Ghana is taking a significant step to strengthen its horticulture sector with the launch of the Ghana Seed Partnership (GSP). With rising demand for vegetables and ongoing challenges such as climate change and limited access to quality seeds, this initiative is essential for supporting farmers. Supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Carrefour announces a franchise and supply Partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, for the roll-out of Carrefour banners, expertise and products in Ethiopia. Under this agreement, will support Midroc teams in the transformation of the entire stores network under Carrefour banners, and in the implementation of an ambitious expansion plan.
The festive season may be a time of celebration, rest and togetherness, however, as the new year begins, many South African families face a far more sobering reality. January brings with it school fees, uniforms, transport costs and the pressure of stretching household budgets after the holidays. In this moment of transition, community food gardens
South Africa — Parents and caregivers across South Africa are being urged to carefully check specific infant formula products following a recall that has raised concerns about the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that can pose health risks to babies if consumed. The recall applies to selected batches of SMA infant formula and SMA follow-on
Rising costs and supply challenges strain small-scale producers ZIBAMBWE – Poultry farmers in Bulawayo are facing a critical shortage of day-old chicks, threatening their ability to meet demand during the festive season. Typically, farmers begin securing chicks around six weeks before Christmas to prepare for increased holiday consumption, but this year their plans have been
Surge in national egg output brings relief to consumers while straining poultry farmers financially. EGYPT – Egg prices in Egypt have fallen sharply in recent months, with some markets reporting a decline of nearly 35 percent, prompting concern among poultry producers. The drop comes amid a surge in domestic egg production, as newly operational farms
Press release: Taager, the Egyptian social e-commerce platform, has officially expanded into Morocco, opening operations in Casablanca as part of its wider regional growth across MENA. This move marks Taager’s first entry into North Africa after establishing its presence in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The expansion targets Morocco’s fast-developing e-commerce sector, where Taager
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that had challenged the legality of anti-dumping duties on imported frozen bone-in chicken, offering clarity for domestic producers. The original duties targeted imports from Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, which were being sold in South Africa at prices
JSE-listed Pepkor Holdings Limited has announced recordprofit growth for the year ended 30 September 2025, delivering a strong financial performanceunderpinned by diligent operational execution and the successful implementation of keystrategic initiatives. The group reported a 12.0% increase in revenue to R95.3 billion, whileoperating profit increased by 13.2% to R11.1 billion.Driven by market share gains in
Bayer convened a high-level dialogue with AGRA, the African Union (AU) and First National Bank (FNB) during last week’s B20 Summit in South Africa. The aim of this was to bring together policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to discuss the urgent reforms needed to transform Africa’s food systems. With rising climate pressures, economic instability
Vodacom Group, a leading pan-African telecommunications group, today announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government of Kenya to acquire 15% of Safaricom PLC and
With 143 new stores opened in South Africa between July and November 2025, the Shoprite Group is firmly on track to meet its target of 223 openings for the 2026 financial year. A highlight among these new openings is the Checkers Hyper at Winelands Square in Paarl, which features the retailer’s first LEGO shop-in-shop in the
The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) has successfully granted a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa. The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets while also strengthening its working
Sandile Sitsholwana (33) has been named the Shoprite Group’s 2025 Driver of the Year, emerging as the top performer among 1 658 colleagues from South Africa and neighbouring countries in the retailer’s annual competition. Sitsholwana, who joined the Group in 2024, hails from Botshabelo in the Free State and is the first-ever winner from Bloemfontein
Checkers Sixty60 has set new records for daily orders, pick rates, and on-time deliveries during its Early Black Friday online exclusive promotion – reaffirming its ability to reliably deliver at speed and on time, even during high demand. Between 20 and 23 November, Checkers Sixty60 ran online-only deals across both groceries and general merchandise – culminating in its
The new Walmart store brings Every Day Low Prices, one-stop convenience, and economic opportunity to Johannesburg. Key Insights JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2025 – Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced the grand opening of its first-ever Walmart-branded store on African soil. The new store is a feat of speed, and a point of immense pride for the
Pick n Pay has unveiled its newly refurbished Klerksdorp Hypermarket, offering North West customers a modernised, one-stop shopping destination that delivers greater convenience, variety and value. After many years of serving the local community, the Klerksdorp Hyper has been completely refreshed to bring shoppers a contemporary store experience with an expanded product range and improved
