The Awards in Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok has announced NIVEA (Beiersdorf) and inDrive as the official Title Sponsors of the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, that has aimed to underscore the growing influence of digital creativity and brand collaboration across the region dedicated to celebrating and rewarding creators.

The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA), the industry body representing the legitimate alcohol sector, has continued to champion responsibility as the cornerstone of a sustainable, well-regulated alcohol environment. As South Africa concludes a pivotal year on the global stage, the DF-SA calls on all South Africans to place responsibility at the centre of every festive celebration.

Semify, a white-label digital marketing software platform specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Paid Search Advertising (PPC), Paid Social Advertising and AI Optimisation (AIO), has announced the acquisition of Dragon Metrics, an international SEO /AI / PPC reporting software platform based in Hong Kong.

The KwaSokhulu and Nyembe communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal have celebrated a long-awaited milestone when non-profit organisation WILDTRUST's Small-Scale Fishers and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Project hosted events to present fishing rods to local fisherfolk. 

At a time when South Africa's unemployment rate has continued to challenge households across the country, Shesha Taxi Services has emerged with the aim to become a force for economic ability and community impact.

The 2025 Greenovate Awards has marked a decade of student-driven sustainability innovation for the built environment. Created in 2015 by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) in partnership with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), the awards continue to recognise the ingenuity of South African university students as they tackle real-world challenges in property and engineering.

Ogilvy South Africa has been named overall Agency of the Year at the Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2025, an accolade earned through a year of creativity, strategic excellence and consistent effectiveness. 

Burgraff Malengua Corporation (Pty) Ltd (BM Corporation) and FasterCapital have announced a strategic partnership through the EquityPilot Program to accelerate BM Corporation's consultancy, business facilitation and real estate development expansion across Africa by combining local project expertise with FasterCapital's global acceleration, technical and funding resources.

On Sunday, 30 November, The World Mission Society Church of God held its 1753^rd Worldwide Blood Drive to 'Give Life Through the Love of the Passover' to spread love to the local community in its newly-opened temple in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, in partnership with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS).

TikTok has unveiled the musical performances and creators of the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday, 6 December.