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Period Paper Campaign Wins Grand Prix At Loeries Awards
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South African advertising agency Joe Public has won the Grand Prix in Print, in the Tactical Use of Print category, at the 2026 Loerie Awards for its Period Paper campaign, created for Independent Media in partnership with The MENstruation Foundation.
The Loeries recognise excellence in advertising, design and brand communication across Africa and the Middle East.
The campaign featured realistic red stains resembling period blood on copies of The Cape Times, The Star and The Mercury, drawing attention to girls who cannot afford sanitary products.
It also received Craft Gold for Art Direction, recognising the creative execution behind the campaign.
The Loeries recognise excellence in advertising, design and brand communication across Africa and the Middle East.
The campaign featured realistic red stains resembling period blood on copies of The Cape Times, The Star and The Mercury, drawing attention to girls who cannot afford sanitary products.
It also received Craft Gold for Art Direction, recognising the creative execution behind the campaign.
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SATNAC Summit Explores AI Opportunities for Africa
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Telkom is hosting the annual Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing together technology leaders, researchers and government representatives.
The summit explores how artificial intelligence can support sustainable businesses, while giving researchers and students a platform to share their work and develop skills for the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Telkom Group Executive for Innovation and Transformation, Dr Mmaki Jantjies, is contributing to discussions on technology and digital transformation.
The summit explores how artificial intelligence can support sustainable businesses, while giving researchers and students a platform to share their work and develop skills for the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Telkom Group Executive for Innovation and Transformation, Dr Mmaki Jantjies, is contributing to discussions on technology and digital transformation.
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Blind Entrepreneur Uses Art To Inspire Learners In The Vaal
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Thabang Thoothe, a former learner at Thuto-Tiro Engineering School of Specialisation in Sebokeng, in the Vaal, has given back to his former school by creating a mural promoting hope, unity and positive change.
The artwork encourages learners to respect one another, make positive choices and work together to build a better future for their school and community.
Thoothe founded Zuum360, which partnered with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture through the Mzansi Golden Economy Programme to launch the campaign.
Despite losing his sight due to medical conditions, he continues to run his business and hopes the mural will inspire learners for generations to come.
The artwork encourages learners to respect one another, make positive choices and work together to build a better future for their school and community.
Thoothe founded Zuum360, which partnered with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture through the Mzansi Golden Economy Programme to launch the campaign.
Despite losing his sight due to medical conditions, he continues to run his business and hopes the mural will inspire learners for generations to come.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 18.47 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,173.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,524.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 18.47 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,173.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.65 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,524.00.
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