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|  | | Absa reports a record-breaking Black Friday, with transactions up 20%, R638,000 single purchase, and 26% rise in overall card transactions...read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | Pepkor Holdings Limited has announced a 17% increase in group operating profit to R9.8bn with revenue growing to R85.1bn, driven by resilient performance across its retail and fintech operations... Read |
 | South Africa launches PayShap Request on 2 December 2024, enabling instant, real-time interbank payment requests, boosting financial inclusion and innovation... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Mehlareng Mall opened its doors to serve the communities of Mehlareng, Mahlako and the surrounding Zebediela areas... Read |
 | South Africa's R1.92tn commercial real estate market demonstrates resilience, significant growth potential, and investment opportunities, driven by reforms, economic shifts, and innovative property strategies... Read |
 | Redefine Properties reports improved South African retail-sector conditions, driven by non-discretionary spending, strong retail sales, and strategic tenant-mix adjustments... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Travelstart introduces 'Book Now, Pay Later' with Payflex, letting travellers pay for flights in interest-free instalments, offering affordability and flexibility... Read |
 | South Africa’s retail sector has been grappling with weak economic conditions, characterised by stagnant inflation-adjusted GDP over the past five years, persistently high unemployment, and elevated inflation... Read |
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 | JOE BAVIER, MAYTAAL ANGEL AND MAXWELL AKALAARE ADOMBILA This move follows an overhaul of the country’s cocoa marketing system, which now relies more heavily on private traders to finance and manage the crop amid financial challenges and declining production... Read |
 | Global Alliance World PR and Communication Awards 2024 have been announced with Re.Bag.Re.Use the only winner from Africa... Read |
 | Pick n Pay is rolling out more Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) in stores, and has now integrated Smart Shopper, allowing customers to earn points... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA As part of its ongoing mission to support communities in need, Jockey South Africa proudly donated 850 garments to the Cansa Mkhuhla Care Home in Durban on Tuesday, 26 November 2024... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY The sports and energy drinks market is witnessing robust growth, driven by the powerful influence of celebrity and influencer endorsements... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS This Christmas, Lindt South Africa invites you to enter a world of chocolate enchantment where joy is wrapped in golden foil, ribbons make memories, and each bite offers a sweet moment of magic... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE HERB & SPICE Cape Herb & Spice, a global brand rooted in Cape Town, has expanded its distribution footprint in the United Kingdom (UK) with the highly anticipated launch in leading multinational retailer... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Hello, reader! It’s me - your inner gwababa, but you can call me gwabz for short... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Share Inspire Pioneer, or SIP, is a support network created by Pernod Ricard to connect professionals within the hospitality, tourism, food, and beverage industries and has recently launched in South Africa... Read |
 | AB InBev is the official beer partner of Fifa Club World Cup 2025... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT Mpact Group achieved remarkable success at the 2024 IPSA Gold Pack Awards, winning six prestigious awards and securing three finalist positions... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | HASHIEM LOGDAY We see it weekly in the news, “South African National Anti-Counterfeit Task force seizes counterfeit goods worth R100m, suspects arrested”. But what happens to these suspects arrested and charged in counterfeit goods matters? Read |
| Research |
 | CRAIG SCHWABE As more businesses adopt MAPS data for decision-making, South Africa’s retail market will benefit from improved alignment with consumer demand and a stronger competitive edge.... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | In a new study from Warc it has been predicted that global advertising spend is on course to grow 10.7% this year to a total of $1.08trn... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DNA BRAND ARCHITECTS One of the top ice tea brands in the world, Lipton Ice Tea is embarking on the ultimate summer of giveaways this summer... Read |
 | PayJustNow has revealed its All the Things marketing campaign, being the first Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the country to use computer-generated imagery (CGI)... Read |
 | Daniel Levy, Flow co-founder and co-CEO says retail media is just the starting point, signalling a shift toward the broader trend of commerce media... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Following a spike in child pesticide poisonings, over 1,000 spaza shops have been closed nationwide... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NISHAAT SLAMDIEN As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, consumers face a greater risk of encountering IP tricks and traps, so staying vigilant is crucial to avoid being deceived during this bustling season... Read |
 | Hi-Tec has opened its seventh Western Cape store in George on the Garden Route... Read |
 | ULANA VAN BILJON, ISSUED BY CATCHWORDS Black Friday's late arrival on 29 November sets the stage for a uniquely condensed peak shopping season... Read |
 | Thule’s latest flagship store opened its doors at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | Takealot has opened a distribution centre (DC) in Durban, located within The Brickworks Industrial Park, enhancing its service delivery across KwaZulu-Natal... Read |
| Technology |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS MTN launches its first self-branded smartphone in South Africa, and it’s the cheapest 5G capable handset… Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa, passed away at 55 on 27 November 2024 in India, prompting widespread tributes... Read |
 | Ninety One's $260m ACO Fund 3 launches, targeting African and emerging market private credit investments to foster sustainable development and infrastructure... Read |
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