https://www.bizcommunity.com/BizTrends South Africa Trends | Special Section | Bizcommunity news 15 Trends news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/BizTrends en-us Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:54:43 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2027-theme-launches-steer-year-defining-business-conversations-969984a 1-272174 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retail-marketers-face-a-huge-ai-shift-in-2026-181176a For much of modern marketing, the campaign has been the core unit of work. Teams identify a target audience, shape an offer, choose the right channels, launch the campaign and assess its impact once it is over. 1-272168 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2027-sponsorship-opens-for-business-519400a Your invitation to Steer the Future 1-269486 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-members-live-longer-healthier-lives-finds-healthreport2026-512300a The saying “health is wealth” has never been truer at Discovery Health. According to its recently released HealthTrend26 report, the Discovery Health Medical Scheme recorded a 5.6% reduction in mortality among its members over the past 10 years. 1-268986 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retailers-pivot-to-ai-loyalty-agents-as-2026-trends-emerge-401189a According to Euromonitor International, AI-influenced e-commerce is forecast to exceed $700bn by 2029, underscoring the role of intelligent loyalty systems in retail 1-268305 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-ai-to-affordability-the-trends-redefining-foodservice-in-2026-289577a According to Unilever Food Solutions’ latest Future Menus report, rising costs, tighter margins and discerning diners is reshaping what ends up on the plate. 1-268080 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-adopt-value-seeking-spending-strategies-170306a Signalling a cautious but meaningful recovery, in 2025, consumer spending grew 0.8% above inflation for the first time since 2022. However, households are not increasing discretionary spend; they are adapting under pressure 1-267878 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-engineering-and-its-impact-on-fraud-281367a One of the most notable consumer stories for 2025 has been the shift in digital. “What we're going to be watching very closely as a key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud,” says Lineshree Moodley, country head of Visa South Africa. 1-267700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-consumer-resilient-but-still-loves-a-treat-392828a In 2026, global energy disruptions are expected to increase fuel and food costs, intensifying value-seeking behaviour and making consumers much more deliberate. 1-267573 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bizcommunity-repositions-for-the-future-170456a From today, you may notice a subtle new look on Bizcommunity’s interfaces: A fresh new typographic treatment joins the iconic nine-dot logo grid, designed to represent the links and connections forged within South Africa’s business communities. 1-267008 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity BizTrends South Africa