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 | The Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) has appointed Charlene Louw as its new chief executive officer... read |
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|  | | The rising cost of living has seen many South African parents considering private labels as a cheaper alternative to established baby brands...read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA AND SFUNDO PARAKOZOV Consumer spending growth in South Africa steadied in 2023 after the previous year's post-pandemic surge, but expected interest rate cuts will encourage more purchases in 2024... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Leading the charge at Capitec is François Viviers, the group executive of marketing and communications, boasting more than a decade of experience within the bank's ranks... Read |
 | According to Palesa Mabasa, business development head: SME funding at FNB, SMEs need to recognise the strategic significance of pricing... Read |
 | In a landscape where rising electricity costs, inflation, and ongoing concerns about loadshedding loom large, South African households are closely monitoring their expenditures... Read |
 | Pick n Pay has launched its store-to-store domestic money transfer service... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Rising consumer demand has led to the development of strong local retail brands and the emergence of international brands — all seeking to capitalise on this growing customer base... Read |
 | Liberty Two Degrees achieves Level 2 Net Zero Waste certification, showcasing environmental leadership with strategic initiatives across its retail portfolio... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Tristan du Plessis, the founder of the eponymous Cape Town and Johannesburg-based interior architecture firm has been selected as Decorex’s Designer of the Year for 2024... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Norman Goodfellows (NGF) has acquired a substantial interest in Port2Port.wine that will help enhance the liquor buying experience for consumers across South Africa... Read |
 | Although e-commerce can be daunting to the uninitiated, marketplaces offer a low-risk, cost-effective way to build expertise... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Future-proofing Africa’s food supply requires greener production methods and the avoidance of food waste to meet the expected future demand for nutrition sustainably... Read |
 | Woolworths has announced a trial to remove plastic barrier bags from 12 of its stores, starting today, 8 April 2024... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The Organic and Natural Products Expo is set to hit the shores of Cape Town for the first time from 26-28 April 2024... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY SEOPROS DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY A kitchen appliance that many have praised as a game-changer is the innovative air fryer. Fry chicken, veggies, and other items quickly and easily without soaking them in oil. An air fryer is a great investment... Read |
 | According to reports, online fast-fashion retail Shein has more than doubled its profits as it awaits regulatory approval to go ahead with its stock market listing in New York or London... Read |
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 | PAUL MAKUBE Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial, reveals the latest insights on cocoa market dynamics, shedding light on the impacts of inclement weather and production declines... Read |
 | GreenCorp has acquired Emad Bakeries, a Jeddah-based producer of Arabic bread and pastries, in a strategic move that strengthens GreenCorp’s food-focused investment platform... Read |
 | International prices for vegetable oils, dairy products, and meat surged in March, driving up the benchmark index for global food commodity prices by 1.1%, marking the first increase in seven months... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Heineken Beverages Green Seeds Entrepreneurship Programme celebrates graduates and introduces new cohort of entrepreneurs... Read |
 | NATASHA PARMANAND Natasha Parmanand, managing director of FedEx sub-Saharan Africa Operations, delves into the rich history and present-day dynamics of the South African wine industry, highlighting its global impact, key export markets, and revenue trends... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | The 2024 citrus export season is set to commence this month, marking the beginning of an anticipated period of heightened activity... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | The South African retail sector is facing an uphill battle. Businesses need innovative tools and strategies to mitigate risks, optimise operations, and stay ahead of the competition... Read |
 | Nampak Liquid Cartons together with Woodlands Dairy have launched a tethered cap carton in South Africa... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | BRENDAN SEERY No one likes being stopped by the cops, so it was quite a brave move on the part of Checkers to pull a bit of a “Leon Schuster”... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Miss Albany or the Albany Bread Girl photographer has hit out at the brand on social media... Read |
 | PIERRE LE ROUX The courts have sent a strong message to influencers, a growing group of celebrities made famous by their commercial interventions and paid handsomely to drive consumers towards certain brands, suppliers or advertisers... Read |
 | On the eve of the long weekend for Easter, Checkers You've been egg-ed video went live on social media... Read |
 | JOCHEN BISсHOFF Jochen Bisсhoff, head of global business solutions, Africa, TikTok asks, "What drives brands?"... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | Emira sells Cape Town properties for R1.1bn, boosting liquidity to pursue strategic investment opportunities while reducing exposure to the office sector... Read |
| Shopfitting & Merchandising |
 | Nicci Boutiques reopened its Nicolway Bryanston store in Johannesburg on 28 March 2024 after undergoing a complete transformation... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY BIDVEST MOBILITY Explore the transformative impact of Bidvest Mobility's integration of the Honeywell Pick By Voice Solution at Vector's Coega warehouse, a journey that began nearly a decade ago... Read |
 | DUMISANI MOYO By leveraging AI technologies, SMEs can achieve performance and innovation boosts across multiple areas of the business... Read |
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 | NYASHA CHINGONO Zimbabwe is replacing its collapsing local currency with a new one backed by gold and foreign currencies that it hopes will be more stable and help bring down inflation, the central bank said on Friday, 5 April... Read |
 | LUSANDA NDESI AND MATOME MODIBA Absa CIB highlights optimism in African debt markets, citing robustness, innovation, and international interest, driving transformative projects across the continent... Read |
 | CAMILLUS EBOH One of the two executives from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, detained in Nigeria appeared in an Abuja court on Thursday, 4 April, to face tax evasion and money laundering charges... Read |
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 | Nedbank, Nando's and Absa are the top three brands that professionals would like to work with says Scopen’s Best Marketer to Work with Study... Read |
 | The first-year leadership development programme focuses on acquiring learning related to leadership competencies... Read |
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