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Gen Z is changing how consumers discover, trust and buy from brands. Ella Thomas, global sector specialist for consumer staples at Schroders, explores how this shift is reshaping loyalty, trend cycles and the future of consumer growth. (Source: )

Gen Z is reshaping the consumer playbook, from loyalty to algorithms

Ella Thomas 18 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Reinier van Loggerenberg, chief executive officer of Craft Homes.

South Africa’s housing market finds stability ahead of Budget plans

Reinier van Loggerenberg 17 Feb 2026

Source: Flickr/GovernmentZA; SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Budget 2026: Any surprises — or more of the same?

17 Feb 2026

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#Sona2026: How infrastructure and SME support aim to transform South Africa's economic landscape

16 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS/Jairus Mmutle.

Ramaphosa's Sona maps out urgent steps for South Africa's job-rich growth

Raymond Parsons 16 Feb 2026

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Crime tops #Sona2026 agenda: Sweeping measures against gangs declared

Katja Hamilton 13 Feb 2026

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NedFinHealth Monitor 2025: Mixed financial confidence in South Africa

12 Feb 2026

Source: Reuters.

State of the Nation in the shadow of the water tanker

Ferial Haffajee and Victoria O'Regan 12 Feb 2026

South Africa's growth hinges on bold budget choices

South Africa's growth hinges on bold budget choices

Bullion PR & Communication 12 Feb 2026

Source: Facebook/O.R. International Airport.

O.R. Tambo’s multi-billion upgrade: Elevating South Africa’s passenger gateway

11 Feb 2026

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End of an era: Barloworld delisted after R23bn Saudi acquisition

11 Feb 2026

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

Anglo American, Kumba launch new SME funding facility

11 Feb 2026

Consumer spend expected to rise on Valentine's weekend

Consumer spend expected to rise on Valentine's weekend

10 Feb 2026

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Dr Greg Cline 9 Feb 2026

Medshield Medical Scheme appoints new experienced chief medical officer

Medshield Medical Scheme appoints new experienced chief medical officer

Stone 6 Feb 2026

Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

Rory Bosman 4 Feb 2026

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

Nqobile Dludla 3 Feb 2026

Januworry and the cost of coping

Januworry and the cost of coping

Sanlam Fintech 2 Feb 2026

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

2 Feb 2026

This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )

Consumers can breathe little easier as repo rate remains unchanged

30 Jan 2026

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Unchanged repo rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

30 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Standard Bank sees double-digit digital transaction growth amid 40% rise in e-commerce volumes

30 Jan 2026

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Nqobile Dludla 30 Jan 2026

Financial media networks bring commerce media to consumer banks, transforming customer engagement into a new growth stream (Image source: © 123rf )

Banks cash in on the retail media gold rush

29 Jan 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

27 Jan 2026

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

27 Jan 2026

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SA wine exports hold value despite falling volumes and US tariffs

27 Jan 2026

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