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The latest interest rate hike demonstrates the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) commitment to defending the inflation target – and...
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South Africa’s consumer credit boom has moved from big-ticket borrowing to survival-sized debt. Over the past two years, the number...
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South Africans’ finances benefited from the two-pot retirement system and successive interest rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026;...
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Caffeine powers millions through the day, but for a growing number of people it can trigger unwanted effects such as...
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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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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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Empathetic collections is often misunderstood as being 'soft' on debt. It is not. At its best, it is a disciplined,...
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The conflict in Iran has created a long-running economic shock that’s affecting individuals and companies globally. Oil prices are jumping...
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Discovery Bank has emerged as the leader in South Africa’s latest consumer banking customer experience rankings, according to the 2025...
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Happy Pay, one of Africa's fastest growing buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms, has closed a $5-million seed round led...
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The rise of Chinese and Indian automotive brands in South Africa is no longer incremental. It is visible, measurable and...
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Access to credit is a foundational enabler of economic opportunity, yet it remains out of reach for over a billion...
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There has been a noticeable shift in the tone of conversations about South Africa over the past year, with the...
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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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Visa has released new survey data, revealing that South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital...
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The 2026 National Budget – delivered by an upbeat Enoch Godongwana – seemed choc-a-block with good news. A credit rating...
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Following the National Budget Speech, here are insights and reactions of three experts across sectors including personal finance, youth employment/entrepreneurship...
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Artificial intelligence–driven tools have been evolving for decades, but when ChatGPT was released to the public on 30 November 2022,...
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The modern marketplace is louder than ever. Brands publish constantly, algorithms churn endlessly and audiences are exposed to more messaging...
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South Africa’s consumer landscape is shifting, but according to Dr Greg Cline, head of Portfolio Management at Investec, this change isn’t...
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The South African insurance industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past few years, despite a challenging economy and a...
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South Africans enter 2026 with a blend of optimism and cautious credit behaviour. Nearly seven in 10 consumers remain optimistic...
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An estimated 10 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in South Africa, while food security is a challenge yet...
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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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South Africans are not just scrolling for fun anymore. Now, before signing a new cellphone contract or upgrading a device,...
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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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That glass of wine you pour at the end of a long day carries more than flavour – it carries...
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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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Voucher payments have become the preferred payment method for millions of banked and underbanked South Africans. As a safe, simple...
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For South Africans, travel is a story about identity, aspiration and the delicate balance between opportunity and limitation. The places...
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Experian, a global leader in data and technology, has partnered with Vault22, a pioneering financial fitness platform and app, to...
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FA, held annually in Berlin since 1924, is the world’s largest showcase of home and consumer electronics that shape how...
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20 August 2025: South Africans are starting their festive shopping earlier each year – a notable trend driven by deal-hunting, digital...
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Major category expansion brings thousands of everyday essentials at great prices to customers nationwide Amazon South Africa today announced...
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By Shaheen Price, Co-founder and CEO of GoodApp In recent years, South Africans have become increasingly familiar with the frustration...
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By Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab Most companies think they are listening to their customers because...
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16 April 2025: For online shoppers, the ease of returning a product is just as important as the purchase itself. A...
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For years, companies have invested heavily in traditional customer experience (CX), believing that seamless interactions, intuitive digital journeys, and personalised...
