L'Oréal Paris South Africa has announced its partnership with South African Fashion Week as the official makeup and beauty sponsor for the upcoming April and October editions of the fashion event. 11 Mar 2024
According to reports, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is looking into Clover after it notified the Commission that it recalled over 10,000 units of Go Nuts Peanut Butter – becoming the sixth brand to be recalled in South Africa. 11 Mar 2024
From predicting metrics of a patient in an intensive care unit to predicting the rhythms of the economy, forecasting is the underlying science that enables us to see and plan the future with some certainty. 11 Mar 2024
Food Lover’s Market has launched the fourth Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership. Food Lover’s Market is accepting applications from ambitious social entrepreneurs eager to become suppliers in the thriving Food Lover’s Market community. 11 Mar 2024
International Women's Day, for us in South Africa, serves as both a pause for reflection and as a call for action. We reflect on the strides we have made to get to what is easily a better world for women than it ever was in modern history, and we take the charge to do more, faster, better, with longer lasting results. We take stock and look ahead with clarity. 8 Mar 2024
Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) has launched the Iqos Iluma, the latest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes or use nicotine products. 8 Mar 2024
Enviromall has launched its new compostable PLA bags. These innovative bags, made from plant-based materials, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics for the hospitality, retail, and packaging industries. 8 Mar 2024
Children walk past a vegetable stall in Soweto 23 July 2015. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/file photo
South Africa's current account deficit widened sharply in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 2.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) from a revised 0.5% of GDP in the third quarter, central bank data showed on Thursday, 7 March. 7 Mar 2024
Thrilling triumph: Sorbet and Bidvest Bank honour Sibongile Dlamini as final Sorbet-Preneur 2023 store recipient. 7 Mar 2024
Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments
South African payment gateway, Peach Payments has added Nedbank Direct EFT as a payment option for e-commerce websites that use its services. 7 Mar 2024
South Africa's RCL Foods will unbundle its Rainbow Chicken business and list it on the Johannesburg stock exchange as part of a strategic review, the food producer said on Monday, 4 March 2024, as it reported half-year earnings growth of 52.6%. 7 Mar 2024
South Africa's business confidence slipped in the first quarter of 2024 amid ongoing load shedding, port congestion and inflation, a survey showed on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. 7 Mar 2024
Lindt South Africa, renowned for its exceptional chocolate craftsmanship, is delighted to announce the launch of an exquisite array of Easter treats, combining beloved classics with innovative delights to make this holiday season truly special. 6 Mar 2024
According to recent research conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Experian, 65% of surveyed business leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has positively transformed their customer experience. The study further reveals that AI is driving faster and more accurate decisions, personalised offers, and instant access to support. 6 Mar 2024
In a tough environment, the Sea Harvest Group delivered a resilient operating performance for the year ended 31 December 2023. The period experienced strong demand for seafood internationally, offset by challenging fishing conditions locally, persistent cost inflation and the continued impact of load shedding. 6 Mar 2024
Shoprite, South Africa's biggest supermarket group, reported a 7.6% rise in half-year profit on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, and continued to win market share from struggling rivals with its competitive pricing. 6 Mar 2024
Sneaker Factory, a member of the Foschini Group, marks a triumphant milestone as it celebrates five years since its inception. 6 Mar 2024
The site of the former Barloworld headquarters in Sandton has been revitalised and transformed into a contemporary mixed-use precinct, with the much-anticipated opening of Barlow Park Retail on 29 February 2024. 5 Mar 2024
In 2021, the director of the African Research University Alliance Centre of Excellence in Food Security at the University of Pretoria was appointed to the board of the transnational food corporation Nestlé. 5 Mar 2024
With online sales in Africa on course to top the trillion-rand mark by 2026, the race is on for e-commerce businesses to claim their piece of the pie. 5 Mar 2024
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