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Many South Africans experience Eskort through one of its 30-plus stores. What they do not always see is the fully...
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Southern Africa does not have a food production problem. It has a food system problem. More than 87 million people...
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African food & beverage markets face tough economic times and growing consumer needs, with South African private-label products jumping 7.5%...
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Happy Pay, South Africa's ad-subsidised payments network, and Ozow, one of the country's leading payment platforms, have announced a partnership...
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Something is shifting in the way South Africans earn, create and build. According to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment...
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Experian has announced Experian Agent Trust™, a first-of-its-kind framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents...
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Amazon and WomHub have announced the Amazon Sustainable Sellers Incubator, a nine-month programme designed to empower 35 South African women-led...
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The global trade show market is predicted to hit $88.6 billion in 2026, doubling to $171.6 billion by 2032, driving...
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South Africa’s online retail market is on track to exceed R150 billion and account for 12% of total retail turnover...
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its ‘Year of the Customer’: a strategic focus brought to life this week...
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At night, Albert Luthuli Street in Langa is a hive of activity, with traders serving up freshly prepared street food....
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Dairy producers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by between 40% and 49% simply by upgrading their existing processing lines. That...
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For South Africans, a Heineken® beer abroad can cost up to three times more than it does at home. And...
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When a garment arrives at your door or appears on a shop rack, it represents the culmination of countless decisions,...
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On a late afternoon in December 2025, a classroom in Kraaifontein, northeast of Cape Town, transformed into a superhero party....
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Amazon South Africa recently hosted its second annual Seller Summit, bringing together more than 300 entrepreneurs, industry leaders and Amazon's...
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Picture the owner of an independent hardware store in Brackenfell, or a family-run butchery in George. On their phone: a...
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Construction has formally commenced on the retail component of the landmark Golden Acre Precinct redevelopment. Following the successful start of...
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What started out as a promotional import from the United States has become a defining moment in the festive season...
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South African consumers got some welcome news last month. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) Household Affordability Index...
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Africa’s food and beverage sector is entering a defining growth phase. Valued at approximately $346 billion in 2024, the continent’s...
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When Hostex 2026 opens its doors from 8 to 10 March at the Sandton Convention Centre, the Bidfood Industry Hub...
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HEINEKEN Beverages acknowledges Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s consideration of the current socio-economic environment and the ongoing growth in illicit trade...
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The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) reaffirmed the commitments made by the Government of National Unity to inclusive...
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South Africa’s retail sector is entering a decisive growth phase, with projections of 15% growth in 2025 alone, according to...
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If something’s wrong with your phone, neighbours know to try Nosiviwe Mdingi first. The 40-year-old electrician in Blackheath estimates she’s...
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Rialto, a division of the Libstar Group, has integrated 55 General Mills products into its portfolio, representing one of the...
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As South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to mature, expectations around delivery speed, visibility and affordability are intensifying. With online retail...
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On paper, South Africa’s baby fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market should be struggling: birth rates are declining, household incomes are...
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The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on 14 and 15 February 2026. While...
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Jake Axelrod, founder and creative director of METALAB, didn’t set out to build a traditional supplement company. “I never felt...
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As South Africa’s warehousing and logistics sector accelerates digitisation to improve efficiency, a growing blind spot is emerging: Many digital...
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Business funding platform Lula has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast,...
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Cogence, a South African global discretionary fund manager, has expanded access to global private-market opportunities for retail investors. Cogence has...
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In an economy where small business owners are under increasing pressure and traditional routes to entrepreneurship feel increasingly out of...
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South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is...
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Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier...
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DGB was named The Ethical Award Winner at the 2025 The Drinks Business Green Awards for its Travelling Classrooms –...
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New analytics from Lightstone Retail show that Black Friday in South Africa has firmly shifted from a one-day retail rush...
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The latest Business Confidence Index results are a crucial positive signal for the retail and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) sectors, which...
