Bosta, a key enabler of e-commerce, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Egypt by delivering integrated solutions that aim to accelerate e-commerce growth in line with evolving market needs. Through this collaboration, Mastercard and Bosta will introduce a dedicated discount program for Mastercard Business cardholders, granting access to preferential

The Shoprite Group has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the installation of its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, 10 years after launching its first solar project in 2015.   With an installed capacity of over 43 300 Kilowatt-peak (kWp), the retailer’s solar portfolio ranks among the largest of any South African private company.   Currently, rooftop solar systems generate enough clean electricity to power nearly 12 300 households

Inspections reveal expired and poorly stored food products at major supermarkets. SOUTH AFRICA – The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) closed two Shoprite supermarkets and several other shops as part of a continuing inspection campaign to enforce consumer protection standards. The shutdown comes on the second day of operations, during which officials discovered expired goods,

For more than two decades, Boxer has been investing in something far bigger than retail — the future leaders of Southern Africa. Since 2002, the Boxer Youth Leadership Programme has created life-changing opportunities for young learners from South Africa and Eswatini, offering access to leadership development experiences that build confidence, resilience and a belief in

JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group), a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands, today announces it will enable customers to use AI platforms to search for and purchase sports footwear, apparel and accessories – all in a single click without leaving the apps. JD customers in the US will be able to purchase

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

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

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

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

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

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