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R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Banking

R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Issued by Heineken Beverages 15 hours

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

SMEs

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

1 day

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Research

NIQ 2026 Consumer Outlook for South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 24 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 23 Oct 2025

Image credit: Bekah Beckman on

Nutrition

Fruit juices in South Africa are getting a free ride: why they should have the same health warning labels as fizzy drinks

Siphiwe Dlamini 21 Oct 2025

Consumer inflation slows in August

Retail

Consumer inflation slows in August

18 Sep 2025

Absa won the Grand Prix Award. Source: YouTube.

Streaming

Meet the YouTube Works Awards winners

11 Sep 2025

IP Law

Will 'Cold' Palmer's shivering celebration become a worldwide trade mark?

Peter Mercuur 21 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa's inflation pushed to 10-month high by food and fuel prices

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 20 Aug 2025

Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch

Agriculture

Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch

Paul Makube 24 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Analysts: South Africa's small inflation rise leaves room for rate cuts

Kopano Gumbi 23 Jul 2025

Beef prices climb, affecting overall food costs

FMCG

Beef prices climb, affecting overall food costs

23 Jul 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

When does goodwill qualify as property? Kenya Supreme Court clarifies

Cecil Kuyo, Alfred Deya, Radhika Arora, Charles Omondi Oyeng’ and Munene Njoroge 22 Jul 2025

Branding

Brand Finance's most valuable alcohol brands - South Africa faces tariff hurdles

17 Jul 2025

Wine in 2025: Pockets of growth despite sober start

Sales

Wine in 2025: Pockets of growth despite sober start

24 Jun 2025

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Banking & Finance

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

Food & bev. services

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

4 Jun 2025

SA wine industry maps bold future amid global and local pressures

Viticulture & Oenology

SA wine industry maps bold future amid global and local pressures

28 May 2025

April's CPI inflation ticks up with surge in food and drink prices, says Stats SA

Banking & Finance

April's CPI inflation ticks up with surge in food and drink prices, says Stats SA

21 May 2025

Gen Z and Millennials are opting for rooibos. Here's why

Trends

Gen Z and Millennials are opting for rooibos. Here's why

13 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Economy

CPI steady at 3.2% in February as housing and utilities drive inflation trends

20 Mar 2025

Inflation uptick in January as new CPI basket takes effect

Retail

Inflation uptick in January as new CPI basket takes effect

19 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: Sin taxes adjusted above the expected inflation rate

Banking & Finance

#Budget2025: Sin taxes adjusted above the expected inflation rate

13 Mar 2025

NIQ State of Retail: South African consumers shift to value as economic pressures persist

Research

NIQ State of Retail: South African consumers shift to value as economic pressures persist

Issued by NielsenIQ 11 Mar 2025

SA wine industry challenges proposed excise tax hike

Viticulture & Oenology

SA wine industry challenges proposed excise tax hike

27 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

Economy

From gas to streaming: What’s in South Africa’s new inflation basket?

Katja Hamilton 11 Feb 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Advertising

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

Stats SA updates its inflation basket

Retail

Stats SA updates its inflation basket

Kopano Gumbi 29 Jan 2025

The Beer Association of South Africa shares priorities for 2025

ESG

The Beer Association of South Africa shares priorities for 2025

Charlene Louw 23 Jan 2025

CPI increases in December

Banking & Finance

CPI increases in December

23 Jan 2025

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

Food & bev. services

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

4 Dec 2024

Shoprite Group awards its best suppliers of 2024

FMCG

Shoprite Group awards its best suppliers of 2024

3 Dec 2024

Economy

Inflation falls to 2.8% as fuel prices plummet

Mark Phillips 21 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Marketing

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Issued by NielsenIQ 8 Nov 2024

SA's beverage industry shows a thirst for growth and innovation

Food & bev. services

SA's beverage industry shows a thirst for growth and innovation

Brendan Grundlingh 28 Aug 2024

Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

Branding

Banking and brews: South Africa's top brands navigate economic challenges

Issued by Kantar 20 Aug 2024

NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024

Research

NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024

Issued by NielsenIQ 15 Aug 2024

Ann Nurock, Cannes Lions trend spotter, will host and moderate the 2024 Bookmarks Finalists’ Showcase (Image supplied)

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2024: Finalists’ Showcase hosted and moderated by trend spotter, Ann Nurock

12 Aug 2024

South Africans are choosing to wine and dine earlier in the evening

Research

South Africans are choosing to wine and dine earlier in the evening

31 Jul 2024

The ‘sober curious’ movement sees the rise of non-alcoholic beer

Trends

The ‘sober curious’ movement sees the rise of non-alcoholic beer

Zoleka Lisa 1 Aug 2024

Retail

Non-alcoholic beer: More than just a passing trend

26 Jul 2024

Economy

Consumer inflation records a marginal drop in June

Koketso Mano 25 Jul 2024

(Image supplied) Tickets for the Bookmark Awards 2024 ceremony and the Finalists’ Showcase are now available

IAB Bookmarks Awards

The Bookmark Awards 2024 — Another year of moving the industry forward: Tickets now available

13 Jun 2024

SAB unveils Corona Cero, an alcohol-free beer

FMCG

SAB unveils Corona Cero, an alcohol-free beer

5 Jun 2024

Economy

Local food inflation drops, but globally, hyperinflation persists in pockets

31 May 2024

Research

SA's liquor sector thrives despite struggling economy

22 May 2024

Battle of the beverages: Varun Beverages acquires BevCo, sets to expand African footprint

FMCG

Battle of the beverages: Varun Beverages acquires BevCo, sets to expand African footprint

16 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct has been revised and enhanced to align with the evolving needs of the industry

PR & Communications

DF-SA launches revised Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct

9 May 2024