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TechCentralTechCentralShoprite takes on the banking apps with airtime on Sixty60
Shoppers can now buy airtime, data and digital vouchers on Sixty60, with no minimum basket value.
BusinessTechShoprite coming after Capitec, Absa, Standard Bank and FNB in South Africa
Shoprite has added new services to Sixty60 to broaden its existing market.
SME South AfricaMarketplaces Help Scale, But Only When Done Right
We’ve all been there: You shop online, spot the picture that looks exactly like what you are looking for – and the price is surprisingly…
TechCentralGT Ferreira backs LekkeSlaap as founders sell up
LekkeSlaap co-founders Jonathan Womersley and Marcel van de Ghinste have sold the popular accommodation booking platform.
BusinessTechWoolworths buying its biggest supplier of 30 years, earning over R5 billion a year
Woolworths has announced that all regulatory processes have been completed in the acquisition of one of its largest longtime suppliers.
BusinessTechEnd of spam calls in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has launched a new system designed to combat spam calls and direct marketing in South Africa.
VentureburnKenya Faces Soaring Food Prices Amid Climate Pressures
Food prices across Kenya are climbing rapidly as persistent climate change severely strains agricultural supply chains and local harvests. Consumers face mounting pressure at markets as unpredictable weather patterns disrupt
Business BagelThree of South Africa's biggest grocers are changing who is in charge as Shoprite and Walmart close in
Spar is looking for a new chair, Pick n Pay has named its next chief executive and Woolworths has a new boss, all as Shoprite and Walmart press harder.
The CitizenSpur takes aim at Famous Brands with new Doppio formats
Puts the group up against two traditional strongholds for its opposition ...
ITWebAndroid levels playing field for SA retail sector
Brief body goes hereAndroid allows retailers to change who controls the pace of sales and customer interactions within stores.
The CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.
The CitizenPick n Pay appoints former Woolies Food boss as CEO-designate
Spencer Sonn to take over from Sean Summers in May 2028.
SME South AfricaCross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for SMEs
Cross-border e-commerce has opened a significant growth avenue for South African small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to reach customers well beyond local markets…
The CitizenSpar Guild backs Phil Roux for Spar chair hot seat
Says it has no confidence in the company's executive team but will 'support' the board's process in that regard.
The CitizenShoprite execs get R115m in shares
CEO and CFO bag about half that value...
The CitizenTakealot changes its name for the first time in 15 years
Since launching in Cape Town in 2011, Takealot has grown from a local online retailer into South Africa's most valuable online retail brand.
SME South AfricaHow to Strategically Increase Shopper Basket Value?
Getting a customer to buy a product is only the first step. The next goal is to encourage them to buy a little more during…
The CitizenFood shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
CEO Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 was a tough year for Woolworths
The CitizenWoolworths recalls its WBeauty shampoo. Here’s why
Customers will receive a full refund when they return the product.
SME South AfricaWhat to Look for in a Cross-border Payment Partner
Operating as an e-commerce trader, one key element that can scale your business to new heights is selling across borders. But geographically speaking, these are…
The CitizenFrom R5k investment to Checkers shelves: How a 25-year-old picture inspired a business
The products are available at selected stores in Western Cape.
SME South AfricaConsumer Protection Act Explained for Business Owners
There are many regulations that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must adhere to. These regulations expand to different elements of business processes, such as legal,…
The CitizenVictory for retailers as Spar chair quits
It may be dawning on the group that the real power lies in the 'voluntary' guild itself.
The CitizenPersonal attacks, hostility, threats? Inside Spar chair and deputy chair resignations
Spar said the resignations were the "right decision" for the two individuals, and "in the best interests of the company".
The CitizenFrom Soweto to boardroom: Meet the women shaping SA’s retail banking
Gen Zs might tell you that education is not the key to success, but for these women, education and determination put them in leadership roles.
The CitizenSpur to appeal after order to pay GPS Food R75m in damages
Group believes it will prevail in dispute over rib processing deal.
The CitizenSaving does not mean giving something up: Here’s how to put extra money aside
Households need to review how their money is allocated.
The CitizenWoolworths blames Middle East conflict for sluggish performance
The second half of the year saw consumers with less money to spend while Woolworths' operating costs increased.
The CitizenNew Sixty60 threat looms for Clicks and Dis-Chem
Sixty60 will allows Shoprite Group to compete with an uneven advantage.