Vodacom M-Pesa and PayPal Partner to Expand Access to Global Digital Payments for Tanzanians

New integration enables customers to seamlessly link accounts and transfer funds between PayPal and M‑Pesa wallets through the M‑Pesa Super App Vodacom M‑Pesa Tanzania has announced a new partnership with PayPal that will enable customers in Tanzania to seamlessly transfer funds between their PayPal and M‑Pesa wallets through the M‑Pesa Super App; As part of

Informa Markets Launches “FoodGuard” Summit For The First Time in Egypt in Collaboration With UNIDO

Cairo – Informa Markets, the world’s leading trade exhibition organizer, has announced, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the launch of the “FoodGuard” Summit for the first time in Egypt. The summit will be held as part of the 14th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s leading platform

Oriental Weavers Launches Unified Digital Platform to Drive e-Commerce Growth Across The Group

Cairo – Oriental Weavers, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven carpets, today unveiled its upgraded e-commerce platform, marking a major milestone in the Group’s digital transformation journey. As Egypt’s digital economy continues to expand, the launch comes amid accelerating adoption of online and mobile-based services. E-commerce platforms also continue to gain strong traction, attracting 29.8 million users

Clicks Customers Raise R3.4 million to Support Persons With Disabilities

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has extended its heartfelt thanks to Clicks customers, store teams and South Africans across the country for helping raise R3.4 million through the 2025 Casual Day campaign. The funds were raised through the sale of Casual Day stickers at Clicks stores nationwide, with customers and

Low-Duuuma! Benni McCarthy Is Dancing In The Shoprite Aisles

Football legend Benni McCarthy has delighted fans across social media with his singing and dancing in Shoprite’s new Low-Duuuma Millions campaign advert, racking up more than 20 million views in 24 hours. McCarthy’s playful performance as he jives through Shoprite store aisles to an instrumental version of TKZee’s iconic hit Fiasco, has delivered a distinct combination of

Pick n Pay on Track on Each of its Six Strategic Priorities as Investment in the Turnaround Ramps Up

Pick n Pay today announced its results for the 52 weeks ended 1 March 2026 (FY26), reflecting steady progress in its multi-year turnaround strategy, with underlying operational improvements across the core Pick n Pay supermarket business, and another year of strong growth from Boxer. Pick n Pay’s systematic execution across its six strategic priorities announced

MTN – a Pan-African Digital Operator Committed to Helping Unlock Africa’s potential

“I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me.” This powerful quote from Kwame Nkrumah, the first prime minister of a post-colonial African nation, reminds us of the fundamental cultural connection of being African. At MTN, we celebrate Africa Day as a pan-African company both born on

Shoprite and Trevor Noah Foundations Expand Digital Learning With New Soweto Robotics Lab

Learners in Soweto will now have access to advanced coding, robotics and artificial intelligence training following the launch of a new robotics laboratory at Siyabonga Secondary School, established through a partnership between the Shoprite Foundation and the Trevor Noah Foundation.  The lab, which was launched on 21 May, provides learners and educators with cutting-edge learning opportunities in

How Builders Can Help You Overcome Water Outages

Things to consider when setting up a home water backup system Water supply disruptions are becoming an increasingly common reality across South Africa, placing pressure on households to find practical ways to secure access to water. In provinces such as Gauteng, recent infrastructure maintenance has highlighted the scale of the challenge, with planned outages leaving

OnePipe Captures 65% of Africa’s Second-Largest Aviation Payments Market by Solving the Problem Card Networks Ignored

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OnePipe, Nigeria’s leading payments infrastructure company, announced that it now serves over 65% of the domestic Nigerian airlines market, serving 9 of the 14 licensed domestic airlines with the recent addition of Binani Air. “Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest consumer economies, and its passengers overwhelmingly pay by bank transfer. Every airline that

Ozow and Happy Pay Partner to Bring Buy Now, Pay Later to South African Merchants

Ozow, a leading South African fintech and payments provider, has partnered with Happy Pay to introduce Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its merchant network. This partnership enables businesses to offer flexible payment options at checkout while maintaining a seamless and secure transaction experience. ‍ As e-commerce continues to grow in South Africa, merchants are

Meals on Wheels and Checkers Team up to Deliver R1 Million Worth of Stationery to learners

Community-based non-profit organisation, Meals on Wheels will deliver essential stationery to schools across South Africa following a fundraising drive that raised R1 million through Checkers’ Act For Change Back-to-School project. The funds will provide much-needed stationery packs, including pens, exercise books, calculators, and other essential supplies to nearly 9 000 learners. The organisation is working closely with schools

