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South Africa's spaza shops are ready for delivery

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SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

9 Sep 2026

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#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

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BizTrends2027 | Theme launches | Steer year-defining business conversations

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Jonsson Workwear becomes front-of-shirt sponsor of World Test Champions, the Proteas

Jonsson Workwear Jonsson Workwear becomes front-of-shirt sponsor of World Test Champions, the Proteas

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Propak Cape 2026 seminar programme brings packaging industry insights to Cape Town

Propak Cape Propak Cape 2026 seminar programme brings packaging industry insights to Cape Town

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Something K-dramatic has arrived at KFC

KFC Africa Something K-dramatic has arrived at KFC

6 Oct 2026

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5 Oct 2026

Homegrown KZN beverage scoops multiple national and international taste awards

aQuellé Homegrown KZN beverage scoops multiple national and international taste awards

5 Oct 2026

From heritage to luxury: 5 marketing lessons shaping South African luxury

University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management From heritage to luxury: 5 marketing lessons shaping South African luxury

2 Oct 2026

Last chance to save: The Honor spring sale countdown is on

Honor SA Last chance to save: The Honor spring sale countdown is on

2 Oct 2026

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2026

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1 Oct 2026

Outsmart rising fuel prices with hyperlocal targeting and in-store solutions

Vicinity Media Outsmart rising fuel prices with hyperlocal targeting and in-store solutions

1 Oct 2026

New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

NielsenIQ New NIQ report: South African tech brands can win in 2027 by helping shoppers justify the purchase

1 Oct 2026

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eThekwini to launch R29m market upgrade

eThekwini to launch R29m market upgrade

6 Aug 2026

Pepkor bets big on SA's informal economy with R21.3bn Flash-Shop2Shop fintech deal

Pepkor bets big on SA's informal economy with R21.3bn Flash-Shop2Shop fintech deal

22 Jul 2026

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

13 Jul 2026

Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs

Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs

8 Jul 2026

The Green Youth Network claimed the Circular Economy Facilitation award for its work in mobilising young people as active participants in the circular economy. Image supplied.

SA’s circular economy champs clean up at the 2026 Petco Awards

19 Jun 2026

Townships tap into digital payments to create income for unemployed residents

Townships tap into digital payments to create income for unemployed residents

15 Jun 2026

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When a brand loses the spaza, it is rarely a loyalty problem

Carmen Brown 11 Jun 2026

Kasi businesses reveal lived realities shaping growth and sustainability

Kasi businesses reveal lived realities shaping growth and sustainability

10 Jun 2026

Scheduled water cuts cripple township businesses, threatens livelihoods

Scheduled water cuts cripple township businesses, threatens livelihoods

2 Jun 2026

South African-owned spaza shops get R179.6m government funding

South African-owned spaza shops get R179.6m government funding

1 Jun 2026

Why spaza shops matter more than South Africa realises

Why spaza shops matter more than South Africa realises

Annele Dippenaar 14 May 2026

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Standard Bank launches R1m pitch competition for township SMEs

7 May 2026

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Transparency, not funding, is the missing link in SA's township economy

6 May 2026

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Bridging the gap: South Africa’s informal sector needs unified digital tools

Andrew Bourne 29 Apr 2026

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South Africa’s township businesses are fighting a silent cashflow crisis

14 Apr 2026

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SA's retail and logistics sector lose billions due to inaccurate location data

17 Mar 2026

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Transforming township economies: The digital future of SA's SME retailers

26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Jose Gomes, Business Development Head: FNB.

FNB's R18bn initiative unveils new horizons for SA's small businesses

18 Feb 2026

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Township bicycle delivery startup gains traction after Bolt accelerator recognition

4 Feb 2026

Field Force GM, Ged Nooy, looks at how manufacturers and retailers will win in SA’s low-growth economy (Image supplied)

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Ged Nooy 29 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo; Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa and Africa Regions & Offshore (acting).

Black Friday 2025: Mapping the digital transformation of township traders

26 Nov 2025

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Danette Breitenbach 25 Nov 2025

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The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

14 Nov 2025

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Can South Africa’s social grants help people make a better life? Research offers hope

Leila Patel 7 Nov 2025

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Hidden cost of tariff increases: Rise in counterfeit goods

Jason Govender and Jarred West 17 Oct 2025

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The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

Annelene Dippenaar 15 Oct 2025

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