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Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

2 Jan 2025

Source: © Bizcommunity The inaugural SSA MMA Smarties Awards awarded 51 Awards, with 19 Gold, 19 Silver and 13 Bronze Awards

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#WomensMonth: Michelle Adelman hits the road running on food security in Africa

#WomensMonth: Michelle Adelman hits the road running on food security in Africa

Robin Fredericks 30 Aug 2018

African Union chairperson and president of Rwanda Paul Kagame (from left); president of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou and African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali in March 2018. Credit: Office of President Paul Kagame.

Africa's massive free trade area a "gamechanger"

Kingsley Ighobor 29 Aug 2018

Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Danette Breitenbach 29 Aug 2018

The "end" of the shopkeeper (and other retail trends)

The "end" of the shopkeeper (and other retail trends)

Wynand Smit 29 Aug 2018

A multi-million rand African skincare business built from Marula oil

A multi-million rand African skincare business built from Marula oil

28 Aug 2018

Using data to create iconic fashion to map cities

Using data to create iconic fashion to map cities

27 Aug 2018

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

Daniella Shapiro 27 Aug 2018

Report: South Africa's grim agricultural outlook

Report: South Africa's grim agricultural outlook

24 Aug 2018

Proudly SA launches online shopping site

Proudly SA launches online shopping site

Danette Breitenbach 22 Aug 2018

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

22 Aug 2018

On-demand grocery concierge startup OneCart eyes national expansion

On-demand grocery concierge startup OneCart eyes national expansion

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2018

Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

Andrew Spicer 21 Aug 2018

PepsiCo to buy SodaStream for $3.2bn

PepsiCo to buy SodaStream for $3.2bn

20 Aug 2018

Meet the Maker: Ryan Phillips of BrewCraft

Meet the Maker: Ryan Phillips of BrewCraft

Samantha Snedorf 17 Aug 2018

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Are you ready to reach your future customer?

Are you ready to reach your future customer?

Gareth Grant 17 Aug 2018

How the lack of affordable vegetables is creating a billion-dollar obesity epidemic in South Africa

How the lack of affordable vegetables is creating a billion-dollar obesity epidemic in South Africa

16 Aug 2018

Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced for 2018

Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced for 2018

16 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

Cybercellar launches subscription service curated by SA wine fundis

Cybercellar launches subscription service curated by SA wine fundis

14 Aug 2018

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

13 Aug 2018

Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Tom Jackson 13 Aug 2018

4 golden packaging rules for digital nomads

4 golden packaging rules for digital nomads

10 Aug 2018

Cape Town, Western Cape launches inaugural Africa Halal Week 2018

Cape Town, Western Cape launches inaugural Africa Halal Week 2018

8 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

Stuart Scanlon 8 Aug 2018

Nigeria's mobile payment system, mCash relaunches

Nigeria's mobile payment system, mCash relaunches

7 Aug 2018

Mark Read, WPP Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied.

#NewBiz: WPP entrusted with stewardship of Unilever's Sunlight brand across Africa

7 Aug 2018

CCBSA launches 'virtual village' for female employees

CCBSA launches 'virtual village' for female employees

7 Aug 2018

Clicks reflects on 50 years in the retail business

Clicks reflects on 50 years in the retail business

6 Aug 2018

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Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

RetailNielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Danette Breitenbach 29 Aug 2018

A multi-million rand African skincare business built from Marula oil

RetailA multi-million rand African skincare business built from Marula oil

28 Aug 2018

Using data to create iconic fashion to map cities

Marketing & MediaUsing data to create iconic fashion to map cities

27 Aug 2018

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

RetailTrendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

Daniella Shapiro 27 Aug 2018

Report: South Africa's grim agricultural outlook

AgricultureReport: South Africa's grim agricultural outlook

24 Aug 2018

Proudly SA launches online shopping site

RetailProudly SA launches online shopping site

Danette Breitenbach 22 Aug 2018

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

RetailDeloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

22 Aug 2018

On-demand grocery concierge startup OneCart eyes national expansion

RetailOn-demand grocery concierge startup OneCart eyes national expansion

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2018

Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

RetailWalmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

Andrew Spicer 21 Aug 2018

PepsiCo to buy SodaStream for $3.2bn

RetailPepsiCo to buy SodaStream for $3.2bn

20 Aug 2018

Meet the Maker: Ryan Phillips of BrewCraft

AgricultureMeet the Maker: Ryan Phillips of BrewCraft

Samantha Snedorf 17 Aug 2018

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Marketing & Media#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Are you ready to reach your future customer?

