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|  | | South African Luno users simplify cryptocurrency payments at 1,500+ Pick n Pay stores via QR code, streamlining a previous two-app process...read |
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| |  | SHAN RADCLIFFE Driven by a passion for green chemistry, Sabrina Khoosal is pioneering environmentally conscious products in the beauty industry... Read |
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 | MARIUS WESSELS Technology makes efficient and sustainable farming possible, transforming the industry and food security... Read |
 | Coca-Cola Africa has welcomed Sergio Vieira as the new vice president of franchise operations, South Africa. Vieira joins the Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (AOU) in Johannesburg... Read |
 | The Competition Commission and the Spar Group have reached a consent agreement aimed at ending long-term exclusive lease agreements in the grocery retail sector... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Blaze, an advanced payments platform by a global provider of payment technology solutions, processes over 5,000 transactions per second during peak hours... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Adidas has announced a design partnership with esteemed athlete and South African Rugby captain, Siya Kolisi, in anticipation of his country's world champion title defence... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | With e-commerce in South Africa breaching the R55bn a year barrier, home delivery has become a way of life for the country's consumers... Read |
 | After nine years as ECOM Africa, the conference has transformed into Converge Africa... Read |
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 | Pick n Pay has launched a limited-edition collectable Springbok reusable shopping bag... Read |
 | PepsiCo's commitment to food security and access to nutritious food saw its global employee engagement and fundraising programme, Move for Good, raise $35,000 to assist Food Forward SA... Read |
 | Each year, South African farmers, retailers, and consumers discard millions of tons of food products, contributing to a staggering total of in excess of 10 million tons of food going to waste... Read |
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 | The Competition Commission's inquiry into the fresh produce market is touring the country to engage small and emerging farmers... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BATA After five decades at its Pinetown facility, Bata South Africa, a leading footwear manufacturer in South Africa, and a subsidiary of the respected global Bata Group, has relocated its head office to the vibrant corporate hub of La Lucia, situated north of Durban... Read |
 | Cape Union Mart is partnering with Magents to launch a reimagined version of the iconic 1995 South African Rugby Jersey. This limited-edition tribute forms part of Cape Union Mart's 90th birthday celebrations... Read |
 | Cotton On has partnered their philanthropic arm, Cotton On Foundation with the US-based non-profit Born This Way Foundation, founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, in 2012... Read |
 | Hi-Tec, the outdoor apparel, accessories and footwear brand, has launched its latest footwear range just for infants... Read |
 | Pick n Pay Clothing has partnered with Nando's launching an exclusive collection of tees that are set to fire up the fashionistas as we spring into Spring... Read |
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 | THEMBOKUHLE DANCA A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment on the case of National Brands Limited v Cape Cookies CC & Another [2023] has shed light on the application of Section 10(17) of the Trade Marks Act in opposition proceedings... Read |
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 | BRENDAN SEERY This week Brendan Seery says he is not very impressed with Nando's... Read |
 | Of the world's top 25 most valuable and strongest non-alcoholic drinks brands, Coca-Cola is the most valuable and strongest non-alcoholic drinks brand... Read |
 | The Angostura Bar & Beverage Awards 2023 announced its winners at a gala ceremony held at The Westin Hotel in Cape Town... Read |
 | Iconic global brand Nestlé is the world's most valuable food brand - again... Read |
 | The Economic Cluster has been tasked by the Cabinet to formulate an action plan focused on food prices, food security, and access to food... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Vitaderm is giving away R100,000 worth of prizes to three up and coming skin therapists to assist them in establishing their own salons... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MPACT PLASTICS In today's increasingly conscious world, the concept of sustainability has transcended mere buzzwords to become a central pillar of responsible business practices. Sustainable packaging, an integral component of this paradigm shift, addresses the environmental impact of packaging materials and processes, aiming to strike a harmonious balance between economic interests and environmental considerations... Read |
 | Sir Fruit is thrilled to roll out the launch of its label refresh called "Mzanzi's Freshest Label Collection" across its entire range... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | Timothy Dunn, an attorney in the River Club dispute, does not have the master's degree he claims to have on his LinkedIn profile. Dunn is the lawyer who brought a case to the high court, which accused a First Nations leader, Tauriq Jenkins, of fraud. Jenkins led opposition to the controversial R4.6bn Amazon development at the River Club in Cape Town. Read |
| Research |
 | RUDO MANJORO, ISSUED BY KLA Amidst the ongoing economic shifts and changes in consumer behaviour, the rising prices of essential goods continue to impact households worldwide... Read |
 | PepsiCo South Africa, in partnership with the University of Pretoria, has released a research study that seeks to understand consumer awareness about wholegrains, including what is wholegrain and the benefits of including it in your daily diet... Read |
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 | ANDREW CAMPBELL, ISSUED BY MEDIAMARK "If I had asked the public what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse." These are the famous words Henry Ford uttered before giving the public anything but a horse... Read |
 | The Takealot Heritage Day Challenge launches today... Read |
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 | MARIETTE FRAZER Mariette Frazer, UJ lecturer, explores the benefits and challenges of appointment-based shopping, a new trend in omnichannel retailing... Read |
| Retailers |
 | MARK FREEMAN The South African retail industry's investment in renewable energy such as solar energy is enjoying some significant growth as a result of the country's unstable growth, environmental concerns, cost savings as well as strides to decarbonise operations... Read |
 | TANNUR ANDERS South African retailer Woolworths said on Wednesday, 30 August 2023, it planned to spend R10bn ($538m) in capital expenditure over the next three years as it seeks to strengthen margins... Read |
 | Inspired by its many young customers that emulate Sixty60 delivery drivers, Checkers has just launched the Sixty60 ride-on bike complete with the familiar teal delivery box that opens and closes... Read |
 | 2,000+ South African malls set for transformation as Spar joins Pick n Pay and Shoprite in ending exclusive leases, boosting SMEs and HDP-owned supermarkets' mall presence... Read |
 | The Information Regulator (Regulator) issued an Enforcement Notice to the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd (Dis-Chem) following the finding of the contravention of various sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA)... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MEGAVISION MEDIA Businesses who operate in the formal South African retail trade and have a presence in Africa through distributor partners, are faced with the challenge of decentralised field data and having to fit into their partners' way of doing business... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY ENTRAVISION IN AFRICA Entravision in Africa has become the exclusive sales partner in Africa of Match Media Group, the group that powers advertising for brands including Tinder, OkCupid and Match... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON New Development Bank mulls pandemic fund amid AU-Brics discussions for collaborative PPPR efforts involving 11 Brics nations and partners... Read |
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 | OLIVIA KUMWENDA-MTAMBO South Africa's National Treasury enacts cost-cutting steps, including a hiring freeze, to address revenue shortfalls and economic challenges, communicated in a letter to government entities... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON As a result of HJI's legal action, the South African Health Ministry has supplied initial Covid-19 vaccine procurement agreements to HJI's legal team... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africans face significant tax hikes to fund the R200bn gap in NHI financing, according to an analysis by FTI Consulting... Read |
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