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
Agrimark, the agricultural retail division of the JSE-listed speciality retailer KAL Group, is expanding its value proposition in the Southern and Midlands regions of KwaZulu-Natal with the introduction of Agrimark Mechanisation units, strengthening support to its farming customers through an enhanced mechanisation offering integrated into its existing branch network. The development is enabled through a
The export protocol allowing South African table grapes to be shipped to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was finalised late last month, paving the way for exports to begin in the 2026/27 season. More than two decades of negotiations over phytosanitary and food safety conditions finally paid off for South Africa when South Korea
he Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to finance the scale up of priority agricultural investments that boost productivity, strengthen value chains and accelerate climate-smart, data-driven farming under the second phase of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The new
Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the mining sector. Aligned with the 2026 Mining Indaba theme, “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships”,
Signalling continued confidence in KZN property fundamentals, Growthpoint expands its South African logistics footprint with flagship development. Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction of its new 36,830m² multi-tenanted logistics park, Tecoma Park, in the rapidly emerging Cornubia Town economic hub in KwaZulu-Natal. The major R392m development reinforces Growthpoint’s continued investment in the logistics sector and reflects its
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
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the AgriConnect Senegal Compact. This strategic initiative aims to transform the country’s agri-food systems and improve food security for millions of Senegalese. Aligned with the Senegal National Agenda for Transformation 2050 and the Food Sovereignty Strategy (SSA 2025-2034), the
As South Africans prepare to spoil loved ones this Valentine’s Day, 28 previously unemployed young people are finding fresh hope of their own with the Shoprite Group’s first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations. The timing is meaningful: while Flower Co. teams work around the clock to prepare roses, bouquets and blooms for stores nationwide, these new recruits are gaining hands-on
The African Development Bank and the government of Djibouti have signed, on 5 February, agreements for $80 million in financing to support implementation of key road infrastructure, urban development and climate-resilient agriculture projects across Djibouti. Djibouti’s Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, who is also Bank Group Governor, and
At a time when every rand counts and with loyalty usage at record levels and promotions increasingly shaping shopping decisions, Pick n Pay’s returning Smart Shopper Price Palooza campaign shows how loyalty-driven promotions can translate into real financial relief. Over the past two years, Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper Price Palooza campaign has seen routine
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
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self‑sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial backbone and reducing reliance on imported construction materials. Speaking during a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, emphasised that the company is accelerating its investments across
Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets. The investment aims to improve food security, support decent job creation, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable food systems. Africa’s food systems are under increasing pressure from population growth,
KAL Group today announced the appointment of Johann le Roux as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Le Roux will succeed Sean Walsh, who is retiring after almost 15 years of dedicated service as CEO. George Steyn, Chairman of KAL Group, said the appointment follows a carefully considered succession process by the board
Powerfleet, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIOT), a provider of AIoT SaaS solutions for mobile asset management, today announced it has been awarded a milestone public sector contract to deliver integrated video intelligence and real-time fleet visibility services for an extensive range of South African government departments overseeing more than 100,000 vehicles. The agreement is anticipated to represent a
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on 28 January 2026 in Abidjan, $110 million in financing to Support the Environmental Upgrading and Rehabilitation of the Production Units of the Tunisian Chemical Group (PAER-GCT). The Bank Group’s financial support will contribute to sustainably reducing air pollution and improving the environmental, energy,
Since its introduction last year, Woolworths’ MyDifference loyalty programme has marked a significant shift in how the retailer rewards, engages and builds long-term relationships with its customers, moving beyond traditional points-based loyalty to a more personalised, transparent and insight-led model. Evolving from the long-running WRewards, which the brand ran for more than 20 years, MyDifference
KAL Group, the unique South African agri, fuel & convenience specialty retailer listed on the JSE, today reported continued strong trading momentum, with the solid performance achieved in 2025 carrying through into the first quarter of 2026. “Despite the sluggish operating environment, we have consistently delivered in 2025, thanks to disciplined execution by the team. We are full steam ahead
In an era dominated by fintech apps and digital wallets, customers are still pouring more than R120 million a month into Shoprite Savings Stamps, which have seen annual growth in excess of 20%. This trusted, low risk financial savings tool continues to resonate with individuals, households, and even stokvels and other informal savings groups that utilize these stamps to efficiently pool and manage
● A Rand-backed stablecoin called ZARU is launching through a collaboration by Luno,Sanlam Specialised Asset Management (Pty) Ltd, EasyEquities and Lesaka● Every ZARU issued will be backed by high quality liquid assets denominated in Randmanaged by Sanlam Specialised Asset Management (Pty) Ltd, a licensed financial servicesprovider● ZARU’s banker will be Standard Bank with reserves audited
GoCab plans to expand its operations and fleet, aiming for 10,000 active vehicles and $100 million in annual recurring revenue within the next 24 months. Founded in 2024, GoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive
Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, will once again showcase its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place from 9 to12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the mining sector. Aligned with the 2026 Mining Indaba theme, “Stronger together:
Saint-Gobain Africa officially opened its new RhinoROC™ fibre cement manufacturing plant, a significant milestone in expanding local industrial capacity and product innovation for the South African construction sector. The R500 million facility, located in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, is dedicated to producing RhinoROC™ fibre cement board – a high-performance building material designed to deliver superior durability, moisture resistance, fire performance
Pick n Pay launched its inaugural Project School Takeover at Bergrivier NGK Primary School last week, marking the first of three farm school interventions this month in communities where the retailer operates. The initiative is a Pick n Pay-led programme delivered in collaboration with Pick n Pay’s CSI platforms, Feed the Nation Foundation, and Pick n Pay
Vivo Energy Uganda has commissioned a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Mbale City, marking a key step in expanding access to clean and reliable energy solutions in Eastern Uganda. The facility was commissioned by Mr. Ali Cassim Waboga, the Deputy Town Clerk of Mbale City, alongside Mr Hans Paulsen, Executive
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
BoxCommerce and Mastercard have collaborated to launch a prepaid Mastercard solution that gives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the BoxCommerce platform fast, secure and direct access to their earnings. This innovation transforms BoxCommerce from a pure eCommerce enabler into a fintech partner for entrepreneurs, bridging the gap between selling online and accessing digital finance.
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 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,
The retailer will deploy Provenir’s AI Decisioning Platform in the cloud to improve agility and operational efficiencies, with the ability to capitalize on greater customer insights PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–South African furniture retailer Lewis Group is migrating its credit decisioning to the cloud with Provenir, a global leader in AI risk decisioning, to streamline its onboarding processes
