The Shoprite Group is bringing next level convenience to the people of Durbanville and surrounds, with the opening of a Checkers supermarket as well as five standalone stores – Checkers LiquorShop, Checkers Little Me, Checkers Outdoor, Petshop Science and the Northern Suburbs’ first UNIQ clothing by Checkers store – at new shopping destination, Groot Phesantekraal View. All six stores opened on
Pick n Pay and FNB’s Burger Friday has set a new benchmark for customer and loyalty rewards with its discounted Burger Friday deal. The collaboration between two of South Africa’s leading loyalty programmes – Smart Shopper and eBucks – is delivering double the value to customers by combining their benefits. It also forms part of
Woolworths has announced a first-of-its-kind benefits package designed to change the lives of thousands of its employees. In addition to the range of benefits already available to them, as of July this year, over 24 000 Woolworths employees have access to health insurance for the first time. The company is the first in the retail
A harmonized Made in Africa certification is set to boost the global visibility and competitiveness of African products. The framework, governance, and branding of the scheme was discussed in Nairobi, with the International Trade Centre (ITC) contributing technical insights and implementation support. Despite growing opportunities for intra-Africa trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area
AI is transforming manufacturing operations, compelling business leaders to move beyond exploration and into rapid execution. As the manufacturing industry undergoes rapid transformation, driven by the green transition, digital innovation, and shifting supply chain dynamics, local businesses must adapt or risk being left behind. In PwC‘s latest report, AI in Operations: Revolutionising the manufacturing industry, it
This article was originally published on the Cross Switch website here. Cross Switch, a global payment orchestration platform built for the unique needs of emerging markets, has unveiled a refreshed brand and newly redesigned website that reflect its continued growth and expanding presence across Africa and other high-growth regions. This announcement builds on recent momentum, including
In the early morning, the fields stretch as far as the eye can see, bathed in the soft light of the rising sun. In Kwilu, Kasai, and Tshopo provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rural communities are reclaiming their land with renewed energy. Here, every furrow in the earth tells a story
Enyuka Prop Holdings – a dedicated community retail fund co-owned by ONE Property Holdings, Mpande Property Fund and Trinitas Private Equity – has more than doubled in value following the successful transfer of six established shopping centres from ONE Eighty Holdings, an unlisted vehicle in the ONE Property Holdings group. The transaction forms part of
“This year marks 40 years since the opening of the first Mr Price store, and as we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on a journey driven by a bold vision: to make fashion accessible to all South Africans,” said Mark Blair, the CEO of Mr Price, in the retailer’s annual report released on Friday. Since
Vivo Energy Maroc, the company responsible for the distribution and marketing of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Morocco, and Butagaz-branded Liquefied Petroleum Gas, is taking a new step in improving the customer experience with the launch of “La Pause,” a catering concept integrated into its service stations. This initiative offers a contemporary offering, inspired by
Mr Price has expanded its local procurement efforts, spending more than R5bn on products made in SA and increasing domestic sourcing by more than 53% over the past five years. This positions the retailer as a major player in supporting domestic manufacturing and job creation. At a time when global supply chains are volatile and
Africa’s biggest bank and Africa’s biggest retailer is expanding its UCount Rewards partnership after just three months, to also include Petshop Science, the country’s fastest growing pet retail business. Customers can now unlock up to 30% back in Standard Bank UCount Rewards points on the wide range of treats, toys and specialised pet food available
Nomsa Ngwenya, a recipient of the Female Farmer of the Year award, has transformed her farm with solar irrigation, thanks to reinvested prize money. SPAR South Africa’s Rural Hub programme has been pivotal, enabling her to scale up production. SPAR South Africa highlights the transformative power of women in agriculture, showcasing how they support small-scale
Vivo Energy Zambia has successfully transformed customer engagement across its network with the comprehensive “Engen’s Got You Covered” campaign that ran from April to June 2025. The campaign introduced the innovative “Talk to Engen”, a powerful new customer feedback online platform designed to revolutionise how Vivo Energy listens to customers and drives better experiences across
Woolworths and Engen are marking a major milestone in their long-standing partnership with the launch of the 100th Woolworths Foodstop, now open at the Engen Sandton Convenience Centre on Katherine Street in Johannesburg. This isn’t just another store opening – it’s a celebration of more than 25 years of collaboration between two homegrown brands that
Takealot and Pick n Pay are rolling out more convenient Pickup Points in Pick n Pay supermarkets as a growing number of South Africans collect their Takealot orders while doing their grocery shopping. What began with just two pilot locations in 2023 has expanded to 30 Takealot Pickup Points in Pick n Pays across the
Vodacom welcomes the announcement by the Competition Commission that it will no longer oppose Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a 30% interest in Maziv, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and connectivity in South Africa. This development follows additional concessions agreed to by Vodacom and CIVH – the current owner
