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KitKat launched a tracker for consumers to find the stolen chocolates. Source: KitKat.

Marketing

When supply chains fail, brands speak: The KitKat theft case study

Ernst van Biljon and Helen McIntee-Carlisle 1 day

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Packaging

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Issued by Proudly SA 2 days

They call it waste – yet it is worth gold

Food, Water & Energy Security

They call it waste – yet it is worth gold

Issued by FoodForward SA 2 days

Drink Federation of SA sounds alarm on illicit alcohol trade this Easter

Regulatory

Drink Federation of SA sounds alarm on illicit alcohol trade this Easter

2 Apr 2026

SA's beer industry drives sustainability amid climate challenges

ESG

SA's beer industry drives sustainability amid climate challenges

Charlene Louw 2 Apr 2026

2 awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence

Exhibitions

2 awards for Montgomery Group Africa as exhibitions sector celebrates excellence

Issued by Montgomery Group Africa 31 Mar 2026

Mattel launches Masters of the Universe product line ahead of global release date

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel launches Masters of the Universe product line ahead of global release date

30 Mar 2026

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

Nutrition

B-Well mayonnaise is the first to qualify for the Cansa Smart Choice Seal

Issued by CANSA 27 Mar 2026

Shoprite's Centurion distribution center achieves zero waste certification

ESG

Shoprite's Centurion distribution center achieves zero waste certification

26 Mar 2026

When trade routes fail, packaging holds the line for FMCG brands

Packaging

When trade routes fail, packaging holds the line for FMCG brands

Vanessa Bosman 25 Mar 2026

Mateen Suliman, business development executive for digital media at iqbusiness unpacks five common myths shaping digital marketing decisions (Image supplied)

Marketing

5 Common myths shaping digital marketing today

Mateen Suliman 25 Mar 2026

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

Supply Chain

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

24 Mar 2026

Industry stakeholders welcome the launch of AgroPro Africa 2028

Agro-processing

Industry stakeholders welcome the launch of AgroPro Africa 2028

Issued by AgroPro Africa 2028 24 Mar 2026

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Fuel & Energy

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Christian Moretti, Bessie Noll 23 Mar 2026

The hidden costs behind e-commerce convenience

E-commerce

The hidden costs behind e-commerce convenience

Nancy Dusani 24 Mar 2026

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Manufacturing

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Issued by Propak Cape 20 Mar 2026

Circular Economy & Waste Management

South Africa achieving higher recycling rates

20 Mar 2026

R1bn investment unveiled to fuel SA's localisation efforts

Design & Manufacturing

R1bn investment unveiled to fuel SA's localisation efforts

19 Mar 2026

The creepy King has officially been retired. Source: Burger King.

Advertising

Burger King says goodbye to mascot, hello to better service

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Mar 2026

Shipping

The true cost of festive-season delivery failures and how to prevent them

Issued by Fastway Couriers 16 Dec 2025

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

ESG & Sustainability

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Dr. Stephan Helary 16 Mar 2026

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

Circular Economy & Waste Management

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

Zahra Fridie, Issued by Fibre Circle 16 Mar 2026

Wesgro's #MadeInTheCape initiative drives R50m in trade deals for WCape exporters

Import/Export

Wesgro's #MadeInTheCape initiative drives R50m in trade deals for WCape exporters

13 Mar 2026

Your campaign was dead before it launched

Marketing

Your campaign was dead before it launched

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 12 Mar 2026

Cutting down on fraud: Why Rica reform is essential for telecom security

Telecoms & Networks

Cutting down on fraud: Why Rica reform is essential for telecom security

Johan Van Graan 11 Mar 2026

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

Health & Beauty

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

12 Mar 2026

The hidden costs on the factory floor driving food prices

FMCG

The hidden costs on the factory floor driving food prices

Wael Khoury 11 Mar 2026

Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

ESG

Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

Issued by DY/DX 10 Mar 2026

The 1997 film Wag the Dog has aged into modern-day crisis communications reality, writes PR Powerhouse's Lebo Madiba (Image source @ TV Insider

PR & Communications

Wag the Dog ages into a modern day crisis communications reality

Lebo Madiba 10 Mar 2026

SA's FMCG brands adapt to health and convenience strategies

FMCG

SA's FMCG brands adapt to health and convenience strategies

10 Mar 2026

How SMEs can use AI for product development

SMEs

How SMEs can use AI for product development

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 10 Mar 2026

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

Exhibitions & Events

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

9 Mar 2026

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

6 Mar 2026

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Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 5 Mar 2026

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

Agriculture

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

5 Mar 2026

Redisa calls on govt to fix South Africa’s “broken” waste management system

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Redisa calls on govt to fix South Africa’s “broken” waste management system

3 Mar 2026

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Events

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Issued by Hostex 2026 2 Mar 2026

FMCG

Smartfill captures 19% of cooking oil sales in informal retail as refill model drives brand switching

Issued by DY/DX 2 Mar 2026

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

ESG & Sustainability

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

Nicole Sherwin 2 Mar 2026

Rhenus Logistics enhances Nando’s supply chain for ultimate freshness

Supply Chain

Rhenus Logistics enhances Nando’s supply chain for ultimate freshness

27 Feb 2026

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

Research

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

26 Feb 2026

The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

The French Connection: JBX Talks explores Africa-France film collaboration at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 25 Feb 2026

Advertising

ARB bursts consumer bubble in Sunlight complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Feb 2026

National Waste Facilities Locator to make recycling more accessible

Circular Economy & Waste Management

National Waste Facilities Locator to make recycling more accessible

Michel-le' Gamalitshoyo, Issued by Fibre Circle 26 Feb 2026

Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy

SMEs

Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy

Issued by Business Partners Limited 23 Feb 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Plain packaging vs branding rights: A legal battle over cigarette pack regulations

Sajidha Gamieldien, Nicole Haworth, and Aimee Du Plessis 19 Feb 2026