Marketing & MediaAre you ready to reach your future customer?

Gareth Grant 17 Aug 2018

How the lack of affordable vegetables is creating a billion-dollar obesity epidemic in South Africa

AgricultureHow the lack of affordable vegetables is creating a billion-dollar obesity epidemic in South Africa

16 Aug 2018

Absa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced for 2018

AgricultureAbsa Top 10 Pinotage winners announced for 2018

16 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

AgricultureIncreased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

Cybercellar launches subscription service curated by SA wine fundis

RetailCybercellar launches subscription service curated by SA wine fundis

14 Aug 2018

Nigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

RetailNigeria's WaraCake expands and launches WaraChow service

13 Aug 2018

Shop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

RetailShop on Amazon from Ghana with startup Eazyloop

Tom Jackson 13 Aug 2018

4 golden packaging rules for digital nomads

Retail4 golden packaging rules for digital nomads

10 Aug 2018

Cape Town, Western Cape launches inaugural Africa Halal Week 2018

Tourism & TravelCape Town, Western Cape launches inaugural Africa Halal Week 2018

8 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

AgricultureTapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

ICTIoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

Stuart Scanlon 8 Aug 2018

Nigeria's mobile payment system, mCash relaunches

Marketing & MediaNigeria's mobile payment system, mCash relaunches

7 Aug 2018

Mark Read, WPP Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media#NewBiz: WPP entrusted with stewardship of Unilever's Sunlight brand across Africa

7 Aug 2018

CCBSA launches 'virtual village' for female employees

RetailCCBSA launches 'virtual village' for female employees

7 Aug 2018

Clicks reflects on 50 years in the retail business

RetailClicks reflects on 50 years in the retail business

6 Aug 2018

#PIPC2018: The role of affordable payment solutions in promoting financial inclusion

Retail#PIPC2018: The role of affordable payment solutions in promoting financial inclusion

2 Aug 2018

#CEMAfrica2018: Why we need to talk about emotion in the boardroom

Marketing & Media#CEMAfrica2018: Why we need to talk about emotion in the boardroom

Leigh Andrews 1 Aug 2018

Healthy lifestyle changes impact avocado oil market

AgricultureHealthy lifestyle changes impact avocado oil market

1 Aug 2018

SA's Picadoo formalising the African haircare industry

RetailSA's Picadoo formalising the African haircare industry

Tom Jackson 1 Aug 2018

Diane Magers, CEO of the global Customer Experience Professionals’ Organisation (CXPA).

Marketing & Media#CEMAfrica2018: Why CX is the only competitive advantage left

Leigh Andrews 1 Aug 2018

RetailDriving the retail brand experience through in-store media

Cecil Ungerer, Smart Media 1 Aug 2018

5 ways bricks-and-mortar shops can survive the onslaught of e-commerce

Retail5 ways bricks-and-mortar shops can survive the onslaught of e-commerce

Claire McCamley 31 Jul 2018

Maximising ROI without compromising on CX - top tips

RetailMaximising ROI without compromising on CX - top tips

Wynand Smit 31 Jul 2018

Contactless payments to account for 15% of total POS transactions by 2020

RetailContactless payments to account for 15% of total POS transactions by 2020

31 Jul 2018

ITC unveils market price portal for agricultural products

AgricultureITC unveils market price portal for agricultural products

30 Jul 2018

Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

RetailKenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round

Tom Jackson 30 Jul 2018

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

RetailStudy reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

27 Jul 2018

CEM Africa kicks off this week!

Marketing & MediaCEM Africa kicks off this week!

27 Jul 2018