It is no dispute that the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions - lockdown, curfew and the alcohol ban (as necessary as they have been in certain circumstances) - have had a devastating effect on South Africa's hospitality and wine industries...
Ruth Cooper 1 Feb 2021
Our current homebound reality will continue to influence purchasing decisions. The demand for indoor fitness, remote working, and therefore comfortable yet stylish attire, presents an opportunity for fashion businesses...
Nicola Cooper 13 Jan 2021
With the worldwide roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine, life and economies could potentially see a return to some semblance of normality by the end of 2021...
Richard dos Santos 6 Jan 2021
It is undeniable that the ongoing global pandemic has affected the advertising industry. It has upended the industry's current and future advertising campaign plans and prompted creatives to re-evaluate their strategies to better suit the changing landscape...
Sibusiso Sitole 6 Jan 2021
Covid, like life, is very different for the poor. This applies to poor people as well as to poor countries...
John Davenport, Havas Johannesburg 22 Dec 2020
Don't be a moegoe: solidarity's Covid ads funny and on point; Belligerent Santam is hung out to dry in the court of public opinion...
Brendan Seery 22 Dec 2020
2020 horror film, The Unfamiliar is now available for streaming in South Africa. Daniel Dercksen chats to director Henk Pretorius for the behind the scenes scoop as well as his thoughts on the affect of Covid-19 on the film industry...
Daniel Dercksen 5 Nov 2020
Honesty and engaging with communities to allay fears, often sparked by fake news, were the driving forces behind the communication strategy aligned with South Africa's Covid-19 crisis management policy...
Nicci Botha 9 Oct 2020
We chat to Steve Cuzen, chief operating officer at Howler, about reviving and rebuilding the South African events and entertainment industry and touch on the emergence of virtual events post-lockdown...
Ruth Cooper 28 Sep 2020
Despite the challenges facing the food and beverage industry as a result of Covid-19, Andrew Flanagan, founder of health food restaurant Poké Co, recently opened his fourth store...
Ruth Cooper 23 Sep 2020
With tasting rooms shut for months and retail sales restricted, many local breweries have shed jobs, and some have been forced to shut down entirely...
Lauren Hartzenberg 22 Sep 2020
Ever since the Covid-19 hard lockdowns began in all seriousness across the world earlier this year, the world has been abuzz with talk of how the crisis has changed the world...
John Loos 14 Sep 2020
Add these secluded, self-catering accommodation options in the Western Cape to your social-distancing getaway list now that leisure travel has opened up...
Ruth Cooper 24 Aug 2020
Consumer-facing industries have had to take exceptional precautions in a time of rapid change with business, people, processes and stakeholders retuning to adopt new approaches...
Michael Smollan 19 Aug 2020
The near-universal lockdown of global economies earlier this year as governments attempted to contain the coronavirus is unprecedented...
Dr Andrew Golding 18 Aug 2020
Food Lover's Market's fourth annual Hunger Month campaign raised funds equating to 1,030,888 meals, exceeding the fresh produce retailer's 1 million meal target for 2020...
Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Aug 2020
Now that summer is here, one of the things people are thinking about is a road trip. But with the threat of the coronavirus, travel safety takes on a new meaning...
Boris Dzhingarov, Monetary Library 4 Aug 2020
Paula Sartini, founder and CEO at BrandQuantum explains why putting brand, strategy and customer on hold is not an option...
Paula Sartini 4 Aug 2020
Contrary to popular belief, if you make something that people want illegal, it doesn't just go away...
Rowan Leibbrandt 3 Aug 2020
In our #SurvivorStories series, we put a face to Covid-19 by sharing the stories of people who have fought the virus and come out the other side. PR consultant, Shorn Khumalo talks us through his journey...
Nicci Botha 3 Aug 2020
Game's vice president shares how the retailer has navigated business challenges and opportunities over the last 50 years, and how it aims to remain relevant beyond 2020...
Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Jul 2020
There are early signs that the Western Cape may have crested the Covid-19 curve, even though restrictions have been eased and more economic activity has resumed...
Nicci Botha 30 Jul 2020
The virtual shopping service gives the customer a one-on-one consultation with an in-store Under Armour tech specialist using a video teleconference tool like Zoom...
Lauren Hartzenberg 27 Jul 2020
To help restart the economy and pay it forward, Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) launched its #CreateTomorrow campaign...
Sindy Peters 27 Jul 2020
In an industry that serves almost 1,5 million of the economically active population in South Africa, and in an economy that was already ailing before the onset of Covid-19, the stakes couldn't be higher...
Ryan Enslin 27 Jul 2020
In our #SurvivorStories series, we put a face to Covid-19 by sharing the stories of people who have fought the virus and come out the other side. Freelance financial journalist and mom, Neesa Moodley talks us through her journey...
Nicci Botha 27 Jul 2020
The Covid pandemic has resulted in loss on many levels, and there is little doubt that our emotional stability is more at risk than ever before...
Howard Feldman 22 Jul 2020
Amazon veteran Paul Misener shared insight into how the e-commerce giant approaches innovation and the profound role a diverse workforce plays in this process...
Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Jul 2020
With a cumulative total of more than 136,000 cases, Gauteng is currently experiencing the surge of Covid-19 infections, and replacing the Western Cape as the epicentre of the country's pandemic.
Nicci Botha 21 Jul 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated very clearly the importance and reliability of traditional mass media while at the same time showing up the flaws and dangers of online social platforms...
Chris Moerdyk 21 Jul 2020
