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UJ study says South African retail needs better leadership training

UJ study says South African retail needs better leadership training

It’s big, Really BIG! Woolies giant Avozilla sends social media into a frenzy

It’s big, Really BIG! Woolies giant Avozilla sends social media into a frenzy

By Evan-Lee Courie 12 hours

South African shoppers aren’t spending less; they’re spending smarter

South African shoppers aren’t spending less; they’re spending smarter

By Jerome Jacobs 14 hours

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Inter-Hotel Challenge returns to develop SA's next hospitality leaders

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Mr Price Foundation graduates young farmers in KZN and Cape Town

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Retail has a role in fixing South Africa’s youth job crisis

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Woolworths' Living Soils and HarvestFresh break ground for young farmers in Gauteng

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Spar says retailers can help tackle SA's youth employment crisis

Spar says retailers can help tackle SA's youth employment crisis

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Townships tap into digital payments to create income for unemployed residents

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Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

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Amazon launches Sustainable Sellers Incubator for South African women entrepreneurs (Image source: @ Amazon https://sellercentral.amazon.co.za/ Amazon]]

35 South African women-led manufacturing businesses empowered

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(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

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Sustainable fashion partnership between UK and Africa launched by British Council

Sustainable fashion partnership between UK and Africa launched by British Council

20 Mar 2026

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

6 Mar 2026

Leroy Merlin Retail Academy to open in Centurion to boost SA's workforce skills

Leroy Merlin Retail Academy to open in Centurion to boost SA's workforce skills

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Unilever Food Solutions empowers township chefs with culinary masterclasses

Unilever Food Solutions empowers township chefs with culinary masterclasses

21 Nov 2025

South Africa’s first accredited shopper marketing course has launched. Iamge: From left to right: Ted Miller - corporate learning design team lead, Red & Yellow, Mary-Leigh Abramson - head of corporate relations, Red & Yellow, Kirsty Peters - senior business relationship manager, Red & Yellow, Di Wilson - managing director of Integer\Hotspot and founder of SHOP! SA (Image supplied)

SA’s first accredited shopper marketing course launches

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KFC Africa’s Streetwise Academy celebrated 45 team members receiving nationally recognised qualifications at a graduation ceremony, held at the University of Johannesburg on 11 November (Image supplied)

Another 45 KFC Africa's Streetwise Academy graduates

12 Nov 2025

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10 bursaries up for grabs in Capsicum Hospitality & Culinary Leadership Challenge 2026

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Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

28 Oct 2025

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Higher Education and Takealot sign strategic skills development agreement

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Takealot backs township entrepreneurs with new learnership programme

Takealot backs township entrepreneurs with new learnership programme

8 Sep 2025

Ajabu Scholarship 2025 elevates African mixologists to new heights

Ajabu Scholarship 2025 elevates African mixologists to new heights

28 Aug 2025

Supplied image - some former recipients of the Shoprite Group bursary (L-R): Anri Loots, Jack van Oordt, Samkelwa Yibe, Atlegang Mpa and Kamvalethu Mali

Last call for applications: Shoprite bursary adds bonus benefit for 2025/2026

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Basa connects small brewers to big business opportunities

Basa connects small brewers to big business opportunities

30 Jul 2025

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group and Heineken Beverages partner to empower tavern owners

Achievement Awards Group 20 May 2025

Homechoice empowers staff with training programme

Homechoice empowers staff with training programme

5 May 2025

Why franchise education should be non-negotiable

Why franchise education should be non-negotiable

29 Apr 2025

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2 Apr 2025

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Career guidance platform to assist SA’s youth

17 Mar 2025

Skills training required for rural shopping centres to succeed

Skills training required for rural shopping centres to succeed

Daniel Orelowitz 24 Feb 2025

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Laurent Homeyer 24 Jan 2025

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