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|  | | First introduced in Gauteng in 2025 as an innovation within the Cadbury Dairy Milk portfolio, the 12g bar was developed to meet demand for convenient, affordable treats... read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE From couture to commerce, Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 winner Patrick Ferguson is determined to build a proudly South African luxury fashion business... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE For Thembeka Dube, founder of KwaDube Essentials and one of 15 winners of the Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme, entrepreneurship wasn't initially about building a luxury lifestyle brand, it was about survival... Read |
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| Design & Manufacturing |
 | NILUTPAL TIMSINA South African manufacturing sentiment fell in June as PMI dropped to 47.3 on weaker demand, despite lower oil prices boosting outlook... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Seven emerging designers selected to represent the country's creative future at Maison&Objet in Paris in September 2026... Read |
 | Miley Cyrus joins the ranks of other musicians, including Kylie Minogue, Aaliyah, Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and Elton John – as the latest musician honouree in the Barbie Signature Series... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY ON THE DOT On The Dot is positioning its specialised logistics business as an integrated supply chain solution for publishers, retailers and e-commerce businesses requiring greater delivery visibility, fulfilment support and flexible customer collection options. Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | This small-leaved succulent plant is set to reduce carbon and boost the economy in the Eastern Cape... Read |
 | The Seeds of Change programme was created by Food Lover’s Market to support emerging South African food entrepreneurs with the potential to become more sustainable, scalable and retail-ready... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR The new national campaign links Spur restaurants to the cinema release of Minions & Monsters with themed meals and collectable snow globes available until 31 July 2026... Read |
 | Voting runs until 17 July 2026, with one winning barista set to walk away with the coveted Diners Club SA Barista of the Year title... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY KIC SOUTH AFRICA KIC is redefining the laundry experience with the launch of its latest innovation – the KFL 812 GR front loader washing machine, designed to meet the evolving needs of South African households... Read |
 | MARTINE VOGELMAN Martine Vogelman, director of strategic brands for Cape Union Mart, unpacks how counterfeit K-Way products are quietly damaging local jobs, skills, and trust in the local retail economy... Read |
 | Psycho Bunny's fourth South African store opened at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre on 26 June 2026... Read |
| FMCG |
 | The High Protein Fuel Bars will be available in Salted Caramel, Strawberry Vanilla, and Peanut Butter flavours... Read |
 | Demand for plant-based dairy is reshaping supermarket shelves, with macadamia milk emerging as a locally produced alternative in one of grocery retail's fastest-growing categories... Read |
 | The latest FAO report points to resilient global food supplies despite weather risks, with lower cereal prices helping push its benchmark food price index slightly lower in June... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY TIGER BRANDS Tiger Brands has secured 100% of the oranges required to produce its iconic Oros beverage from South African growers for the second consecutive citrus season... Read |
| Franchising |
 | DEREK LöTTER, CLAIRE REIDY, NAZEERA MIA AND ANEESA VALODIA The draft terms of reference published by the Competition Commission sets out several market features which may impede, distort or restrict competition or hinder participation in the franchise sector... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | Alongside the introduction of the new flavours, Calpol has expanded its recommended age range to support infants from as young as one month old, extending through to children aged 12 years... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | WANDILE SIHLOBO Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, explains why strong demand from Far East markets will be critical to balancing South Africa's record maize harvest and supporting exports... Read |
 | Road and rail integration, evolving customs requirements and digital trade reforms were among the key issues exporters were urged to monitor as South Africa's trade environment continues to evolve... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | South Africa has increased the sardine Total Allowable Catch (TAC) by 6,000 tonnes after processors warned that local supply shortages were disrupting operations and putting jobs at risk... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Windhoek Beer taps Kenyan creator with polydactylism for campaign challenging AI “realness”... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has dismissed a consumer complaint against PepsiCo Southern Africa's redesigned Bokomo ProNutro packaging... Read |
 | MAROEFAH SMITH The action might be on the pitch, but TikTok is where brands are winning during the 2026 World Cup... Read |
 | The acquisition is a part of the agency's international growth strategy to expand its shopper marketing strategy... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The new fulfilment centre enables the retailer to serve a growing concentration of Woolies Dash customers directly while reducing the operational pressure on nearby physical stores... Read |
| Retailers |
 | The G-Shock Store is designed to offer customers an immersive retail experience that reflects the identity, innovation, and durability of the G-Shock brand, while also showcasing Casio’s wider watch portfolio... Read |
| Training |
 | BRIGITTE DA GAMA Brigitte Da Gama, group chief people officer at The Spar Group, argues that retailers have an important role to play in creating employment, skills development and entrepreneurship opportunities for young South Africans... Read |
 | Living Soils provides young emerging farmers, particularly women, with hands-on training in regenerative farming methods, preparing them for careers as agripreneurs and in farm management... Read |
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 | Sprite has launched a new US campaign celebrating hip-hop culture by turning some of the genre's most influential lyrics into limited-edition can and bottle designs... Read |
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 | Be a sponsor or contribute editorially to the #WPRD feature this July on Bizcommunity... Read |
 | Travellers entering or leaving South Africa must now submit a customs declaration online before travelling, with paper forms available only in limited circumstances... Read |
 | Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow, 1 July... Read |
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 | Voys provides flexible cloud-based business telephony solutions that help organisations communicate smarter, work from anywhere, and scale effortlessly through modern VoIP technology. |
 | GoTyme for Business helps South African SMEs access flexible business funding designed around how they operate. Backed by GoTyme Bank, we provide funding, tools and expert support to help businesses thrive. |
 | RMB is a leading African Corporate and Investment Bank. |
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 | HERMAN BLIGNAUT Fifa's "clean stadium" policy requires host venues to remove or conceal branding belonging to companies that are not official tournament sponsors... Read |
