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Rosebank Mall is expanding its experiential offering with the launch of a new multi-purpose lifestyle destination designed to bring together sport, gaming, entertainment and content creation in one space... |
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|  | | If approved, the merger will establish one of the country's largest merchant commerce platforms, positioning Pepkor at the centre of South Africa's rapidly evolving fintech, payments and informal retail ecosystem... read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Patns by Buhle founder Buhle Ramalepa is proving that creativity, resilience and entrepreneurship can transform everyday objects into meaningful works of art... Read |
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 | CHLOE POSTHUMUS Baliwe Sibisi of uBaliwe shares how heritage, love and storytelling shape her handcrafted ceramics brand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AQUELLé Dreams became reality as aQuellé officially handed over two brand-new Suzuki Swift vehicles to the winners of the aQuellé Mzansi Mango Competition, which ran from 15 January 2026 to 15 June 2026... Read |
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 | South Africa's pork market has swung from fears of shortages to a significant oversupply, pushing wholesale prices down and translating into lower prices for consumers... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | ISSUED BY CAXTON MEDIA South Africa’s traditional banking brands are stagnating while new, disruptor brands are strengthening, claiming market share and redefining the world of banking, ROOTS 8.1 has found... Read |
 | Amelia Williams, head of Lesaka Payouts, says retailers are increasingly recognising the commercial value of well-designed incentive programmes... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Santam Syndicate 1918 expands Property capabilities and launches International Motor offering with appointments of senior London Market underwriting specialists... Read |
| CRM |
 | BYRON RODE This article says that the next step in loyalty isn't to add more programmes or give bigger rewards but to make it easier for people to use the programmes they already have... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | CHLOE POSTHUMUS The Grammy-winning South African star has become the first African artist to receive her own Bratz collector doll... Read |
 | As it enters its next chapter, Bosch says its priorities remain firmly focused on sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, digital transformation and developing technologies that improve everyday life... Read |
 | “This Textile Innovation Challenge is about discovering ideas that could help shape Africa’s textile future...” Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The Shoprite Group has reached a major milestone in its food security initiative with the recognition of a circular agricultural project outside Bredasdorp as its 300th supported community garden... Read |
 | The retail-focused initiative is encouraging South African businesses to place human rights, ethical sourcing and consumer awareness at the centre of their operations... Read |
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 | Situated between Worcester and Robertson at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Nuy Winery has spent more than six decades building its reputation across wine, gin and premium copper pot-stilled brandy... Read |
 | WAEL KHOURY Food and beverage entrepreneurship is one of the most accessible entry points into the economy, but only if the skills are there to sustain it... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | WAEL KHOURY Wael Khoury, managing director of Tetra Pak Southern Africa, looks at what is needed for food entrepreneurs to succeed... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | The weight-loss drug market is getting into shape in light of Novo Nordisk’s expired semaglutide patent... Read |
 | MAROEFAH SMITH This small business owner absolutely nailed the move from franchisee to founder-led brand... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | New infrastructure, automation, and off-grid power systems are driving efficiency as apple and pear volumes continue to climb... Read |
 | Local exporters can now apply for technical and operational support to scale globally... Read |
 | ITAC has recommended maintaining the current 10% import duty on frozen mixed vegetables after finding that a higher tariff would increase food costs for consumers while offering limited benefit to local producers... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | While Shakespeare may have written “What’s in a name?”, this case replies, “Were it not Ozempic call’d, it does not retain that dear perfection...” Read |
 | VANESSA VAN COPPENHAGEN Competition winners don't owe brands free publicity under South African law - here's why... Read |
| Research |
 | New research by Warc and PHD explores how AI agents are reshaping the customer journey... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO South Africa's fast-food and quick-service restaurant (QSR) conversation is back in full swing, but the brands consumers are talking about, searching for and ultimately buying are no longer always the same... Read |
 | South Africans opened their wallets during the Fifa World Cup, with spending on live screenings, restaurants, streaming and sports merchandise all on the rise... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Coca-Cola South Africa gives fans a chance to live like a Springbok on match day... Read |
 | Checkers partners with Jamie Oliver to solve the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma... Read |
 | The sportswear brand is strengthening its performance focus in South Africa through a renewed partnership with The Sharks, marking its return to rugby... Read |
 | The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled a new global visual identity aimed at creating a more consistent look for the brand... Read |
 | GARY MORTIMER Why fake food deliveries are becoming the internet's newest comfort habit... Read |
 | If you grew up in South Africa during the 90s, chances are you remember Reggie's Rush...Just 60 seconds to race through a toy store, filling a trolley with as many toys as possible. And now, it's back... Read |
 | DOMAINE RAUTENBACH Jacobs Coffee explores how brands can embrace innovation while staying rooted in trust, familiarity and consumer connection... Read |
| Retailers |
 | The fashion retailer is proving that off-price retail is no longer simply about discounts; it's becoming a strategic solution for both brands and shoppers... Read |
| Sales |
 | Retailers selling textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods also delivered a robust performance, recording 3.7% year-on-year growth, contributing a further 0.7 percentage points to overall sales growth... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | The independent supply chain firm has retained and expanded its role as lead logistics partner for Africa’s largest listed FMCG manufacturer following a competitive open tender... Read |
| Training |
 | Research from the University of Johannesburg argues that future retail leaders require far more than merchandising, operations, or sales expertise... Read |
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 | KIM REW Following part 1 of this article, we look at AI's role in both committing and detecting fraud, and what this means in terms of the Precca Amendment Bill... Read |
 | KIM REW In part 1 of this two-part series, we look at the new sentences and reporting thresholds proposed in the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Amendment Bill... Read |
 | LEE MASUKU AND TARYN YORK Phase II of the TES expands the scheme to include infrastructure projects and corporate employers that maintain a global or regional head office in South Africa... Read |
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 | The director of Korteks Textiles Africa was arrested on Friday, 24 July, following a labour blitz that was conducted across all nine provinces on Friday... Read |
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 | CMO Summit - 3 Sep 2026 , Johannesburg
CMO Summit, South Africa's largest CMO event, will take place on 3 September 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with 100 speakers from around the country. More info >> |
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 | Nedbank IMC Conference 2026 - 17 Sep 2026 , Johannesburg
Under the theme Shift Happens™ - Are you ready? the 2026 edition explores how marketing must evolve in response to rapid change. More info >> |
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