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African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

CRM

African retail’s future hinges on tech-driven consumer insights

Blessed Hwaire 23 Apr 2026

Most social grant fraud involves officials, not beneficiaries, report says

Health & Social Welfare

Most social grant fraud involves officials, not beneficiaries, report says

Marecia Damons 19 Mar 2026

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Family Law

ConCourt decision redefines marriage contract validity for 'twice married' couples

Kaamilah Paulse 17 Mar 2026

The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

Marecia Damons 19 Nov 2025

Exploring the future of Saudi retail: Value-driven choices reflect economic optimism

Research

Exploring the future of Saudi retail: Value-driven choices reflect economic optimism

3 Nov 2025

How South Africa’s Gen Z is redefining financial wellness

Research

How South Africa’s Gen Z is redefining financial wellness

Issued by KLA 2 Apr 2025

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s $80m contested estate

Law of Succession

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s $80m contested estate

Issued by Capital Legacy 20 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Standard Bank’s Executive Head: Middle Market, Motlatsi Mkalala.

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: VAT hike: Struggling South Africans brace for greater financial strain

12 Mar 2025

Bronwyn Pretorius, Ackermans' new CMO, champions retail innovation in SA

Retail Marketing

Bronwyn Pretorius, Ackermans' new CMO, champions retail innovation in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Feb 2025

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Financial Services

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 6 Feb 2025

A frenzied festive shopping season awaits as Black Friday arrives late

Retailers

A frenzied festive shopping season awaits as Black Friday arrives late

Ulana van Biljon, Issued by Catchwords 29 Nov 2024

The importance of agile rewards programmes during times of economic uncertainty

Banking & Finance

The importance of agile rewards programmes during times of economic uncertainty

Kgomotso Zaake 4 Nov 2024

The cashflow playbook

SMEs

The cashflow playbook

Issued by Business Partners Limited 28 Oct 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

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

The high cost of hope: How to budget for your fertility journey

13 Aug 2024

Source: © PYMNTS Major sporting events such as the Uefa Euros and the Paris Olympics are are expected to drive economic growth in 2024

Marketing

Live events, like Paris Olympics, 1 of 5 trends shaping consumer spending

25 Jul 2024

Payflex launches "Pay in 3" payment options

Banking & Finance

Payflex launches "Pay in 3" payment options

22 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. 108 Albert, Woodstock.

Property

Key SA hubs offer valuable, affordable office space

17 Jul 2024

How happy are SA’s middle class youth?

Youth Month

How happy are SA’s middle class youth?

Issued by BrandMapp 14 Jun 2024

Consumer preferences evolve in 2024 - Consumer Outlook 2024

FMCG

Consumer preferences evolve in 2024 - Consumer Outlook 2024

14 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The Deloitte South Africa Consumer Signal report for Q1 2024 says South African consumers remain under pressure

Research

Deloitte report finds SA consumers remain under pressure, most of budget goes to essentials

6 May 2024

99% of consumers have changed their FMCG shopping habits to save money

FMCG

99% of consumers have changed their FMCG shopping habits to save money

22 Mar 2024

10 FAQs about the SASSA SRD Grant for students

Higher Education

10 FAQs about the SASSA SRD Grant for students

Issued by FundiConnect 19 Mar 2024

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

Franchising

Pick n Pay files for liquidation of franchisee’s stores

29 Feb 2024

UCT strike begins – support staff demand 7.5% increase for 2024

Higher Education

UCT strike begins – support staff demand 7.5% increase for 2024

Liezl Human 8 Feb 2024

NHI

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

‘Tis the Season to spend wisely

Research

‘Tis the Season to spend wisely

8 Dec 2023

Economy

SA's two-pot retirement system shines light on the need for supplementary savings plans

9 Nov 2023

Air Belgium suspends all passenger flight operations

Travel

Air Belgium suspends all passenger flight operations

19 Sep 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Economy

SA's delivery of crucial services under threat after Treasury desperately calls for public 'fiscal consolidation'

Caryn Dolley, Msindisi Fengu, Mark Heywood and Ray Mahlaka 21 Aug 2023

NMU launches 'Global Giving' campaign

Higher Education

NMU launches 'Global Giving' campaign

4 Jul 2023

Source: © Anawat sudchanham Customer empathy and good service are still more likely to sway shoppers than having the lowest price tag, snap poll finds

CRM

Excellent customer service, not price, wins over consumers

20 Jun 2023

Source: @ SABC The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board has appointed Nada Wotshela as acting group chief executive officer

Media

SABC appoints acting Group CEO

20 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Discovery Bank chief executive officer, Hylton Kallner with Rubicon chief executive officer, Rick Basson.

Banking

Discovery Bank's innovative approach to alleviating load shedding woes

7 Jun 2023

State of the South African economy and your health

Economy

State of the South African economy and your health

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 11 Apr 2023

Buy-to-let homes are now in high demand. Here's what you need to know

Residential Property

Buy-to-let homes are now in high demand. Here's what you need to know

29 Mar 2023

How to avoid falling into education-related debt

Primary & Secondary Education

How to avoid falling into education-related debt

1 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Ester Ochse, product head at FNB Integrated Advice.

Budget Speech

Why South African consumers should care about the upcoming budget speech

21 Feb 2023

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

Infrastructure & Utilities

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

21 Feb 2023

How SA's cash-constrained consumers are shifting shopping habits to save on costs

Research

How SA's cash-constrained consumers are shifting shopping habits to save on costs

20 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Clinton Abbott, head of product management at SunTec.

Trends

#BizTrends: Dynamic segmentation will be the key to banks winning the customer experience in 2023

Clinton Abbott 17 Feb 2023

Power cuts: trend to get off the grid is gathering pace, but total independence is still a way off

Energy

Power cuts: trend to get off the grid is gathering pace, but total independence is still a way off

Hartmut Winkler 25 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy

Abigél Sheridan 13 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: The Accounting Practice in 2023: What the future holds for businesses

Trends

#BizTrends2023: The Accounting Practice in 2023: What the future holds for businesses

Hanno Coetzee, Issued by Digital CFO 9 Jan 2023

Fraxeum's Khaya Maloney and Barry Tuck

Fintech

How 3 South African entrepreneurs are using blockchain to drive financial inclusion

5 Jan 2023

End-of-year essential read: Look back at the best (and worst) of 2022 to flourish in 2023

Marketing & Media

End-of-year essential read: Look back at the best (and worst) of 2022 to flourish in 2023

Issued by Kantar 6 Dec 2022

2022 Christmas spend: What to expect from consumers

Research

2022 Christmas spend: What to expect from consumers

Issued by KLA 17 Nov 2022