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 | A Cape Winelands craft brew made using 100% South African ingredients was crowned 'Best Beer in Africa' at the 2022 African Beer Cup. View all the winners... Read |
 | The Crazy Store marks 25 years of operation this year, and for 10 of those Kevin Lennett has helped steer the retailer's growth trajectory as managing director... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | ANDREW DAWSON Before we can even think of trying to move the main market into a cashless economy, there needs to be a serious drive toward ensuring access to technology, writes MacMobile's Andrew Dawson... Read |
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 | Salesforce has released the fifth edition of its State of the Connected Customer report, which unpacks insights on the new digital-first customer engagement landscape... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BATA Learners whose lives were uprooted in the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal received some relief this month in the form of new school shoes, donated by Toughees, part of local footwear giant, Bata South Africa... Read |
 | The Netherlands Salvation Army hijacked luxury fashion house Balenciaga's $1,850 Paris Sneaker collection campaign to highlight the plight of homeless people... Read |
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 | After a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions, multi-sector trade show Saitex returns this month for its 28th iteration... Read |
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| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Sneaker, clothing and accessory brand Converse has launched in Namibia with its first store opening at The Grove Mall in Windhoek... Read |
 | ROSE MARRONCELLI This year, contestants on the TV show Love Island will be scantily clad in secondhand rather than new clothing - a pivot away from fast fashion that could influence more eco-conscious shopping habits in fans... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DISTELL Nederburg's prestige Heritage Heroes collection has become more focused, says Nederburg cellarmaster, Samuel Viljoen... Read |
 | In #FreshontheShelf, we round up our pick of food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently... Read |
 | Sihle's Brew, the South African Black-owned coffee brand created by Sihle Magubane, is hitting its stride after launching seven products on Pick n Pay shelves in last 10 months... Read |
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 | NOKULUNGA MAJOLA Lindokuhle Msomi is a 29-year-old who used his Covid grant to start a small fast food stall near his home... Read |
| Green Sustainability |
 | Project Up, an initiative being trialled at recycling buy-back centres in South Africa is helping streamline the buying and selling of recyclable materials... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT PLASTICS Versatile, durable and incredibly adaptable, we believe that vinyl does not only positively contribute to your every-day life but also to South Africa's economic climate... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Chicken Licken's latest Love Me Tender Burger campaign is asking all South Africans to find Jamie's soul mate... Read |
| Retailers |
 | The telecoms segment of Mr Price has exceeded R1bn in revenue for the first time... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Spar Group has reported a 3.7% rise in half-year profit, as its businesses continued to recover from Covid-19 restrictions... Read |
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 | The data compromise included names and ID numbers, but no financial information or bank account numbers, the retail group said... Read |
 | Ukheshe launches first certification-free tap-on-phone payment solution... Read |
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 | QUARRAISHA ABDOOL KARIM, PHD Africa has the scientific leadership and intellectual capital to develop new technologies and interventions to tackle global health challenges, including Covid-19... Read |
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 | Black Billboard Owners Association, founded in May 2019 consists of 28 Black Billboard owners who have been vetted and worked together to form a united voice. |
 | Carry1st is the leading publisher of social games and interactive content across Africa. The company has released such games as Mine Rescue and SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off, and launched a proprietary payments and online marketplace to better monetize content in the region. The company is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Google, Riot Games, Konvoy Ventures, Avenir, Raine Ventures, Akatsuki, and TTV Capital. |
 | Wingu Academy, a leader in online education, offers accredited British International and CAPS curricula - unleashing student potential by focusing on developing skills which are crucial for the future of work. |
 | Alefbet Holdings is a Global Business Services powerhouse to a blue-chip base of clients operating in South Africa and across the globe, including collections, accounts receivables, education and training and customer service. |
 | The Future Fit Academy helps individuals, teams, leaders and organisations to master the skills, knowledge and behaviours to remain relevant and be effective in an ever-changing world of work. |
 | Shapiro Shaik Defries & Associates (SSDA) is a world-class collections and recoveries business serving financial services and telecommunication providers, retailers, utilities, government institutions and healthcare providers. |
 | SA Business School is a SETA-accredited training provider focused on management development, learnerships and bespoke training development and delivery. All training courses are delivered by distinguished faculty/subject-matter experts. |
 | The Impact Sourcing Institute is a fully integrated service focused on upskilling and creating opportunities for society's most vulnerable individuals, specifically for disabled learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. |
 | iContact BPO is a leading customer service GBS provider serving predominantly international markets, specialising in customer service and CX, outsourced back-office and technical support solutions, sales and accounts receivables. |
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