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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 […]

93-year-old first battery repositions and appoints shane petersen as director of sales and marketing

First Battery, a long-standing name synonymous with automotive batteries excellence, has announced the appointment of Shane Petersen as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. With an illustrious 93-year history deeply rooted in automotive batteries, First Battery has been a trusted provider of powering vehicles across South Africa’s varied terrain. Petersen brings to First Battery a wealth of experience from his extensive […]

The rise of the new maestros: The challenger brands

As purse strings draw tighter under the strain of an economy in flux, challenger brands are stepping into the spotlight says Lebo Madiba, PR Powerhouse   Challenger brands are the new maestros in sectors as varied as tech, motoring, healthcare, and energy, orchestrating a market shift towards options that resonate with the consumers’ chorus for […]

Thungela unveils new teacher’s communal facilities at KwaZamokuhle School in Mpumalanga

Thungela’s Goedehoop Colliery in partnership with Barloworld Equipment handed over fully kitted teacher’s communal facilities consisting of a staff room, kitchen, and boardroom, to the KwaZamokuhle Secondary School in Mpumalanga. The facilities, constructed using shipping containers will aid teachers and administrators in carrying out their duties more effectively, fostering an environment where learning and teaching […]