#BizTrends2019: Redirecting an economy, a tourism imperative for 2019

[Avukile Mabombo] Trends in tourism tend to speak towards hot destinations or new patterns of exploration; and, while those are always happening, there's an overarching trend that will influence how South Africans experience travel in 2019...

New expression of an ancient art

[Debbie Hathway] Debbie Hathway chats to SA brand ambassador Jessica Witzel about the nuances of the new Martell VSOP Red Barrel expression...

Take care when hitching customers' emotions to your brandwagon

[Estelle Nagel] If a customer ties an emotion to your brand, they're much more loyal and less likely to switch due to functional factors like price increases or shifts in the market...

#NewCampaign: Re-think drinking and driving

[Jessica Tennant] In time for the festive season, Riverbed launched a campaign on behalf of the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (aware.org) to continue the conversation around drinking and driving in South Africa...

Cause-related marketing: Why we do it and where the value lies

[Joanna Oosthuizen] In a society such as ours, in such dynamic, developmental evolution, causes are the fuel that helps drive change. Citizen activism brings issues to the nation's attention, it informs our people, inspires progress and supports our government...

Indochine's new menu is an Afro-Asian epicurean feast

[Lauren Hartzenberg] The exquisite Delaire Graff Estate begs a visit for the views alone. But sample some of estate's wines or sit down for a meal at one of its restaurants, and you'll soon awaken some of your other senses...

#BizTrends2019: Much of the same expected for 2019

[Geoffrey Jäck] With pressure on costs, increased fuel prices, the water shortage in Cape Town in 2018, and an economy that is struggling at best, the remedial construction industry can prepare for much of the same challenges in 2019...

#BizTrends2019: Africa opens up for SA's stainless steel sector

[Lesley Squires] 2019 seems to be the year of an 'opening up' of Africa, whether it be opening trade borders or opening key infrastructure projects...

#BizTrends2019: Don't make your customers type

[Juanita Pienaar] The problem with personalised messaging is time. The solution is to automate and, beyond bots, the solution is voice. Because if you are looking to provide the ultimate in convenience and seductiveness to your customers, don't make them type...

South Africa's 2018/19 maize harvest estimate lowered

[Wandile Sihlobo] There are growing concerns that the current dry weather conditions in most parts of South Africa could lead to a lower maize harvest in the 2018/19 production season...

#BizTrends2019: Youth marketing techniques to target the real SA youth market

[Leigh Andrews] We often have to look back at the path we've travelled in order to see the road ahead more clearly. Here's what I've learned about youth marketing over the past few months and what I predict we'll see in 2019...

BMW X3 - proudly produced in SA

[Evan-Lee Courie] If you find yourself in the market for a new vehicle, especially in the SUV segment, look no further than the locally manufactured BMW X3...

#BizTrends2019: It's time to fully embrace the digifem consumer

[Kirigo Kamore] If 2018 was the seismic and long-awaited quake of women's lib, then expect its aftershock this year, both off and online...

#BizTrends2019: Going green has never been more golden

[Kim Winstanley] The year 2018 was packed with environmental buzzwords. Sustainable, eco-friendly, low-carbon footprint, and upcycle are just some of the words that we are used to hearing in conversations with our clients, and for good reason...

#BizTrends2019: The next shiny innovations

[Danette Breitenbach] Scott Wilson, President Africa and Europe, Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) looks at trends he sees as relevant to both the European and African markets...

#BizTrends2019: The transformative power of transparency

[Paula Hulley] Transparency. Radical honesty. Authenticity. These words conjure up a new era in marketing, one that requires bravery and self-assurance, and will change the industry for good. Because, for audiences, customers and employees that have seen everything, it is time to reveal it all...

#OnTheBigScreen: Aquaman, a battle-scarred autobot, and a mad king

[Daniel Dercksen] Films opening on 21 December: The battle-scarred and broken autobot Bumblebee seeks refuge, Aquaman's quest to unite two worlds challenges both his strength and the courage of his convictions, and theatre buffs can indulge in the NT Live screening of The Madness of George III...

Turkish fashion retailer LC Waikiki eyes growth in South Africa

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Turkish-based global fashion chain LC Waikiki has just opened its third South African store. The new branch, located at Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, follows store openings in Menlyn Park and Sandton City...

#BizTrends2019: We're in denial about the death of loyalty

[Topaz Booysen] As consumers, we're enjoying unprecedented variety in shopping aisles that span continents and are more vocal, demanding and unforgiving of brands than ever before...

#MusicExchange: The Capitals

[Martin Myers] Hailing from the capital city Pretoria, the band The Capitals are on tour in the Western Cape this festive season...