a strong message from CEO July Ndlovu, who said, “Full-year export saleable production exceeded guidance in both South Africa and Australia. Notably, South African production grew for the first time in three years due to increased productivity and improved rail performance.” The market responded positively […]

OPPO SA has deals with all local networks for Black Friday 2024

OPPO South Africa has detailed all its deals for this year’s Black Friday. The smartphone maker has curated deals for Cell C, Telkom, MTN, and Vodacom. It will run its deals from mid-November to early December. OPPO South Africa is the latest company to detail what it is planning for Black Friday. Kicking off its deals from […]

Oppo brings its Reno Academy back for 2024 and AI is on the agenda

2024’s edition of the Oppo Reno Academy offers aspiring photographers and content creators a chance to further their skills, this time backed by the power of artificial intelligence. In an age where smartphones capture everyday moments, the smartphone maker aims to transform these tools into gateways for professional success. The Academy provides participants with hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, […]

OPINION | SA should tap into tourism to boost economy

Tourism’s tentacles run wide, reaching industries from manufacturing to transport. One such sector, arts and culture, has helped tourism establish a foothold in the economy. It is time that both arts and culture and tourism, reinvent themselves to attract a new kind of tourist – one that is young, with a fair amount of money […]