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By Jodie Block, Incentive Travel and Rewards Manager at Achievement Awards Group Incentive travel is the ultimate reward, and although at face value there’s a higher cost, a deeper look shows that it pays for itself. CFOs and other business leaders may look at the price of incentive travel and baulk. As far as rewards …
The Ekurhuleni Metro’s latest electricity tariff application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) inadvertently exposed a discrepancy of approximately R7 billion in the calculations. This error is not a technical slipup, but a direct consequence of the ANC-controlled Metro’s inability to responsibly manage public finances and critical infrastructure. In its application, the […]
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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications and PR consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has been named Best Public Relations & Media Consultancy Agency of the Year South Africa 2025 at the World Business Outlook Awards.
This recognition affirms APO Group's continued leadership in performance-driven communications and reflects the strength of an integrated model that delivers strategic advisory, execution, and guaranteed media visibility across Africa.
Part of the international World Business Outlook Awards programme, the award recognises organisations demonstrating excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in their respective sectors. For APO Group, it builds on a sustained record of performance, having won the same category in 2024, and scooping dual honours in 2023: Leading PR Firm Africa and Leading Pan-African Communications Consultancy Africa.
These consecutive wins reflect consistent delivery, market leadership, and growing recognition of APO Group's differentiated approach to communications on the continent.
Operating across 54 African markets, APO Group has built an integrated communications model designed to replace fragmented approaches often associated with multi-market public relations, providing clients with the clarity, consistency, and control required to manage reputation and visibility at a continental scale.
“Our focus has always been on performance, not activity,” said Bas Wijne, Chief Executive Officer at APO Group. “This recognition reflects the trust clients place in us to deliver communications strategies that are measurable, accountable and effective across Africa's diverse markets. It also reinforces our belief that integrated communications, when built around outcomes, can create real strategic advantage.”
APO Group's model supports multinational companies, African institutions and development organisations seeking measurable results across complex, fast-evolving markets. By aligning advisory, execution and guaranteed visibility within a single system, the consultancy enables clients to achieve stronger narrative consistency, greater media impact and more controlled reputation outcomes.
As organisations increasingly seek communications partners capable of delivering both strategic counsel and executional certainty, APO Group continues to strengthen its position as a consultancy built for performance, designed for Africa, and trusted by organisations operating across the continent.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.
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About APO Group:
APO Group guarantees visibility across all 54 African markets through one integrated PR and communications model. Combining strategic advisory, on-the-ground execution, crisis and reputation management, and press release distribution through its proprietary newswire, APO Group operates as Africa's only fully integrated PR and communications consultancy.
Its platform secures placement on 250+ Africa-focused news sites and connects organisations directly with journalists, analysts, investors, and policymakers worldwide. Operating continent-wide, APO Group delivers the scale, consistency, and control required to shape reputation across Africa.
Recognised internationally for excellence in PR and media strategy, including SABRE Awards and Davos Communications Awards, APO Group supports organisations driving growth and influence across the continent.
This Mother’s Day, Mall of the South is shining the spotlight on the moments that truly define motherhood, the shared laughs, and the lifelong guidance that deserve recognition every day. From the 20th of April to the 10th of May 2026, Mall of the South is hosting a Mother’s Day campaign that encourages heartfelt reflection …
Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, urgently requesting that the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, appear before the Committee to account for his decision to …
Speech by Sarah Mabotsa, GOOD City of Tshwane Councillor and Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Economic Development and Spatial Planning. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered today at the City of Cape Town Council Meeting
The post GOOD WELCOMES PROGRESS OUTLINED IN TSHWANE STATE OF THE CAPITAL ADDRESS appeared first on For Good.
The Minister of Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: The DA will submit a written parliamentary question regarding the cost of the forensic investigation requested by Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe into how her signature appeared on the employment contract of former Director-General Peter Netshipale. Despite initiating the investigation, the report states clearly …
The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, presented its new FUCHS100 strategy at the Capital Markets Day held at the company’s headquarters in Mannheim on 16 April 2026. The name refers to the path leading up to the company’s 100th anniversary in 2031 and represents an evolutionary continuation of the FUCHS2025 strategy. …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) expressed serious concerns about the Tshwane Metro’s request to write off a further R1,5 billion in debtors as unauthorised expenditure. The mere fact that this massive amount is labelled “unauthorised” serves as an admission that it was never budgeted for. This exposes the so-called “funded budget”, which the Mayor […]
The post Debt burden and write-offs reveal depth of Tshwane Metro’s crisis appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial …
Polokwane, South Africa — May 2026 — FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting key industrial sectors across the northern regions of South Africa. The new branch, which officially opens in May …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is not satisfied with the explanation offered by the Rand West Local Municipality (Randfontein and Westonaria) for the prolonged power outages affecting the rural communities of Randfontein. According to the ANC-controlled Municipality’s public notice, some residents have been without electricity since the last week of March after at least […]
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South Africa’s health authorities are under renewed scrutiny, and recognition, after officials moved swiftly to identify and contain a rare hantavirus case linked to an international cruise ship that docked in the country this month. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has commended the Department of Health, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and frontline …
In a constrained economic environment, businesses are required to strike a careful balance between sustaining growth and managing heightened credit risk. Slower economic activity, tightening liquidity and rising interest rates place increasing pressure on consumers and businesses alike, often resulting in extended payment cycles and a greater likelihood of default. Against this backdrop, trade credit …
The failure to transfer ownership of residential properties in Refilwe, near Cullinan, to residents means that they are not paying property rates, which essentially robs the Tshwane Metro of much-needed revenue. An investigation by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) revealed that around 10% of these properties are still registered in the Tshwane Metro’s name. […]
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For years, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned Johannesburg’s ANC administration that exorbitant salary negotiations and a culture of non-payment would steer the City straight into bankruptcy. These warnings fell on deaf ears, though, and the consequences are now evident. The controversial R10,3 billion salary increase offered to workers last year to avert labour […]
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The recent armed hijacking of a municipal bakkie has once again focused the spotlight on the rate at which Emalahleni’s assets are disappearing. In the view of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), this is not an isolated incident, but simply more proof that the safeguarding of public property has totally collapsed. The party sent […]
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JOHANNESBURG – South Africa hit back on Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance, causing their people to leave. A series of anti-migrant protests in recent weeks across Africa’s most industrialised country, along with claims of attacks against foreigners, have …
Pretoria: South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges – persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once with a bold new idea – skipping the job hunt and building businesses instead. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and …
The DHL Stormers, Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls will go in search of crucial victories in what promises to be a thrilling penultimate pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, with all three South African teams still in the running to host quarter-finals when the playoffs start. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, who …
Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: Today, the DA laid a complaint at the Public Protector South Africa, calling for a full and urgent investigation into serious corruption allegations in the City of Ekurhuleni. In our submission to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, we set out allegations that officials within the City …
Head coach Sean Lynn has named the Wales side to face Ireland in Round 4 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Affidea Stadium, Belfast on Saturday, May 9th (KO: 6.30pm). Flanker Bethan Lewis will captain a Wales side that sees three changes and three positional changes to the side that played England. Lynn’s side …
Statement by Desiree van der Walt MP – DA Caucus Chairperson: The Democratic Alliance (DA) today elected George Michalakis as our new Parliamentary Leader. He will spearhead the DA’s efforts to rescue South Africa in line with our commitments to the electorate in the last election. The DA is confident that Michalakis will vigorously lead …