Vivo Energy Kenya Launches its Shell Model motorists’ Destination Service Station

Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has unveiled a model motorist’s destination service station as part of its ongoing retail network development strategy. The launch of Shell Dennis Pritt service station, along Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani estate, is a showcase of future service

Pick n Pay Staff and Customers unite to Support Flood-Affected Communities

Pick n Pay opens Western Cape stores as drop-off points to support temporarily displaced families Following the severe storms and flooding that swept across the Western Cape this week, displacing thousands of residents and damaging homes across several communities, Pick n Pay has mobilised relief support and opened all Pick n Pay stores in the

Hope in Action: Boxer Brings Care, Dignity and Support to KwaDwesi

Boxer Superstores continues to deepen its commitment to the communities it serves, with a recent series of impactful engagements in KwaDwesi highlighting the retailer’s focus on meaningful, grassroots change. The Boxer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team spent two days visiting three important community organisations, beginning with Khanyisa School for the Visually Impaired. The team donated

What the 2026 Fuel Price Shock is Revealing About African Supply Chains

Five Signals Emerging From Africa’s Fuel Price Shock The latest fuel price surge is affecting far more than transport costs. Across African markets, it is exposing how different layers of the supply chain absorb pressure, transfer cost, and respond to structural disruption. While the immediate impact is visible through inflation and household budget pressure, the

KAL Group HY 2026: Strong Fundamentals Fuel Growth, Hikes Dividend 25%

Diversified model, solid balance sheet and strong cash generation position the Group to keep investing and supporting customers KAL Group, the unique South African agri, fuel and convenience speciality retailer listed on the JSE, today reported a strong set of financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2026. “We are encouraged by this

Makro Expands Premium Appliance Offering With the introduction of Haier to its Range

As South African consumers continue to seek greater value, energy efficiency, and innovation in the home appliance category, Massmart is expanding its home appliance range with the introduction of Haier as a globally recognised home appliances brand, now available at Makro stores nationwide. The move forms part of Makro’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position

Providing Clarity on Woolworths’ Chocolate Supply

A number of public claims and allegations have recently been made regarding Woolworths and its former chocolate supplier. Many of these assertions are incomplete or factually incorrect. While Woolworths would ordinarily not comment publicly on supplier relationships, we believe it is important to set the record straight for our customers and stakeholders. Woolworths worked with

South Africa’s favourite Italian family restaurant celebrates its 100th restaurant in Empangeni

When a restaurant brand decides where to plant its 100th flag, the choices are endless. For Panarottis, that place is Empangeni, a growing regional town in KwaZulu-Natal with a community spirit and appetite for growth that caught the brand’s attention. The landmark opening at Prince Buthelezi Mall marks over three decades of pizza, pasta, and

SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Fuel Lesaka Consumer Unit Boom

Fintech group Lesaka’s consumer division, which caters for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries, is continuing to make gains. This emerged when the JSE- and Nasdaq-listed company today published its third quarter results for 2026. At segment level, the consumer division delivered the strongest performance, with revenue rising 41% to R626.5 million and

South Africa’s Warehousing Sector Faces a “Digital Crossroads” as Automation Gap Threatens Competitiveness

While South Africa’s leading logistics and supply chain companies have made meaningful strides in automation and digitalisation, a widening automation gap threatens to leave much of the sector behind. To address this critical juncture, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has announced its upcoming warehousing conference, designed to provide a roadmap for businesses to transition from traditional storage to high-performance distribution. Scheduled for Thursday, 9 July 2026, in

WOOLWORTHS TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT SA DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

With one of South Africa’s largest and most diverse selections of premium dairy products, Woolworths has once again claimed top honours at the 193rd edition of the prestigious SA Dairy Championships – Africa’s biggest and longest-running dairy competition. As a leading retailer dedicated to delivering outstanding quality, Woolworths is proud to have once again been recognised

‘We knew nothing about farming’ – now this KZN mother and daughter connects 100 small-scale farmers to largest SA retailer

A powerful story of resilience, purpose and generational legacy is unfolding on Bethel Estate, a farm in rural KwaZulu-Natal where a mother and daughter are growing far more than just fresh produce. Bethel Estate is led by 58-year-old Gugu Dlamini and her daughter, Lungi Ndelu (30), who run a family business on their farm in

IFAD Partners With The World Bank to Accelerate Agricultural Transformation in Guinea Through AgriConnect

At the launch of the AgriConnect Guinea Pact today, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) expressed its commitment to collaborate with the Government of Guinea, the World Bank Group, and other partners to support this effort, bringing its experience in investing in small-scale producers and building resilient, market-oriented food systems. This ambitious initiative is

