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|  | | Meat – particularly beef – continues to be the main driver of food inflation in South Africa...read |
|  | | The Pura Beverage Company has unveiled a complete brand redesign across its flagship ranges - Pura Soda, Pura Kids, and Pura Hydrate...read |
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 | ISSUED BY LULA Lula's 10th birthday in 2025 marks a significant milestone in their commitment to addressing the enduring SME credit gap in South Africa... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Join Rogerwilco, YOUKNOW Technologies and MoyaApp at no cost on Tuesday, 30 July, at 10am for the launch of the Fast Food and QSR Digital and Mass Market Trends Report... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Vukile Property Fund has launched a new multi-tenant emporium at Daveyton Mall as part of the next phase of its Vukile Retail Academy... Read |
 | Overlooked contract clauses in commercial property deals can cause costly consequences. Precision matters—airtight agreements protect relationships, prevent disputes, and safeguard investments... Read |
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| CRM |
 | ALEX DE BRUYN Alex de Bruyn, founder and CEO of Let'sCreate, believes loyalty is ripe for disruption and has a few ideas on how brands and companies can go about it... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | The platform, now live at shop.toyota.co.za, forms part of TSAM’s broader push to integrate digital convenience with its national dealer network... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY RAINBOW CHICKEN This Mandela Day, Rainbow Chicken brought together its people and purpose to make a meaningful difference in communities across South Africa, honouring Madiba’s legacy... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The 2025 V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards have revealed the names of some of the new judges who will weigh in and evaluate the entries in the various categories... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES Volpes, South Africa’s homegrown haven for premium bedding and curtains, is proud to announce the opening of their brand-new store in July 2025... Read |
| FMCG |
 | JONATHAN STEMPEL A federal appeals court on Tuesday, 22 July, rejected a proposed class action by eight Malian citizens who sought to hold Hershey, Nestle and five other companies liable for child labour on Ivory Coast cocoa farms... Read |
 | ZANELE MABASO Systemic change is needed to unlock the full potential of emerging farmers... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial, unpacks the latest spike in food inflation, with meat driving the increase amid ongoing supply constraints... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Nespresso South Africa and Clearworld Suppliers have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the premium offering available to the country’s restaurant and hospitality sector... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | The Citrus Growers' Association has appealed to President Ramaphosa for urgent action as a 30% US tariff threatens thousands of rural jobs and millions of cartons of export-ready citrus... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | AMANI PATEL From viral catchphrases to branded hashtags that drive engagement, influencers and social media creators are increasingly shaping brand identities from the outside in... Read |
 | CHARLENE LOUW South Africa’s beer industry is more than just a source of refreshment - it’s an economic powerhouse woven into the cultural and economic fabric of our country... Read |
 | The regulations set out minimum standards for meat analogues and prescribe the labelling requirements, and compliance to the standards for meat when presented for sale... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The Shoprite Group’s standalone apparel brand Uniq clothing by Checkers has opened its first store in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, debuting its Spring/Summer ’25 collection... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African clothing retailer Mr Price reported a 6.3% rise in its first-quarter sales... Read |
| Sales |
 | VADYN MOODLEY Vadyn Moodley, lead strategy consultant at Red Corner, takes a look at how the price of tickets may be excluding a vast majority of its fans... Read |
 | ANDREW SOLOMON Different kinds of rewards have different behavioural pros and cons. But, used in combination, they can produce outstanding results... Read |
 | The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) has released its latest flagship study, Consumer Market Outlook for 2025 to 2027... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | Warehouse and logistics leaders across Europe are accelerating investment in automation to meet growing demand, but many remain uncertain where to begin... Read |
 | The Perfume Co. Africa (TPCA) and smart logistics company Pargo have launched a regional delivery partnership aimed at improving access to stock for informal fragrance entrepreneurs... Read |
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 | Artscape and Woman Zone have revealed the lineup for the 2025 Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival... Read |
 | The award is a new category in the Annual BPESA GBS Alchemy Awards... Read |
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Maya Angelou "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Nikos Kazantzakis "In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." Theodore Roosevelt "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." H. G. Wells "If you fell down yesterday, stand up today." Walt Disney "If you can dream it, you can do it." |
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