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Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

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Govt pays R6m from spaza shop fund

29 May 2025

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

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Bold revamp of Groblersdal Mall to deliver fresh retail experience in the heart of Limpopo

Catchwords Bold revamp of Groblersdal Mall to deliver fresh retail experience in the heart of Limpopo

13 Jun 2025

Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

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13 Jun 2025

Print still a critical part of retailers’ advertising mix – European research

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12 Jun 2025

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12 Jun 2025

Volpes: The heart of a south african winter home

Volpes Volpes: The heart of a south african winter home

12 Jun 2025

Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

Libstar Local company puts SA on global map as world celebrates Herb & Spice Day

10 Jun 2025

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

Rainbow Chicken Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

10 Jun 2025

Sowing the seeds of food security

Libstar Sowing the seeds of food security

9 Jun 2025

Jockey Skimmies are back – the iconic Seamfree essential returns by popular demand

Jockey South Africa Jockey Skimmies are back – the iconic Seamfree essential returns by popular demand

3 Jun 2025

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2025

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2 Jun 2025

Fourways Mall keeps momentum going

Fourways Mall Fourways Mall keeps momentum going

2 Jun 2025

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Product of the Year South Africa The 32 Product of the Year 2025 winners

30 May 2025

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Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group 20 May 2025

Joburg traders claim they are harassed by City

Joburg traders claim they are harassed by City

Kimberly Mutandiro 6 May 2025

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

22 Apr 2025

Taverns and shebeens offer untapped potential for drinks brands

Taverns and shebeens offer untapped potential for drinks brands

22 Apr 2025

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

10 Apr 2025

Government to launch R500m spaza shop support fund

Government to launch R500m spaza shop support fund

4 Apr 2025

Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live

Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live

1 Apr 2025

Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town

Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town

27 Mar 2025

How GoodApp plans to formalise SA’s informal service sector

How GoodApp plans to formalise SA’s informal service sector

Shaheen Price 17 Mar 2025

New R500m fund launched to support SA spaza shops

New R500m fund launched to support SA spaza shops

3 Mar 2025

Red tape or progress? How registration woes are impacting spaza shops

Red tape or progress? How registration woes are impacting spaza shops

28 Feb 2025

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Spaza shop owners urged to register before deadline

14 Feb 2025

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Government extends spaza shop registration amid rising foodborne illness crisis

19 Dec 2024

From local is lekker to hyper-localisation: Township consumer trends to watch this festive season

Mongezi Mtati 12 Dec 2024

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Fintech can bridge the gap in SA's township and rural economy

12 Dec 2024

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Over 13,000 spaza shops registration forms issued in Gauteng

12 Dec 2024

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Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

11 Dec 2024

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams to inspect spaza shops for compliance and safety

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams to inspect spaza shops for compliance and safety

9 Dec 2024

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Spaza shop registration: government needs a re-think in order to drive sustainable change

Annelene Dippenaar 6 Dec 2024

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Guide to register spaza shops

26 Nov 2024

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Government funding open for registered township spaza shops

21 Nov 2024

Government calls on spaza shop owners to register their businesses

Government calls on spaza shop owners to register their businesses

20 Nov 2024

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Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Nevo Hadas 14 Nov 2024

The newly-appointed mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Babalwa Lobishe has started her term of office by targeting immigrant-owned spaza shops. Eight shops were closed on Monday. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor targets immigrant-owned spaza shops

Thamsanqa Mbovane 13 Nov 2024

Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA). Image supplied

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Nov 2024

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Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

25 Oct 2024

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