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|  | | Recognising the rewards programme trend, Pepkor has launched +more, a new digital loyalty programme spanning over 5,000 stores...read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE The annual custom of April Fools' Day has come and gone and over the years, brands have made a point to partake in the lighthearted fun with attempts to 'fool' the public into falling for fake product launches... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Former Steinhoff director Stephanus Grobler has appeared in court on charges of racketeering, three counts of fraud worth R21bn, manipulation of financial statements and failure to report fraudulent activities... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open the Newlyn PX Terminal and the Tetra Pak Manufacturing plant in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, 4 April 2024, as part of South Africa’s investment drive... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Zando.co.za has partnered with 1Voucher to offer more inclusive and seamless payment options for customers regardless of their location in South Africa... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Toughees, South Africa’s most trusted school shoe since 1954, will mark its platinum anniversary this year with a national drive to spread – a cornerstone of South African communities... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa’s (CGCSA) estimates that about 10 million tonnes of food are wasted in South Africa each year, therefore the Food Loss and Waste Voluntary Agreement was established to curb food waste... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SHIFT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Calling all international and continental business leaders, both established and growing, whose expansion and new market strategies include the African continent... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The South Africa Wine Summit marks a fresh start for the country's wine sector. Set for 23 May 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the summit will unite industry, stakeholders, and media to exchange experiences and ideas... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY LG The LG 77 OLED M3 completely wireless television and the S95QR triple up-firing channel soundbar stand at the forefront of home entertainment technology... Read |
 | NTANDOKAZI NTOZAKHE The Witchery Store reopened its doors at the V&A Waterfront on 28 March... Read |
 | Research by Euromonitor International has identified South Africa as the leading apparel and footwear industry in sub-Saharan Africa... Read |
 | Bathu, the African sneaker brand, has launched its latest sneaker range, 10/43... Read |
 | Under Armour recently announced a strategic partnership with SuperSport Schools, a subsidiary of SuperSport... Read |
 | Hatmaker Crystal Birch is set to open her first standalone store at Johannesburg’s 44 Stanley on 6 April 2024. This new store will allow new and existing fans to shop the new CB24 collection, titled A:Head... Read |
 | Following his exit from Gucci 14 months ago, Alessandro Michele has been appointed as the new creative director of Valentino... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES The World Whiskies Awards 2024 have named Three Ships Whisky the ‘World’s Best’ in its category at a gala dinner in London. Three Ships Whisky 12-Year-Old Double Wood was judged the World’s Best Blended Limited Release... Read |
 | Lancewood has introduced the DIPde’lite range available in two flavours, namely Chilli & Lime and Mixed Peppers... Read |
 | Unilever Ghana has named Chris Wulf-Caesar as its new CEO, marking a return to the company where his journey in FMCG industry began... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Savanna Premium Cider, the most loved cider in the South Ahh and the biggest supporter of local comedy, is bringing the Savanna Comedy Bar back to the people in 2024... Read |
 | The Mzansi Black Business Accelerator initiative will provide grant funding, loans on preferred rates, wraparound services, and training for 50 entrepreneurs... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | The Health and Beauty report from Trade Intelligence reveals a sector on the rebound from Covid-19 and the global supply crunch... Read |
 | Vitaderm has unveiled its first Salon-in-a-Box competition winner, which aims to empower the next generation of skin therapists... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | ANGE ABOA Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara will increase the official cocoa farmgate price to 1,500 CFA francs per kg from Tuesday, 2 April 2024, from the current 1,000 CFA, sources at five different export companies said... Read |
 | IRP 2023 holds potential to reset South Africa's woes. Critical for manufacturing sector... Read |
 | Indian pharmaceuticals surpassed Germany as Russia's top supplier. Indian exports rose by 3% to 294 million packages, while Germany's dropped... Read |
| Research |
 | Driven by a complex mix of global anxieties such as the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing wars, millennials and Gen Zs are seeking comfort in a time when they were young and carefree... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | LINDSAY MANUEL Lindsay Manuel, senior strategist at MC Saatchi Abel discusses how brands can successfully market on days of significance... Read |
 | JANET BERGER Janet Berger, lead strategist at Flow Communications, says in the 2024 communications landscape old formulas are no guarantee for success... Read |
 | VML has launched its seventh edition of Tomorrow’s Commerce, a report of trends predicted to influence and shape the future of commerce... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Spar Group turnover increased by 8.8% for the 24 weeks ended 15 March 2024, with a well-maintained policy of continued capital investment across the wholesale and retail value chain... Read |
 | Cape Union Mart has announced the grand opening of its latest store in Langebaan Laguna Mall on 28 March 2024... Read |
 | The H&M Group plans to invest more in physical stores, including refurbishing 250 globally... Read |
| Sales |
 | MARK MWONGELA NGUNGI The interconnected world of online marketplaces and efficient shipping services has ushered in a new era for South African retailers... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | BAT South Africa has scaled-down its direct retail product distribution and delivery operations in the country, as the company continues to see volume declines as a result of heightened illicit trade... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY LG Introducing LG’s innovative new top loader washing machines with front loader technology... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LG Sought-after industry accolade confirms the impressive quality and performance of company’s diverse HVAC Solutions... Read |
| Africa |
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 | DAWIT ENDESHAW AND HEREWARD HOLLAND The state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has recovered more than three-quarters of the $14m it lost when a software glitch earlier this month allowed customers to withdraw more funds than they held in their accounts, it has said... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Gwede Mantashe, announced changes to South Africa's fuel prices, effective from 3 April... Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS Rate cuts are not expected until late 2024... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI Sarb's retains current interest rate... Read |
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 | The 2024 edition will see thousands of hopeful entrants whittled down to the top 16, who will battle it out for a chance to walk away with the first prize worth R1m... Read |
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