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|  | | Woolworths and WWF South Africa marked a significant moment of collaboration, renewing a 15-year partnership committing to a shared vision of environmental stewardship...read |
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 | Court order stops Standard Bank from closing Sekunjalo Group's accounts, including Independent Media, just in time before the planned 15 September closure... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Stitch introduces WigWag, catering to SMEs and business owners. Offering effortless, code-free payment solutions fueled by the Stitch API... Read |
 | As of 2023, the South African mobile payments market is estimated to be worth $25bn, with a remarkable 68% of the adult population using this service... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Cape Town's commercial property market defies challenges, boasting high demand and limited supply. Fueled by global appeal, semigration, and infrastructure investment, it's a competitive seller's market... Read |
| CRM |
 | Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Zs are the digital natives now entering the workforce, earning money and making their mark on the world. Brands are paying close attention to their preferences and spending habits... Read |
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 | Puma and Neymar Jr. have designed and created 78 limited edition Future football boots in honour of those who influenced him in reaching his record-breaking 78th goal for Brazil... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY MSPORTS Sasko Siyasizana continues its journey of positive play to impact one million children in the next two years... Read |
 | The Clicks Helping Hand Trust's 'Girls on the Go' Programme has partnered with the Gift of the Givers Foundation to hand over a years supply of sanitary pads to girl learners at Fisantekraal High School and Kalkfontein Primary School in Kuilsriver, Cape Town... Read |
 | Unilever South Africa, in a bid to improve children's hygiene habits and keep them safer from germs at home and at school, has just launched a free interactive digital platform called Hygiene Heroes... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Hostex 2024, Africa's food, drink and hospitality trade expo, is gearing up for the 20204 event for industry professionals and have added more to the exhibitor list... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY SYMBIOTIC Dynamic fashion and design will once again take centre stage at the 2023 Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) through a three-day showcase featuring cutting edge creations by a range of innovators... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STILES Stiles, a pioneer in the South African tile industry, proudly announces the launch of its inaugural in-house tile brand, aptly named 'Etienne Tiles'... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DISTELL Extreme is here to Move Mzansi. The popular alcoholic drink with a distinctive apple taste has launched a dynamic new campaign that expresses the unstoppable, positive power of movement and dance... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SWITCH ENERGY DRINK Switch Energy Drink's new "Marula and Wild African Violet" flavour pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of South Africa and is sure to be a collector's favourite... Read |
 | Despite South African Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) falling to 4.7% (June 2023), food inflation remains notably high, surpassing 10% for 12 consecutive months and currently sitting at 12%... Read |
 | Petersen will commence her new role on 1 October 2023... Read |
 | The latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) report, released by the Competition Commission, details how, whilst overall inflation has come down, food inflation remains at nearly twice the inflation rate for all goods and services... Read |
 | Kellogg's has changed the way South Africans have breakfast and this year commemorates its 100th anniversary... Read |
 | Just because product recalls in the food and beverage space have been subdued during this year does not mean companies that produce or retail food products should rest on their laurels... Read |
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 | JARRED CINMAN The Spur rebrand is a missed opportunity to right a historical wrong, writes Jarred Cinman joint CEO of VMLY&R South Africa... Read |
 | As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and cost management, to ensure that essential dairy goods are delivered to consumers as quickly and cost-effectively as possible... Read |
| Franchising |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Following the successful salon key handover and opening of the first Sorbet-Preneur salon in Johannesburg to Sharon Dikgale on 1 September Sorbet celebrated their new Sorbet Tokai Cape Town franchise partner; Zimkita Yeki... Read |
| Packaging |
 | JOHAN DU TOIT Manufacturers, and particularly food and beverage manufacturers, need to maintain quality control to ensure food product safety, transparently track their products throughout the value chain, and monitor their products throughout the length of the supply chain... Read |
| Research |
 | The 19th annual Sunday Times GenNext survey Top 10 finalists across 72 categories have been announced... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES What if you could travel to a new country, meet new people, and taste new flavours? That's what Nando's Make the Table Bigger (MTTB) campaign offered to South Africans who wanted to expand their horizons and forge new connections... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY The other day, believe it or not, I saw an advert without a Springbok in it, or without a nudge-nudge, wink-wink reference to our national rugby team or the Rugby World Cup... Read |
 | HELGA NDAWULA AND CASSIDY LASSEN Amidst soaring interest rates and persistent inflation, South African consumers are tightening their purse strings, focusing primarily on essential spending... Read |
 | Ogilvy South Africa and KFC South Africa were crowned Grand Effie Winner this evening... Read |
 | Superdry South Africa unveils its latest campaign featuring local brand ambassador, rugby sensation and South African World Cup winner, Cheslin Kolbe... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Growth in trading densities in South African shopping centres covering more than 4 million m2 of retail space continued to contract in the first half of 2023, but still outperformed the Consumer Price Index (CPI)... Read |
| Technology |
 | NEVILLE QUINTON Various articles have been published relating to AI, machine learning (ML) and bots replacing humans in contact centres, focusing on the advantages that AI brings when compared to having people servicing customers and more... Read |
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 | The Lewis Group and redAcademy have joined forces by providing practical experience and tailored skills to South Africa's tech talent pipeline, leading to a sustainable source of IT professionals for the Lewis Group... Read |
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 | Mastercard has launched its Future of Rugby report - identifying ways rugby is positively impacting society, acting as a 'force for good' through inclusivity, health, education, the fan experience, and sustainability... Read |
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 | GEORGINA CROUTH South Africa to get its first all-inclusive Club Med resorts through a R2bn investment in KwaZulu-Natal. Finance by Absa, African Bank, and the Industrial Development Corporation... Read |
 | During the week all South African citizens are allowed to enter national parks for free for a day visit... Read |
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William Blake "No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings." Tony Robbins "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." Benjamin Franklin "Well done is better than well said." Lao Tzu "Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Aristotle "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." |
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