https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/345.html South Africa Informal Retailing news 15 Informal Retailing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/345.html en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:09:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-and-logistics-sector-lose-billions-due-to-inaccurate-location-data-511050a In an economy where profit margins and infrastructure budgets are currently being squeezed to a sliver, the cost of "near enough" location data by itself is leading to dozens of massive store closures and groups of people running the risk of being excluded from e-commerce. 1-266516 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transforming-township-economies-the-digital-future-of-sa-sme-retailers-173966a The Government of National Unity (GNU) reiterated its commitment to inclusive economic growth, job creation, and lowering poverty and living expenses in the 2026 State of the Nation (Sona) address. 1-265988 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-r18bn-initiative-unveils-new-horizons-for-sa-small-businesses-406549a FNB is driving growth in South Africa’s local business sector, with a community economy book valued at R18 bn, supporting more than 250,000 entrepreneurs. 1-265715 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/township-bicycle-delivery-startup-gains-traction-after-bolt-accelerator-recognition-062705a A township-focused bicycle delivery business founded by a former Bolt driver is expanding in Gauteng after gaining industry recognition and early operational traction. 1-265317 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/4-trends-shaping-the-next-phase-of-fmcg-and-retail-in-sa-951944a South Africa’s consumer economy remains under sustained pressure. Disposable incomes are limited, GDP growth is muted, and margin pressure is intensifying across manufacturing and retail. There is no scope to expand for expansion’s sake. 1-265184 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-2025-mapping-the-digital-transformation-of-township-traders-396788a Black Friday is more than a revenue boost; it is a pivotal moment that calls for adaptability. 1-263683 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rapt-biztrendstv-mongezi-mtati-local-is-better-730112a Kwa Coach in Klipspruit, Soweto, specialises in pork products. Although only in Soweto, it is known to Cape Town and Durban township residents, from social media and word of mouth. 1-263602 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-transformation-reshaping-sa-vibrant-informal-sector-063635a Across South Africa, entrepreneurship pulses in taxi ranks, township streets, rural markets, and roadside stalls. It’s in the everyday hustle of informal traders, spaza shop owners, street vendors, and small service providers that the real economy lives and breathes. 1-263297 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-south-africas-social-grants-help-people-make-a-better-life-research-offers-hope-629991a There is now a growing global consensus that additional measures are needed to support the agency of social protection beneficiaries. Such support will strengthen their self-sustaining livelihoods and pathways that would accelerate social and economic improvements and participation in the labour market, and promote wider social and political stability. 1-263091 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hidden-cost-of-tariff-increases-rise-in-counterfeit-goods-060995a In recent years, the world has seen the global supply chain impacted by the implementation of tariffs by various countries. 1-262477 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa