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 | TSHEPO MOILA While online South African consumers are becoming increasingly open to integrated ecosystems that simplify their lives and deliver more value, a clear friction point has emerged... read |
|  | | South Africa’s new import conformity programme will require selected products imported from China to meet local standards, as industry stakeholders call for stronger enforcement against unsafe and non-compliant goods... read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA In its public statement, Woolworths confirmed that improvised explosive devices were detonated at two of its branches... Read |
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 | Strong Lucky Star sales and improved hake catches helps Oceana grow earnings despite weaker global fishmeal prices and ongoing pressure from rising fuel and freight costs... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Pepkor has released its interim results for H1FY26, reporting a 13.2% increase in group revenue to R54.8bn and 12.1% growth in normalised headline earnings per share (HEPS)... Read |
 | From cost cuts to online growth, Pick n Pay is rebuilding fast, but the hardest moves are still on the table... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | ANDREW DEWEY Rising fuel costs are reshaping work and property markets... Read |
| CRM |
 | GREG STREATFIELD Most brand segmentations are built on how people answered a questionnaire, not on
what drives their behaviour argues Knowsis founder Greg Streatfield... Read |
 | Launching on Monday, 1 June 2026, the collaboration will give qualifying Edgars Club members access to discounted movie tickets and concession deals across Nu Metro cinemas nationwide... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES Wellness Warehouse is now available on the Mr D app, making it easier than ever for customers to access trusted natural health and lifestyle essentials with the effortless convenience of Mr D... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES Durban consumers are no strangers to convenience. From food delivery to on-demand services, the city has embraced digital shopping with enthusiasm... Read |
 | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with leading e-commerce business, Takealot Group, is working to provide 500 students with income-earning opportunities while they continue with their studies... Read |
 | What often begins as a passion project or small-scale venture is increasingly becoming a more structured digital business opportunity... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ANDY DU PLESSIS, ISSUED BY FOODFORWARD SA Every year around March, FoodForward SA conducts a survey of food prices at two leading retailers, tracking more than 120 mostly basic grocery items such as fruits and vegetables, bread, peanut butter, jam, milk, cheese, pilchards, maize meal, sugar, rice, and tea... Read |
 | Tea farming is helping transform rural communities in Rwanda as small-scale producers benefit from growing demand for high-quality export tea and stronger participation in the value chain... Read |
 | Spar is driving conversations about menstrual health by teaming with community radio stations... Read |
 | Through the competition Woolworths aims to uplift youth-owned businesses and improve the socio-economic reality of our youth, an important step towards building an inclusive future for all... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Woodstock Brewery is no newbie to winning medals at the annual competition, but this is the first time in the competition’s 7-year history that the Cape Town brewer has taken the top spot... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | The Woodstock space now gives customers the opportunity to fully experience the NOI world in person, Read |
| FMCG |
 | The ready-to-drink milkshake will be available in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry variants at Checkers stores nationwide... Read |
 | South Side Hard Soda has aggressively expanded its national footprint, now available across over 2,000 retail locations nationwide... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY THIRST BAR SERVICES The South African events industry is changing... Read |
 | Beyond the tap system, the Hydration Pod has been designed as a branded event experience, with a built-in screen and music capability to help create atmosphere at race villages, run clubs and wellness activations... Read |
 | Industry leaders say changing consumer preferences, economic pressures and growing global competition are reshaping the future of South African wine... Read |
 | Ahead of World Food Safety Day, the World Health Organisation theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected,” is a timely reminder that the real test of any food safety system does not always occur on a normal operating day... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | DR JUDEY PRETORIUS Biomedical scientist, Dr Judey Pretorius, separates fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends... Read |
 | As Medicross’s exclusive BNPL provider, the partnership follows strong uptake across other health-related categories, including optometry and physiotherapy through the PayJustNow platform... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | A total of 2,369 businesses have been approved for support through the fund... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE CHAMBER If the shape of your wine bottle seems unusual, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve over indulged... Read |
 | Rising diesel prices are forcing businesses to rethink packaging design as weight, pallet efficiency and transport costs come under increasing pressure across supply chains... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE UNION MART After more than 90 years of helping South Africans answer the call of adventure, Cape Union Mart is entering a bold new era... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Red Star made a strong impression at the prestigious MMA Smarties 2026 Awards, taking home eight awards in total, including a highly sought-after gold for Real-Time Marketing for its Heineken UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIZAN The greatest risk facing FMCG businesses today is the erosion of authenticity - driven by misaligned hiring and outdated role definitions... Read |
 | Shoprite's Low-Duuuma! has Benni McCarthy dancing in the aisles... Read |
 | Starbucks Korea has suffered a sharp decline in sales following backlash over a controversial marketing campaign accused of trivialising one of South Korea’s darkest historical events... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY CATCHWORDS Designed with the everyday shopper at heart, Jumbo Mall offers a layout where convenience, comfort and accessibility come naturally... Read |
 | South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance... Read |
 | Toys R Us South Africa is seeing a major resurgence in franchise-driven toy demand, led not just by kids, but by adults buying toys for themselves and their children... Read |
 | Over the past year, The Scoin Shop has accelerated its national retail presence by opening two new stores in the Western Cape, alongside a nationwide refurbishment programme across its existing stores... Read |
| Security |
 | In markets such as South Africa, where surveillance infrastructure is widely deployed across retail, mining, financial services, and transport, the focus is moving beyond basic monitoring to intelligent, data-driven platforms... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | From customs processes to digital shipping tools, logistics is becoming an increasingly important factor in helping African SMEs reach new markets and grow beyond their borders... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Amid inflation and global uncertainty, the South African Reserve Bank raised rates to 7%, pressuring households... Read |
 | MIRKO MIORELLI, ALEXANDER KLYVE GUDBRANDSEN AND ARDA DIPOVA Countries including the United States, Uganda, Canada and India have tightened travel restrictions and airport screening measures following the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo... Read |
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