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Retailers need rapid on-site IT support

Technology

Retailers need rapid on-site IT support

3 days

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Informal Retailing

Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

10 Apr 2025

Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

Digital

Converge Africa 2025 preliminary agenda reveal: Charting the future of digital commerce

Issued by Vuka Group 25 Mar 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf Digital payments are booming in South Africa, with two-thirds of merchants and nearly 60% of consumers prefer card payments, with 78% of e-commerce merchants already onboard

Financial Services

Digital payments booming in South Africa with more growth potential especially for SMEs

17 Feb 2025

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Technology

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Bonga Gumede 5 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Stitch expands to in-person payments with ExiPay

27 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Old Mutual FOR SME - Global outlook relevant to the local South African economy

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Old Mutual FOR SME - Global outlook relevant to the local South African economy

Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Issued by Old Mutual SMEgo 13 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Jonathan Sinden, chief operations officer at Liberty Two Degrees.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: How collaboration between retailers and landlords is shaping customers’ experiences

Jonathan Sinden 14 Jan 2025

Spaza shop registration: government needs a re-think in order to drive sustainable change

Informal Retailing

Spaza shop registration: government needs a re-think in order to drive sustainable change

Annelene Dippenaar 6 Dec 2024

Banking

Absa's Black Friday transaction volume breaks records mid-day

29 Nov 2024

Unlocking the future of retail with geospatial data

Research

Unlocking the future of retail with geospatial data

Craig Schwabe 26 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Privesan Naidoo; Executive: Trading Product VP (card and payments) at Nedbank.

Banking

Cards and contactless payments set to grow as the preferred way to spend this holiday season

Privesan Naidoo 25 Nov 2024

Source: Payfast by Network State of Pay Report 2024.

Finance

New Payfast report: Key insights on South Africa's payment landscape

21 Nov 2024

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2024

Why reliable connectivity is the backbone of festive retail success

Technology

Why reliable connectivity is the backbone of festive retail success

Tobie van Schalkwyk 15 Nov 2024

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

Hospitality

Avoiding price traps: Tips for choosing hotel tech systems

11 Nov 2024

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Retail

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Peter Ludi 6 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, the head of merchant solutions for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Banking

Standard Bank unveils upgraded SimplyBlu for SMEs

22 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Finance

Visa and littlefish launch digital revolution for African small businesses

18 Oct 2024

Financial Services

Yoco's new payments system set to boost small business

8 Oct 2024

Rapt Commerce, in partnership with the Akelo Group and its subsidiary Retail Engage has launched Rapt Emerge for emerging market retailers. Pictured: Garreth van Vuuren, CEO of Rapt Group (Image supplied)

Retail

Rapt Commerce: A powerful new offering for the informal and emerging retail markets

4 Oct 2024

Innovative loyalty progammes are key component of modern retail strategies

CRM

Innovative loyalty progammes are key component of modern retail strategies

27 Sep 2024

Independent ATMs keep cash accessible in South Africa

Banking

Independent ATMs keep cash accessible in South Africa

Issued by Paycorp Group 25 Sep 2024

It’s spring – but more importantly, today is #AbsaSmallBizFriday

SMEs

It’s spring – but more importantly, today is #AbsaSmallBizFriday

Issued by NSBC.Africa 6 Sep 2024

Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

Media

Kantar’s Media Reactions 2024 - Marketers pull back on X ad spend

Issued by Kantar 5 Sep 2024

How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market

Retailers

How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market

30 Aug 2024

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

ESG

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

23 Aug 2024

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Danette Breitenbach 22 Aug 2024

Shift to omnichannel payments in retail to drive efficiencies and enhance CX

Banking & Finance

Shift to omnichannel payments in retail to drive efficiencies and enhance CX

Quintin van der Linde & Don Lange 19 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa has announced the industry leaders and influencers for its second annual Outstanding Shopper Marketing Awards (OSMA)

Marketing

Shop! South Africa announces judging panel for Outstanding Shopper Marketing Awards

12 Jul 2024

Kantar’s Mzansi Consumer Barometer. Part 2

Research

Kantar’s Mzansi Consumer Barometer. Part 2

Issued by Kantar 11 Jul 2024

How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market

Retail

How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market

24 Jun 2024

Paycorp champions financial inclusion in South Africa with SARB designation and Visa & MasterCard principal membership

Financial Services

Paycorp champions financial inclusion in South Africa with SARB designation and Visa & MasterCard principal membership

Issued by Paycorp Group 22 Aug 2023

Retailer’s guide on how to shift from multichannel to omnichannel payment experiences

Retailers

Retailer’s guide on how to shift from multichannel to omnichannel payment experiences

Gary Bowers & Shaun Shehab 11 Jun 2024

Chloé Bertrand, founder of Afrorama and #AfricaJobsBoard

Talent Acquisition

#AfricaMonth: Chloé Bertrand is making a social impact with #AfricaJobsBoard

Shan Radcliffe 28 May 2024

Source: © Nations Online The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC) has released the Q1 for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers: ABC Q1 2024: The slow steady downward trickle continues

Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2024

Transforming retail operations through video surveillance and analytics

Security

Transforming retail operations through video surveillance and analytics

Jacques Liebenberg 14 May 2024

iKhokha expands retail footprint with new store in Pietermaritzburg

Banking & Finance

iKhokha expands retail footprint with new store in Pietermaritzburg

30 Apr 2024

Selecting the right POS solution makes all the difference

Technology

Selecting the right POS solution makes all the difference

Peter Ludi 23 Apr 2024

Robert van Breukelen, COO at Itemate Solutions

Mobile & Apps

Why telcos are the new banks in Africa’s mobile revolution

Robert van Breukelen 27 Mar 2024

Absa to be the 2024 Rand Show banking partner

Exhibitions & Events

Absa to be the 2024 Rand Show banking partner

Issued by Rand Show 12 Mar 2024

Hostex 2024: Africa's premier expo unites industry for 3 days

Hospitality

Hostex 2024: Africa's premier expo unites industry for 3 days

Issued by Hostex 2026 5 Mar 2024

Automation, efficiency and accuracy for SA retailers. It’s time for ReconAssist

Technology

Automation, efficiency and accuracy for SA retailers. It’s time for ReconAssist

Issued by Ecentric Payment Systems 26 Feb 2024

Hostex 2024: Africa's expo unites leaders and innovators for three days of inspiration

Hospitality

Hostex 2024: Africa's expo unites leaders and innovators for three days of inspiration

Issued by Specialised Exhibitions 20 Feb 2024

Source: Postbank/Facebook.

Financial Services

Smart IDs: From government grants to payment cards? The deal that's raising eyebrows

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2024

Woodlands Dairy unveils new sustainability campaign: The truth tastes good

ESG & Sustainability

Woodlands Dairy unveils new sustainability campaign: The truth tastes good

Issued by Woodlands Dairy 10 Jan 2024