With Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni's mini-budget speech still resonating and giving some hope with his call that "together, as a country, we can rebuild and recast our future... and choose a path that takes us to faster and more inclusive economic growth and strengthens private and public sector investment," the Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Business Institute (SBI). 26 Oct 2018
Over the past 25 years, Middle Eastern eatery Anat and its founder Anat Apter have risen from humble beginnings to having more than 20 stores spread across South Africa. 26 Oct 2018
Insurance provider Momentum has launched Multiply Money, a new functionality of its Multiply by Momentum platform that enables members to earn cash by doing everyday activities. 26 Oct 2018
As South African consumers place an increasing premium on the goods they buy, it's more important than ever that retailers give them the best possible customer experience. In order to do so, they shouldn't shy away from the digital disruption impacting the industry, but embrace it. 25 Oct 2018
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says government proposes that come April 2019, three items, including sanitary pads, will be added to the zero-rated list. 25 Oct 2018
The latest packaging report released earlier this year by local research house, BMi Research, has revealed that the collection rate of metals packaging in South Africa continues to grow year-on-year. 25 Oct 2018
Global market research company Euromonitor International launched today a global study on illicit alcohol. 25 Oct 2018
Western Cape-based company, SA Rooibos Tea Supplies, is on a long-term mission to become the preferred supplier of packed rooibos to the European market over the next ten years. The company is currently exhibiting at the 27th Salon International de l'Alimentation (SIAL) Food Innovation Exhibition in Paris, France as part of a 38-member delegation led by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). 25 Oct 2018
This week as I observed the sun set over the Source of the Nile, at Jinja in Uganda, I thought of the ancient Greek saying: "There is always something new out of Africa". 25 Oct 2018
With a sobering 0% growth reported in May 2018 by Nielsen for the global top 20 manufacturers and a 2.4% growth for the top 200 manufacturers within the year prior, businesses need to know what the top tech customer engagement trends are and incorporate them where possible into their 360 touchpoint marketing strategy. 24 Oct 2018
For Muslims, halal food follows certain rules proscribed by Islamic law. It usually pertains to ritual slaughter and abstention from certain items like pork, blood and alcohol. 24 Oct 2018
While South Africans "tuned in" later than most - only in 1976 - the television set has been at the heart of homes around the country for 42 years, and counting. 24 Oct 2018
The Shoprite Group will be rewarding customers for using their newly introduced 'planet' bags in both Shoprite and Checkers stores. Made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, the bigger and stronger 'planet' bags retail for R3 each, but every time a customer re-uses the bag, they get 50c off their grocery purchase. 24 Oct 2018
Doug Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Marko South Africa
Makro's 2018 Festive Liquor Catalogue was exclusively launched in Sandton at an invite-only event attended by celebrities the media, liquor connoisseurs and business leaders. Presented just in time for the festive season, the catalogue features a range of top-notch premium liquor. 23 Oct 2018
The African consumer class is one of the largest remaining prizes for consumer-facing companies and investors in the world, according to geospatial data company Fraym. While country-level insights can be useful for prioritising market entry and expansion, the company asserts that understanding precise geographic concentrations of target consumers is essential for an effective go-to-market strategy. 23 Oct 2018
In South Africa, going to a mall is part of our culture - particularly in Johannesburg where there seems to be a mall on every street corner. Malls entertain visitors with restaurants and coffee shops, play parks for kids and shops with all kinds of products. Why then is etail still considered to be such a game-changer in the retail market? 23 Oct 2018
Ginologist Floral Gin and Tanqueray came out on top at the Sunday Times Lifestyle Gin Awards, presented in partnership with Makro and Fitch & Leedes. 23 Oct 2018
Pick n Pay's interim results showed that the retailer delivered its strongest six-month trade performance, measured by volume, in five years. In a challenging trading environment, it recorded a 6.4% increase in turnover to R41.2 billion from R38.8bn in the corresponding period last year. Like-for-like turnover rose by 3.8%. 23 Oct 2018
Ratifications are moving ahead, if slowly, on the newly signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) - the world's largest free trade agreement (with the most member countries) since the founding of the World Trade Organization. 22 Oct 2018
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