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 | SURAYA HAMDULAY South Africa's consumer brands and retail sector, which is shaped by a tapestry of diverse cultural influences and discerning consumer tastes, is gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024... read |
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 | | Servest Catering cautions against the risks of food contamination during the drier and warmer conditions this December to March 2024...read |
|  | | Pick n Pay is easing the financial burden on many families by contributing R1.1m towards school fees and back to school stationery items...read |
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 | We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2023 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news... Read |
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| |  | CARLA GONTIER Fundamental to what’s important to every marketer around the globe now is that everyone is stretched and people are cutting back... Read |  | VANESSA SCHONBORN Vanessa Schonborn, Vodacom Business's executive head for transport and logistics, reveals the five trends shaping the industry, from technology and safety to e-commerce, sustainability, and collaboration... Read |  | In the last quarter of 2023, South Africa’s consumer confidence dipped to the lowest in two decades. With this in mind, retailers must pay attention to these trends which will impact shopper behaviour in the new year... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | ASHLEY NYIKO MABASA We explore the evolving landscape of SA's banking sector as it grapples with the potential disruption from blockchain technology and digital platforms, and redefines its relationship with customers and stakeholders in the face of rapid technological advancements... Read |
 | FutureBank and Paymentology collaborate to offer seamless integration for banks and fintechs, enabling instant issuance of virtual cards... Read |
| CRM |
 | RIYAAT PHILLIPS Riyaat Phillips, senior presales manager at Altron Systems Integration says that people are the answer for retail going forward... Read |
 | ESTELLE VAN TONDER Many small business retailers consider favourable customer attitudes as key to business success and profitability... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Targeted skills programmes run by the Western Cape’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Dedat), in partnership with the private sector, resulted in 2,772 jobs for previously unemployed young people between April and November 2023... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | South African retailers get set for R55bn-plus showdown with Shein and Amazon... Read |
 | Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International collaborate to enhance e-commerce acceptance in multiple African countries... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | GARY PICKERING AND KERRIE PICKERING The wine industry has a major sustainability problem. Informed consumer choice can help drive real change... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Schweppes' The Social Sound activation in Cape Town transformed a routine Instagram live-stream call-to-action into a real-life treasure hunt... Read |
 | The year 2023 was a prolific year for the City of Cape Town as it hosted more than 1,200 events, which contributed nearly R4bn to the economy and created job opportunities for its citizens... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY BATA South Africa’s favourite school shoe brand since 1954, Toughees, is aiming to brighten the start of the academic year for kids and parents alike through its 'Made Tough' back-to-school campaign... Read |
 | Chief executive of buying at Ackermans, Stacey-Anne Scholtz shares six fundamental principles that have guided her career in the apparel sector… Read |
 | Yaga, a platform for buying and selling preloved fashion in South Africa, gives statistics on the 2023 trends... Read |
 | Reebok staged a comeback in hip hop with its eagerly awaited gathering, Back Like We Never Left, held in December. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop, the brand partnered with influential figures in the genre, DJ Ready D and YoungstaCPT, to unveil a fresh track titled Back Like I Never Left... Read |
 | Fossil Group, South Africa has reopened its store in Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS Lindt, the epitome of Swiss chocolate craftsmanship, is proud of its delectable contribution to Veganuary... Read |
 | SARA BYALA A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Traditional UK retailers always tend to do well in the run-up to Christmas and this year was no exception says Kantar research... Read |
| Franchising |
 | DUNCAN MIRIRI Carrefour's franchisee in Kenya, the United Arab Emirates-based Majid al Futtaim (MAF), said on Wednesday it will appeal against a 1.1 billion shilling ($7.14m) penalty imposed by the competition authority for alleged abuse of buying power... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | CHRIS BLAIR As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. To effectively combat this, it is crucial for employees to take control of their well-being on a daily basis... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | The beauty industry has always been a realm of innovation and creativity, driven by passionate entrepreneurs who are committed to making the world a more beautiful place... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | MAYTAAL ANGEL AND DEWI KURNIAWATI Importers of coffee to the European Union are starting to scale back purchases from small farmers in Africa and beyond as they prepare for a landmark EU law that will ban the sale of goods linked to the destruction of forests, a cause of climate change... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | DUNCAN MIRIRI Kenya's competition authority said on Tuesday it has penalised the local Carrefour franchise holder, UAE-based Majid al Futtaim, 1.1 billion Kenyan shillings ($7.15m) for abusing its ability to set terms to suppliers... Read |
 | A Romans Pizza franchisee has secured a significant court victory against Romans Pizza and its CEO, John Nicolakakis... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE Nigeria's competition commission has ordered British American Tobacco (BAT) to pay a $110m fine following allegations of market dominance abuse and infringement of public health regulations, the watchdog said on Wednesday, 27 December... Read |
 | KAAJAL NAGINDAS In the first of this two-part series, we reviewed the EU and Australian trade mark guidelines for virtual goods and services. Here we’ll explore the UK and US guidelines, as well as the Nice Classification updates... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | RONELLE BESTER Ronelle Bester, MD of Red Ribbon Communications delves into some of the key PR trends anticipated to define 2024... Read |
 | Fanta has collaborated with TikTok to release the #FantaTikTokExperience – an entertaining and innovative experience combining flavour, fun, and cutting-edge technology for TikTok Creators... Read |
 | Raye and H&M have partnered to launch the retailer's latest movewear collection... Read |
 | Jive's latest campaign, 'We Mos All Family' has taken the Western Cape by storm... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | MARIETTE FRAZER Mariette Frazer, a lecturer in retail marketing in the Department of Marketing, says the retail sector finds itself on the brink of another transformative phase... Read |
| Technology |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS When US regulators forced Tesla to recall 2 million cars, it was a win for technology… Read |
 | Infobip launches AI Hub, an extensive upgrade, collaborating with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT for secure language models. Read |
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 | ABDI SHEIKH Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a law nullifying an agreement by the breakaway Somaliland region to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in return for recognition as an independent nation... Read |
 | NJ AYUK Africa's abundance of critical minerals puts continent at centre of global transition to clean technology... Read |
 | In 2024, the APHRC and Wellcome will launch the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa to address mental-health gaps through data-driven innovation. The initiative includes multidisciplinary teams, a capacity-building programme, and awards valued at £200,000. Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE In February 2021, Nigeria's CBN prohibited banks from dealing in crypto, citing risks. Its December 2022 guidelines require licensing for crypto businesses but maintain the ban on bank transactions... Read |
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 | World-renowned business turnaround expert shares how SA can avoid mass retrenchments... Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, -interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024. Addressing electricity and transport challenges will be crucial for economic success... Read |
 | RICHARD FIRTH Parliament's decision not to extend the two-pot retirement system's implementation date to 2025 raises industry concerns. Challenges include incomplete legislation, technical details, and readiness for the significant overhaul required by the new system... Read |
 | Black Sash predicts “devastating” effect on grant recipients in rural areas... Read |
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