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SA takes WTO action against EU's citrus regulations

SA takes WTO action against EU's citrus regulations

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What businesses want: Improved regulation that spurs investment

11 Apr 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

By Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

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Rapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

4 May 2022

Nando's gets the stick for firing a man who tasted its carrots

Tania Broughton 25 Apr 2022

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Pricing of essential food items remains key focus for authorities

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Jarryd Hartley 8 Apr 2022

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

1 Apr 2022

SA plastics industry distances itself from plastic bag tax fraudsters

1 Apr 2022

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

30 Mar 2022

Competition Commission blocks Corruseal-Neopak acquisition

23 Mar 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

16 Mar 2022

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

11 Mar 2022

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

No work, no pay: Clover workers feeling the pinch as strike enters fourth month

No work, no pay: Clover workers feeling the pinch as strike enters fourth month

Masego Mafata 7 Mar 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise increase draws lukewarm response from alcohol industry

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise increase draws lukewarm response from alcohol industry

24 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

23 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: 'Give us a break!' Beer industry pleads for excise relief

#BudgetSpeech2022: 'Give us a break!' Beer industry pleads for excise relief

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Government must create conditions for SMMEs to grow into larger enterprises

Simone Cooper 22 Feb 2022

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Warning to looted businesses: an insurer's liability is never absolute

Mtho Maphumulo 21 Feb 2022

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

16 Feb 2022

Pamela Nkuna, Salba chairperson. Source: Supplied.

#Newsmaker: Pamela Nkuna takes the lead at SA Liquor Brandowners Association

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Feb 2022

The price tag of proposed excise tax on vape solutions

Wesley Grimm and Rudi Katzke 2 Feb 2022

Steinhoff CEO Louis du Preez. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Court approves Steinhoff's R25bn global settlement proposal

25 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

SA Breweries mulls mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff

Nqobile Dludla 4 Jan 2022

Woolworths ups transparency by making supplier list public

21 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

13 Dec 2021

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Western Cape High Court dismisses Covid-19 regulations liquor ban challenge

8 Dec 2021

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Finding balance in the overlooked informal retail sector

Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and Kgaugelo Mehlape 7 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

SA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

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Rapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

4 May 2022

Nando's gets the stick for firing a man who tasted its carrots

Tania Broughton 25 Apr 2022

Image source: Kampus Production from

Pricing of essential food items remains key focus for authorities

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Jarryd Hartley 8 Apr 2022

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

1 Apr 2022

SA plastics industry distances itself from plastic bag tax fraudsters

1 Apr 2022

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

30 Mar 2022

Competition Commission blocks Corruseal-Neopak acquisition

23 Mar 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

16 Mar 2022

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

11 Mar 2022

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

No work, no pay: Clover workers feeling the pinch as strike enters fourth month

No work, no pay: Clover workers feeling the pinch as strike enters fourth month

Masego Mafata 7 Mar 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise increase draws lukewarm response from alcohol industry

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise increase draws lukewarm response from alcohol industry

24 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

23 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: 'Give us a break!' Beer industry pleads for excise relief

#BudgetSpeech2022: 'Give us a break!' Beer industry pleads for excise relief

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Government must create conditions for SMMEs to grow into larger enterprises

Simone Cooper 22 Feb 2022

Source: UnSplash

Warning to looted businesses: an insurer's liability is never absolute

Mtho Maphumulo 21 Feb 2022

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

16 Feb 2022

Pamela Nkuna, Salba chairperson. Source: Supplied.

#Newsmaker: Pamela Nkuna takes the lead at SA Liquor Brandowners Association

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Feb 2022

The price tag of proposed excise tax on vape solutions

Wesley Grimm and Rudi Katzke 2 Feb 2022

Steinhoff CEO Louis du Preez. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Court approves Steinhoff's R25bn global settlement proposal

25 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

SA Breweries mulls mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff

Nqobile Dludla 4 Jan 2022

Woolworths ups transparency by making supplier list public

21 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

13 Dec 2021

Source: © MinervaStudio -

Western Cape High Court dismisses Covid-19 regulations liquor ban challenge

8 Dec 2021

Source: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Finding balance in the overlooked informal retail sector

Dr Beate Stiehler-Mulder and Kgaugelo Mehlape 7 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

SA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

Beer Association heads to court to review SA's booze bans

3 Dec 2021

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Competition authorities confirm consent agreement on school uniform procurement

3 Dec 2021

Level 1 relief: Alcohol industry reliant on December trade to recover

29 Nov 2021

Tobacco industry stakeholders key to saving lives

24 Nov 2021

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Nespresso off the mark: When the technical necessity trumps reputation

Sonica Wilken and Vicky Stilwell 17 Nov 2021

5 reasons South Africa isn't ready for health claims on food labels

Melvi Todd 11 Nov 2021

SA Canegrowers calls for sugar tax to be scrapped

SA Canegrowers calls for sugar tax to be scrapped

10 Nov 2021

How big companies are targeting middle-income countries to boost ultra-processed food sales

Edwin Kwong, Joanna Williams, Phillip Baker, Rob Moodie and Thiago M Santos 22 Oct 2021

Govt's reliance on alcohol restrictions "immensely damaging" - PnP chairman

Govt's reliance on alcohol restrictions "immensely damaging" - PnP chairman

22 Oct 2021

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Competition policy enforcement is increasing across Africa

Angelo Tzarevski and Zareenah Rasool 19 Oct 2021

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