BizcommunityNewlyn Logistics Park advances as Gqeberha warehouse development expands
Newlyn group is advancing its Gqeberha logistics park development, with its first 10,000m² warehouse nearing completion and a second facility set to follow.
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BizcommunityBizcommunityHow early detection shapes life after diagnosis
Early detection is a message many know well when it comes to breast cancer, largely because of the difference it can make to treatment and survival. Less often discussed is what earlier detection can mean for life after diagnosis.
BizcommunitySA land-reform tensions mount as UK overtakes US in Western Cape export rankings
Escalating public exchanges between International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola and US Ambassador Brent Bozell III over South Africa’s land-reform policies are deepening uncertainty for exporters, Exporters Western Cape (EWC) chairman, Terry Gale cautioned.
BizcommunityExchange control changes in play: Now what?
Most financially active South Africans know the basics: the Single Discretionary Allowance (“SDA”) doubled to R2m in April, trust-to-trust offshore distributions are now permissible, and other thresholds moved. The Reserve Bank issued nine circulars on 8 April 2026. Less discussed is what the…
BizcommunityZambia closes gap on counterfeiting, but operational success hinges on regulations
Zambia has taken a significant step towards stopping counterfeit goods at the border with the introduction of a new Trade Marks Act, but the new trade mark enforcement system will only become operational once the regulations are promulgated.
BizcommunityWhat SMEs must know before entering strategic partnerships
For South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), collaborations, distribution arrangements and supplier relationships are often much more than just 'nice to have' growth tools. For a business with limited capital and smaller teams, the strength and viability of these strategic partnerships…
BizcommunityLexus launches first fully electric ES in South Africa
Lexus has introduced its eighth-generation ES luxury sedan in South Africa, adding a fully electric model to the range for the first time alongside two petrol-electric hybrids.
BizcommunityGoTyme Bank’s SME outlook for Q4 2026
Festive demands come up against a new cost squeeze.
BizcommunityStop guessing what your washrooms could save
Propelair’s free site survey replaces water and cost savings assumptions with accurate calculations.
BizcommunityStyle ID Africa releases Creator Journal Module 3: Beyond the Content
The module gives creators at every stage the commercial, legal and operational skills to turn content creation into a professional, sustainable business.
BizcommunitySealand rolls out Digital Product Passports to improve supply chain transparency
South African lifestyle brand Sealand has introduced Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for eligible bags, becoming one of the first South African brands to implement the technology through a project with ITL Intelligent Label Solutions, according to the partners.
BizcommunityGrowthpoint’s 36 Hans Strijdom wins Overall Sustainability Award at SAPOA Property Awards
Growthpoint Properties’ 36 Hans Strijdom in Cape Town has been recognised with two major honours at the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence 2026, winning the Overall Sustainability award as well as Interiors Development of the Year.
BizcommunitySecurex Africa 2027 puts African market access at the heart of new show strategy
Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa.
BizcommunityEBM Group’s continued excellence earns global recognition
EBM once again honoured internationally at the prestigious Solal Awards.
BizcommunityThe next big shift in business messaging
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is emerging as one of the biggest shifts in business messaging, bringing rich media, interactive experiences and verified brand identities into the mobile inbox. The numbers also reaffirm that RCS for Business is a messaging channel that brands can’t afford to…
BizcommunityBarbie drops Celine Dion doll inspired by Titanic-era look
Barbie is adding Celine Dion to its Signature collector series, drawing on the singer’s music legacy and one of her most recognisable fashion moments to tap into the crossover between pop culture, fashion and collectables.
BizcommunityAdvtech expands to E.Cape with acquisition of 90-yr-old St George’s campus
Advtech will be opening the first Eastern Cape campus of The Bridge School in January 2028, following its purchase of the historic St George’s School property in Gqeberha.
BizcommunityDA heads to court over water accountability billboard
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has pushed back against allegations by senior eThekwini Municipality officials over its water accountability billboard. The DA says it "will fight this tooth and nail”.
BizcommunityCarat launches Difference Engineered: A new positioning for client competitive advantage
Carat unveils a new global positioning focused on engineering meaningful difference and measurable client advantage.
BizcommunitySassa sets new grant payment dates for upcoming elections
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced revised grant payment dates ahead of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.
BizcommunityThe marketing accountability gap every CEO and CFO should be asking about
Most CEOs and CFOs do not wake up worrying about click-through rates. They worry about growth. Margin. Cash flow. Forecast accuracy. Capital allocation. Whether the business is spending money in the right places and whether those investments are producing measurable returns.
BizcommunityR500m grant deal to boost Land Bank support for farmers
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development will provide R500m in grant funding to the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme for qualifying emerging and developing farmers for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year.
BizcommunityEXCLUSIVE: Anything Goes unifies SA’s music communities in new Culture in Motion campaign
After 23 years in live entertainment, Anything Goes is bringing its diverse portfolio of music festivals, artist tours and events together under Culture in Motion, a campaign designed to connect audiences through music, art and dance culture.
BizcommunityIAE named Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at Africa MICE Awards 2026
IAE Media, Events & Incentives has won the Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa award at the Africa MICE Awards 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2027.
BizcommunityPrimedia Cares strengthens support for Safety Parents project following successful Padel Challenge
Primedia Cares, in collaboration with the Department of Social Development and CapeTalk, continues to drive momentum in its vital campaign during National Social Development Month, advancing the Safety Parents initiative across the Western Cape.
BizcommunityAgency builds AI capabilites that enhance client delivery
99c began exploring the opportunity presented by AI early on, following a two-year programme that has seen it develop more than 40 AI agents designed to tackle many of the common, time-consuming challenges of modern agency delivery.
BizcommunityeSIM adoption is accelerating. Are South Africa’s MVNOs ready?
eSIM technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the mobile industry, creating new opportunities for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and brands looking to expand into connectivity. By removing the need for a physical SIM card, eSIMs can lower distribution costs, simplify…
BizcommunityRoad freight podcast grows audience as FNB and WesBank renew sponsorship
FNB and WesBank have renewed their sponsorship of the On The Road Podcast for a second consecutive year, as the platform surpasses 300,000 YouTube views and reaches two million TikTok views.
BizcommunityWTM Africa opens entries for 2027 Responsible Tourism Awards
Entries are open for the 2027 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, which recognise businesses and destinations demonstrating measurable progress in responsible tourism across Africa. Applications are free and close on 31 December 2026.
BizcommunityFrom Cape Town to Hollywood: Lesley-Ann Brandt backs youth education in SA
South African-born actress Lesley-Ann Brandt is building the next chapter of her international acting career while using her platform as patron of the Kay Mason Foundation to champion education and opportunity for young South Africans.