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Source: The Good Things Guy Re.Bag.Re.Use was the only winner from Africa in the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024

Re.Bag.Re.Use: Africa's only winner at the Global Alliance World PR and Communication Awards 2024

Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Nivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

30 Sep 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

16 Sep 2024

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Nestlé is providing affordable nutrition in Central and West Africa

Nestlé is providing affordable nutrition in Central and West Africa

1 Jul 2024

Caps collected from used plastic bottles are stored in a bucket at the Waste museum in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 23 February 2022. Reuters/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year

Isaac Anyaogu 26 Jun 2024

MTN tops Brand Finance Africa 200 2024 rankings

27 May 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

Shift Social Development 2 Apr 2024

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

24 Aug 2023

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#BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

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

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

20 Apr 2023

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How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

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Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied

Danone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

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5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

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Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

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Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

Triple Eight 31 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

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Source: The Good Things Guy Re.Bag.Re.Use was the only winner from Africa in the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024

Marketing & MediaRe.Bag.Re.Use: Africa's only winner at the Global Alliance World PR and Communication Awards 2024

28 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Marketing & MediaNivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

30 Sep 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

RetailThe Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

16 Sep 2024

Nestlé is providing affordable nutrition in Central and West Africa

RetailNestlé is providing affordable nutrition in Central and West Africa

1 Jul 2024

Caps collected from used plastic bottles are stored in a bucket at the Waste museum in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 23 February 2022. Reuters/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityNigeria to ban single-use plastics next year

Isaac Anyaogu 26 Jun 2024

Marketing & MediaMTN tops Brand Finance Africa 200 2024 rankings

27 May 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityEU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

Marketing & MediaNews flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

Shift Social Development 2 Apr 2024

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Energy & MiningShoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

RetailWhy SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

RetailAfrica's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future

24 Aug 2023

Source:

Finance#BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 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

Source:

RetailHow the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

ESG & SustainabilityNestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

RetailLocally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Retail#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

RetailPlastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

Source:

RetailSecond-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied

RetailDanone targets 30% cut in methane emissions from fresh milk supply chain by 2030

20 Jan 2023

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

RetailPre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

Source:

Retail5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailMajor brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

PepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

RetailPepsiCo to invest $40m to expand business in Ethiopia

1 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

RetailCadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

P&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

Marketing & MediaP&G and Global Citizen partner to eradicate period poverty in Africa!

Triple Eight 31 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

RetailHow digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailH&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

RetailFast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

13 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

AgricultureCameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

RetailNigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

ESG & SustainabilityAfrican digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola 16 Aug 2022

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

ESG & SustainabilityNew WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

18 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

RetailEthical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

Source: Firmenich

RetailDSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

RetailL'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac with AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris. Source: Supplied

RetailAB InBev, SAB committed to Africa's economic recovery - CEO Michel Doukeris

16 May 2022

Miguel Patricio, CEO at Kraft Heinz and Matias Muchnick, co-founder and CEO at NotCo. Source: Kraft Heinz

RetailKraft Heinz in joint venture to drive AI-driven plant-based food innovation

24 Feb 2022