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|  | | South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations...read |
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| |  | |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE Founders of Golden Hour Skincare Bonolo Matjila (25) and Patience Kunene (24) are on a mission to disrupt the beauty industry with their environmentally sustainable, gender-inclusive skincare kits... Read |  | ROBIN FREDERICKS In honour of #YouthMonth, we spotlight Abbey Pretorius, one of the 30 young professionals recognised by WineLand Media and Rotocon for their contributions to the South African wine industry... Read |
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 | Trading density levels at more than 4.1 million square metres of prime retail space in South Africa dipped further in the first quarter of 2024 but the rate of contraction was more muted than in the last six months of 2023... Read |
 | The Tenant Service Excellence Awards, relaunches as the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards in June 2024, and aimed at recognising and promoting excellence in different spheres... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Spenda's Scan to Pay enhances financial inclusion for the world's 1.4 billion unbanked... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Fourways Mall's new asset managers focus on safe, efficient access with an expanded commuter court and improved taxi hub integration... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Talent Ncube's journey with Liberty Two Degrees transformed him from homeless to successful artist, enabling him to mentor others and expand his business.... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Africa is emerging as global CXM hub, fuelled by increasing digital connectivity and demographic advantages… Read |
 | Understanding the value of customer complaints and the importance of handling them well... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Entries for the 2024 De Beers Group Shining Light Awards (SLA) jewellery design competition are officially open... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Temu’s disruptive marketing strategy is loud, and it is captivating consumers... Read |
 | Zando is celebrating its 12 year anniversary this year - marking over a decade of navigating the e-commerce space in South Africa... Read |
 | Michael Zahariev, Luxity co-founder, shares insights on how to adapt to the e-commerce explosion... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | V&A Waterfront forges ahead in sustainability with new Etana renewable energy deal… Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The 21st edition of Africa’s Big 7 has wrapped up three days of insights, innovations and conversations surrounding the food and beverage chain... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | From Burkina Faso to Kenya, Merchants on Long’s homeware range speaks to the diversity and dynamism of African design... Read |
| FMCG |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's competition watchdog has identified entry barriers, distorted competition, and price mark-ups in the fresh produce market, according to a provisional report released on Tuesday, 18 June, following an inquiry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Esprit, a delicious ready-to-drink beverage made with unconventional flavour combinations for your unique taste, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new 500ml 4-pack... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE According to Statistics South Africa, South Africa’s consumers breathed a sigh of relief as headline inflation steadied to 5.2% year-on-year in May 2024. Food inflation, however, decelerated further to 4.3% year-on-year in May 2024 from 4.4% in April 2024... Read |
 | Rakesh Rajbally has been appointed as the new managing director (MD) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) with further strategic appointments announced... Read |
 | Stokka Fela's primary focus is the selling and distribution of national and international brands to spaza shops... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEGAVISION MEDIA Every week we sit with new customers and hear about how their sale teams are still using WhatsApp as an all-in-one way to get through their day... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | A new report by Trade Intelligence examines the forecourt retail market, key players and shoppers... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Meet Nokuthula Khumalo, Elastoplast SA's brand manager, blending health advocacy with innovative marketing, like welcoming rugby stars Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nche into the fold to educate on wound care... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | ANGE ABOA Ivory Coast's cocoa regulatory body is planning to overhaul the domestic cocoa marketing system within a year... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | The informal sector has a crucial role in the global economy, and it needs to be connected to government and businesses properly so that opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow are created... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Pin Pop, the stoksweet brand, has announced the launch of its new flavour “Blue” alongside its new #PopaWithPinPop campaign... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | LEN LUBBE Thanks to the internet and the ubiquity of mobile technology, the late 90s and early 2000s resulted in a significant shift in loyalty programmes... Read |
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 | KANISHKA SINGH The IMF said on Thursday its executive board approved funding for Tanzania of $786.2m to help tackle climate change while also completing a separate review allowing for the disbursement of $149.4m for budget support... Read |
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 | South Africa’s 63-year-old exchange controls regulate money flow to prevent foreign currency loss and rand volatility, but compliance is complex and contentious... Read |
 | VUYANI NDABA Economists expect South Africa's Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate in November amid slowing inflation, with the current rate at 8.25%... Read |
 | The NHI Bill aims for Universal Health Coverage in South Africa, yet misconceptions threaten medical schemes. Expert analysis disputes these claims, advocating for balanced healthcare reform... Read |
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Julius Caesar "Experience is the teacher of all things." Rose Kennedy "Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments." Benjamin Franklin "Well done is better than well said." Confucius "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." Henry Ford "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." |
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