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|  | | The new store marks an accelerated store rollout with a further 21 proposed Walmart stores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape... read |
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 | Developed by Moolman Group in partnership with Twin City and Melta Capital, Prince Buthelezi Mall is the result of an extensive development process undertaken over the past 15 months and the culmination of four years of planning... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HOSTEX 2026 Hostex 2026 is around the corner, with only days remaining until the doors open. Taking place from 8-10 March at the Sandton Convention Centre, it’s where Africa’s food, drink and hospitality community will come together for three days of business, ideas and connection... Read |
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 | Crypto and payments reforms in 2026 Budget signal new era for South African trade... Read |
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 | LIEZEL JONKHEID In the small and medium-sized business world, customer experience is often treated as something you focus on once you’re “bigger”, but in reality, it’s the opposite... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | TANIA BROUGHTON Drake Clothing says bargaining council’s liquidation bid was done in bad faith... Read |
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 | NICOLE SHERWIN In the age of greenwashing scrutiny, transparency is no longer a marketing advantage; it is a necessity... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SCAN DISPLAY At Scan Display, sustainability is a value embedded in how the company operates. It is a set of principles applied consistently to every job... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CONVERGE AFRICA Converge Africa is proud to announce that Amazon South Africa has confirmed its role as a Diamond Partner of Converge Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating digital commerce adoption, marketplace growth, and seller enablement across South Africa... Read |
 | Agri-Expo and Hollard are calling for nominations for the 2026 Hollard Game Changer Award, recognising outstanding young talent shaping South Africa’s dairy industry... Read |
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 | Years in the making, Galxboy envisioned a sneaker range that would truly represent the brand — merging cultural identity with modern design... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DY/DX Smartfill’s refill model has moved beyond pilot stage. In Tembisa’s informal retail channel, it is now capturing measurable category share and driving competitive brand switching... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The consumer argued that the new formulation appeared less soapy or foamy than the previous version, requiring a greater quantity of product... Read |
 | A UFS study found that some sanitary pads and panty liners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES South Africans may debate flavours, brands and regional favourites, but when it comes to what actually ends up in the basket, the data tells a remarkably unified story... Read |
 | ISSUED BY KRISPY KREME In the last eight years Krispy Kreme South Africa has been making it easier than ever for doughnut lovers to enjoy their favorite sweet treat, anytime and anywhere with their mini locations channel... Read |
 | Among the standout winners, Mertia in Stellenbosch was crowned Restaurant of the Year, Carla Schulze was honoured as Chef of the Year, and Callan Austin of Dusk received the Culinary Innovation Award... Read |
 | Taking place on 23 March 2026 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town, this event will honour the restaurants and chefs that define excellence in South African dining... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Construction on the African Research Institute for Skin Health (Arise) officially started on 13 February 2026... Read |
 | The global bioactive peptides market is projected to reach approximately R11bn by 2034... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | ISSUED BY FIREXPO Fire incidents in South African retail environments remain a serious operational and compliance risk... Read |
 | New South African National Accreditation System (Sanas)-certified laboratory results show glyphosate contamination in maize meal, wheat flour, bread, and baby cereal, with two products exceeding the legal default limit... Read |
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 | Township spaza shops, informal grocers and stokvel-linked merchants, as well as independent stores in suburban malls, family-run outlets in city centres, form a critical layer of the national economy... Read |
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 | The survey was conducted on 712 global executives in marketing, media, automotive, retail, utilities, construction, hospitality, FMCG/CPG, and finance industries... Read |
| Research |
 | NielsenIQ’s Ramadan Advent Calendar 2026 is positioned as more than a data campaign — it is a structured intelligence tool designed to help businesses move from reactive planning to proactive execution... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | South Africa’s pet retailer, Petshop Science, has flipped the script – and the camera - creating the world’s first TVC filmed by pets… Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MANZI WATER Jean-marc Johannes, one of South Africa’s leading street skateboarders, is set to compete at the prestigious Battle of Champions 2026, scheduled to take place in Macau, China, in March 2026... Read |
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 | South African coffee drinkers are increasingly opting for premium coffee products, which are proving more resilient and continuing to grow even amid a challenging economic environment... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | The partnership guarantees the reliable movement of Nando’s signature Peri‑Peri ingredients... Read |
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 | JAMES TOWNSEND James Townsend, CEO of Pattern, share insights into the seachange taking place in retail technology... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON How the 2026 Budget offers relief amidst rising living costs... Read |
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 | JURGEN ECKMANN Can South Africa's 2026 Budget revive a sluggish economy? Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Oil prices spike amid escalating Iran conflict... Read |
 | Tax relief and saving strategies: How this year’s budget can help you... Read |
 | From debt stabilisation to global mobility: highlights of SA's 2026 Budget... Read |
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