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|  | | Peanut butter, a consumer favourite, is making South African headlines after a product recall was issued recently. But what are the insurance implications of product recalls?read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Orediretse Molebaloa, sales engineering chapter lead at Infobip, shares some insights into the future of conversational chat channels in South Africa... Read |
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 | Eskort, South Africa’s leading pork manufacturer, has expanded its Gauteng production capacity by 50% with a factory extension officially launched in mid-February... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Luno enhances transparency with monthly proof of reserves... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | The latest retail development by the Cavaleros Group, LXX Sandhurst is set open at 70 Rivonia Road Sandhurst, in July 2024... Read |
 | Growth in trading density levels at more than 4 million square metres of prime retail space in South Africa contracted further in 2023, dipping below the annual inflation rate, according to the Clur Shopping Centre Index... Read |
| CRM |
 | ANTON OOSTHUIZEN, ISSUED BY QUICKEASY SOFTWARE In the competitive economy of manufacturing and printing in South Africa, process optimisation in sales, CRM, and service desk management is more crucial than ever... Read |
 | SERENA HO Serena Ho, head of consumer market at BDO South Africa, discusses the important role of retail employees in powering the engine of economic growth and sustainability for the retail sector... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY TEKKIE TOWN Tekkie Town, as part of its commitment to grassroots rugby development, has donated 30 development kits to grassroots rugby teams affiliated with the Boland Top 12 Rugby Tournament... Read |
 | MAXWELL AKALAARE ADOMBILA Ghana's Cocobod will use part of a $200m World Bank loan to rehabilitate plantations destroyed by the cocoa swollen shoot virus, which causes drops in yields and kills trees... Read |
 | Superbalist’s hosted its third Street Store at the Salvation Army in Green Point over the weekend of 10 February... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | G-Star has introduced its new brand campaign starring Grammy award-winning and the king of Afro-Fusion, Burna Boy... Read |
 | Crocs recently reported another record year of earnings with revenue reaching nearly $3.96bn. That’s up 11.5% from $3.55bn a year ago. Net income for the year was $792.6m, up nearly 47% year over year from $540.2m... Read |
 | Nike has confirmed that the company is planning on laying off about 2% of its total workforce. That amounts to more than 1,600 people, based on its reported 83,700 employees... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Hunter’s Gold, the original premium cider in Africa since 1988 is fast gaining popularity amongst unisex South African consumers and is delighted to showcase its latest campaign: ‘Fosta Until You Taste Real Gold’... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | South African actress Jessica Nkosi partners with Bayer's Bepanthen Derma, advocating skincare and holistic wellness for South African consumers... Read |
 | The Bayer Consumer Health division in South Africa has announced the partnership between the rugby player Eben Etzebeth and the Berocca brand... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | Lula revolutionises SME funding in South Africa with two-hour working capital access, addressing urgent financial needs amidst competitive markets... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Smartfill technology is emerging as a game-changer in the retail packaging space. This technology is set to redefine how we think about packaging and its role in the circular economy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PYROTEC In a rapidly evolving industry such as the nutraceutical market, product labelling stands as a crucial touchpoint between businesses and consumers... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH A global trend – and one which has been accelerating in recent years – is pressure to deliver real time data and research results... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY INVIBES ADVERTISING Invibes Advertising, an international technology company specialising in digital advertising innovation, helps build brighter brands to create consumer relationships that last... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU Following the triumph of the Creative X awards, Dentsu Creative proudly announces its dynamic collaboration with AB InBev Premium Co. (Stella and Corona) as lead creative agency for South Africa, effective 1 February 2024... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY There are unscrupulous companies out there which are not beyond deploying a bit of “greenwashing”... Read |
 | Maps will be driving the Lexus NX 350 F Sport as an ambassador for the luxury automotive brand... Read |
 | Angela Bruwer, of the IMM Graduate School, emphasises the significance of strategic opportunistic marketing on special occasions such as Valentine's Day... Read |
 | The launch of the third Annual Top 16 Youth Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) has introduced the inclusion of other African countries in the awards to recognise and celebrate the brands that are owned and run by the youth... Read |
| Sales |
 | Despite the global disruption, the latest data from Euromonitor International shows that the luxury market overall continues to display resilience... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | JASON GRIESSEL Congested ports and serious shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns might be a distant memory in many of the world’s trading hubs, but in South Africa, it is looming over many industries... Read |
 | The fourth edition of the free-to-attend Africa Supply Chain in Action event invites all African procurement and inbound supply chain practitioners to participate... Read |
| Technology |
 | PETER LUDI There’s widespread acceptance that improving customer experience will go a long way towards attracting and retaining customers, especially at a time when there’s increased competition for valuable consumer spend... Read |
 | LUKE SEOCHARAN In the realm of retail, particularly within FMCG and fast food sectors, maintaining a sustainable profit margin is key for business continuity — meaning that at the best of times, it is crucial to manage costs... Read |
| Training |
 | Beefmaster Group has invested more than R4m in training and people development initiatives in 2023 directly benefitting 233 individuals across Christiana and Kimberley's agricultural and industrial areas... Read |
 | The Global Textiles and Clothing Programme (GTEX) and its related work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENATEX) supports small and medium-sized enterprises... Read |
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 | ANIA STRYDOM We explore the potential highlights of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech, including debt management, energy solutions, and economic modernisation strategies... Read |
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