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Noncommunicable diseases

Alcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South Africa

Siphiwe Dlamini 1 day

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 finalists

Effie Awards

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 finalists

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 2 days

SA’s manufacturers face weak demand, high costs and import pressure

Manufacturing

SA’s manufacturers face weak demand, high costs and import pressure

Mukondeleli Netshikulwe 2 days

Brewing Growth: How competition is transforming South Africa's coffee market

Research

Brewing Growth: How competition is transforming South Africa's coffee market

Issued by Insight Survey 27 Jul 2026

aQuellé Mzansi Mango spreads joy to 2 deserving fans

FMCG

aQuellé Mzansi Mango spreads joy to 2 deserving fans

Issued by aQuellé 27 Jul 2026

Why skills matter as much as funding for SA's food entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

Why skills matter as much as funding for SA's food entrepreneurs

Wael Khoury 23 Jul 2026

The Coca-Cola Fan Can Be a Bo campaign returns for 2026 — Fans stay with the team, walk the tunnel and experience match day alongside the Springboks (image supplied)

Promotions & Activations

Live like a Springbok for a day with the Coca-Cola Fan Can Be a Bok campaign

22 Jul 2026

Research

South Africa’s liquor suppliers face a new retail battleground

21 Jul 2026

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB SA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Bookmark Awards (Image supplied)

Digital

#Bookmarks2026 | All the IAB South Africa 2026 Bookmark Awards finalists

17 Jul 2026

Wine joins Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

Food & bev. services

Wine joins Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

Issued by Heineken Beverages 17 Jul 2026

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

Packaging

Valpré’s new packaging reflects SA’s premium water trend

13 Jul 2026

Motsoaledi speaks at the SAHRC. Source: YouTube.

Marketing

Motsoaledi warns unhealthy food and alcohol marketing is fuelling disease

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Jul 2026

Bangbroek launches local apéritif as global demand rises

FMCG

Bangbroek launches local apéritif as global demand rises

10 Jul 2026

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 jury

Effie Awards

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2026 jury

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 8 Jul 2026

100% local oranges for Tiger Brands' Oros

Food & bev. services

100% local oranges for Tiger Brands' Oros

Issued by Tiger Brands 2 Jul 2026

Coca‑Cola switches Stoney Ginger Beer to clear bottles to boost recyclability

Packaging

Coca‑Cola switches Stoney Ginger Beer to clear bottles to boost recyclability

26 Jun 2026

Restaurants feel the pressure as SA's food and beverage income declines in April

Food & bev. services

Restaurants feel the pressure as SA's food and beverage income declines in April

26 Jun 2026

Klipdrift brings limited-edition Klippies & Cola range to life through interactive consumer campaign

Advertising

Klipdrift brings limited-edition Klippies & Cola range to life through interactive consumer campaign

Issued by Caxton Media 25 Jun 2026

Klipdrift taps into rugby fever with Springboks-All Blacks partnership

Sport

Klipdrift taps into rugby fever with Springboks-All Blacks partnership

23 Jun 2026

FMCG

Local ice tea brand, Teazy gains global recognition at 2026 World Premix Awards

22 Jun 2026

Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

Food & bev. services

Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

19 Jun 2026

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Packaging

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

19 Jun 2026

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Economy

Petrol and diesel spike drives sharp uptick in South Africa CPI inflation

18 Jun 2026

Krispy Kreme x USN just got whey better!

FMCG

Krispy Kreme x USN just got whey better!

Issued by Krispy Kreme 12 Jun 2026

Sir Fruit expands functional wellness with De-Flame Shot

FMCG

Sir Fruit expands functional wellness with De-Flame Shot

8 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Salem Alshamsi, executive vice president of international relations at Dubai Chambers during the fireside chat at Dubai-South Africa Business Connect.

Markets & Investment

Dubai–South Africa business links strengthen as trade surges past R129bn

5 Jun 2026

Marketing

Red Star supports a new era of story-led brand integration

Issued by Dentsu 4 Jun 2026

Zak Haeri, MD for NIQ in South Africa

Retail Marketing

NIQ State of the Retail Nation Q1 2026: South African retail benefits from benign inflation

Issued by NielsenIQ 3 Jun 2026

Cappy Lemonade Burst now in retailers nationwide

FMCG

Cappy Lemonade Burst now in retailers nationwide

3 Jun 2026

Tiger Brands posts strong first-half volume growth and operating income improvement

FMCG

Tiger Brands posts strong first-half volume growth and operating income improvement

Issued by Tiger Brands 2 Jun 2026

South Side Hard Soda now in 2,000 retail locations nationwide

FMCG

South Side Hard Soda now in 2,000 retail locations nationwide

1 Jun 2026

2026 Effie Awards South Africa extended deadline announced

Effie Awards

2026 Effie Awards South Africa extended deadline announced

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 28 May 2026

Heineken Beverages and eMedia announce groundbreaking content partnership

Media

Heineken Beverages and eMedia announce groundbreaking content partnership

Issued by JNPR 27 May 2026

The future of event beverage culture in South Africa

Food & bev. services

The future of event beverage culture in South Africa

Issued by Thirst Bar Services 27 May 2026

Red Star shines at MMA Smarties with 8 award wins for Heineken Beverages

Marketing

Red Star shines at MMA Smarties with 8 award wins for Heineken Beverages

Issued by Dentsu 27 May 2026

Cinema meets retail in new Nu Metro x Edgars Club partnership deal

CRM

Cinema meets retail in new Nu Metro x Edgars Club partnership deal

26 May 2026

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

FMCG

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

22 May 2026

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

FMCG

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

21 May 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Economists warn: Inflation spike could weigh on household spending

John Loos 20 May 2026

The Agency Scope China has found the biggest challenges that marketers face relate to the economic context (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Agency Scope China | Economic context the biggest challenge

18 May 2026

Scopen has just finished a new wave of the Agency Scope Study in China and found that the Chinese market is structurally organised around multi-partner ecosystems. Pictured: Zhujiang River and modern building of the financial district at night in Guangzhou, China. (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Agency Scope China 2025/26 | A multi-partner ecosystem with no single lead agency

12 May 2026

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

ESG

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

11 May 2026

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Media

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Ingrid von Stein, Issued by Dentsu 11 May 2026

Heineken introduces whisper mode for the UEFA champions league semi-finals, but silence isn’t guaranteed

Sport

Heineken introduces whisper mode for the UEFA champions league semi-finals, but silence isn’t guaranteed

Issued by Heineken Beverages 8 May 2026

SA Rooibos exports to China go tariff free

Agriculture

SA Rooibos exports to China go tariff free

7 May 2026

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IP Law

Therapy or nutrition? Navigating patent protection of functional foods

Thandanani Cwele 5 May 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

FMCG

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

ESG

McDonald’s South Africa appoints new impact director

23 Apr 2026