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13 Apr 2017

Cointreau selects finalists in Creative Crew grant scheme

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Cointreau selects finalists in Creative Crew grant scheme

2 Mar 2017

New township delivery service pilots in Ekurhuleni

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New township delivery service pilots in Ekurhuleni

14 Feb 2017

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Why new entrants struggle to break into South Africa's retail space

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23 Jan 2017

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Alliance brings cashless payments to townships

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13 Sep 2016

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Logistics Partners programme finds innovative route to informal market

16 Aug 2016

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Instant engagement - next step for online classifieds

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Instant engagement - next step for online classifieds

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Gauteng MEC meets with Tembisa shopkeepers

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Gauteng MEC meets with Tembisa shopkeepers

1 Sep 2015

A market with a difference launches in Cape Town

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A market with a difference launches in Cape Town

23 Jul 2015

New night market opens tonight in Cape Town

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New night market opens tonight in Cape Town

4 Jun 2015

Township shoppers feeling that Kasi convenience

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Township shoppers feeling that Kasi convenience

27 May 2015

Craft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

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Craft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

9 Mar 2015

90 looters to appear in court

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90 looters to appear in court

26 Jan 2015

One year on and Sam is still going strong

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One year on and Sam is still going strong

9 Dec 2014

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

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Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

4 Dec 2014

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

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Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

14 Oct 2014

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

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Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

12 Sep 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

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Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

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V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

7 Aug 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

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Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

18 Jul 2014

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

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Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

11 Jul 2014

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Emerging craft producers earn R590,000 in Cape Town tourism venues

9 Jul 2014

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

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7 Jul 2014

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MimiBizBox founder seeks to raise awareness this Freedom Day

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13 Apr 2017

Cointreau selects finalists in Creative Crew grant scheme

RetailCointreau selects finalists in Creative Crew grant scheme

2 Mar 2017

New township delivery service pilots in Ekurhuleni

RetailNew township delivery service pilots in Ekurhuleni

14 Feb 2017

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RetailGill Mkhasibe to speak at ITF on how brands are purchased in informal retail

23 Jan 2017

#BestofBiz 2016: Retail

Retail#BestofBiz 2016: Retail

12 Dec 2016

#SustainabilityMonth: Turning an invasive plant into an eco-friendly opportunity

ESG & Sustainability#SustainabilityMonth: Turning an invasive plant into an eco-friendly opportunity

Sindy Peters 24 Oct 2016

Alliance brings cashless payments to townships

FinanceAlliance brings cashless payments to townships

13 Sep 2016

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Logistics & TransportLogistics Partners programme finds innovative route to informal market

16 Aug 2016

Time to gauge in invisible market's size

RetailTime to gauge in invisible market's size

Palesa Vuyolwethu Tshandu 18 May 2016

Instant engagement - next step for online classifieds

RetailInstant engagement - next step for online classifieds

Felix Erken 16 May 2016

Gauteng MEC meets with Tembisa shopkeepers

GovernmentGauteng MEC meets with Tembisa shopkeepers

1 Sep 2015

A market with a difference launches in Cape Town

RetailA market with a difference launches in Cape Town

23 Jul 2015

New night market opens tonight in Cape Town

RetailNew night market opens tonight in Cape Town

4 Jun 2015

Township shoppers feeling that Kasi convenience

RetailTownship shoppers feeling that Kasi convenience

27 May 2015

Craft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

RetailCraft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

9 Mar 2015

90 looters to appear in court

Government90 looters to appear in court

26 Jan 2015

One year on and Sam is still going strong

RetailOne year on and Sam is still going strong

9 Dec 2014

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

RetailHair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

4 Dec 2014

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

RetailPlan festive outings in Stellenbosch

14 Oct 2014

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

RetailPick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

12 Sep 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Construction & EngineeringSingaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

Construction & EngineeringV&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

7 Aug 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

Marketing & MediaStreet Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

18 Jul 2014

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

Marketing & MediaEmilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

11 Jul 2014

Kamers Chic Fusion - Razaan Jakoet

RetailEmerging craft producers earn R590,000 in Cape Town tourism venues

9 Jul 2014

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

ESG & SustainabilityLocal pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

7 Jul 2014

Grey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

RetailGrey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

30 Jun 2014

Resurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

RetailResurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

28 May 2014

The future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

Marketing & MediaThe future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

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The Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

RetailThe Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

12 Feb 2014

Street vendors say they are still being harassed by the JMPD and their goods are being stolen. Image:

RetailHawkers, Joburg still at odds despite court ruling

23 Dec 2013

Cape crafts hit R1.5 million in exports

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5 Nov 2013

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GovernmentGovernment condemnation of protestors' behaviour

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Shebeen owners urged to be responsible

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Boitumelo Tshehle 10 Sep 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

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24 Aug 2013

Morningside Shopping Centre offers Artisan Market

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