This week, Danette Breitenbach reports from the launch of the
seventh Buy Local Summit and Expo presented by Proudly South Africa. The event promotes local procurement as a means to tackle South Africa's concerning unemployment rate, which now stands at nearly 28%.
Meanwhile, I chat to brand manager Malose Mabusela about the aim and uptake of the
Bar One Gym Squad, a growing initiative that invites township communities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and the Free State to get active through free and frequent workout sessions.
In other top news, e-commerce platform
Mall for Africa has expanded to 11 eleven new African markets,
Pick n Pay has promised ongoing innovation in its convenience and ready-made meals range in 2018, and Wipro SA's Garth Meier details how digital integration is opening up a new world of
opportunities in the retail sector.
All that and more. Have an inspiring week!
Lauren Hartzenberg
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