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|  | | Astral Foods has confirmed the disposal, after due consideration of the offer by its full board of directors, of its 9.8% interest in Quantum Foods, for a total consideration of R141.7m...read |
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 | PRERNA BEDI South Africa's business confidence slipped in the first quarter of 2024 amid ongoing load shedding, port congestion and inflation, a survey showed... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Emerging farmers in the priority areas of poultry, piggery, grains, vegetables, red meat, cannabis, aquaculture, rabbit, bee farming and agri-processing have been invited to apply for funding... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | The site of the former Barloworld headquarters in Sandton has been revitalised and transformed into a contemporary mixed-use precinct, with the much-anticipated opening of Barlow Park Retail... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) has launched the Iqos Iluma, the latest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of smoke-free products... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | South African payment gateway, Peach Payments has added Nedbank Direct EFT as a payment option for e-commerce websites that use its services... Read |
 | The race is on for e-commerce businesses to claim their piece of the pie... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | SERGE SACRE International Women's Day, for us in South Africa, serves as both a pause for reflection and as a call for action... Read |
 | Food Lover’s Market has launched the fourth Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership aimed at ambitious social entrepreneurs eager to become suppliers in the thriving Food Lover’s Market community.... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Sneaker Factory marks a triumphant milestone as it gears up to celebrate five years since its inception... Read |
 | L'Oréal Paris South Africa has announced its partnership with South African Fashion Week as the official makeup and beauty sponsor for the upcoming April and October editions... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS Lindt South Africa has announced the launch of an exquisite array of Easter treats, combining beloved classics with innovative delights to make this holiday season truly special... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's RCL Foods will unbundle its Rainbow Chicken business and list it on the Johannesburg stock exchange as part of a strategic review... Read |
 | In a tough environment, the Sea Harvest Group delivered a resilient operating performance for the year ended 31 December 2023... Read |
 | A record number of 78 dairy producers entered a record number of 1,029 dairy products this year... Read |
 | For the seventh consecutive month in February, world food commodity price benchmarks have declined as lower international prices for all major cereals more than offset rising sugar and meat prices... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | The local hospitality sector is still recovering from the losses incurred during the Covid-19 pandemic, more than two years after the lifting of the lockdown measures. The glimmers of hope are beginning to appear on the horizon, slowly but surely... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Thrilling triumph: Sorbet and Bidvest Bank honour Sibongile Dlamini as final Sorbet-Preneur 2023 store recipient... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | KOPANO GUMBI South Africa's current account deficit widened sharply in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 2.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) from a revised 0.5% of GDP in the third quarter, central bank data has shown... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Enviromall has launched its new compostable PLA bags. These innovative bags, made from plant-based materials, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY IPSOS In a world where consumer attitudes are always changing, truly understanding how people think is crucial for brands wanting to grow... Read |
 | SUSAN GOLDSTEIN, MARK TOMLINSON, RACHEL WYNBERG AND TANYA DOHERTY In 2021, the director of the African Research University Alliance Centre of Excellence in Food Security at the University of Pretoria was appointed to the board of the transnational food corporation Nestlé... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | BRENDAN SEERY I have learned that there are some duties a husband cannot avoid. And minor household repairs are first in that line... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The case involving the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Calvin Klein advertisement featuring British singer FKA twigs has been partially upturned... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite, South Africa's biggest supermarket group, reported a 7.6% rise in half-year profit on... Read |
 | MOEZ ALI From predicting metrics of a patient in an intensive care unit to predicting the rhythms of the economy, forecasting is the underlying science that enables us to see and plan the future with some certainty... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | The Road Freight Association is gearing up for its annual conference. Key players, opinion leaders, and experts in the road freight sector will come together for the three-day event, which will take place at the Arabella Hotel & Spa from 24 to 26 May... Read |
| Technology |
 | According to recent research, 65% of surveyed business leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has positively transformed their customer experience... Read |
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 | JONATHAN STEMPEL US court sides with Apple, Tesla, other tech companies over child labour in Africa... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Weaker rand and higher oil and transport costs have driven up the price of fuel for March... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI AND SFUNDO PARAKOZOV South Africa's economy grew 0.1% in Q4 2023, narrowly avoiding recession, with annual growth at 0.6%, impacted by various factors... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Nedbank, a top South African lender, saw 11% profit rise, hitting R15.7bn. Read |
 | This investment primarily targets refurbishments, efficiency improvements, and statutory compliance measures, with the aim of enhancing asset availability, airport safety and passenger experiences across airports... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON The two-pot retirement system looks set to kick off in September pending the approval of the 2024 Draft Revenue Laws Second Amendment Bill... Read |
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 | This year sees the introduction of the Youth Startup category for founders under the age of 26, with Africa being the youngest continent globally... Read |
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 | BRETT ABRAHAM AND MEHNAAZ BUX The earnings threshold will increase to R254,371.67 with effect from 1 April 2024, entitling employees falling below the threshold to stricter protections in terms of labour legislation... Read |
