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 | The Takealot Group has officially announced that it sold its online fashion retailer Superbalist to a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors led by Blank Canvas Capital... read |
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 | ISSUED BY DAILY MAVERICK In a new series, Daily Maverick shares the stories of four families affected by the 2017–2018 listeriosis outbreak, which killed more than 200 people in South Africa... Read |
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 | Kagiso Trust’s Tyala Impact Fund has awarded R300,000 each to 10 rural hub farmers as part of The Spar Group’s Rural Hub farmer development programme, contributing a total of R3m... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Woolworths reported a decline in full-year headline earnings as higher living costs continue to weigh on discretionary spend... Read |
 | RCL Foods has delivered a pleasing set of full-year results despite consumer demand coming under increased pressure in challenging economic conditions. Read |
 | FNB has become the headline sponsor of Africa’s largest tech challenge, the App of the Year ecosystem, celebrating and advancing local app development... Read |
 | ChitChat and Mastercard’s new virtual-debit cards enable seamless transactions, online shopping, and cross-border payments directly within the ChitChat app, enhancing digital commerce... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Valor Hospitality Partners expands its presence in East Africa by managing branded residences in Zanzibar’s Fumba Town and Paje, enhancing regional tourism through high-quality, mixed-use developments... Read |
 | Vukile Property Fund leverages advanced data analytics to enhance shopping experiences, optimise tenant performance, and drive sustained growth across South Africa and Spain... Read |
 | KAGISO MAHLANGU & NOMASWAZI NKABINDE The question that all South African mall developers should ask themselves is whether shopping malls are truly being developed for the communities they services... Read |
 | Trading densities at community and smaller shopping centres were a bright spot in the second quarter of 2024, running counter to a further contraction in retail property performance and supporting an important current theme of community and global wellness... Read |
 | Claremont's commercial property market thrives with low vacancy rates, rising demand, and significant investment, making it a prime retail destination... Read |
| CRM |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Gain insights from industry experts on harnessing customer feedback for brand success... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ISSUED BY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR SOUTH AFRICA Entries for the 2025 Product of the Year South Africa Awards opened on 2 September, with brands being encouraged to submit their entries and maximise the opportunities winning the prestigious award presents... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | DAMIAN VELAYADUM By 2025, South Africa will have around 11.7 million e-commerce users, nearly doubling by 2029. To meet this growing demand and customer expectations, the last-mile delivery industry has significantly transformed over the past decade... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Local South African fashion brand Poetry has partnered with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator to donate pre-loved dresses to disadvantaged job seekers this September... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES The fourth annual Sustainability Summit Africa takes place in Johannesburg next week... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Rant is a women-led South African t-shirt brand that goes beyond just fashion, as it expresses a shared message... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LG Choose LG’s twin-tub washing machines for a timeless laundry solution that fits all households... Read |
| FMCG |
 | HIGGINS MDLULI Choosing locally produced sugar is more than a simple purchase; it's an investment in South Africa's economy and rural livelihoods. Every tonne of imported sugar displaces R6,000 that could support local farmers and job creation... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AWARE.ORG Aware.org is pleased to announce the appointment of Mokebe Thulo as the new chief executive officer, effective immediately... Read |
 | Serial entrepreneurs Trent Varejes, Ryan Vercueil, and Kevin Whittaker have made a bold foray into vaping’s cultural zeitgeist with the launch of Exso’s #LoveinaPuff vape range... Read |
 | The FAO reported a slight drop in world food commodity prices in August, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 120.7 points, 1.1% lower than August 2023, due to decreased prices for sugar, meat, and cereals, despite rises in vegetable oils and dairy products... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DNA BRAND ARCHITECTS Podcasters Seemah, Zille Wizzy, Yanda Woods, rapper Money Badoo and popular TikTokers join Doritos on Fearlessly Flavourful campaign... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES At the prestigious 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition, Durbanville Hills was awarded as the Top Producer... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Gauteng officials intensify food safety education after 207 child food poisoning cases, focusing on townships, hostels, and informal settlements... Read |
 | TAMSIN METELERKAMP ‘Breakthrough’ evidence that emerged this year makes an ‘overwhelming’ case that food producer Tiger Brands was responsible for the 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak in its entirety... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | Beefmaster Group is optimistic about South Africa's beef industry, citing promising trade talks with China. “The deepening relationship between South Africa and China could unlock an additional 50% more beef exports within the next year,” said Louw van Reenen, executive chairman... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Boston Products has unveiled new, elevated packaging designs across its entire product portfolio that includes hot drinks, cordials, vinegars, and lemon juices... Read |
 | AISLING DE LANGE Studies are finding more reason to boycott coloured plastic products... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | The National Counterfeit Goods Unit has led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations that has led to the arrest of five people and the seizing of counterfeit goods worth more than R94m... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO The digital age has revolutionised our daily lives, from the convenience of ordering groceries with a swipe to maintaining instant connections with loved ones... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY The local fast food market is embracing innovative technology to drive the appetite for local and internationally-inspired fast food, by enhancing customer service and efficiency... Read |
 | NielsenIQ reveals insights on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) shopping behaviour... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE September 2024 marks a significant milestone as shopper media, a division of Provantage, launches Pharma TV, a digital media network designed to enhance the shopper experience within independent pharmacies across South Africa... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Spar has sold its loss-making business in Poland to Polish retailer Specjal for R185m... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite announced that full-year headline earnings rose by 7.2% and announced the sale of its furniture business to discount retailer Pepkor... Read |
 | TOBIE JORDAAN, JUTAMI AUGUSTYN AND PARAS SHAH The retail sector in South Africa has experienced significant distress in the last year, with several high-profile retail businesses entering business rescue proceedings... Read |
 | Engen opens its 365th Café 365 at Engen Beacon Hill Convenience Centre in East London... Read |
 | The V&A Waterfront’s annual Neighbourhood Awards have revealed the shortlists, and now public voting is underway for the People’s Choice Awards... Read |
| Shopfitting & Merchandising |
 | Italtile Cape Town has officially re-opened its doors after over a year of redesign, rebuild and refurbishment to elevate its customer experience... Read |
| Technology |
 | Anita Erasmus, head of business at Bob Group, delves into how businesses can ensure their data dashboards are not just smoke and mirrors, but a true asset to their operations... Read |
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 | NELSON BANYA Zimbabwe's state-owned railway has opened its network to private companies, including South Africa's Grindrod, to revive freight volumes, which have dropped from 12 million to less than 3 million tonnes due to years of underinvestment... Read |
 | DR MARYANNE HARROP-ALLIN, ISSUED BY MILPARK EDUCATION It is not easy getting a doctorate. Just ask Dr Thobile Pamela Mhlongo, who graduated with her doctorate in Business Administration in 2023... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON As of today South African banks will stop processing EFT payments within the CMA. Cross-border payments will shift to the SADC-RTGS system... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa's GDP grew by 0.4% in 2Q 2024, signaling potential recovery after load-shedding receded, but risks and challenges remain... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Agriculture fell 2.1% in Q2 2024 after strong Q1 growth, contributing to South Africa’s 0.4% GDP increase... Read |
 | Gold prices surpass $2,500 per ounce, driving unprecedented demand for Krugerrands as investors seek a stable hedge against economic uncertainties... Read |
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