The world’s largest independent arbiter of branding is back in South Africa! Superbrands South Africa today announced its official relaunch and the upcoming release of its highly anticipated fifth publication. This milestone signifies its renewed dedication to identifying, recognising, and celebrating the nation’s most outstanding brands. Superbrands is globally renowned for its rigorous and independent
bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – is undergoing a strategic transformation to modernize its services, infrastructure and customer experience across the country. In May 2025, the company launched a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of its existing service stations and announced plans to construct 40 new retail sites equipped with expanded
UrgentGo Courier, a rising logistics company based in Johannesburg, has launched its new same-day delivery service to meet the growing demand for fast, secure, and affordable parcel delivery across South Africa. The company offers a variety of courier solutions including last-mile delivery, medical logistics, and document handling for both businesses and individuals. With a focus
SYSPRO has announced that it has added two new companies as official SYSPRO Independent Software Vendor (ISV) referral partners for the EMEA region, bringing additional functionality to the SYSPRO ERP platform. Geo Rep, a South African-based provider of field sales management software, and Cranswick, which is focused on the intelligent warehouse space, join the SYSPRO
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) signed an agreement for a US$150 million contribution from GCF to the US$358 million Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme in East Africa, reaching 2.5 million rural people in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The programme will help smallholder dairy
Vodacom Business has deployed a Mobile Private Network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity in the industrial sector. “As part of Sasol’s digitalisation journey, there is a focus on utilising technology to improve processes that impact
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has welcomed the launch of Proudly SA’s new online platform for locally produced consumer goods. Ms Boshoff characterised the platform as a significant step towards reindustrialisation of the South African economy, which will protect local jobs. “This digital marketplace will serve
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe. Through the Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO hosted a Digital Fair in the Masvingo province. The digital fair brought together digital service providers, farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge
Massmart owned Jumbo is celebrating four decades of providing affordable access to quality goods and trusted brands to community-based spaza shops, wholesalers, tavern owners and liquor traders. Stats SA’s most recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) reported that the informal sector, of which community- based retail is a major part, accounted for 19,5% of total
Exemplifying its commitment to safety as it helps businesses grow, Unitrans has won the coveted Most Outstanding Contractor Partner Safety Award at the Rio Tinto RockStars of the Year Safety Awards for the second year in a row. Unitrans, which went up against an estimated 18,000 other contractors across 35 countries in six continents to
The Nigerian Government is set to partner the Jigawa State government to scale up sugar production in the country. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev made this known on Wednesday in his office when the Governor of Jigawa State Umar Namadi paid him a courtesy call in Abuja. Professor Utsev who
CEVA Logistics continues to expand across the African continent, announcing the construction of a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, Cameroon. The 30,000 m² logistics platform is expected to open between September-January and will offer 25,000 m² of import-export container storage space and 5,000 m² of warehouse space. CEVA Logistics, a global player
The Coca-Cola Company has announced the results of a comprehensive, Africa-wide socio-economic impact study during the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The study shows that the Coca-Cola system, made up of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, working with a wide network of suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and customers, contributed $10.4 billion
Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre, has entered a strategic partnership with IDH and Arzikin Noma, a Nigerian agricultural development firm driving innovation and partnerships in rural farming communities, to strengthen soybean production in Kwara State. The agreement aims to unlock the potential of smallholder soybean farmers, particularly women and young people,
Stitch Express, part of payments infrastructure company Stitch, today announced Elevate25, a new e-commerce conference set to take place on 7 August 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed to unite South Africa’s leading e-commerce brands, logistics providers, growth platforms, and digital agencies, the summit will welcome over 200 attendees for a day of actionable insights, strategy sharing,
Petshop Science has partnered with Sixty60, South Africa’s number 1 on-demand delivery service, to offer same-day delivery within precisely scheduled 60-minute timeslots of a wide range of specialised pet food, treats, toys and vet-approved local and international brands. From 25kg bags of dog food to top up treats, Petshop Science is enlisting Sixty60 to handle
Massmart has announced new operations leaders for its Makro, Game and Cash & Carry trading brands. Unathi Kildase, has been appointed Vice President, Game. Kildase is a seasoned supply chain professional who joined Massmart in 2020 as Transport Executive and was recently named Top Woman Professional of the Year by the Pan African Supply Chain
