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| |  | SIKI MSUSENI Siki Msuseni - founder of Amplified PR - says wearing local is driving sustainable growth... Read |  | GED NOOY Field Force GM, Ged Nooy looks at how manufacturers and retailers will win in SA’s low-growth economy... Read |  | DR. STEPHAN HELARY Dr. Stephan Helary, founder and CEO of Terre d’Afrique, says that African superfoods are being rediscovered in culinary and wellness contexts, not as trends, but as part of a lineage of knowledge that offers tried and trusted benefits for health and wellness... Read |  | DOMAINE RAUTENBACH Domaine Rautenbach, senior brand manager for Jacobs, believes portfolio versatility has become one of the most powerful growth levers for brands operating in volatile markets... Read |  | DR DANIELLE GOUNDER The move to safety first in skincare is now ruling all aspects of skincare, writes Skin Recode's Dr Danielle Gounder... Read |  | AART JURRIAANSE Aart Jurriaanse, COO at Pay@, explores the digital payment trends set to lead South Africa in 2026... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MALL OF AFRICA Luxury fashion, local favourites and global names expand the retail landscape... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Financial media networks bring commerce media to consumer banks, transforming customer engagement into a new growth stream… Read |
 | This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Growthpoint breaks ground on strategic R270m redevelopment and expansion of Paarl Mall... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | AMY ANDERSON AND DIRK HANEKOM The information that is made publicly available before a patent’s priority date forms part of the prior art. In July, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office published its decision regarding G1/23, providing further clarity on the scope of prior art and the meaning of “available to the public”... Read |
 | Fans can now preview the Mattel KPop Demon Hunters line across several categories, including dolls, action figures, games and collectibles... Read |
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 | Unlike earlier evolutions such as social commerce or livestreaming, AI-powered search is rewiring how consumers discover brands, evaluate choices and make purchasing decisions online... Read |
 | South Africa saw resilient consumer demand, with Standard Bank reporting double-digit transaction growth as e-commerce volumes surged 40%, signalling momentum into 2026... Read |
 | From mobile-first habits to sharper value expectations, consumer behaviour is becoming more intentional... Read |
 | Tens of millions of customers globally are using Amazon Lens each month to find what they're looking for... Read |
 | South Africa’s e-commerce growth is pushing last-mile delivery to evolve. Five trends—from automation to transparency—are shaping how retailers get parcels to customers in 2026... Read |
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 | DAVID MAYNIER You can tell a great deal about a country’s future by what sits on a child’s school desk. In South Africa, for millions of learners, basics such as pens and workbooks are not guaranteed, and the impact is devastating... Read |
 | The collaboration supports more than 1,500 learners, addressing a critical need in under-resourced educational environments... Read |
 | Running across 60 Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores nationwide during the festive trading period, the campaign invited customers to add just R5 to their purchase at checkout... Read |
 | The Million Comforts Campaign has now broadened its scope in response to the wider social, health and developmental challenges... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Entries are now open for the 2026 South African Dairy Championships, with Agri-Expo inviting dairy producers of all sizes to compete in one of Africa’s largest and longest-running dairy awards programme... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA For nearly 150 years, Jockey has helped define what quality, comfort, and innovation mean in underwear manufacturing... Read |
| FMCG |
 | Customers can pair classic McDonald’s favourites with one of six exclusive Friends character collectables, tapping into the enduring appeal of the iconic sitcom while reinforcing McDonald’s position as a shared social experience.... Read |
 | This new offering caters to the rising demand from consumers seeking reduced sugar options for breakfast that don’t compromise on flavour... Read |
 | Eskort, South Africa’s antibiotic-free pork producer, says the Braai Index, doesn’t tell the whole story about the cost of a braai... Read |
| Franchising |
 | Multi-unit franchising is expanding across South Africa, with growth no longer limited to the restaurant sector... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | DR BRADLEY WAGEMAKER Dr Bradley Wagemaker explains why brands like Drunk Elephant and Shay Mitchell’s K-beauty for kids are troublesome... Read |
 | AHMED ELBEDIWY AND NADINE WEHIDA Copper peptides are more than just a trend – they’re backed by science... Read |
 | Korean skincare company Laneige recently introduced its newest lip product... Read |
 | As the data reveals, the future of wellness in South Africa will depend not on perfection but on progress... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | Rising healthcare inflation has outpaced household income growth for more than a decade, leaving many families facing impossible trade-offs between medical needs and other essentials... Read |
 | South Africa’s wine exports weather global pressures, holding value despite volume declines, with strong growth in African and key international markets... Read |
| Packaging |
 | With over over 25 years of global experience within Tetra Pak, Wael Khoury has been appointed the new managing director for the company's Southern Africa division... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA A survey by consumer insights agency KLA, using YouGov Profiles, shows that South African consumers approach fashion and grooming as tools for confidence and well-being rather than vanity or trend-following... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | JONATAN SODERGREN Brewing giant Heineken’s advertising campaign promoting its zero-alcohol beer on the London Underground forced its way into the public conversation... Read |
 | Woolworths South Africa made a big splash at the International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) in London, receiving the Grand Prix Gold for Best In-house Agency... Read |
 | Amsterdam’s city council has voted to amend local regulations to ban outdoor advertising for meat products... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Woolworths South Africa delivered "above-market" turnover and concession sales growth of 6.8%, with the food business growing revenue by 7% as the retailer continued to invest in premium food offerings... Read |
 | Famous Brands has announced the launch of its buyback programme... Read |
 | Shoprite Holdings expects to report up to a 10.2% increase in half-year profit as sales rose by 7.2%, the grocery chain revealed in its operational update... Read |
| Technology |
 | Every 28 January, Data Privacy Day rolls around with reminders about strong passwords and privacy settings. Most of us ignore it. We default to the easiest, most dangerous excuse: “I have nothing to hide.”... Read |
 | Superbalist is actively investing in Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), a new frontier in e-commerce visibility... Read |
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 | NELLIE PEYTON South Africa's government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100bn ($6.37bn) fund for Black businesses... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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 | From Bad Bunny’s historic win to Kendrick Lamar’s record‑breaking night, and Tyla’s landmark achievement as a South African artist, the ceremony captured a year of dynamic creativity... Read |
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