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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

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High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.

Dates announced for Hostex 2024

11 Jul 2023

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

6 Jul 2023

The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.

Organic & Natural Products Expo to return in September

30 Jun 2023

Source:

Chocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Nestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites

Richa Naidu 26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Sherilyn Kamga, senior strategic finance analyst at Talend.

#YouthMonth: Navigating the intersection of finance and tech in FinOps

Katja Hamilton 23 Jun 2023

Source: Instagram.

Rihanna appoints new CEO for Savage X Fenty

23 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

Abbott's uninterrupted streak: 398th consecutive quarterly dividend declared

22 Jun 2023

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

21 Jun 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Lauren Burmeister, category lead for gum, candy, beverages & meals at Mondelēz

#BehindtheBrandManager: Lauren Burmeister, category lead for gum, candy, beverages & meals at Mondelēz

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Jun 2023

Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports

Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports

Duncan Miriri 19 Jun 2023

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

7 Jun 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023

Klaus Plenge, managing director for Tetra Pak Southern Africa.

Klaus Plenge named MD for Tetra Pak Southern Africa

5 Jun 2023

Source: ©Michael Turner -

Diversified retail property portfolios prevail - Clur Shopping Centre Index

5 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Pepkor to roll out new stores despite energy crisis

Tannur Anders 31 May 2023

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

22 May 2023

Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

19 May 2023

Tadeu Marroco, new chief executive of BAT. Source: Supplied

Tadeu Marroco takes the helm at British American Tobacco

16 May 2023

Ivory Coast entrepreneur pours love and patriotism into fine chocolate

Ivory Coast entrepreneur pours love and patriotism into fine chocolate

16 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

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High domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

AgricultureHigh domestic food prices threaten vulnerable countries - FAO

11 Jul 2023

Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.

RetailDates announced for Hostex 2024

11 Jul 2023

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

AgricultureNew OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

6 Jul 2023

The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.

RetailOrganic & Natural Products Expo to return in September

30 Jun 2023

Source:

RetailChocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

RetailNestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites

Richa Naidu 26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Sherilyn Kamga, senior strategic finance analyst at Talend.

Finance#YouthMonth: Navigating the intersection of finance and tech in FinOps

Katja Hamilton 23 Jun 2023

Source: Instagram.

RetailRihanna appoints new CEO for Savage X Fenty

23 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareAbbott's uninterrupted streak: 398th consecutive quarterly dividend declared

22 Jun 2023

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

RetailPharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

21 Jun 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Lauren Burmeister, category lead for gum, candy, beverages & meals at Mondelēz

Marketing & Media#BehindtheBrandManager: Lauren Burmeister, category lead for gum, candy, beverages & meals at Mondelēz

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Jun 2023

Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports

AgricultureKenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports

Duncan Miriri 19 Jun 2023

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

RetailDiageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

7 Jun 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

RetailCelebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023

Klaus Plenge, managing director for Tetra Pak Southern Africa.

RetailKlaus Plenge named MD for Tetra Pak Southern Africa

5 Jun 2023

Source: ©Michael Turner -

RetailDiversified retail property portfolios prevail - Clur Shopping Centre Index

5 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Retail#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Marketing & MediaAfrica's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

RetailJared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

Unilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

RetailUnilever pivots to African suppliers as forex pressure mounts

Seun Sanni 31 May 2023

Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

RetailPepkor to roll out new stores despite energy crisis

Tannur Anders 31 May 2023

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

RetailBig senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

RetailLuxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

RetailHow innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

RetailGlobal e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

22 May 2023

Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

RetailWoolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa and Botswana

19 May 2023

Tadeu Marroco, new chief executive of BAT. Source: Supplied

RetailTadeu Marroco takes the helm at British American Tobacco

16 May 2023

Ivory Coast entrepreneur pours love and patriotism into fine chocolate

EntrepreneurshipIvory Coast entrepreneur pours love and patriotism into fine chocolate

16 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

RetailContinent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

RetailPuma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Kellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

RetailKellogg buys key ingredient from conflict-ridden Sudan but sees no shortage now - CEO

Jessica DiNapoli 8 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

RetailThe Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

RetailMiddle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

Retail#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Outgoing Nampak CEO Erik Smuts. Source: Nampak

RetailNampak CEO Erik Smuts resigns

21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

RetailNew Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Retail#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

RetailBrands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

RetailTupperware business on the brink of collapse

14 Apr 2023