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 | The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, shows how South African Gen Zs earn, spend, save and think about money... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | KELLY BELMAN Clearwater Mall’s general manager, Kelly Belman offers insights into the evolution of shopping malls... Read |
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 | ALEKSEY SUKHOV Skincare used to be a face-to-face business. Trusted advisors at beauty counters, carefully curated shelves and in-person consultations shaped how consumers discovered and selected their routines... Read |
 | JARRYD NEVES As South Africa’s e-commerce and courier sectors continue to expand, logistics businesses face pressure to cut costs... Read |
 | TakealotNow answers to a growing need for on-demand shopping... Read |
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 | H&M South Africa has partnered with Star for Life to promote gender equality, raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV), and empower adolescent girls to reach their full potential... Read |
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 | Onwaba Gonyor, director at Brahman Hills Weddings, Events, Hotel & Spa, shares her top tips for crisis-proofing any event... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES When winter arrives in South Africa, it brings more than a crispness in the air - it calls for comfort, warmth, and a home that feels like a sanctuary... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY RAINBOW CHICKEN At the recent Market Access Africa (MAA) 2025, Wouter de Wet, COO at Rainbow Chicken Limited, offered a compelling perspective on the challenges and opportunities within Africa’s agri-food systems... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LIBSTAR A world of flavour starts at home: Cape Herb & Spice leads the global spice movement... Read |
 | After a tough 2024 harvest, South Africa’s wine industry is set to recover with an 11% larger grape yield in 2025, but industry leaders say sustained investment across the value chain is vital for long-term growth... Read |
 | You can twist, lick and dunk your way through your day with new #AskOreo cookies embossed with sayings that are at the heart of Mzansi culture... Read |
 | Iced tea brand Bos has partnered with protein supplement brand MetaLab for a limited-edition collaboration that is set to redefine functional drinks by blending real rooibos and purposeful nutrition... Read |
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 | Restaurants and bars in South Africa are being urged to refine their bottle service strategies... Read |
 | Data reveals that Millennials and Gen Zs are not only drinking less, but they are drinking better. Each sip reflects their values: wellness, sustainability, and authenticity... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Leonard Lauder, the businessman who built Estée Lauder into one of the world's biggest cosmetic makers, has died at the age of 92... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | The Pura Beverage Company participated in the annual US Independence Day celebration in Cape Town, highlighting the brand’s increasing momentum in the US, where demand for real, better-for-you beverages has skyrocketed... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH Understanding consumers has come a long way since the standardised consumer market research of the '90s. Gone are the days of simply knowing ‘what the market is doing’... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SPARK MEDIA With more South African consumers getting online via smartphones, and digital advertising increasing in response, brands often question the relevance of print advertising... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Mbulelo Mashilo, brand manager at Douwe Egberts, blends strategy, storytelling, and a strong cup of coffee... Read |
 | TLHOGI NGWATO In politics and business, we have seen the repeating pattern of denial, silence, spin, and an avoidance of responsibility... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Watching both the Test Championship final and the United Rugby Championship final over the weekend, I did wonder whether sports sponsorship works for brands... Read |
 | Advertising giant WPP has suffered another blow with Mars shifting its $1.7 bn global media account to Publicis Groupe, marking the second major client defection in just a few months... Read |
 | Uber Advertising has launched a new in-house creative studio aimed at helping brands create culture-led, immersive campaigns across the Uber and Uber Eats platforms... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY CATCHWORDS Groblersdal Mall in Limpopo is undergoing a transformative redevelopment... Read |
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 | JEREMY BOSSENGER There’s something wonderful about the way every African challenge you may encounter in business potentially has a uniquely African solution. Here’s a look at the impact and responsibilities of executive search on the continent... Read |
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 | ALESSANDRO PARODI AND SFUNDO PARAKOZOV Investor uncertainty eases as South African budget passes in parliament... Read |
 | AMANDLA MAKHONGWANA, LAYLA SHAH AND THOBEKA ZONDI Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees whose duties allow for it, continue to work from home either on a permanent or hybrid basis. However, some employers have since taken the decision to terminate such arrangements, insisting that their employees return to the office (RTO). Read |
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 | Gender-Based Violence (GBV) shatters lives. Love should not hurt and if it does, TEARS Foundation is here to help.
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Bruce Lee "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." Baron de Montesquieu "To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them." Ruth Gordon "Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use." India.Arie "Life is a journey, not a destination; there are no mistakes, just chances we've taken." Tom Peters "Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders." |
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