Category: <span>Startups</span>

In the world of communications and media space, brands have to innovate constantly to stay ahead of the pack.  Primedia Group appointed Tobie Badenhorst to lead Primedia Sport as vice president from July 2024. Badenhorst brings nearly 20 years of experience in the South African sport industry.  At Nedbank, where he was head of group...

Cameroon’s Ulrich Chomche from NBA Academy Africa, an elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal for top prospects from across the continent, was selected 57th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm, making him the first NBA Academy Africa prospect drafted to the NBA.  Chomche is the seventh player...

TMRW Sports, which is focused on building progressive approaches in sports, media, and entertainment, has announced the closure of its Series A investment round. The round was co-led by Dynasty Equity, which recently closed a strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC, and Connect Ventures, which co-led the initial fundraising round for TMRW Sports, and included...

The National Musuems of Kenya (NMK) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) are proud to announce a new partnership to co-promote tourism and culture in Kenya. This alliance marks an exciting opportunity for sponsorship, co-branding, co-marketing and other forms of collaboration. NMK was established by an Act of Parliament, the Museums and Heritage Act 2006, as a...

The prestigious Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards concluded its 3rd annual ceremony at The Capital on The Park in Sandton, on 22 June – celebrating the remarkable achievements of young African brand owners who have redefined industries and demonstrated exceptional excellence in building their own brands. From a competitive pool of 76 nominees across Africa,...

In the era of social media dominance, public relations (PR) remains a crucial tool for building brand awareness, enhancing reputation, and fostering public connection. Acknowledging this, Johannesburg’s reputation management firm, The Allure Group (TAG), is launching a trailblazing series of events titled “Building a Brand Through PR Masterclass.” This initiative aims to equip attendees with...

Primedia announced that Lindile Xoko, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting and former group chief revenue officer will be stepping down from his roles on the 1 July 2024. According to the media house Xoko is off to “Harvard ahead of his move into the private equity space. He will also spend some time in Silicon Valley reviewing...

In just a few short years, the DStv Content Creator Awards have evolved into a vital platform for recognising and celebrating the exceptional talent within South Africa’s digital content creation landscape. Founded by Manuela Dias De Deus, MD of communications agency One-eyed Jack, the awards were conceived from the realisation that while South Africa boasts incredibly talented...

In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) announced the arrival of the Canon Academy Video Roadshow in Kenya; The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience to filmmaking enthusiasts unlike any other.   The Canon...

United Talent Agency (UTA) has acquired Representatives of Outstanding Footballers (ROOF), one of Europe’s leading soccer agencies. ROOF to be integrated with US sports agency Klutch Sports Group, which is also under UTA ROOF targets further global expansion, having already established offices in Munich, London and Madrid Germany-based agency ROOF represents about 130 soccer players...