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SA's beer industry can strengthen the economy through innovation and investment in 2026

FMCG

SA's beer industry can strengthen the economy through innovation and investment in 2026

Charlene Louw 9 hours

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

James Townsend 10 hours

Source: Supplied. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announces its role as co-financial adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.

Financial Services

Africa Finance Corporation: Nigeria launches ₦501bn bond to transform its power sector

8 hours

Applications open for the 2026 SME Import Navigator programme in partnership with FNB

SMEs

Applications open for the 2026 SME Import Navigator programme in partnership with FNB

Issued by Edge Growth 11 hours

Tru-Cape hosts Harvard students for hands-on UK apple market research

Agriculture

Tru-Cape hosts Harvard students for hands-on UK apple market research

12 hours

SA SME funding platform Lula secures R340m

Funding

SA SME funding platform Lula secures R340m

12 hours

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

Commercial & Industrial

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

12 hours

Source: Supplied. Berceo Shopping Centre, in the centre of Longrono, La Rioja in Northern Spain.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Vukile's €279m Spanish deal opens new horizons

11 hours

Momentum Health lands major Bonitas administration contract

Medical Aid

Momentum Health lands major Bonitas administration contract

12 hours

Shaun Smit, director, Transcend Capital

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Transcend Capital's Shaun Smit: Balancing wealth inequality in the digital age through employee ownership

Shaun Smit 13 hours

Insurance & Actuarial

AI and blockchain: The future of renewable energy insurance

1 day

Ignition Group powers the launch of YOMO: Connecting youth to the digital economy

Technology

Ignition Group powers the launch of YOMO: Connecting youth to the digital economy

Issued by Ignition Group 1 day

From farm to future: Rainbow Chicken strengthens local farming at inaugural Farmer’s Day

Agriculture

From farm to future: Rainbow Chicken strengthens local farming at inaugural Farmer’s Day

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 1 day

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Infrastructure & Utilities

Wind farm contractors in South Africa face mounting pressure — here’s why

1 day

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | CMS South Africa team: How forward-looking legal and governance frameworks will shape business decisions

Sihle Bulose and Lebogang Molebale 1 day

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

Banking & Finance

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

1 day

Frogfoot expands in KZN, acquires Mitsol fibre network

Telecoms & Networks

Frogfoot expands in KZN, acquires Mitsol fibre network

1 day

Source: Supplied. Internal architectural rendering of the future face of Paarl Mall.

Retail & Hospitality Property

R270m facelift set to transform Paarl Mall's shopping experience

1 day

5 last-mile shifts set to reshape South African e-commerce in 2026

Logistics & Transport

5 last-mile shifts set to reshape South African e-commerce in 2026

1 day

#BizTrends2026 | Pay@'s Aart Jurriaanse: The year digital payments redefine SA's financial landscape

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Pay@'s Aart Jurriaanse: The year digital payments redefine SA's financial landscape

Aart Jurriaanse 1 day

Agri X Fusion event to tackle SA's red meat sector challenges

Agriculture

Agri X Fusion event to tackle SA's red meat sector challenges

1 day

This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )

Economy

Consumers can breathe little easier as repo rate remains unchanged

30 Jan 2026

Business travel in 2026 shifts from cost-cutting to traveller experience

Travel

Business travel in 2026 shifts from cost-cutting to traveller experience

30 Jan 2026

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Unchanged repo rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

30 Jan 2026

Passenger demand hits record highs as airlines near capacity

Travel

Passenger demand hits record highs as airlines near capacity

30 Jan 2026

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo demand hits record volume in 2025, says Iata

30 Jan 2026

The myth of the January reset

Marketing

The myth of the January reset

Issued by Penquin 30 Jan 2026

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Retailers

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Nqobile Dludla 30 Jan 2026

Meet the 2025 Portfolio Night All-Stars

The One Club for Creativity

Meet the 2025 Portfolio Night All-Stars

30 Jan 2026

Multi-unit franchising grows, but expansion risks rising, says FNB specialist

SMEs

Multi-unit franchising grows, but expansion risks rising, says FNB specialist

29 Jan 2026

Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Residential Property

Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Issued by Catchwords 29 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Brandtech+’s Gabrielle Gray: AI isn’t taking creative jobs - it’s creating better ones

Advertising

#BizTrends2026 | Brandtech+’s Gabrielle Gray: AI isn’t taking creative jobs - it’s creating better ones

Gabrielle Gray 30 Jan 2026

Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

Research

Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

Issued by KLA 29 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Media

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Ged Nooy 29 Jan 2026

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

New SCA judgment on accident liability: A lesson for tour operators

Mtho Maphumulo 29 Jan 2026

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

Travel

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

29 Jan 2026

5 out-of-home trends that will define 2026

OOH

5 out-of-home trends that will define 2026

Steve Duck, Issued by Tractor Outdoor 29 Jan 2026

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Automotive

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 29 Jan 2026

Open letter: Eskort urges Braai Index to reflect real meat choices including pork

FMCG

Open letter: Eskort urges Braai Index to reflect real meat choices including pork

29 Jan 2026

For Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective, the takeaway from Switzerland isn't just about macroeconomic shifts. It’s about a fundamental change in the "social license to operate” (Image source: © 123rf )

PR & Communications

4 Lessons from Davos on why trust is critical

Bradly Howland 29 Jan 2026

The real work in a new client–agency relationship begins after the pitch, when the honeymoon period is over, (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

New client–agency relationships: Closing the gap between pitch and partnership

29 Jan 2026

Client-agency relationships define PR outcomes

PR & Communications

Client-agency relationships define PR outcomes

Moliehi Molekoa 29 Jan 2026

Dis-Chem saves consumers R350m in just 100 days through revamped Better Rewards

Health & Beauty

Dis-Chem saves consumers R350m in just 100 days through revamped Better Rewards

29 Jan 2026

Mobile-first shopping dominates as SA's e-commerce surges

Trends

Mobile-first shopping dominates as SA's e-commerce surges

29 Jan 2026

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Energy

Hitachi Energy reintroduces Ellipse EAM with Microsoft's AI tech

29 Jan 2026

An animal-proof, three-bin recycling system aims to encourage visitors to recycle at the Kruger National Park. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

New Petco-SANParks pilot project to boost recycling at Kruger National Park

29 Jan 2026

Inospace acquires Voortrekker Xchange from Fairvest for R65m

Industrial & Logistics Property

Inospace acquires Voortrekker Xchange from Fairvest for R65m

Issued by Inospace 28 Jan 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026