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 | Schweppes' The Social Sound activation in Cape Town transformed a routine Instagram live-stream call-to-action into a real-life treasure hunt... read |
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 | | Chief executive of buying at Ackermans, Stacey-Anne Scholtz shares six fundamental principles that have guided her career in the apparel sector…read |
|  | | Yaga, a platform for buying and selling preloved fashion in South Africa, gives statistics on the 2023 trends...read |
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| |  | In the last quarter of 2023, South Africa’s consumer confidence dipped to the lowest in two decades. With this in mind, retailers must pay attention to these trends which will impact shopper behaviour in the new year... Read |
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 | Black Sash predicts “devastating” effect on grant recipients in rural areas... Read |
 | ASHLEY NYIKO MABASA We explore the evolving landscape of SA's banking sector as it grapples with the potential disruption from blockchain technology and digital platforms, and redefines its relationship with customers and stakeholders in the face of rapid technological advancements... Read |
 | FutureBank and Paymentology collaborate to offer seamless integration for banks and fintechs, enabling instant issuance of virtual cards... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE In February 2021, Nigeria's CBN prohibited banks from dealing in crypto, citing risks. Its December 2022 guidelines require licensing for crypto businesses but maintain the ban on bank transactions... Read |
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 | Targeted skills programmes run by the Western Cape’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Dedat), in partnership with the private sector, resulted in 2,772 jobs for previously unemployed young people between April and November 2023... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Infobip launches AI Hub, an extensive upgrade, collaborating with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT for secure language models. Read |
 | The Xmas and New Year period presents a significant opportunity for the e-commerce industry in the MENA region... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Reebok staged a comeback in hip hop with its eagerly awaited gathering, Back Like We Never Left, held in December. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop, the brand partnered with influential figures in the genre, DJ Ready D and YoungstaCPT, to unveil a fresh track titled Back Like I Never Left... Read |
| Fossil Group, South Africa has reopened its store in Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town... Read |
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 | DUNCAN MIRIRI Carrefour's franchisee in Kenya, the United Arab Emirates-based Majid al Futtaim (MAF), said on Wednesday it will appeal against a 1.1 billion shilling ($7.14m) penalty imposed by the competition authority for alleged abuse of buying power... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | The beauty industry has always been a realm of innovation and creativity, driven by passionate entrepreneurs who are committed to making the world a more beautiful place... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | A Romans Pizza franchisee has secured a significant court victory against Romans Pizza and its CEO, John Nicolakakis... Read |
 | MACDONALD DZIRUTWE Nigeria's competition commission has ordered British American Tobacco (BAT) to pay a $110m fine following allegations of market dominance abuse and infringement of public health regulations, the watchdog said on Wednesday, 27 December... Read |
 | KAAJAL NAGINDAS In the first of this two-part series, we reviewed the EU and Australian trade mark guidelines for virtual goods and services. Here we’ll explore the UK and US guidelines, as well as the Nice Classification updates... Read |
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 | Fanta has collaborated with TikTok to release the #FantaTikTokExperience – an entertaining and innovative experience combining flavour, fun, and cutting-edge technology for TikTok Creators... Read |
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 | NJ AYUK Africa's abundance of critical minerals puts continent at centre of global transition to clean technology... Read |
 | In 2024, the APHRC and Wellcome will launch the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa to address mental-health gaps through data-driven innovation. The initiative includes multidisciplinary teams, a capacity-building programme, and awards valued at £200,000. Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe announced the adjustment of fuel prices effective from the 3 January 2024… Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, -interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024. Addressing electricity and transport challenges will be crucial for economic success... Read |
 | RICHARD FIRTH Parliament's decision not to extend the two-pot retirement system's implementation date to 2025 raises industry concerns. Challenges include incomplete legislation, technical details, and readiness for the significant overhaul required by the new system... Read |
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