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 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board's Directorate (ARB) has addressed a recent complaint against Mondelez South Africa's Cadbury advertising... read |
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 | PRERNA BEDI South Africa's fourth-quarter consumer confidence fell to the lowest in two decades for the festive season, according to a survey released on Thursday, 7 December 2023...read |
|  | | Consumers are now actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food, according to Tetra Pak’s Index 2023...read |
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 | ISSUED BY MOBITAINMENT What What made the difference and enabled Kasinomics & Mobitainment to build interactive, innovative and award-winning mobile campaigns on WhatsApp reaching and connecting with kasi audiences and gaining brand traction. What What a successful Kasi Campaign, Halala!... Read |
 | Puma has announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, Re:Fibre, replacing recycled polyester with Re:Fibre technology in all Puma football club and federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards... Read |
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 | Payment solution offerings are advancing at a rate of knots, especially with the integration of technologies like AI, biometrics, and voice payments... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | AbaQulusi Plaza, formerly Vryheid Plaza, has reopened its doors after an 18-month redevelopment programme... Read |
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 | GRANT LAPPING The evolution of intent-based marketing is developing advanced attribution models to cover the entire customer journey, says Grant Lapping, digital executive +OneX... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY M24 LOGISTICS M24 Logistics, which enables e-commerce growth for various top retailers in South Africa, pushed out record volumes during Black Friday 2023... Read |
 | NATASHA PARMANAND Small businesses are thriving on the back of the shift to digital... Read |
 | #BlackFriday saw consumers swop luxury items for everyday items, showing they are under strain ... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | WANDILE SIHLOBO The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index deteriorated by 10 points to 40 in Q4 2023. This is its lowest level since Q2,2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic hard lockdown restrictions... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY HUSTLE MEDIA Builders invites you to make every moment count this summer with their "Summer memories made of #HeresToHome" campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Comfort invites you to experience the power of fragrance with their all-new fragrance release pouch... Read |
 | Music maestro and astute businessman K.O has opened Swave, his highly anticipated clothing store located in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg... Read |
 | The vintage sports aesthetic is trending and who better to lead the charge than Starter, a brand that has been kitting out sports players and fans since the 70s... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Tiger Brands, South Africa's biggest food producer, is taking action to stay competitive in the face of high input costs that have still not come down significantly, and trading down by consumers in response to high prices... Read |
 | International cereal quotations dip, vegetable oil prices rise, and record grains harvest is expected in the year ahead... Read |
 | The opening of Kauai’s 200th South African store at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront is a significant milestone on its 28-year journey as a trailblazer in the QSR industry... Read |
 | Pura Beverages has expanded its offering with Pura Hydration, a hydration drink... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Sorbet, in collaboration with the dermatological skincare protection brand Heliocare, recently launched their new campaign 'Don't skip the sunscreen'... Read |
 | Dis-Chem partners with Ezintsha to expand access to HIV prevention through Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in South Africa, targeting high-risk individuals and emphasising community empowerment... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Award winning illustrator Megan Bird has launched her limited edition KFC bucket for KFC’s Add Hope... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | ANDREW RUSSELL The judgment on the Tongaat Hulett application to suspend its Sugar Industry Agreement payment obligations vindicates the South African Sugar Association says Andrew Russel, chairperson, SA Canegrowers... Read |
| Research |
 | South Africans are preparing to ditch the work shackles and enjoy a well deserved break. For some, this will include travel, entertaining, and purchasing of gifts. This increased expenditure creates a spike in retail sales... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | BRENDAN SEERY It’s that time of year when everybody’s battery is running down (the body’s one and the one in the Uninterruptible Power Supply – UPS – system which keeps your WIFI going), and the thoughts of most working stiffs turn to holidays. Read |
 | Iconic margarine brand Stork delivered a unique interactive food experience through the world's first delivery billboard... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY THE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP Unwrap the magic of thoughtful and affordable presents... Read |
| Sales |
 | Black Friday sales data has revealed the growing adoption of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options as South African consumers seek cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit... Read |
 | South Africans may cut festive spending due to a Q4 decline in consumer confidence, hitting a two-decade low... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | TFG launched the completed first phase of its new Riverfields omni-enabled distribution centre... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAPPI Sappi Ltd, a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve, has completed a verification of the Higg Facility Social and Labour Module, achieving a final score of 91.5%... Read |
 | The programme connects small businesses with buyers from across the region, the country and the continent over an eight-month period... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY OPPO Oppo has launched its new A-series smartphone - Oppo A38 - in South Africa... Read |
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 | A Kenyan judge on Thursday found Facebook's parent company Meta was not in contempt of court for failing to pay dozens of content moderators that a contractor laid off... Read |
 | SIMON JESSOP African Development Bank's head urges exemption from EU carbon tax, estimating a $25bn annual cost, with further concerns that Cbam would hinder industrialisation, favouring raw-material exports... Read |
 | CHRISTOPHER ADAM The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System aims to reduce reliance on the US dollar for trade settlement. Challenges include low intra-African trade, currency imbalances, and exchange rate risks... Read |
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 | The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) hails the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill's passage as a milestone towards universal health coverage, praising the Ministry's transparent approach and urging continued collaboration... Read |
 | The NHI Bill, backed by all provinces except Western Cape, was passed by the NCOP. Premier Winde urges President Ramaphosa to reject it, citing constitutional and affordability concerns... Read |
 | The latest setback in the global HIV vaccine effort reveals challenges; a trial of the PrEPVacc initiative, with 1,512 participants, shows ineffectiveness, hindering Aids prevention... Read |
 | SIPHUMELELE NHLAPO Recent statistics by global workplace consulting and research organisation, Gallop estimate that lost productivity, owing to low employee engagement, could account for $8.8tn loss in global gross domestic product... Read |
 | MPUMELELO NXUMALO AND KALENE WATSON The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. The court emphasised the necessity of proactive disclosure to employers, affirming that moonlighting, without prior approval, constitutes a breach of contract... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa faces severe economic challenges with a 0.2% GDP decrease in Q3 2023. The country risks recession amid rising unemployment and energy crises... Read |
 | Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December... Read |
 | The report is based on a survey by the DigiBiz Programme, conducted during September 2023 with 442 respondents... Read |
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