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Source: © KFC Collectively, 16.28 million South African adults have eaten from the top 5 fast food outlets, roughly the same number that voted in the 2024 South African elections

Food & bev. services

South Africans love their fast food... especially KFC

28 May 2025

Moms and retail marketing

Retail Marketing

Moms and retail marketing

Issued by Smart Media 14 May 2025

Research highlights travel trends and market growth in the Middle East

Tourism & Travel

Research highlights travel trends and market growth in the Middle East

8 May 2025

Residential Property

Bank on it: Pre-approval reshapes property purchases for smart buyers

22 Apr 2025

Happy Pay collabs with Peach Payments for zero-deposit BNPL solutions

Banking & Finance

Happy Pay collabs with Peach Payments for zero-deposit BNPL solutions

16 Apr 2025

#BizTrends2025: Discovery - Visa: 2025 the year of returning to the office

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Discovery - Visa: 2025 the year of returning to the office

Danette Breitenbach 10 Apr 2025

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Design

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Issued by DY/DX 16 Jul 2024

Markets & Investment

Gold hits all-time high amid tariff concerns

1 Apr 2025

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

Retailers

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

19 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr Chris Blair, CEO: 21st Century.

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: Pragmatism or missed opportunity?

Dr. Chris Blair 13 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Budget Speech

No more headroom: 2025 Budget Speech is bad news for taxpayers

12 Mar 2025

Image source: maniacvector from

Infrastructure & Utilities

Gauteng's illegal boreholes and other water infrastructure woes: What can we do about it?

Danielle van der Vaart and Kiera Bracher 6 Mar 2025

The legalisation of spaza shops in SA: an analysis of government efforts

Regulatory

The legalisation of spaza shops in SA: an analysis of government efforts

Darlene Thorne 3 Mar 2025

Economy

Salaries in South Africa surpass expectations with strong January growth

26 Feb 2025

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Sales

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

18 Feb 2025

Image source: bram janssens –

Remuneration & Payroll

Minimum wage recommendations for 2025 - last chance to comment

Tara Roos 13 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

Mark John 24 Dec 2024

Unlocking the golden quarter: How brands can win big with strategic digital marketing

Digital

Unlocking the golden quarter: How brands can win big with strategic digital marketing

Carl Jordan, Issued by TikTok 11 Dec 2024

Economy

Seamless, secure payment solutions for a stress-free holiday season

Clinton Leask 10 Dec 2024

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

SMEs

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

Issued by Company Partners 9 Dec 2024

Banking

Absa's Black Friday transaction volume breaks records mid-day

29 Nov 2024

Tractor adds 8 new digital sites in key suburbs to its inventory arsenal

OOH

Tractor adds 8 new digital sites in key suburbs to its inventory arsenal

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 28 Nov 2024

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Informal Retailing

Global brands in developing markets: The unseen environmental and commercial gaps

Nevo Hadas 14 Nov 2024

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

Retail Marketing

5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

5 Nov 2024

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

Research

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

1 Nov 2024

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 31 Oct 2024

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Radio & Audio

Ga-kasinomics: A deep dive into the untapped township economy of KZN

Issued by Gagasi FM 28 Oct 2024

Economy

The average take-home pay reaches highest level yet in September

25 Oct 2024

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Marketing

Global businesses lose R30tn ($1.75tn) from untapped economic potential of ‘third largest nation'

Issued by Tishala Communications 10 Oct 2024

Economy

Global financial assets rebound in 2023 with 7.6% growth

27 Sep 2024

Finance

Pink tax: How women fight back

26 Sep 2024

City Lodge Hotels annual results – 13% jump in revenue

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels annual results – 13% jump in revenue

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 10 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts predicted to boost homebuyer confidence and market activity soon

3 Sep 2024

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

23 Aug 2024

Maritime commerce and climate change: How effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?

Shipping

Maritime commerce and climate change: How effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?

Vianney Dequiedt, Audrey-Anne de Ubeda and Édouard Mien 12 Aug 2024

Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service

Markets & Investment

Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service

Issued by Under One Roof 5 Aug 2024

Source: © south African government This year, the Mandela Day theme is '#ItIsInYourHands' and aims to combat poverty and inequity

ESG

#ItsInYourHands: Celebrate Mandela Day

Danette Breitenbach & Evan-Lee Courie 17 Jul 2024

Branding

2024 Luxury Brand Finance Rankings: Porsche leads with 17% value surge; sustainability trends rise

25 Jun 2024

Image source: Marcin Jucha –

Agriculture

Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

Youth Month

Harnessing the power of youth: The future of brand marketing

Ilhaam Sass, Issued by 3RC 3 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf Streaming video and social platforms carving out their space in the video viewing universe, shows the Maps May 2024 release

Research

Maps May 2024: Media consumption stable despite increasing financial strain on consumers

23 May 2024

State of the Retail Nation: FMCG trade sales climb 7.7% to R112bn

FMCG

State of the Retail Nation: FMCG trade sales climb 7.7% to R112bn

22 May 2024

Reasons to invest in the global luxury goods market

Banking & Finance

Reasons to invest in the global luxury goods market

21 May 2024

Infrastructure policy reforms and logistics plans could reshape SA’s economy

Logistics & Transport

Infrastructure policy reforms and logistics plans could reshape SA’s economy

Roelof van den Berg 8 May 2024

Economy

March sees slowdown in salary increases

26 Apr 2024

2023 Eco-Logic award

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

2024 Eco-Logic Awards - entries are now open

12 Apr 2024

Economy

February salary surge indicates positive trend for yearly pay increases

25 Mar 2024

Marketing

The Rise of Inclusive Marketing in 2024

Issued by Penquin 8 Jan 2024

The township economy is a boon for savvy brands who know how to reach it

Marketing

The township economy is a boon for savvy brands who know how to reach it

Issued by Brandright 4 Mar 2024