The informal sector has a crucial role to play in the global economy. Source: Supplied.
The informal sector has an important part to play in the global economy and connecting it properly to government and corporates to bring about opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow was the key highlight of the recent Southern African International Trade Exhibition (Saitex), which concluded in Johannesburg recently. 5 Jul 2023
Smart locker parcel delivery business, pudo and online selling and shopping platform for new and preloved fashion, Yaga. 5 Jul 2023
Source: City Sightseeing SA City Sightseeing SA SABeerdle is the South African Breweries (SAB) latest campaign to educate consumers about the positive impact that beer has on the economy
The South African Breweries (SAB) is constantly exploring new and innovative ways to educate consumers about the positive impact that beer has on the economy - something the company has called Beernomics. 4 Jul 2023
Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager, Zoho
Most businesses have a common goal of expansion. However, in this fiercely competitive business landscape, mere linear growth may no longer suffice. Instead, companies should strive for growth at scale to increase their revenues without a significant influx of additional resources. 4 Jul 2023
Created in 2019 by then 17-year-old Aldora Chindombe, Alfros is a modern and vibrant company that specialises in producing natural and organic hair growth products. Growing up as a young girl with a 4C hair type, Chindombe struggled to find products that were easily absorbed by her hair and that allowed her hair to retain length. 4 Jul 2023
The leading professional beauty brand Sorbet, recently embarked on its first ever regional Skin Launch journey which took place in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The regional events were hosted by Sorbet services and education executive, Leigh-Anne Wagner along with Sorbet educators Bianca Mutsakani, Angelique Sibilant and Charlotte Jacobi. 4 Jul 2023
The latest move in Massmart's e-commerce strategy has involved shifting the Makro website onto a new micro-services-based platform, which has delivered new features, improved system performance, and faster development turnaround time. 4 Jul 2023
Source: Elmar Gubisch [www.[123rf.com 123rf]] The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), will declare Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, as a “possible carcinogenic to humans” this month
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) cancer research arm the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), will declare Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, as a "possible carcinogenic to humans" this month. 3 Jul 2023
While digitalisation and automation create many opportunities for businesses to streamline tasks and deliver benefits of ease and convenience to customers, this doesn't automatically translate to good customer service. 3 Jul 2023
John Kim, chief product officer at PayPal. Source: Supplied.
Regardless of where you do business, the past few years have been marked by economic uncertainty, fueled by market fluctuations, political unrest, and the long-reaching fallout of a global pandemic. 3 Jul 2023
Hola Daar South Ahh! It's time again for the Durban July, and this year the nation's favourite crisp and dry premium cider maker, Savanna, presents the Siyavanna Durban July Playbook. Beyond the dazzling glitz and glamour lies the secret Durban July Savivi code. Only the seasoned veterans, izinja ze good times, know the rules of this Saahh-real extravaganza. 30 Jun 2023
South Africa's consumer confidence fell further in the second quarter, according to a survey released on Thursday, as the country struggled with soaring fuel and food prices and higher interest rates. 30 Jun 2023
The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.
The second Organic and Natural Products Expo by the South African Trade Promotions (SATP) will return in September. This year's expo promises to be more remarkable, featuring a new venue, revised dates, and an exciting new partner. 30 Jun 2023
The digital revolution has led to dramatic shifts in consumer behaviour, and retailers who want to stay ahead in the market must relook their approach. 30 Jun 2023
The City of Cape Town has agreed to a settlement offer from the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) to fully end all legal proceedings regarding the River Club development issue. As part of the settlement, the OCA will provide a financial contribution towards the City's legal expenses. 29 Jun 2023
The clues to whether businesses are making the right investments now to ensure that they can provide the right experiences across the channels that consumers will come to expect is held in the data from the Wunderman Thompson Future Shopper Report 2023. 29 Jun 2023
H&M's print collaboration with South African fashion designer, Rich Mnisi, will be available at selected H&M stores in South Africa and Superbalist.com from 27 July 2023. 29 Jun 2023
The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook has been launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Fashion Charter for Climate Change (UNFCCC). 29 Jun 2023