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FNB and Boxer to deepen partnership to deliver greater value and meaningful help to South African households

Following the strong customer response to the 99c bread offering, FNB and Boxer today announced plans to deepen their strategic partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping South Africans stretch their budgets further through meaningful rewards, greater financial inclusion, and practical everyday value. South African consumers continue to face financial pressure, with the rising cost…

The State of Franchising in Africa: Pathways to Growth and Inclusion

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Franchising is fast emerging as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across the African continent. In a rapidly evolving business environment, the sector is demonstrating resilience and adaptability, offering scalable opportunities for small business owners while strengthening value chains across industries. “Franchising is playing a critical role in formalising informal economies,…

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The State of Franchising in Africa: Pathways to Growth and Inclusion

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balance profitability, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Despite strong momentum, the sector still faces challenges, including regulatory inconsistencies, infrastructure constraints, and limited access to tailored financing in certain markets. Addressing these barriers will require coordinated efforts between governments, private sector players, and financial institutions. Franchising represents a significant opportunity to unlock inclusive growth across Africa through…

As families increasingly rely on domestic workers, nannies and caregivers, Maid4U founder Lindiwe Shibambo believes the sector must be treated as a professional industry built on skills, trust and dignity

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South Africa’s domestic and care work sector plays a vital role in keeping households and families functioning, yet the people working in it are often undervalued and the industry itself remains largely misunderstood. For Lindiwe Shibambo, founder of Maid4U, changing this perception has been a central part of her entrepreneurial journey since establishing the business…

Unisa sparks critical conversation on South Africa’s unfinished land question

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The University of South Africa (Unisa) hosted its fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing together academics, policymakers, students and community leaders to reflect on one of South Africa’s most enduring and complex challenges: the land question. Held under the theme, “Land as a Catalyst for Rural…

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rAge and Mettlestate join forces to shape South Africa’s next great gaming festival

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View Larger ImageSouth African gaming is entering a new era. After more than two decades as the country’s most iconic gaming event, rAge is preparing for its biggest evolution yet. Descending on Fourways Mall from 27 to 29 November 2026, rAge 2026 will bring together gaming, esports, technology, creators, cosplay, anime, entertainment, competition and community…

SACQSP President Calls for Stronger Alignment Between Infrastructure Investment and Industrialisation

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The President of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP), Arthur Quphe, has reaffirmed the profession’s commitment to supporting South Africa’s industrial growth through infrastructure excellence and strategic cost leadership. Speaking during the Manufacturing Indaba 2026, Quphe highlighted that manufacturing competitiveness cannot be achieved without investable infrastructure, sound governance, and professional cost…

FlySafair continues to be South Africa’s most punctual airline

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FlySafair maintains the strongest on-time performance (OTP) of any South African carrier, demonstrating its commitment to reliable customer service. Throughout 2026, the airline has consistently achieved punctuality levels above 92%, with an OTP of 94.14% in June.OTP is the aviation industry’s standard measure of how reliably an airline adheres to its schedule. In South Africa,…

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY AND IT SMELLS LIKE COFFEE

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Winter deserves its own celebration. That is the thinking behind CemAir’s twelve days of Christmas in July, and Starbucks is joining the fun. The idea has quietly become one of the best-loved traditions on the calendar here. It lands at exactly the right time, in the coldest, darkest stretch of the year, when a bit…

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ADIDAS AND MANCHESTER UNITED UNVEIL 2026/27 AWAY JERSEY

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South Africa, 22nd July 2026 – Today, adidas unveils the new Manchester United Away Jersey for the 2026/27 season – a design that revisits one of the club’s most iconic away identities through a modern lens. Built on a bold royal blue base, the jersey brings together familiar foundations with refined textures and subtle accents, delivering a design that…

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