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 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR The Spur Corporation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Vuyokazi “Vuyo” Henda as an executive director of the company, effective 2 March 2026... read |
|  | | Erasmus will serve as chief executive officer designate before formally assuming the role on 1 September 2026... read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Norman Drieslmann, CEO of Retailability, reflects on how Edgars has repositioned itself for modern consumers by focusing on operational discipline, stronger category strategy and a renewed role for physical retail... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Dentsu Africa has released a new Impact Brief with a message the industry can no longer ignore. Africa is not catching up. Africa is overtaking... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | A significant portion of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) transactions occur in February and March, when many businesses offer yearly incentives, reveals a Payflex representative... Read |
 | For informal retailers, the platform offers access to a broader, competitive range of services that can increase customer visits, improve cash‑flow management and reduce reliance on cash... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Industry experts advocate for partnership over adversarial contracts in construction... Read |
 | Digital transformation: The missing link in solving SA’s construction crisis... Read |
| CRM |
 | LUNGELO DLAMINI A new cybersecurity social contract is emerging. It is based on three simple principles: protect data, communicate transparently, and respect consumer privacy... Read |
 | LEN LUBBE "If you do not own your loyalty channel, you do not fully own the customer journey," says Len Lubbe, CEO at LoyaltyPlus... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | The initiative is aimed at helping local manufacturers strengthen the business foundations needed to grow and compete... Read |
 | A curated living experience where design inspiration meets coffee culture has opened its doors in Centurion Mall... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY REALM DIGITAL Van Schaik migrated from a custom e-commerce platform to Shopify to better serve South Africa's growing student market. Here's how it happened... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ZAHRA FRIDIE, ISSUED BY FIBRE CIRCLE Initiative partners with buy-back centres to increase collection rates and raise awareness that liquid board packaging can be recycled... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DY/DX DY/DX and Smartfill announce that they have open-sourced the core design and technical architecture behind dispensing systems for liquid fast-moving consumer goods products... Read |
 | PHUMLANI DYINI Risk and governance in South African retail are now complex and interconnected, no longer linear or predictable... Read |
 | DR. STEPHAN HELARY You can’t call yourself an eco-friendly or sustainable brand when you use plastic packaging or non-biodegradable ingredients... Read |
 | This week-long campaign will focus on shifting mindsets, from farm to fork, to ensure that food is valued, not wasted... Read |
 | Shoprite’s Act for Change competition has announced the top 10 community food gardens nationwide, highlighting projects improving food security, skills and income opportunities... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | This is part of the brand’s ongoing expansion within South Africa and both stores feature the brand’s new classic store concept design... Read |
 | The first chapter of H&M’s A/W26 collection is available in South Africa from 19 March 2026... Read |
 | ISSUED BY COTTON ON FOUNDATION National literacy movement reaches a powerful milestone at Masivuke Primary School... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY RAINBOW CHICKEN Across Worcester, Hammarsdale and Rustenburg, women are advancing early childhood support in ways that reflect the realities of their communities. In some areas, this has meant reinforcing established early childhood development (ECD) centres... Read |
 | WAEL KHOURY By the time a product reaches the shelf, its price is already set. Energy consumption, production waste, spoilage rates and logistics have all taken their cut. When those costs run high, margins shrink. When margins shrink, products either get more expensive or disappear... Read |
 | Nutricia Southern Africa indicated that the affected batches may carry traces of cereulide... Read |
 | Within weeks of launching exclusively at Checkers in October, Patch bar-strength cocktails sold out at nearly half of all stores nationwide... Read |
 | Consumers are increasingly inquiring about the benefits of their diet, how it fits into their daily schedules, and whether it aligns with their beliefs and health objectives... Read |
 | The affected batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination... Read |
 | Worldpanel by Numerator data reveals mounting pressure on large FMCG brands as challenger brands gain traction and shoppers optimise baskets... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY KRISPY KREME Sweet moments have reached new heights as Krispy Kreme South Africa announced an exciting new partnership with Lift, bringing the brand’s iconic Original Glazed® doughnut to passengers in the skies... Read |
| Franchising |
 | Franchising remains an effective model for growing sustainable businesses and broadening participation, especially when stakeholders work together in a coordinated way... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK In celebration of International Women’s Day and the power of women owning their time and their stores, NIVEA unveiled its latest skincare innovation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK In a world that rarely switches off, sleep has quietly become one of the most overlooked pillars of wellbeing. Late nights, screen time, constant notifications and mounting stress have made quality rest feel like a luxury rather than a necessity... Read |
 | The local skincare segment is forecast to grow from $832.76m in 2025 to $1.25bn by 2031. The anti-ageing category, a key driver of clinical skincare adoption, is expected to nearly double to $1.79bn by 2030... Read |
 | Its visionary founder, Dr Annique Theron, uncovered the herb’s anti-allergic and soothing properties, paving the way for decades of scientific breakthroughs and award-winning product development... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | FRANCOIS NORTJé Francois Nortjé of Port of Gauteng explores how South Africa’s Durban–Gauteng corridor favours road over rail, raising congestion and safety risks, and how TRIM reforms could restore balance for trade and tourism... Read |
 | Since its inception in 2023, the Made in the Cape programme has delivered actionable results. To date, the programme has secured 13 signed trade deals, with a projected value of R50.7m over the next five years... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | MAROEFAH SMITH The Hyding's Nicole van Coller and Cheryl Hengst are using unmatched depth and sophistication to elevate South African luxury wellness... Read |
| Retailers |
 | “Our expanded showroom network continues to drive strong customer acquisition and supports a more modern, customer-centric retail model,” says Chris de Wit, CEO of HomeChoice International... Read |
| Sales |
 | ISSUED BY MEGAVISION MEDIA For companies that rely on field representatives, execution in the market is everything. Sales teams visiting stores, managing relationships, checking promotions, placing orders and gathering market intelligence are the engine that drives revenue across retail, distribution and service industries... Read |
 | CAITLIN PERRY Mother’s Day happens every year…the spike is predictable. What separates high-performing brands from the rest isn’t simply bigger budgets. It’s a smarter strategy... Read |
 | Traditional flagship boutiques increasingly operate less like conventional stores and more like controlled entry points designed to reward long-term brand loyalty and luxury brands have now perfected the art of making consumers wait... Read |
| Security |
 | The most successful brands of the future won't just be the ones with the best interfaces; they will be the ones that proved they were worthy of their customers' trust... Read |
| Shopfitting & Merchandising |
 | Wool is re-emerging in modern interiors as a sustainable, durable, and comfortable material that promotes wellness, supported by local processing, high-performance textiles, and collaborative industry initiatives through the South African Furniture Initiative... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | ARNO HAIGH Loadshedding, water shortages, fuel volatility, and global disruptions have forced South African retailers to rethink what resilience truly means... Read |
| Technology |
 | African retail expansion is no longer only about opening new stores; it's about keeping every store reliably connected... Read |
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 | Daily figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for 5 March 2026 show a sizeable under‑recovery for petrol... Read |
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 | Fastway Couriers is a technology-driven South African logistics partner delivering reliable, affordable nationwide courier services through a franchise network, combining global expertise, real-time tracking, and customer-focused delivery solutions. |
 | Johannesburg Arbitration Week is a flagship initiative that positions South Africa as a leading arbitration hub on the continent and a key player in the international dispute resolution arena. |
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