Boxer Superstores Launches Dynamic 360° Retail Media Division, ‘Bmedia’

Boxer Superstores, South Africa’s favourite discount supermarket, is excited to officially unveil Bmedia — a cutting-edge retail media division that connects brands directly with the heart of South Africa’s consumer base. Bmedia is set to offer a unique, highly interconnected ecosystem for both endemic and non-endemic advertisers. Retail media is rapidly cementing itself as one

Vodacom Lesotho Celebrates 30 Years of Pioneering Mobile Communications and National Development

Maseru – Vodacom Lesotho this week commemorates 30 years since commencing operations, at a time when mobile communication was virtually unknown in the country. As the first operator in Lesotho, the company laid the foundations for a sector that has since become central to national development. From a single portable base station in 1996, the network

FNB and Pick n Pay – A Dynamic Partnership Redefining Real Value for South Africans

FNB and Pick n Pay ecosystem has returned more than R600 million in value to customers in 12 months A year since inception, the FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay partnership has delivered on its ambition to make banking as accessible and intuitive as everyday essentials, while turning routine spend into tangible value. Since April

Petshop Science Supports Shelter Dogs Awaiting Adoption

Finding permanent, loving homes remains a major challenge for dog rescue organisations in South Africa. Oscars Arc addresses this through its WOOF Project, creating pop-up adoption spaces at the V&A Waterfront and Constantia Village Shopping Centre in Cape Town to improve the chances of dogs being seen and adopted.  South Africa’s fastest growing pet retailer, Petshop Science, has stepped in to help cover the

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Partners Unpack Bottlenecks and Solutions for Formal Cross Border Agritrade in Southern Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Governments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), convened a high‑level policy dialogue at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to accelerate the transition of Sesame, Macadamia and Tomato value chains from

QNET Announces Expansion into South Africa as Part of its 25th Anniversary, Offering High-Quality Products and Business Opportunities

QNET, a global e-commerce based direct selling company, has officially launched in South Africa, providing local customers and entrepreneurs access to its range of great products through its online retail platforms. The move is expected to contribute to the country’s gig economy sector, offering access to high-quality products and passive income opportunities for aspiring individuals,

Lagos Free Zone, CEVA Logistics Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Enhance Integrated Logistics in West Africa

In line with their shared vision to drive growth and innovation in West Africa, Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com) and CEVA Logistics have announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing integrated logistics solutions in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. The agreement, which has

New Format OK Foods Opens at Stoneridge, Creating 72 New Jobs

Owned by veteran retailers Peter Baladakis and John Baladakis, the opening has created 72 new employment opportunities and forms part of their growing portfolio of OK Franchise stores which includes OK Urban Glen Curve, OK Express Brentwood and OK Express Elgin.   A standalone OK Liquor will also be opening on the same day.  Trading hours:

Builders Opens New Longbeach Store in the Western Cape

Builders has expanded its footprint in the Western Cape with the opening of Builders Longbeach on Thursday, 23 April 2026. The new store is the company’s second store opened in the province in 5 months and 17th overall, reflecting Builders’ continued investment in accessible, value-driven home improvement retail. Conveniently located within a vibrant coastal retail

Clicks Group Earnings up 8.1% as Pharmacy Market Share Expands

Cape Town – In an environment of intensified competition and constrained consumer spending, particularly among middle-income households, Clicks Group increased diluted headline earnings per share by 8.1% for the six months to February 2026. The group declared an interim dividend of 258 cents per share, up 8.4% on the prior year. Group turnover increased by

DHL Supply Chain Acquires Vital Group Companies to Expand Transport-Led Logistics and Support Customer Growth in South Africa

DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, has received unconditional approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal for its acquisition of three Vital Group companies: Vital Distribution Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Staffing Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Vital Fleet (Pty) Ltd. The businesses will operate as subsidiaries of DHL Supply Chain in South Africa, preserving their

Olam Agri Raises The Bar With Mama’s Pride Cholesterol-Free, Nutrient-Rich Soya Oil

In a bold move set to enhance Nigeria’s edible oil market, Olam Agri has officially launched Mama’s Pride Soya Oil, a well-refined, heart-healthy cooking oil designed to meet the evolving nutritional needs of Nigerian households. The launch event, held on Wednesday, witnessed remarkable market enthusiasm, with trade partners from across the country in attendance. Speaking at

