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| |  | MIKE SMOLLAN Mike Smollan, chief growth officer at Smollan, unpacks the four trends identified by Forbes that will drive the second half of the year... Read |
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 | MIKE BRYER Zapper champions QR codes for seamless payment experiences, emphasising convenience, security, and merchant-customer dialogue amid evolving digital payment landscapes... Read |
 | The balance between providing a swift, seamless customer experience and adhering to compliance regulations is a challenging feat, especially in the incentive scheme sector... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ISSUED BY PYROTEC Beyond simply applying labels, these machines are the unsung heroes that transform your product into a brand ambassador... Read |
 | Versions of Mattel fan-favourite card games will now also feature colourblind identification... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Arkansas Attorney General sues Temu over malware concerns… Read |
 | In the hierarchy of factors that make e-commerce businesses appealing to consumers, stock availability ranks among the highest... Read |
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 | Daybreak Foods has teamed up with the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa, offering numerous young individuals the chance to launch their careers in agriculture and related industries... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE FOSCHINI GROUP It has been estimated that a woman is killed in South Africa every four hours, and at least half of them murdered by an intimate partner - five times higher than the global average... Read |
 | ISAAC ANYAOGU Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nationwide ban set to begin in January next year, a move that could stir a storm in a country hugely dependent on plastics... Read |
 | Liberty Promenade announces Post with Purpose campaign to uplift local organisations... Read |
 | In Central and West Africa, Nestlé aims to provide children and adults alike with the essential nutrients they need for healthy growth and development... Read |
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 | The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has called for entries for the Golden Shield Heritage Awards (Gosha)... Read |
 | The Proudly SA Local Wine Expo is back and promises three days of the best from our local vines... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Adidas unveils the Manchester United Home kit for the 2024/25 season... Read |
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 | NELSON BANYA Poultry producer Rainbow Chicken began trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange today, Wednesday, 26 June, following its unbundling from RCL Foods... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA Smart Media, a leading name in innovative retail advertising solutions and captivating campaigns, is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its journey... Read |
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 | Manzi Water has opened its 105th outlet in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in its journey to provide South Africans with safe, clean drinking water... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BAR & BEVERAGE AWARDS Submissions for The South African Angostura Bar & Beverage Awards are now open... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Continuing their support of the Springboks’ journey to gold in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Klipdrift – proud partner of the Springbok rugby team... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Connie Brands has launched its newly extended and rebranded collection that boasts a diverse basket of self-care offerings... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | South Africa has requested the establishment of two panels at a WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting to examine what it views as unscientific and discriminatory measures on South African citrus imports by the European Union... Read |
 | Afreximbank has signed deals totalling $80m with CBZ Bank to strengthen financial intermediaries, support SMEs, and enhance Zimbabwe's trade activities and foreign exchange... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | NELSON BANYA South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group said on Monday it would sell drugmaker Unicorn Pharmaceuticals to comply with a court ruling, clearing the way for the health ministry to issue the company with licences for new stores... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH The ready-to-drink (RTD) energy drinks category continues to be the fastest-growing segment within the non-alcoholic beverage industry in South Africa, according to a new BMi Research report on the drinks markets... Read |
 | Massmart has extended its partnership with the University of Witwatersrand’s, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology by sponsoring Honours level postgraduate research that seeks to improve the technique used to extract genetic material from tinned seafood products... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH The ready-to-drink (RTD) cold drink market, including sparkling soft drinks (SSDs), fruit juices and sports drinks, experienced positive volume growth in 2023... Read |
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 | ALEXANDER BRAND Less than three months ago, I decided to venture into the world of Instagram and TikTok. Last week, one of the videos hit over 2.5m views... Read |
 | VANESSA BOSMAN Welcome to neuromarketing - the science that can help agencies and marketers understand and control this moment of inception... Read |
 | South African culinary giants Nando’s and Castle Lite have come together to offer a unique blend of fiery heat and refreshing chill - initiated with a playful billboard banter in Pretoria and Durban... Read |
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 | In celebration of Mandela Day, 67 designers will unite nationwide to design 67 logos, for 67 small businesses.... Read |
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 | Business leaders and supply chain experts will gather at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana, 29-30 July for the inaugural Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition... Read |
| Technology |
 | Advertima, an in-store retail media (Audience AI) specialist, and PADS4, the real-time in-store media content provider (CMS), have partnered on an ad-serving solution for digital signage networks in retail environments... Read |
 | RAKHEE NAIK, ISSUED BY KLA Retailers in South Africa are at the cusp of a transformative shift as the potential of gamification is about to redefine the shopping experience... Read |
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 | RAYMOND PARSONS The new GNU Cabinet announced by President Ramaphosa boosts business and investor confidence, with markets likely to respond positively... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS President Ramaphosa's 32-minister cabinet was revealed, strengthening the rand by 0.5% to R18.09. Gold dipped; oil rose on weak Chinese data... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Enoch Godongwana continues as South Africa's Finance Minister under President Ramaphosa's newly announced National Executive for the seventh Democratic Administration... Read |
 | ALWYN PRETORIUS Hghlighting the evolving role of financial officers as strategic advisors in businesses, with an emphasis on the need for digitisation, collaboration, and modern reporting tools... Read |
 | The NCOP Rules Committee restructured its select committees from 11 to 10, creating Governance, Economic, Finance, Social, and Security clusters. The Social Cluster now has two committees... Read |
 | In May 2024, nominal take-home pay increased by 10% from a year ago, with average salaries reaching R15,888, reflecting improved business conditions... Read |
 | ABIGAIL MOYO Stats SA's latest employment data reveal a grim reality: 67,000 job losses in Q1 2024, marking a persistent crisis amid sectoral declines and minimal government intervention... Read |
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