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|  | | The Prada Group has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Versace from Capri Holdings...read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Claudette Smith, a determined entrepreneur recently opened her own coffee franchise shop, Shift Espresso Bar in Riverlands Mall in Observatory, Cape Town... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VUKA GROUP We’re thrilled to have you join us for Converge Africa 2025 – where Africa’s digital commerce leaders meet to shape the future. As a newly registered attendee, you’re now part of a powerful network of innovators, disruptors, and decision-makers driving growth across e-commerce, fintech, retail, and beyond. Read |
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| |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH The Visa Discovery Bank SpendTrend 2025 report highlights the global trend of people returning to the office and how this is accelerating the trend of convenience... Read |
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 | JéRôME VAN INNIS Africa's agricultural sector is the beating heart of countless economies across the continent. It's a lifeblood, a source of income for millions, and a vital contributor to GDP. Yet, despite its immense potential, businesses along the agri-value chain face significant hurdles... Read |
 | NALEDI SIKHAKHANE As the Institute for Economic Justice looked at drivers for exclusion from the Social Relief of Distress grant, its report shows that many recipients cannot meet basic needs... Read |
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 | TEBOHO MAKHABANE Green jobs: The future of South Africa’s workforce and economic growth... Read |
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 | DHEERAJ GOWRIE "Today, traditional customer experience as we know it is outmoded - not because it failed, but because consumers have taken complete control," writes Dheeraj Gowrie, executive: Assurance, at Frogfoot Networks... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Ackermans and Spur have teamed up in a creative venture that will ignite much excitement amongst kids and parents alike across the country... Read |
 | Mattel has debuted the first nine Hot Wheels products from the brand’s recently announced partnership with Ferrari... Read |
 | A new report from Fashion for Good and BCG unveils an executive guide for scaling next-gen materials recommending that industry leaders pull individual and collective levers across the supply chain... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY REALM DIGITAL We’re proud to announce that Realm Digital has been appointed as the official digital partner to Van Schaik... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The Glass Recycling Company is encouraging the hospitality industry to aid sustainability and get involved in glass recycling, with the simple addition of a free glass receptacle on-site... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Local luxury fashion reseller, Luxity has officially opened its new flagship store in Sandton City... Read |
 | Puma, Shelflife and urban running crew The Nine Four have launched a co-branded collection of disruptive running apparel... Read |
 | Victoria's Secret is shaking up its leadership team with the appointments of seasoned executives to drive growth... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BURGER KING At Burger King South Africa, guest is king – and now the king’s experience is entering a new chapter in the brand’s legacy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DY/DX Transform, a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Unilever, and EY, is empowering South Africa’s circular economy with R9m in grant funding and business support for four innovative startups. Read |
 | Cincoro Tequila founded by basketball legend Michael Jordan and four fellow NBA owners, has officially touched down in South Africa.... Read |
 | Red Bull has lauched a limited edition Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry flavour... Read |
 | bpSA customers can now buy Pedros grilled chicken at bp Jean Avenue in Centurion, Pretoria, without leaving their vehicles... Read |
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 | Manzi Water has revealed its latest expansion plan, which will see the opening of multiple new outlets across South Africa... Read |
 | Winners of the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025 have been announced... Read |
 | Uber Eats is celebrating the growth of its Historically Disadvantaged People (HDP) badge, a feature launched in 2024 to help South Africans discover and support local restaurants... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Dove has entered the facial skincare category for the first time with Dove Regenerative in Brazil, a range developed in response to the growing demand for dermocosmetic products... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | US-China tariff war: Economists warn of recession and price hikes for consumers... Read |
 | WANDILE SIHLOBO Diversifying exports takes time; what needs to be in place to achieve this? Read |
| Packaging |
 | Here's how packaging design has changed over the last 25 years... Read |
 | Steenberg Wines has revealed a bold new visual identity for its flagship wines... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY EVOLVE UNLIMITED With South Africa’s recent VAT increase to 15.5%, the cost of everyday essentials is rising, placing even more pressure on consumers, particularly in the informal retail economy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TARYN LOUCH CREATIVE EBM nominated for four prestigious international awards... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Adriana Wooldridge is the brain behind the marketing magic at Homemation... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Massmart’s Makro is set to open its 23rd store in April in Gonubie, East London - marking this its first new store opening since 2019... Read |
 | Shoprite Group's Petshop Science has increased its sales by 56.9% during its interim period, the 26 weeks ended 29 December 2024... Read |
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 | ANNA-BET STEMMET This week’s wrap is all about the shifts shaking up the global beverage alcohol industry... Read |
 | From confidante to adversary: Sol Kerzner's life story revealed... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | NJABULO MTHETHWA Global supply chains are under strain, facing rising costs, import delays, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability standards. For beauty brands, this means rethinking their approach by prioritising agility, digital transformation and innovation to stay ahead. Read |
 | Nedbank’s Cobus de Bruyn and Adele Jones explain how blockchain and smart contracts are unlocking new opportunities... Read |
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 | African credit ratings withstand pressure from US aid freezes and trade strains... Read |
 | ANGE ABOA The Trump administration announced tariffs of 21%, the highest in West Africa, on the Ivory Coast as part of higher targeted duties on dozens of countries... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Countdown to end of Budget impasse begins, but will South Africa's national budget be in a position to address a R60bn shortfall partly due to the cessation of US HIV/Aids funding? Read |
 | 2025 budget targets economic resilience with social investment focus... Read |
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