Organic spring produce grown by over 80 community food gardens across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia was snapped up by shoppers at selected Shoprite and Checkers stores during Market Day on Tuesday, 27 October. The annual project connects community gardeners directly with customers through a curated pop-up retail environment, which provides a platform to sell
Under Group CEO Etienne Pieterse, the 34-year-old restaurant brand is extending its business through GO outlets and retail distribution, responding to changing consumer needs while retaining its Italian-inspired food identity. Col’Cacchio is consciously expanding the way in which consumers can buy their food through dedicated takeaway outlets and supermarket shelves, alongside the sit-down restaurants that
More than 3,600 stores, 400+ brands and hundreds of deals come together in one connectedshopping festival, powered by TFG and Bash TFG (The Foschini Group) today launch SHOPFEST ’26, a sixweek shopping festival connecting the group’s retail network and the Bash platform in one joinedup campaign. Rather than concentrating trade into a single Black Friday
Valu, the leading universal financial technology powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced a strategic partnership with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading franchise operators, to expand access to flexible payment solutions across participating Alshaya retail brands in Egypt. The partnership brings together Valu’s financial technology capabilities and growing merchant ecosystem
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased, according to the South African Food Security Index 2026. In response to the country’s significant research gap on hunger and food insecurity, the Shoprite Group commissioned the Index to provide credible, independent, and reliable data
Cape Town will welcome young leaders from more than 190 countries for the One Young World Summit from 3 to 6 November 2026, bringing together a global community working to create positive change. Spur Corporation will help set the tone for the gathering as sponsor of the Opening Ceremony dinner on 3 November.The Summit will
Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, today unveiled the redeveloped Shell Amber Court service station, bringing together fuelling, dining, retail, connectivity and everyday services in one modern destination. Located in the heart of Jinja, Shell Amber Court has been significantly redeveloped to serve the needs of
The award recognises an organisation actively applying the Reinvention Method and creating meaningful business, societal or systemic impact. Spur Corporation has received the Reinvention Impact Award at the first Reinvention Fest, held on 28–29 September 2026 at Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek.The award recognises an organisation that is actively applying the Reinvention Method and creating meaningful
TFG (The Foschini Group) is redefining what its stores can sell through Bashstore, its omnichannel retail platform developed by digital innovation division Bash. Now live across more than 3,000 TFG stores and 14 brands, Bashstore connects store associates, tills and customers to one shared digital catalogue – removing the traditional limitations of floor and shelf
South African shoppers can now skip the frustrating redirect to their bank and the one-time PINs that slow down online card payments and instead approve a purchase with a simple biometric check on their phone. Walletdoc, one of South Africa’s leading payment technology companies, is bringing Visa Payment Passkeys to local merchants, enabling them to
UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has reached a milestone of 50 stores with the opening of its newest location in Sea Point, Cape Town. This marks a significant moment for a brand that is redefining what customers can expect from everyday clothing. In just over three years, the clothing brand has established a presence in eight
South Africa’s Tech & Durable (T&D) goods consumer has entered a new era of consumption embodied by “justify it” behaviour. Their mindset has adjusted from “Can I afford this?” to “Will I feel this purchase was worth it six months from now?” with consideration given not just to money but to relevance, longevity and quality.
From restaurant table to supermarket trolley, Col’Cacchio’s retail move pays off What started with a fresh pizza range and a single SPAR Sea Point listing has grown into a new way for the 34-year-old restaurant brand to reach South African consumers. For more than 30 years, Col’Cacchio has been part of South Africa’s restaurant landscape.
South Africans’ appetite for source of protein foods shows no sign of slowing and Woolworths is now offering yoghurt lovers a new way to add a source of protein to their day, with the launch of its full cream and low fat Greek-style yoghurt ranges. But don’t let the name fool you. While any yoghurt
Beauty platform founded by Nyakio Grieco marks first international footprint with leading e-commerce retailer ahead of Q4 2026 launch Thirteen Lune, the leading platform designed to inspire global beauty discovery, today announced its official global expansion through a strategic partnership with Takealot, South Africa’s largest online retailer and leading e-commerce ecosystem. The partnership marks Thirteen Lune’s
For millions of South Africans, Rooibos is simply part of the daily ritual – a steaming cup in the morning, a refreshing iced drink on a hot afternoon or an ingredient in a favourite recipe. But behind that seemingly regular cup lies an economic value chain stretching from the Rooibos-growing regions of the Western and
Spur Corporation adjusted profit before Tax up 12.8% on strong revenue growth in a constrained consumer spending environment Cape Town – Spur Corporation delivered a strong and resilient trading performance for the year to June 2026, with franchise restaurant sales across its brand portfolio exceeding R12 billion, the business remaining strongly cash generative and the
KFC has launched KFC Rewards, a new loyalty programme that flips the script on what it means to be rewarded. Forget points. Forget discounts at the till. This is about feeding all your obsessions. Purchases made through the KFC app or on Kiosk unlock access to the experiences and cultural moments you genuinely care about.
Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) has officially opened a R76.1m extension and refurbishment at Nonesi Mall in Komani, Eastern Cape. The fully pre-let expansion adds 3,100sqm of retail space, taking the centre’s gross lettable area to nearly 31,000sqm, and consolidates Nonesi Mall’s position as Komani’s leading shopping destination.Vukile is a customer-led specialist retail property group
First-of-its-kind collaboration rewards South Africans for everyday spending behaviours across fuel, retail and payments As South Africans continue to navigate rising living costs and increasing pressure on household budgets, consumers are becoming more deliberate about where they spend, how they pay and which brands they engage with to maximise value from daily purchases. FNB eBucks,
South African company unveils the first chapter of a long-term strategy to build globally respected premium lifestyle brands. Third Kultuur (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the relaunch of Superdry & Co. in South Africa, marking the beginning of a significant new chapter not only for one of Britain’s most recognised premium lifestyle brands, but
TONEY® ginger beer classic is transitioning from its iconic brown bottle to clear plastic PET packaging. The phased rollout will begin in June 2026 with the 2.25‑litre bottle, and the rest of the portfolio transitioning over time. The refreshed STONEY® packaging is easy to recognise, with distinct labels and closure colours maintained across each variant.
South Africans are invited to stand with one of the country’s most loved wine farms after the devastating Western Cape floods. Cape Town, South Africa: After devastating floods tore through parts of the Western Cape in May, many communities were left counting the cost. Among them was Van Loveren, one of South Africa’s most loved family-run wine farms
Every topping ordered at Panarottis is helping young learners take their first steps into the digital world. Through its Coding Futures initiative, Panarottis customers are funding technology education for children aged seven to 12 at under-resourced primary schools across South Africa. The initiative channels a R1 donation from every topping sold towards delivering coding and robotics education
Tiger Brands has reached a milestone in its renewable energy journey, with solar power now operational at seven of its manufacturing sites across South Africa, helping to reduce the company’s reliance on non-renewable energy sources while lowering its carbon footprint. The solar installations form part of a multi-million-rand investment programme aimed at increasing the use
New research from Stitch, based on feedback from more than 3,000 South African consumers, highlights how quickly shopping and payment behaviour is evolving across the country. The findings point towards growing comfort with digital payments, increased adoption of alternative payment methods and a continued shift towards online and cross-border commerce. Some of the key findings
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
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,
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
Our Boxer Ladysmith Superstore and Build teams recently extended a helping hand to members of the local community through two meaningful donations. The Ladysmith Superstore supported the Mchunu family in Ward 15 during a difficult time. Following a request from a Ward Councillor the store donated much needed groceries to assist the family after the
The Spur Corporation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vuyokazi “Vuyo” Henda as an executive director of the company, effective 2 March 2026. Vuyo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Spur family. She holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town, a foundation
Cape Town – Spur Corporation reported another strong trading performance for the six months to December 2025, driven by growing customer loyalty to its market-leading brands and the accelerated expansion of its restaurant footprint, with headline earnings increasing by 12.9% to R163 million. Diluted headline earnings per share increased by 14.5% to 197.15 cents and
Panarottis, in partnership with iSchool Africa, launched an iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Club at Hlakaniphani Primary School in Soweto, aimed at equipping primary school learners with foundational digital, coding and problem-solving skills. The programme is designed to increase access to quality digital education in under-resourced schools by introducing coding and computational thinking at an early
Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading consumer-focused specialist retail real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired a 35% stake in Pradera Limited, a leading specialist retail property investment fund and asset manager with a 25-year track record across the UK, Europe, China and the Middle East. Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, comments, “This
It’s a chilling truth hidden just beneath the shimmering surface of our pools, rivers, and beaches. Drowning, silent, sudden, and devastating, claims the lives of hundreds of South African children every year. The horror is not just in the numbers, but in the heartbreaking fact that these deaths are almost all preventable. Yes, preventable. Yet,
The Marble Hospitality Group has launched a new premium “Pantry” store. The new outlet opens on the 22nd January 2026 at the Omni Square Shopping Centre in Bassonia, an affluent suburb in the south of Johannesburg. It is the company’s third Pantry store. Founded in 2016 by chef David Higgs and businessman Gary Kyriacou, the
Famous Brands, Africa’s leading branded food services franchisor, has opened its first Steers and Debonairs Pizza combo restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This opening follows the conclusion of master licence agreements with Mesra Retail & Café Sdn Bhd (MESRA), a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB). The agreements grant MESRA exclusive rights to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A report commissioned by the Shoprite Group reveals the critical need for targeted support for female entrepreneurs and improved access to markets and resources in underrepresented regions of South Africa’s Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprise (SMME) sector. World Wide Worx conducted the research via a survey, which gathered insights from 800 SMME owners nationwide. It
