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Trends

AI may change how we shop, but it hasn’t changed what we value

12 minutes

From measurement to optimisation: Turning data into better campaigns

Advertising

From measurement to optimisation: Turning data into better campaigns

Nic Putter, Issued by Vicinity Media 2 hours

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Legislation & Regulation

Smart wearables and PoPIA: What SA employers need to know

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 3 hours

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Financial Services

South Africans ready to let AI take on credit decisions, says Experian

3 days

AI search has a shortlist. Most of your locations aren't on it

Artificial Intelligence

AI search has a shortlist. Most of your locations aren't on it

Issued by Social Places 3 days

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Retailers

Why shopping centres are becoming lifestyle destinations

Nisha Kemraj 3 days

More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

FMCG

More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

Issued by OnPoint PR 3 days

Stop fighting for a slice, bake a new pie

Marketing

Stop fighting for a slice, bake a new pie

Nomonde Keswa, Issued by eatbigfish 3 days

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Wellness

Skin Functional’s new SPF30 range should be on everyone’s lips

3 days

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

FMCG

SA shoppers are rethinking what 'private label' really means

Tony Mun-Gavin 3 days

The mind-state holding South Africans together

Research

The mind-state holding South Africans together

Issued by BrandMapp 3 days

From receipt to insight: How SmartSlip.ai is changing consumer engagement

Artificial Intelligence

From receipt to insight: How SmartSlip.ai is changing consumer engagement

Issued by Brazen Labs 10 Aug 2026

When every message has a price

Digital

When every message has a price

Andrew Walmsley, Issued by Brazen Labs 11 Jul 2026

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

OOH

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

Issued by Owakhe Media 17 Sep 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair

Maroefah Smith 17 Sep 2026

Debt Solutions 4U appears on the NCR public register (NCRDC2423), the DCASA member register (0869) and the NDCA member roster.

Financial Services

Debt Solutions 4 U confirmed as full DCASA member and listed with NDCA

Debt Solutions 4U, Issued by Debt Solutions 4 U 2 days

FMCG

Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth

17 Sep 2026

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Marketing

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Issued by Varsity Vibe 17 Sep 2026

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Trends

What your boerewors says about how South Africa shops

Yazeed Osman 17 Sep 2026

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Economy

South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

Alexander Winning 17 Sep 2026

15 SA entrepreneurs shortlisted for 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year

Awards

15 SA entrepreneurs shortlisted for 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year

16 Sep 2026

A bottle of Tusker Malt beer is seen inside a crate at the East African Breweries Limited factory in Ruaraka factory in Nairobi, Kenya April 6, 2018. Picture taken April 6, 2018. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Retailers

Kenya approves Asahi Group acquisition of Diageo Kenya assets

16 Sep 2026

South Africans shift towards used cars as affordability pressures mount

Commercial & Industrial

South Africans shift towards used cars as affordability pressures mount

15 Sep 2026

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Issued by Catchwords 15 Sep 2026

Dr Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism. Source:

Tourism & Travel

#ATMDubai | AI is reshaping travel from the inside out

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Sep 2026

How South Africans are redefining what joy means

Research

How South Africans are redefining what joy means

Issued by KLA 15 Sep 2026

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Retail Marketing

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 15 Sep 2026

Darling has been owned by Godrej Consumer Products since 2011. Source: Godrej Consumer Products.

Media

Godrej Consumer hands global media duties to WPP Media, South Africa included

15 Sep 2026

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Loop’s Nafi Abrahams is connecting people — from Mitchells Plain to the world

Maroefah Smith 15 Sep 2026

Blessed Hwaire. (Image supplied)

Retail Services

Beyond the dashboard: why African retail needs AI that can act

Blessed Hwaire 14 Sep 2026

Carlo Murison is the CEO and founder of Two Tone Global. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

25 years in - Carlo Murison on building Two Tone Global

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Sep 2026

Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

FMCG

Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

Issued by Burger King 14 Sep 2026

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Retail & Hospitality Property

Beyond retail: How township malls are becoming engines of economic inclusion

11 Sep 2026

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Banking

dLocal’s Ghana move signals a new era for digital payments

11 Sep 2026

City Lodge Hotels reports 10% increase in revenue

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels reports 10% increase in revenue

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 11 Sep 2026

Southern Africa farms enter 2026/27 El Niño with stronger defences

Agriculture

Southern Africa farms enter 2026/27 El Niño with stronger defences

11 Sep 2026

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Markets & Investment

Africa’s next real estate opportunity isn’t a country. It’s a corridor.

Issued by API Events 11 Sep 2026

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Banking

GoTyme's Cheslyn Jacobs: Building a faster, world class banking model

Katja Hamilton 11 Sep 2026

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Surgical Equipment & Products

Boston Scientific recalls catheters distributed at SA public hospitals

11 Sep 2026

Sappo advances traceability and welfare as pig disease risks persist

Agriculture

Sappo advances traceability and welfare as pig disease risks persist

11 Sep 2026

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Media

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Issued by Dentsu 11 Sep 2026

ATM 2026 puts future of global travel in focus

Tourism

ATM 2026 puts future of global travel in focus

11 Sep 2026

Let's get personal: Sixty60 is predicting what shoppers want next

Retail Services

Let's get personal: Sixty60 is predicting what shoppers want next

Nonhle N. Luthuli 11 Sep 2026

Fossil Free South Africa has won four victories over “greenwashing” in advertising by oil, coal and gas companies, write the authors. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Environment & Natural Resources

Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing

Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond 11 Sep 2026

Tourism

Tourism Month: Hospitality SMEs urged to capitalise on new domestic travel growth opportunities

Issued by Business Partners Limited 10 Sep 2026

Takealot seeks manufacturing entrepreneurs for R1.7m challenge

Entrepreneurship

Takealot seeks manufacturing entrepreneurs for R1.7m challenge

10 Sep 2026

Inospace launches fulfilment services in Johannesburg

Industrial & Logistics Property

Inospace launches fulfilment services in Johannesburg

Issued by Inospace 10 Sep 2026

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Residential Property

The housing boom that could backfire

John Loos 10 Sep 2026