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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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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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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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For South Africans, a Heineken® beer abroad can cost up to three times more than it does at home. And...
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The South African commercial property market has hit an escalation ceiling, with more than 50% of tenants stating that annual...
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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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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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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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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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Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier...
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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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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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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...
