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The two businesses have launched Flood Wines: Bottles of Hope, a campaign that invites South Africans to purchase the flood-marked bottles, not simply as wine, but as a tangible reminder of a community rebuilding after adversity... |
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 | | The recall follows notification from Spar after a machine malfunction during production resulted in product "blowing" – a defect that can alter the yoghurt's taste, smell and appearance... read |
|  | | Bangbroek is positioning itself as a distinctly South African spirit apéritif, capitalising on growing consumer demand for balanced, lower-intensity drinks that prioritise complexity over sweetness... read |
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 | MAROEFAH SMITH Watch out, K-Beauty: Nonhle Matsebula and Girl Boss Africa are ready to take A-beauty global… Read |
 | MAROEFAH SMITH E_mania’s Kuhle Phumzile Zondo talks to Bizcommunity about the Woolworths Youth Makers journey and sustainable fashion in Africa... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Marketing and Media editor Karabo Ledwaba sits down with Walk Fresh founder Lethabo Mokoena about his next big moves... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | The South African Reserve Bank has introduced the QR+ standard to enable interoperable digital payments, simplifying transactions while promoting competition, inclusion and innovation... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Golden Acre is being transformed into a mixed-use Cape Town destination, combining residential living, retail, hospitality and workspaces with improved public spaces... Read |
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 | Unlike conventional retail rewards programmes that focus primarily on spending, MyDifference Plus also incentivises positive financial habits... Read |
 | Research highlights that convenience is also being redefined, with shoppers expecting seamless, personalised and low-friction experiences across every touchpoint... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ISSUED BY ISANTI GLASS At Isanti Glass, sustainability is defined by measurable performance. In March 2026, our manufacturing facility reached a significant milestone with the independent verification of our energy efficiency improvements under Section 12L... Read |
 | This year’s theme, The Shape of Us, invites participants to explore the relationship between cultural identity, historical influences and future-focused approaches within their work... Read |
 | From international trend forecasting and sourcing opportunities to emerging designers and manufacturing innovation, the event reflects the growing ambition to position Africa's fashion industry... Read |
 | The new partnership is set to close the loop and bring blockchain-verified products to South Africa... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | The permanent Veldskoen Plaque ensures visitors to the Long March to Freedom exhibition can discover a story that stretches from the ingenuity of the Khoekhoen to one of South Africa's most successful modern lifestyle brands... Read |
| FMCG |
 | PHILIP MOUFARRIGE Despite rising pressure on household budgets, premium plant milk is growing as consumers look beyond price and towards quality, trust and sustainability... Read |
 | Rather than simply adding celebrity branding to its packaging, the partnership sees BTS play an active role in developing the product itself... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR As South African families continue to seek affordable ways to spend quality time together outside the home, Burning Arrow Spur has opened its newly relocated restaurant in Queenswood, Pretoria... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African health regulators are cutting down on a Pretoria pharmacy’s Ozempic copies... Read |
 | Ingredient-led independents earned 31% of all AI citations in beauty, while legacy mass brands accounted for only 4%... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | JACO FERREIRA Jaco Ferreira, managing executive: technology solutions at Moyo, argues that artificial intelligence could reshape South Africa's fruit export industry by improving forecasting, logistics, market intelligence and decision-making across the value chain... Read |
 | The programme is open to qualifying SMEs regardless of where they bank... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | This is according to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration Chairperson and Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi... Read |
| Packaging |
 | For premium water brands, consumers are placing greater emphasis on aesthetics alongside product quality, with attractive packaging becoming part of the overall lifestyle proposition... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | Property owners who lease their properties to spaza shop owners have been cautioned by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that non-compliance may result in enforcement action... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY South Africa’s Fast Food/QSR industry is entering a more strategically competitive phase, where brands are no longer competing on menu items alone... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has renewed calls for stricter regulation of the marketing of unhealthy foods and alcoholic beverages... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY A Viking-sized Springbok campaign earns Pick n Pay an Orchid, while Takealot's Amazon-inspired promotion walks away with an Onion... Read |
 | The global performance eyewear brand has been named the official eyewear partner of the Springboks and all SA Rugby national teams... Read |
 | Powerade has unveiled its global football campaign, with Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeping star as part of the SA launch... Read |
 | Haleon's Made in Mzansi campaign celebrates the people, heritage and manufacturing excellence that have helped these brands become part of everyday life across the country... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The partnership enables informal retailers to process bill payments, creating fresh revenue streams while bringing financial services closer to underserved communities... Read |
| Retailers |
 | CASEY SPRAKE When the trade is as crowded as the bear case, the question stops being who’s right on fundamentals and starts being who can get out first... Read |
 | Rather than simply increasing its national footprint, the retailer says each new location has been carefully selected based on customer demand and long-term commercial viability... Read |
 | Burgers, pizza and doughnuts made of slime? Zuru officially launches its latest collectible range - the Slime Mart collection - in South Africa... Read |
 | The investment reflects a growing trend among retailers to prioritise omnichannel capabilities, ensuring customers receive a consistent experience whether they shop online, collect in-store or browse physical locations... Read |
| Technology |
 | PROF ESTELLE VAN TONDER & PROF CHRISTO BISSCHOFF As consumers increasingly turn to AI for guidance on nutrition and healthy living, AI-generated recommendations are beginning to influence purchasing decisions and long-term eating habits... Read |
 | Available initially to a select group of MyDifference loyalty programme members from September 2026 as part of a beta testing phase, the feature is expected to roll out more broadly in early 2027... Read |
 | Customers now move between online and physical channels, while factors such as collection points, delivery areas and app-based services are changing the role that physical stores play... Read |
| Training |
 | KAYLEIGH FAZAN Kayleigh Fazan, founder of The International Retail Academy, believes that the youth unemployment crisis is not only about how many young people are employed; it is about what happens to them once they have the opportunity... Read |
 | Practical agricultural training is helping prepare the next generation of farmers as South Africa's food sector becomes increasingly technology-driven, climate-conscious and commercially focused... Read |
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 | McDonald's France and TBWA\Paris has demonstrated that sometimes the most powerful advertising tool is still a well-written line... Read |
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 | A World Bank study says South Africa's Special Economic Zones programme has strong foundations and recommends reforms to boost investment, job creation and economic growth... Read |
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