Savanna Premium Crisp and Dry Cider is at it again, tapping into South African culture because, Siyavanna SA! It's no secret that South Africans have zero chill - no chill on the streets and especially on Twitter. Twitter shade is so abundant in our land, that Savanna has used it as a natural resource and turned that shade into something useful and positive in an unexpected way - real shade to provide relief from the hot African sun this Summer. Which coincidentally also has zero chill bathong! 7 Dec 2021
The informal economy in South Africa is largely characterised by spaza shops, small-scale fresh produce vendors, flea markets, and hairdressers. This sector was estimated to have contributed 6% of South Africa's GDP in 2017, and at least five million individuals were working in the informal sector in August 2021. 7 Dec 2021
Workers disgruntled over low wages and changes to terms and conditions of employment, go on strike outside a Makro store in Johannesburg on 19 November 2021. Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham
Thousands of striking workers at companies under Massmart Holdings in South Africa, which is owned by Walmart Inc, will return to work after reaching an agreement over disputes, a labour union said on Monday. 7 Dec 2021
Source: The Duchess
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with AB InBev's corporate venture capital and innovation arm ZX Ventures to take an equity stake in South African alcohol-free drinks company The Duchess. The deal marks the first co-investment between RMB and ZX Ventures. 7 Dec 2021
Source: Kerry Group
Kerry Group, a business-to-business ingredient solutions provider for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has expanded its footprint in Africa following its acquisition of Rwanda-based Afribon. 7 Dec 2021
Source: Supplied
Retailer Clicks has opened a new beauty 'store-in-store' format at the Clicks store in Canal Walk with the aim to offer shoppers an elevated beauty experience. 6 Dec 2021
When it comes to friendship, Klipdrift has struck gold. They've searched the land to bring us stories of friendships that lift the heart and uplift communities. Klipdrift Friends with Purpose will highlight real South African friendships that go beyond the ordinary - they'll show friends whose bonds have deepened as they've found a common purpose. 6 Dec 2021
Source: Supplied
Tiger Brands, one of Africa's largest independent fast-moving consumers goods producers, marks its centenary this year. As one of South Africa's oldest ongoing businesses, Tiger Brands has housed and produced some of the country's most well-known household brands - including Jungle Oats, All Gold, Koo, Fatti's and Moni's and Black Cat - for up to 100 years. 6 Dec 2021
Pioneer Foods has announced a recall of specific batches of the peanuts & raisins and cashew nuts products, sold under its Safari brand in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. 6 Dec 2021
Source: Getty
As environmental awareness increases, both globally and locally, the amount of waste generated in South Africa is attracting more concern. Significant volumes of waste are still being diverted to landfill sites, which reflects a continued and dangerous "take-make-dispose" relationship with consumer products. 6 Dec 2021
The South African consumer landscape is demanding and forever changing. Esprit, the brand behind the delicious range of fruity ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic beverages, is one of NielsenIQ BASES Top Breakthrough Innovation 2021 award winners. 3 Dec 2021
The Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) has launched a review application in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria for the previous alcohol bans imposed by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in and during March 2020, in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) and/or the principle of legality. 3 Dec 2021
Over the last two years, the retail landscape has changed immeasurably. Behaviours and technologies that seemed like they were a decade away from coming to fruition are now normal. Even as a combination of vaccines and new treatments signal a clear path out of the pandemic, it's unlikely that those behaviours will change. 3 Dec 2021
South Africans are forecasted to each spend an average of R6,326 over and above their usual monthly expenses during the festive season, according to short-term lender Wonga's annual Summer Spending survey. Based on Statistics SA's mid-year population size estimates, this means that SA consumers are expected to collectively pump R252bn into the local economy. 3 Dec 2021
Fashion and lifestyle retail group TFG has agreed to acquire Quench, a local shopping platform and last mile delivery provider, as the Foschini and Markham owner looks to ramp up e-commerce capabilities. 3 Dec 2021
Shoprite Group has opened its first standalone pharmacy store, MediRite Plus, in Willowbridge Village in Cape Town. 2 Dec 2021
The 12YO Double Wood Blend - A thing of rare beauty, uncovered 2 Dec 2021
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
South African manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace in November as business activity and new sales orders grew, a survey showed on Wednesday. 2 Dec 2021
South African Breweries (SAB) has launched a new outcomes-based responsible consumption platform, called SAB Sharp, with focused interventions aimed at encouraging South Africans to make better decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. 2 Dec 2021
Let's do Biz