Groot Drakenstein – RFG Holdings delivered a resilient regional performance for the year to September 2025, with regional revenue increasing 4.1% despite constrained consumer spending and weak sentiment. The regional operating profit margin exceeded the 10% target. Group revenue increased by 1.6% to R8.1 billion, tempered by the international segment which continued to be impacted
One year after partnering on the Vitality HealthyFood benefit, Checkers and Discovery can report a growing shift toward healthier grocery habits in South Africa – driven by meaningful rewards and everyday convenience. The HealthyFood benefit rewards Vitality members for purchasing any of the over 2,500 approved healthy food products – available at Checkers, Checkers Hyper and Checkers
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, known for offering a massive selection of products across numerous categories, is about to boost customers shopping experience in Nigeria with the recent launch of a Bazaar App, Amazon Haul in the country. The availability of the app will give Nigerians the opportunity to shop from a huge variety
IFC has announced a partnership with Illovo Sugar Malawi that will reduce the company’s water and energy consumption and cost of production, while supporting and creating thousands of jobs for farmers and others along the agriculture supply chain. Under the partnership, IFC will provide an innovative, local-currency-linked loan facility to Illovo Sugar Malawi of $36
South Africa’s retail sector, one of the country’s largest employers and worth R1.7 trillion, is at a critical turning point. Long treated as an entry-level gateway rather than a professional career, the industry is now confronting the reality that its future competitiveness depends on a skilled, credentialed workforce capable of keeping pace with technological disruption and changing
Press release: DisrupTech Ventures, a leading early-stage fintech venture capital fund, announces its investment in Chari, a Y Combinator–backed startup that is transforming Morocco’s retail sector into a nationwide fintech network. This marks DisrupTech’s first investment in Morocco and its second in Africa outside of Egypt, underscoring the fund’s growing commitment to supporting fintech innovation
The Government of Lesotho and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Potato Lesotho Association, are scaling up potato production to strengthen food security, enhance rural livelihoods, and build climate resilience. Under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, potatoes have emerged as a strategic agricultural commodity,
Cassava Technologies, the global digital services company founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa, has launched Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a platform designed to give mobile network operators (MNOs) across Africa access to multiple AI systems through a single interface. According to a press release, CAIMEx is the first platform on the continent to aggregate models from providers
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Mozambique and the European Union, is supporting smallholder farmers to transition from subsistence farming to inclusive agribusiness through the PROMOVE Agribiz programme. Implemented in Nampula and Zambézia provinces, the initiative strengthens rural resilience and food security by
Vodacom Group has announced an agreement with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services to millions of businesses and communities across Africa. The partnership represents a major stride toward bridging the continent’s digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for economic growth, education, and innovation. Transformative Impact Strategic Vision The agreement supports
The Foschini Group (TFG) today reported steady sales growth and a measured response to aprolonged period of difficult trading across all regions.Group revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025 increased by 12,2% to R31,4 billion,supported by the inclusion of White Stuff in the UK and growth in TFG Africa. Online sales rose55,3%, now
Customers can look forward to a world-class shopping experience with the opening of a brand-new Checkers supermarket at La Lucia Mall in November 2025. Spanning approximately 3 000sqm, the new store will showcase the Checkers FreshX concept – a modern, easy-to-navigate design paired with an elevated range of products and services. With greater choice, convenience and everyday
Following the earlier announcement of its US$7 million investment into local manufacturing, Nestlé Zimbabwe is reaffirming its commitment to Zimbabwean families by showcasing the growing impact of its flagship breakfast cereal, CEREVITA. Rooted in Nestlé’s purpose, to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come,
Vivo Energy Botswana and Pick n Pay have partnered to launch a new era of convenience retail with the country’s first Pick n Pay Go store, offering customers quality products and services from two leading names in fuel and retail. Designed for on-the-go shopping 24 hours a day, Pick n Pay GO stores offer a
From Pilot to Practice: Farm-proven Solutions Aim to Open Doors for Young Women in Agriculture On Africa Youth Day (1 November), Nestlé, in partnership with Farming in Heels, highlighted the critical role of young women in agriculture and the opportunities for youth to shape the continent’s agricultural future. This collaborative initiative underscores Nestlé’s longstanding commitment to
As South Africa’s payments landscape evolves, integrating informal and co-operative banking institutions into the formal financial system remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic growth. MoData, a payments technology enabler with deep roots in cash and digital payments infrastructure, offers scalable solutions, strategic consulting and ecosystem engagement, which can help bring key stakeholders like co-operative
