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|  | | Binance Pay goes live at 31,000 South African merchants with 50% cashback launch...read |
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 | Statistics South Africa has recorded a slight decrease in annual consumer inflation for August – easing from some 3.5% to 3.3%... Read |
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 | ‘Technology, consumer insights and partnerships are the engine of modern loyalty programmes’... Read |
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 | AARON ROSS African manufacturers are lobbying US Congress to grant a last-ditch extension of one or two years to a duty-free trade programme due to expire at the end of September... Read |
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 | As consumer preferences shift towards convenient, high-quality dairy products, Southern African manufacturers have a prime opportunity to expand their offerings... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES Mr D has announced an exciting new addition to its shops offering: Nespresso. Customers across selected areas can now order their favourite Nespresso coffee pods, machines and accessories directly through the Mr D app, with delivery to their doorsteps in minutes and at the same price they would pay in-store... Read |
 | The DHET has signed a landmark agreement with the Takealot Group to expand youth skills development, bridge education-to-employment gaps, and support workforce growth in South Africa... Read |
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 | The SMME Pavilion is a strategic shift that supports national transformation goals by broadening sector representation, unlocking access to high-value buyers, and enabling preferential procurement... Read |
 | Profitability, collaboration and customer focus emerged as defining themes at the Trade Intelligence Retail Conference 2025, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of South African retail... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY CAPITAL LEGACY When Giorgio Armani passed away at the age of 91, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the Armani empire... Read |
 | The new store responds to growing demand for designer furniture at competitive pricing among the city’s design and homemaking community... Read |
 | What started in 2000 as a small retail outlet focused on affordable plastic storage has grown into a national chain with 19 stores across South Africa... Read |
 | Silverbacks Holdings has announced a joint strategic investment with ImpactHER in two dynamic fashion companies, Vanhu Vamwe and The Rad Black Kids... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY RAINBOW CHICKEN From classrooms to communities, Rainbow Chicken’s Rustenburg plant is proving that the most powerful lessons are those lived, not just taught... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Rising meat prices are keeping South Africa’s food inflation stubbornly high, despite easing costs in other categories... Read |
 | The limited edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt honours its multi-year global partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team... Read |
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 | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is currently undergoing a restructuring process that could see over 680 jobs cuts... Read |
 | Hotels must adapt menus to meet health, sustainability, and digital-driven food trends shaping modern travellers... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | SFUNDO PARAKOZOV AND ALEXANDER WINNING South Africa’s Trade Minister met US officials seeking to reduce 30% tariffs threatening jobs, as both nations agreed on a future roadmap... Read |
 | The partnership follows Reliance Retail’s participation in Wesgro’s Made in the Cape Buyers’ Programme earlier this year, which connected leading Indian retailers with Western Cape exporters... Read |
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 | MONGEZI MTATI The 2025 Township CX Report reveals how township consumers are changing shopping habits that challenge conventional marketing wisdom with three critical shifts for brands and retailers... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY NIELSENIQ NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first half of 2025, showing healthy increases in retail sales value and volume... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA Isn’t it just the best feeling when you’re wandering around a store, looking for something, but you don’t quite know where it is, and then suddenly like an oasis of knowledge you see a staff member standing there with the answers... Read |
 | Samsung has confirmed that some of its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the United States will begin displaying advertisements, sparking debate among consumers who have spent thousands on the high-end appliances... Read |
 | After more than 20 years on the menu, McDonald’s South Africa is putting the spotlight on a firm fan favourite, the Chicken Foldover… Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY PROVANTAGE Ged Nooy, GM at Field Force, looks at why convenience retail demands a distinct strategy - and how better data, visibility, and in-store execution can unlock growth in one of South Africa’s most overlooked high-potential channels... Read |
 | Super Savings offers price reductions across a wide range of essentials, ensuring that families are able to manage the impact of rising costs... Read |
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 | For SMEs, the challenge extends beyond competing with large retailers, encompassing cash flow management, operational readiness, and cybersecurity... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | Rising storm intensity highlights the need for predictive planning and digital readiness in South Africa’s delivery networks... Read |
| Technology |
 | NOBESUTHU NDLOVU Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 91% of formalised businesses in South Africa and employ around 60% of the labour force... Read |
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 | SOLAJA MAYOWA OLUDELE We believe that incorporating plastic waste into the Nigerian textile industry could reduce pollution, generate employment and cut a niche in the world of sustainable fashion... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON The Sarb opts for caution... Read |
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 | 36th UP Expert Lecture - 6 Oct 2025 , Johannesburg
Drawing on new national survey data and global trends, this lecture explores the complex interplay between substance use, policy, and mental well-being. More info >> |
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