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

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

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 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

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 &

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

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

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

This marks the second consecutive year that CCBA has achieved regional-level certification, with its operations in Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda also certified at a country level Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) (www.CCBAGroup.com) is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Employer in Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (https://apo-opa.co/45b21Rr). In addition

Groot Drakenstein – RFG Holdings delivered a resilient regional performance for the year to September 2025, with regional revenue increasing 4.1% despite constrained consumer spending and weak sentiment. The regional operating profit margin exceeded the 10% target. Group revenue increased by 1.6% to R8.1 billion, tempered by the international segment which continued to be impacted

Redefine Properties is investing R70 million into the redevelopment of Park Meadows Shopping Centre in the East Rand, which will add more choice and make visits easier for the community. New retailers are joining the line-up and access improvements are under way, reinforcing Park Meadows as a convenient, everyday destination.  By enhancing convenience, refreshing facilities,

Township retail is entering a new era as Smartfill rolls out its latest, innovative refill dispensers in spaza shops across Tembisa bringing affordable and more sustainable shopping closer to home for thousands of households. Designed for the informal trade market, Smartfill eliminates single-use plastic and makes everyday essentials significantly more affordable by allowing shoppers to buy what