South African fintech startup PayJustNow has gone live on Takealot ahead of Black Friday on November 28. The integration lets Takealot shoppers split purchases into installments, aligning flexible payments with a peak retail moment. Both companies frame the move as consumer friendly at a time of tighter household budgets. Pioneering BNPL in South Africa Founded
One of South Africa’s fastest-growing lifestyle nutrition brands has just made the leap from niche online disruptor to national supermarket shelves. METALAB, previously available only via the supplier’s website, has launched its high-quality protein powders in 80 Checkers stores and 21 Medirite Plus pharmacies nationwide, and available for delivery via Sixty60 – making high-quality protein more accessible than ever
SOUTH AFRICA – Agrofi Egg is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most promising agribusinesses, combining modern poultry farming with vegetable and herb production to strengthen food security and create jobs. Based in the Western Cape, the company continues to gain ground with a model centered on sustainability and community impact. Founder and CEO Desmond
SENEGAL – Senegal has approved 7.3 billion CFA francs (about US$12.8 million), to support its potato seed subsidy program for the 2025/2026 horticultural season. The announcement came through a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday, November 10, during the official launch of the campaign. The Ministry stated that the fund will
Fresh insights spotlight rural adoption, digital inclusion, and Jumia’s role in powering Nigeria’s ecommerce evolution as the brand gears up for its biggest annual shopping event, Black Friday 2025. Jumia, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, has launched the second edition of its flagship “ECommerce in Rural Areas” report, revealing how digital commerce continues to transform lives
Tolaram Pte. Ltd. (“Tolaram”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) to explore a strategic partnership focused on Africa’s consumer and infrastructure sectors. Tolaram, with nearly five decades of presence in Africa, has significant investments in the manufacture and distribution of consumer goods as well as
YOOBIC selected from competitive field by the Shoprite Group, one of the world’s largest grocery chains, to transform store operations and communication for its employees. YOOBIC, the AI-powered frontline employee experience platform, today announced that Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Group, is actively rolling out YOOBIC’s digital workplace platform across its extensive network of more than
ATLANTA & ZUG, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today. CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa. It operates in 14 countries on the continent and accounts for about 40% of
SPAYZ.io, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, is entering three new African markets – South Africa, Egypt and Cameroon. The move is part of fintech’s ongoing vision to transform digital commerce in Africa’s emerging markets by offering tailored local payment solutions. SPAYZ.io has been actively assessing countries in the region as part of
Checkers continues to expand its footprint in Cape Town’s southern suburbs, with its long-awaited supermarket opening in Cavendish Square last week. The store offers a wide range of in-store departments including a meat market with free-range chicken and restaurant-quality steak, hot & cold foods deli, bakery with artisan breads, the freshest fruit & vegetables, Money Market
Pick n Pay today announced its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025 (H1 FY26), reflecting steady progress on its turnaround. The Group’s core Pick n Pay supermarket segment continued its recovery journey, while Boxer delivered outstanding results, achieving a market-leading 13.9% turnover growth, further cementing its position as South Africa’s leading
Boxer has officially opened its newest and seventh Distribution Centre (DC) in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, marking another major step forward in the company’s fast-growing national supply chain network. Co-owned 50/50 with long-standing property development partners JT Ross Property Group, the 32,000 square metre Boxer Tongaat DC stands as a testament to strategic collaboration, operational excellence, and
ivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, will conduct a three-day strategic visit to the Albertine Graben oil and gas operation areas from 21st–23rd October 2025. Led by Managing Director, Mrs. Joanita Mukasa Menya, who also serves as the Chairperson of Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association of Uganda (SEPA-U), the
58 Years, 320 Parties, 10 000 Sparks of Joy – Spur’s Big Birthday Bash Johannesburg, South Africa – On 22 October 2025, South Africa will celebrate not just the 58th birthday of Spur, but a remarkable and heartwarming national movement dedicated to spreading joy far and wide. For nearly six decades, Spur has been synonymous
Clicks Group delivered a strong trading and operational performance in a constrained trading environment for the year ended August 2025, driven by expanding margins, disciplined cost management and robust cash generation. Diluted headline earnings per share increased by 14.1% and the group achieved an industry-leading return on equity of 49.2%. Group turnover increased by 5.3%
What if the biggest barrier to South Africa’s future success isn’t in the classroom or the workplace, but in the kitchen? This World Food Day (16 October) and National Nutrition Week (9–15 October), we are reminded that food is not only about filling stomachs, it’s about building stronger bodies, sharper minds, and more resilient communities.
Johannesburg – JSE-listed consumer packaged goods company Premier Group (“Premier”) has announced plans to acquire food producer RFG Holdings through a share swap that will see RFG shareholders collectively owning approximately 22.5% of the enlarged Premier Group. RFG shareholders will be offered one Premier share for every seven RFG shares held. This represents a premium