Vivo Energy Signs Agreement to Sell its Shareholding in Engen Botswana to Fusion Spark Proprietary Limited, a Consortium Comprising Mount Meru Group and Ramachandran Ottapathu

 Vivo Energy and Fusion Spark Proprietary Limited, a consortium comprising Mount Meru Group and Ramachandran Ottapathu, today announced that they have signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Vivo Energy’s 70% shareholding in Engen Botswana Limited. The transaction marks an important milestone for Engen Botswana and follows a competitive sales process to identify

ONIX™ Arrives in South Africa, Bringing Global Citrus Innovation to Local Shoppers 

In a South African grocery retail first, Checkers has brought a limited quantity of the award-winning, Spanish-grown ONIX™ citrus to local shoppers.  The distinctive black‑skinned blood orange – known for its deep ruby interior, distinctive external striping, and complex flavour that precisely balances sweetness and acidity – is now exclusively available, while stocks last, in selected Checkers stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng.  Naturally high in anthocyanins, this “super natural” fruit combines visual intensity with nutritional value. ONIX™ also offers great versatility, fitting naturally into

Meet Pixie: Sixty60’s New AI-Powered Personalised Shopping Assistant

Sixty60 is the first online retailer in South Africa to introduce a Smart AI shopping assistant that is personalised to every user. Pixie – developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX – predicts what individual customers actually need, and when they need it. This marks the latest step in Sixty60’s evolution – using AI to make the app faster to use, more personalised and ultimately simpler to complete your shopping.  Shopping that knows you At its core, Pixie learns from how each customer

Checkers Hyper Opens First Nespresso Shop-in-Shop  

In a grocery retail first for South Africa, Checkers Hyper has opened a Nespresso shop‑in‑shop at its Centurion Mall store in Tshwane, bringing a specialist, premium coffee experience into a supermarket environment.  Coffee is firmly embedded in South Africans’ daily routines, with 22.7 million people drinking coffee every day. The category recorded 15% year‑on‑year growth in 2025

New Cape Town Clothing Destination: UNIQ Clothing Opens in Kenilworth

UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has expanded its footprint in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs with a new store at Kenilworth Centre, giving shoppers easier access to its timeless designs and premium basics.  This is the clothing brand’s second store in the area, following the opening of UNIQ Clothing at Blue Route Mall, Tokai in 2024. Since launching in 2023, the standalone apparel brand has grown to 11

From Serving Customers to Owning the Store: A Cell C Story at Cresta

Johannesburg – Cell C today marked a deeply personal milestone in its retail transformation journey with the official handover of its Cell C store at Cresta to Mohamed Zaheer Vallee, a long‑serving employee who has now become the owner of the store. The handover reflects Cell C’s commitment to creating real opportunity for its people, recognising

Focused on Leading Customer Experience, MTN Again Ranked Most Valuable South African Brand

For the 13th year in a row, MTN has been named South Africa’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance, which assigned the Group a brand value of R50.9 billion in 2026. “We appreciate this accolade, which encourages us to keep delivering on our purpose of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress,” said MTN Group President and CEO Ralph

Vodacom Deploys Purpose-led Initiatives to Transform Communities Across the Western Cape

CAPE TOWN – Vodacom South Africa is leveraging technology and purposeful investment for good, driving measurable social impact across the Western Cape. The region’s purpose-led initiatives have reached thousands of people, reaffirming Vodacom’s commitment to building a digitally inclusive society while investing in critical infrastructure. “Guided by our purpose to connect people for a better

Advancing Women’s Leadership in an AI-Shaped Africa

“Women are tired of hashtags. We need action.”  That stark assessment, voiced during a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group, captures a broader inflection point. As artificial intelligence reshapes economies, industries and power structures, the question is no longer whether women are included but whether they are positioned to influence how this transformation unfolds.   The dialogue

Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Expand Solutions for Food Service Businesses

We’re excited to announce that Moniepoint has acquired Orda Africa (“Orda”), an end-to-end business management platform for restaurants and food businesses. Orda joins Moniepoint, expanding our solutions for food service businesses. Why we’re doing this Nigeria’s food service industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. Millions of Nigerians depend on it for

Checkers Sixty60 Still Cheaper as Fuel Prices Rise

For many households, the real cost of driving is already higher than they think. Calculations using the Automobile Association’s current vehicle rates show that a typical 7.5km round trip – the average return journey for a Checkers Sixty60 delivery – can cost significantly more than the R36 delivery fee. Based on South Africa’s three most popular cars, using coastal prices: By comparison, Checkers Sixty60’s R36 delivery fee means customers could save up to R42 per trip, depending on the vehicle. These savings