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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Dutch brewing giant Heineken Company, known for its flagship lager beer Heineken - along with other variations like Heineken Light and Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic) - recently added to its South African offering Heineken Silver... Read |
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 | As South Africans seek alternatives to fee-ridden banking, MTN's Mobile Money (MoMo) platform gains eight million subscribers within four years of launch... Read |
 | ANDREW MARSH As the world goes digital, inclusive payment methods are crucial. South Africa's push payments can revolutionise informal markets, bridging gaps beyond cash... Read |
| CRM |
 | ANDREW BOURNE Most businesses have a common goal of expansion. However, in this fiercely competitive business landscape, mere linear growth may no longer suffice. Instead, companies should strive for growth at scale to increase their revenues without a significant influx of additional resources... Read |
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 | Smart locker parcel delivery business, pudo and online selling and shopping platform for new and preloved fashion, Yaga, have formed a partnership... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The programme included a five-day workshop, training learners in dairy manufacturing, quality, operations, marketing and retail positioning of dairy... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Proudly SA has announced that its Local Wine Expo will take place from 13 July to 15 July 2023, this immersive event promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY THE BAR There's a sea of mid-year sale promotions come June and July in Kenya. The furniture category being no exception... Read |
 | The National Consumer Commission has welcomed the decision by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, reiterating that non-compliant imported clothing, textile, footwear, and leather goods cannot enter the Republic... Read |
 | For students Wihan Joubert and Bernard Combrink, it's been the "craziest" six months of their lives as they join the thrift revolution with their startup Drip Markets, a buy-and-sell platform for preloved clothing... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE Ubuntu, which means "I am, because you are," is the spirit that unites our Springbok team, us supporters, and South Africa as a whole. It's the shared sense of belonging that allows our incredibly diverse country to stand united - because we're home, among our own... Read |
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 | TANNUR ANDERS AND ANAIT MIRIDZHANIAN South African food producers, among the biggest on the continent, are spending hundreds of millions of rand mitigating prolonged rolling power blackouts, water supply issues and crumbling infrastructure... Read |
 | South African fruit juice producer, Sir Fruit has launched a new 100% plant-based blended juice with an energy boost, called Voema. This limited edition juice is positioned at offering a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks or sweet treats for individuals needing a pick-me-up... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL There are friends and then there are 'Friends with Purpose'. Every year for the past four years, Klipdrift has dedicated International Friendship Day to celebrating the amazing things that happen when good friends come together to share some Klipdrift and #GoldBetweenFriends... Read |
 | Investec's Trophy Spirits Show which is now in its fifth iteration, saw a significant uptick in the number of entries submitted across all classes... Read |
 | In an effort to decrease food waste, Dutoit and Good Hope Fruit have partnered with Pick n Pay on the Hail to Heroes campaign, to promote the merits of cosmetically blemished produce... Read |
 | DGB Spirits were once again the judges choice at the African leg of the Intercontinental Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2023... Read |
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 | Entries for the RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge 2023 have opened... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Created in 2019 by then 17-year-old Aldora Chindombe, Alfros is a modern and vibrant company that specialises in producing natural and organic hair growth products... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR The leading professional beauty brand Sorbet, recently embarked on its first ever regional Skin Launch journey which took place in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032 provides a global reference for medium-term prospects for agricultural commodity markets... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | The informal sector has an important part to play in the global economy and connecting it properly to government and corporates to bring about opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow was the key highlight of the recent Southern African International Trade Exhibition... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look... Read |
 | SONIA CORREIA A product on a supermarket shelf has less than three seconds to grab the attention of a shopper - and their decision to buy or to walk away depends largely on the packaging of the product... Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA Bhavna Mistry is a part of the Heineken team that is bringing its new product offering, Heineken Silver to South Africa... Read |
 | SABeerdle is the South African Breweries (SAB) latest campaign to educate consumers about the positive impact that beer has on the economy... Read |
 | Nike's Chase The Day breaks the rules and challenges expectations, infusing the campaign with a youthful athleticism that perfectly matches the brand... Read |
 | ROBIN IRELAND Red Bull's F1 success is an example of the extreme power of sports marketing... Read |
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 | Neighbour Roots, a forward-thinking hydroponic farming business, has been announced as the top social enterprise supplier to Food Lover's Market... Read |
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 | Nigeria's Simi Nwogugu, CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, has been named the winner of this year's Africa Education Medal... Read |
 | Applications are now open for the tenth Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation - the deadline is 25 July 2023... Read |
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 | TSHEPISO KOBILE. South African investment market faces headwinds: macro pressures, internal challenges, energy crisis, greylisting, stagnating economy, geopolitical tensions, banking failures, hampering investor confidence and risk appetite... Read |
 | Afreximbank and Fiducia join forces to revolutionise African supply chain finance and bridge financing gap through strategic partnership... Read |
 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's private sector contracted for the fourth straight month in June as rising prices dampened business demand, according to a survey.. Read |
 | Nelson Mandela University has launched a multi-year 'Global Giving' Campaign, to raise R30m to support four projects, based on empowerment and social redress... Read |
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 | Propelair is an international cleantech company that utilises technology to produce and install the worlds' lowest water-flush toilet. Our innovation replaces 9lt of water with a 60lt of air to achieve an 84% water saving, per flush. |
 | BrandLove is a leading provider of transformative learning experiences that enable individuals and teams to represent their brand with excellence and deliver exceptional customer experiences. |
 | Since 1990, the Financial Mail AdFocus Awards have become a landmark on the South African marketing and communications landscape. But just as that landscape has changed, so has AdFocus, to reflect the priorities of the industry. |
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