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Kia enters SA’s bakkie segment with new Tasman

Dealers

Kia enters SA’s bakkie segment with new Tasman

2 days

Liquid C2 launches Google Cloud AI centre in Johannesburg

Cloud

Liquid C2 launches Google Cloud AI centre in Johannesburg

2 days

SA entrepreneurs get R230m boost from Endeavor Harvest Fund III

Funding

SA entrepreneurs get R230m boost from Endeavor Harvest Fund III

3 days

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Nutrition

How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

PR & Communications

New brand advisory firm breaks from traditional PR model

2 Apr 2026

Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact

Coal, Oil & Gas

Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact

Issued by Air Products South Africa 30 Mar 2026

New LDV South Africa CEO appointed

Dealers

New LDV South Africa CEO appointed

30 Mar 2026

Branding

Top brands boost SA's economy with R771bn

27 Mar 2026

Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams

Pharmaceuticals

Price war in weight-loss drugs heats up as Novo Nordisk reduces Wegovy prices

Nqobile Dludla 26 Mar 2026

With reports that Formula One race organisers are considering scrapping or relocating several Middle Eastern races this year due to heightened security concerns, the events industry is once again confronting the reality of operating in an unpredictable world (Image source: @ Scuderia Ferrari Club https://sfcriga.com/ Scuderia Ferrari Club]])

Events & Conferencing

Event organisers need a mindset of resilience as global instability shapes the events landscape

23 Mar 2026

Bonita Christie, business unit director, Publicis Commerce Experiential, explores the changing role experiential marketing for brands (Image supplied)

Magazines

The new job of experiential as the basket comes under pressure

Bonita Christie 20 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied.

Banking

BII and Deutsche Bank unveil $150m initiative to boost African trade finance

17 Mar 2026

EXCLUSIVE | Pep's R95bn success story: How dignity drives retail innovation

Retailers

EXCLUSIVE | Pep's R95bn success story: How dignity drives retail innovation

James Townsend 17 Mar 2026

PR & Communications

Volvo SA appoints Retroviral as its media agency

17 Mar 2026

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

Health & Beauty

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

12 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. The KSB Pumps and Vlves building in Activia Park is near to completion.

Architecture & Design

KSB Pumps' new eco-friendly headquarters unveiled

9 Mar 2026

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

Research

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

5 Mar 2026

Branding

Deep trust, strong brands: 9 South African banks in Brand Finance’s global top 500

5 Mar 2026

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Construction & Engineering

World Engineering Day: Building a greener tomorrow through smart innovation

4 Mar 2026

The agreement between Elekta and Nexeva Healthcare Solutions was formalised during the World Health Expo held in Dubai in February 2026.
Back row (left to right): Ozgur Temel, head of sub-Saharan Africa at Elekta; Laurent Leksell, chairman of the board, Elekta; Marga Claassen, medical physicist and regional sales manager at Nexeva; Tomas Eliasson, vice chair of the board; Anthony Pedersen, CEO, Icon Healthcare Holdings.
Front (seated): Simon Meredith, managing director Nexeva Healthcare Solutions; Feras Al Hassan, VP service and sales operations, Elekta.

Oncology

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as strategic partner in South Africa

Issued by Nexeva Health Solutions 3 Mar 2026

Cell C moves to AI-driven network optimisation in new Odine deal

Telecoms & Networks

Cell C moves to AI-driven network optimisation in new Odine deal

2 Mar 2026

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Events

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Issued by Hostex 2026 2 Mar 2026

Manaka Havas named communications partner to Airports Company SA

PR & Communications

Manaka Havas named communications partner to Airports Company SA

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 26 Feb 2026

Will there be a “B” in the budget?

Budget Speech

Will there be a “B” in the budget?

Issued by SAICA 25 Feb 2026

SA's coffee market defies price hikes with quality-driven consumption

Sales

SA's coffee market defies price hikes with quality-driven consumption

25 Feb 2026

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

Retailers

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

24 Feb 2026

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

Manufacturing & Parts

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

Andre Scholle 20 Feb 2026

Global NCAP gives popular Chery SUV in SA 2 stars

Safety

Global NCAP gives popular Chery SUV in SA 2 stars

19 Feb 2026

The Rolex Boutique opens in Sandton City

Retail

The Rolex Boutique opens in Sandton City

16 Feb 2026

Veteran marketer Ryan Blumrick steps into top role at Volkswagen Africa

Marketing

Veteran marketer Ryan Blumrick steps into top role at Volkswagen Africa

13 Feb 2026

When “satisfied” is not enough: What customer data really reveals

Research

When “satisfied” is not enough: What customer data really reveals

Issued by Insight Survey 12 Feb 2026

New global brands on SA shelves: Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Nature Valley and Pillsbury

FMCG

New global brands on SA shelves: Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Nature Valley and Pillsbury

12 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

Markets & Investment

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

12 Feb 2026

Krispy Kreme® South Africa celebrates an A-Glazing 10 years

Food & bev. services

Krispy Kreme® South Africa celebrates an A-Glazing 10 years

Issued by Krispy Kreme 17 Nov 2025

Chery-backed Lepas to enter SA market in March

Dealers

Chery-backed Lepas to enter SA market in March

10 Feb 2026

Tecán Tequila brings its European lifestyle to South Africa

Food & Wine

Tecán Tequila brings its European lifestyle to South Africa

9 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Adriaan Grové, founder of MyProperty and Entegral.

Property

MyProperty debuts Africa-focused, agent-first property portal

4 Feb 2026

Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

Research

Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

Issued by Insight Survey 4 Feb 2026

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Social Media

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Issued by TDMC 4 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Media

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Ged Nooy 29 Jan 2026

Starlink's promise in SA: revolution or overhyped fad?

Telecoms & Networks

Starlink's promise in SA: revolution or overhyped fad?

Jens Langenhorst 27 Jan 2026

New Human8 report reveals how South Africans are reframing identity in 2026

Research

New Human8 report reveals how South Africans are reframing identity in 2026

Issued by Human8 23 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Laurence Rapp, chief executive officer of Vukile Property Fund.

Markets & Investment

Expansion into Europe: Vukile acquires 35% of Pradera

22 Jan 2026

Xponential appoints industry veteran Zuko Mdwaba as Group CEO to accelerate ambitious growth strategy

Financial Services

Xponential appoints industry veteran Zuko Mdwaba as Group CEO to accelerate ambitious growth strategy

Issued by Xponential International Holdings 22 Jan 2026

Dealers

Jaecoo SA appoints Caster Semenya as J7 SHS brand ambassador

21 Jan 2026

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

Retailers

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

19 Jan 2026

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

Design & Manufacturing

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

15 Jan 2026

The Canal Walk Retailer of the Year award was won by Silki (Image supplied)

Retail

Canal Walk celebrates retail awards

29 Dec 2025

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Agribusiness

McCain SA to sell vegetable operations to Enduring Ventures

17 Dec 2025