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Honeywell to help build Dangote’s new Kenyan mega-refinery

1 Oct 2026

Dyllon Randall co-founded a modular urine-to-fertiliser recovery system at the Cape Town Stadium, which recently collected 3,600 litres of urine during the South Africa vs New Zealand rugby game. Image supplied.

Cape Town Stadium urine-recycling innovator selected for 2026 Africa Prize

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Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

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29 Mar 2023

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24 Mar 2023

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An international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

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Cofounder Brian Coppin reflects on 30 years of Food Lover's Market

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Flexible power technologies will make Africa's energy leapfrogging a reality

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Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

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Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

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KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

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16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

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Energy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn

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R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

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Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

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Youth travel stable and poised for growth

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Youth travel stable and poised for growth

9 Mar 2023

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Nearly 70% of consumer payments to be instant by 2027

9 Mar 2023

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6 Mar 2023

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Microsoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fibre deal

Jeffrey Dastin 2 Mar 2023

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Streaming

MultiChoice signs agreement with Comcast to create streaming service

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Truworths' earnings boosted by credit sales

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Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

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Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

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Hermès to give all 19,700 employees globally a €4,000 bonus

22 Feb 2023

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Jan Middendorp set to receive TDC Medal

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Logistics & Transport

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