As Africa’s logistics sector undergoes rapid change, Unitrans is solidifying its position as a trusted and forward-thinking supply chain services partner. With a focus on customer-specific solutions and a firm commitment to supporting the continent’s long-term growth, the company is delivering real impact through smart technology, data-driven strategies and strong partnerships. “The African logistics landscape
The Department of Agriculture is currently assessing the possibility of implementing regionalisation for chicken imports from Brazil to ensure local demand is met without compromising biosecurity. This follows South Africa’s suspension of imports of live poultry, eggs, and fresh (including frozen) poultry meat from Brazil after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The
The Shoprite Group’s 29 distribution centres across the country – including its newest state-of-the-art 94 000 m2 Riverfields facility – have ramped up operations for this year’s longest promotional campaign, Checkers’ XXL Savings, that offers over R45 million in savings to customers every day for six weeks straight (9 June to 20 July). In 2024, the XXL
Lewis Group reported a 66.9% increase in operating profit to R1.2 billion for the year to March 2025, driven by strong credit sales, expanding margins and robust growth in the debtors’ portfolio, while satisfactory paying customers reached a new record high. The group’s operating margin improved significantly, increasing by 790 basis points from 14.8% to
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has teamed up with Algerian finance provider Diar Dzair to roll out Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for customers across Algeria. This strategic collaboration is designed to make online shopping even more accessible, offering shoppers the flexibility to split their payments while encouraging greater use of digital financial services.
TFG announced a record set of annual financial results for the year ending March 2025, fuelled by a robust second-half performance from TFG Africa, continued store expansion across all territories, and the strategic acquisition of White Stuff in the UK. TFG CEO Anthony Thunström highlighted the Group’s improved operating leverage as a key driver of
Nestlé today announced a US$7 million investment to expand its cereal manufacturing facility in Harare, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s role as a strategic hub for breakfast cereal production in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). This upgrade, which includes the installation of a fourth roller dryer for Nestlé CEREVITA, will increase the factory’s production capacity by
Accenture has announced a strategic collaboration with Imperial Logistics to deliver intelligent, customer-centric supply chain transformation across the African continent. As part of the initiative, Accenture will execute Imperial’s current supply chain and control tower contracts, as well as drive new skills and capabilities into these services. This initiative is a first of its kind
Cross Switch, a global payments technology company, has found a strategic collaborator in its mission to bring faster, smarter, and more scalable payments to emerging markets. In partnership with South African fintech leader Paysoft, these two forward-thinking platforms are joining forces to swing the axe against digital transaction logjams that hamper South African businesses. Be
Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board – today announced that Irish food and drink exports to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region reached €546.9 million in 2024, highlighting the strategic importance of the region for Ireland’s agri-food sector. The Middle East and Africa continue to represent a key and growing market for
Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced a strategic partnership with ATC Comafrique, a leading automotive and industrial equipment distributor based in Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to accelerate the growth of its agricultural machinery business in West Africa. The two companies reached an agreement on May 23 to collaborate
Pick n Pay’s turnaround is taking shape as the retailer reports a year of recovery after solving its debt challenges and driving a like for like sales recovery in its core Pick n Pay supermarkets. “There are no surprises in this result, we are meeting the guidance that we have given every 6 months, making
ADNOC Distribution, in partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt (TEME), has announced the launch of ADNOC Voyager lubricants across Egypt. This marks the first time ADNOC Voyager products will be available at third-party points of sale in the country. ADNOC Voyager products are currently available at select points of sale in Greater Cairo and the Nile
Pick n Pay has launched a powerful new app that brings together its on-demand delivery service asap!, Smart Shopper loyalty programme, and value-added services into a single, next-generation platform. This is the retailer’s most significant digital milestone since launching asap!. The asap! back-end and front-end technology has been completely re-platformed over the past 18 months, resulting
South Africa’s retail sector is entering a pivotal phase. After several quarters of mixed signals — sluggish growth, cost pressures, and store closures — the latest developments point to a market regaining its stride. But this is not a simple rebound story. Beneath the topline growth, we see deep structural shifts reshaping how retailers operate,
RFG Holdings reported a strong recovery in sales volumes in its regional business for the six months to March 2025, increasing revenue by 7.6% despite continued pressure on consumer spending in the domestic market. Group revenue increased by 3.5% to R4.0 billion, tempered by the weaker performance of the international business owing to subdued global
