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
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
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
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
On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke, but as a simple way to help customers get more from their everyday shop. “Customers are under real pressure, and we know every bit of savings matters. Customers don’t need to
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
“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
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
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
Cell C has again partnered with GirlCode to train and certify 500 unemployed South African youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, strengthening access to future‑ready digital skills and improving pathways into the technology sector. The initiative is supported by certification exam vouchers from the Microsoft Elevate AI Certification initiative, removing financial barriers to professional
Apple lovers have reason to celebrate as one of the world’s sassiest new apple varieties – now grown locally in Ceres – returns to South African shelves for a second season, with significantly more fruit coming off maturing trees. Pick n Pay first introduced Sassy™ apples – a varietal originally developed in New Zealand – to
MTN Group on Friday announced changes to the MTN Group Board of Directors, with the appointment of five new directors whose collective and diverse expertise and experience are expected to significantly enhance the Group as it works to extend digital and financial inclusion across Africa. Effective 31 March 2026, Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane
The Shoprite Group’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, which spans over 173 500 m2 – has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), marking a significant milestone for sustainable retail logistics in South Africa. The certification confirms that more than 90% of all waste generated across the entire distribution campus is diverted
Retailer anticipates new customer base as it taps into semigration trend Agrimark, the agri-retail offering from JSE-listed KAL Group, has announced that it will open its latest store in the new Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos on 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s fast growing urban footprint. The opening coincides with
Smart Shopper wins Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper has been named Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Loyalty Awards, recognising the programme’s growing role as a key driver of both customer value and business performance. The awards recognise programmes that demonstrate
Varun Beverages announced that its South Africa-based subsidiary, The Beverage Company (Bevco), will acquire a 100 percent equity stake in Crickley Dairy for an enterprise value of ZAR 238 million (₹1,314.68 million), with the agreement signed on March 17, 2026. New Delhi: Varun Beverages is pushing deeper into new beverage categories, this time through a South
Cape Town, South Africa – South Africa’s online retail landscape continues to evolve, with growing demand in niche lifestyle categories contributing to the rise of digital-first platforms. Blom Supply has entered the market with a dedicated headshop offering, providing access to a curated range of smoking accessories through a streamlined online experience. More information: https://blomsupply.co.za/headshop
The launch of these initiatives marks an important step towards boosting agricultural productivity, expanding agrifood trade and encouraging greater private sector engagement across agrifood value chains The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with support from the Government of the United
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) (www.CCBAGroup.com) has welcomed more than 60 emerging leaders from across its African markets into the Ascend Leaders in Training Programme, an 18‑month accelerated leadership journey designed to unleash talent and develop the continent’s next generation of business leaders. Running from March 2026 to August 2027, the programme offers young talent from
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 start of the school year is a critical time for families and educators, as everyone works to secure the necessary resources and settle into new routines. That is why Shoprite Botswana introduced its #ColourMeIn competition – a fun, skills‑building initiative designed to spark creativity among children aged 4 to 12 while creating real, tangible
Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions. Ghana’s retail market was estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031 (https://apo-opa.co/4uK1j95), reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending. Outdoor advertising —
Accra, Ghana – Olam Agri has officially commissioned Ghana’s first state-of-the-art pasta manufacturing facility in Accra, ushering in a new chapter for the country’s food manufacturing sector. The US$40 million investment strengthens Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta manufacturing capabilities in West Africa and represents a major milestone in Ghana’s drive to deepen domestic production,
Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) announced today its intention to acquire 100% of the shares in privately-owned prepared foods manufacturer in2food, from the founders, Old Mutual Private Equity (part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments Proprietary Limited), and other exiting shareholders. in2food is a South African based, market-leading supplier of high-quality convenience foods and one of Woolworths
MTN Group posted excellent operational and financial results for 2025, delivering significantly on our Ambition 2025 strategy and transitioning to Ambition 2030 priorities to capture value from the attractive structural growth opportunities brought about by accelerated data adoption and financial inclusion across Africa. We reported very strong commercial outcomes led by MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana; a resilient performance
Vodacom South Africa has achieved a significant milestone – the first demonstration of this capability on the African continent – with the successful testing of SuperUpload, a 5G advanced technology that delivers uplink speeds of 254 Mbps. This breakthrough reinforces Vodacom’s ongoing 5G network leadership in the country, particularly on speed and performance, setting new
Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) today announced that Group Chief Executive Officer Roy Bagattini will retire at the end of September 2026, after more than six years of distinguished service to the Group. Following significant progress in the strategic repositioning of WHL, and given Roy’s pending retirement, the Board and Roy believe that now is the
Farmers in the Western Cape received a major boost last night with the arrival of 100 000 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccinations at Cape Town International Airport. Vaccination of farm animals across the province will be continued first thing this morning. The vaccines were procured by the national Department of Agriculture and were originally scheduled
SPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in the agricultural hub of Mazowe, located approximately 40km from the capital city of Harare. The SPAR Mazowe supermarket is situated along the main highway connecting Harare to the northern regions and the Zambian border, making it a high-traffic transit zone for commuters, haulage trucks, and travellers. 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
NjiaPay, a payment performance partner helping African businesses improve payment reliability and revenue, has closed its seed funding round led by one of Europe’s leading B2B SaaS investors, Newion. The funding follows a year of significant commercial traction in which NjiaPay expanded its merchant base across high-growth startups and established global franchises, including Talk360, Anytime Fitness, and Melon
The expansion strengthens local access to bespoke fragrance solutions and enhances competition in the regional perfumery market. SOUTH AFRICA – Carvansons, a UK-based fragrance manufacturer and perfume creator, has launched a new subsidiary in South Africa to strengthen its footprint on the continent and meet rising demand for specialized fragrance services. This move underscores the
Samsung officially re-launched its newly revamped Gateway store on 26 February 2026. This playground for innovation has been reopened to showcase a refreshed design as well as offer its loyal customers hands-on experience with the latest Galaxy devices, including the new Galaxy S26 series. The soon to be launched Galaxy series that will comprise the Galaxy
Unaudited results for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025 and cash dividend declaration Delivering customer-first price leadership together with growth in sales, profits and dividends Key information – continuing operations* * It is important to note the Group’s continuing operations result for the period under review is reported against a prior period which has
Walmart proudly opened the doors of its third South African store at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg on Saturday 28 February 2026, welcoming customers, community members and local partners to a vibrant, fun and memorable opening day. From early in the morning, shoppers gathered in anticipation, eager to experience Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices and
HIGHLIGHTS Commenting on the results, WHL Group CEO, Roy Bagattini, said: “Our first half results reflect the significant progress we have made in our strategic initiatives and demonstrate that we are clearly and deliberately shifting the trajectory of our businesses. I am confident in our ability to deliver against our commitments, and deliver an improved performance for
SPAR Nigeria’s licence holder, Artee Industries Limited, has launched a new hypermarket at Novare Central Mall in Abuja’s Wuse district. The newly opened store provides a modern shopping environment that prioritises convenience, choice, and a great customer experience. The 3,221m² hypermarket has a modern and welcoming look, with wide aisles, well-organised product displays, and an
Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. The partnership supports Yango’s continued expansion of cashless payment options in Zambia,
The Rhenus Group has reinforced its presence in Morocco with the relocation of its Tangier office to a new 158 m² site, reflecting the company’s long‑term commitment to one of the country’s most dynamic logistics regions. The move marks an important milestone in Rhenus’ growth strategy, enabling closer proximity to customers, greater operational capacity and
Walmart is accelerating its commitment to South Africa with the announcement of its third store opening at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Building on the strong momentum from successful launches in Clearwater and Fourways, where customers have enthusiastically embraced Walmart’s Every Day Low Price philosophy, this new location marks the start of an
Pick n Pay Clothing is now available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app, making affordable, quality clothing easier to access through a platform customers already use every day for their daily grocery needs. This is another step in Pick n Pay asap’s evolution from an on-demand
Vodafone to use Amazon Leo to connect more remote mobile masts and boost network resilience in Europe and Africa Vodafone and Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, have signed an agreement to connect many more 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas to improve coverage for customers with limited connectivity across Europe
Nestlé in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) is proud to announce that KitKat has been recognised in the 2025 Loeries Official Rankings, reaffirming the brand’s growing creative influence and cultural relevance across Africa and the Middle East. In the latest rankings, KitKat secured the #8 position among the Top 10 Brands in Africa &
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
The partnership is set to boost fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing and distribution across West Africa. NIGERIA – Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of India’s Reliance Industries, has formed a majority-owned joint venture with Nigeria’s TGI Group, an international investment and holding company with diversified interests and investments across Africa, the Middle East
Yusen Logistics Global Management Co., Ltd. (YLGM) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) celebrated the official opening of Yusen Africa (East Africa) Limited at a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating under the brand name “Yusen Africa,” the new joint venture was formally unveiled at the event, marking the start of its operations in the East
Traderoot has formed a strategic partnership with Halo Dot, who provides certified, secure and modular SoftPOS software that enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly on mobile devices. Together, the companies aim to make secure, mobile-first SoftPOS payments more widely available. Android smartphones become secure payment terminals The partnership integrates Halo Dot’s PCI MPoC-certified SDK
Cross Switch, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, today announced its partnership with NjiaPay, a payment performance partner that unifies payment infrastructure and improves reliability for emerging businesses in Africa. Working together, Cross Switch and NijaPay now give businesses easier access to both local and international payment capabilities while simplifying how they manage payments.
Egyptian online grocery platform Breadfast announced on February 18 that it has raised $50 million in a pre-Series C funding round. The round brought together Mubadala Investment Company, SBI Investment, Olayan Financing Company and other institutional investors, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which invested up to $10 million in equity. The new capital
Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to its national fleet. The investment forms part of the company’s ongoing Own Fleet Lifecycle Management Programme, aimed at enhancing operational resilience, improving safety standards and reducing environmental impact across its logistics network. The
