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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...
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What does success mean in the South African software industry in 2025? For some, it’s about scaling fast, diversifying portfolios...
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Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we're witnessing something remarkable: the birth...
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South Africans are not just scrolling for fun anymore. Now, before signing a new cellphone contract or upgrading a device,...
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Joekels Tea Packers has been awarded Shoprite Supplier of the Year 2025 in the Groceries category: a recognition that underscores...
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10 questions answered by Ross Smythe, deputy head: Business Development, C&I Core at Yellow Door Energy South Africa What’s driving...
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Every year, the festive season and discounted deals expose the same uncomfortable truth about digital commerce in South Africa: As...
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In hospitality and retail, peak seasons are a true test of speed, efficiency and consistency. Restaurants, hotels, cafés and busy...
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How Sony’s leadership in the Middle East and Africa is empowering African creators, deepening its regional presence and amplifying the...
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Wakanda Food Accelerator,...
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In 2024, the Bureau of Market Research found that November 2024 contributed more than R88 billion in economic value to...
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In hospitality and retail, the pace can be relentless at times – but during peak seasons, such as the upcoming...
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In South Africa’s fast-evolving retail landscape, Black Friday is no longer just a date – it’s a live storytelling moment....
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Absa is partnering with HEINEKEN Beverages to transform the landscape for black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa,...
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Studio H recently hosted a day-long culinary experience that brought together inventive dishes, sensory play and imaginative storytelling through food....
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11 November marked an exciting new chapter for M-Kem 24 Hour Pharmacy, as the familiar signage was updated to UniCare...
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In the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, agility is everything. Markets move quickly, consumer expectations evolve daily, and global strategies...
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Let’s be honest: When we think 'cleaning', our minds jump straight to the products – the disinfectants, the degreasers, the...
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The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it...
