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How Kwanobuhle’s Ilinge Lethu Bafazi Trading Grew Into a Construction Supplier
How Kwanobuhle’s Ilinge Lethu Bafazi Trading Grew Into a Construction Supplier. In the township of Kwanobuhle in Uitenhage, a construction…
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Leroy Merlin’s Alberton Expansion Signals a Shift Toward Community-Led Retail in South Africa
Leroy Merlin has opened its sixth South African store in Alberton, but the move goes beyond footprint expansion. It reflects a…
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South African Spaza Shop Fund Approves R179.6 Million in Support
South African Spaza Shop Fund Approves R179.6 Million in Support. A total of R179.6 million has been approved under the…
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Community Farmers Showcase Fresh Produce at Shoprite and Checkers Market Day
Community Farmers Showcase Fresh Produce at Shoprite and Checkers Market Day. More than 60 community gardeners and agricultural co-operatives from…
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South Side Hard Soda Expands to 2,000 Retail Outlets
South Side Hard Soda Expands to 2,000 Retail Outlets. South African ready-to-drink beverage brand South Side Hard Soda has entered…
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Woolworths Unveils 15 Young Entrepreneurs Selected for 2026 Youth Makers Programme
Woolworths Unveils 15 Young Entrepreneurs Selected for 2026 Youth Makers Programme. Woolworths has announced the 15 winners of its 2026…
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Meta Expands Subscription Push With Paid Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and AI Plans
Meta Expands Subscription Push With Paid Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and AI Plans. Meta has officially launched new subscription plans for…
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Lesaka Rebrands adumo Payouts as Fintech Group Deepens Regional Expansion
Lesaka Rebrands adumo Payouts as Fintech Group Deepens Regional Expansion. Lesaka Technologies has officially rebranded adumo Payouts to Lesaka Payouts,…
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Ogilvy Dominates Smarties SA Awards with Global and Local Wins
Ogilvy Dominates Smarties SA Awards with Global and Local Wins. Ogilvy South Africa and its client partners celebrated a landmark…
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Farmers Urged to Step Up Prevention as Bovine Respiratory Disease Risks Rise
Farmers Urged to Step Up Prevention as Bovine Respiratory Disease Risks Rise. As colder weather settles across South Africa, cattle…
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Mscsports and Telkom Earn Gold at MMA Smarties for AI-Driven Audience Experience
Mscsports and Telkom Earn Gold at MMA Smarties for AI-Driven Audience Experience. South African agency Mscsports has secured a gold…
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Dental Startup Mia Healthcare Secures R15 Million
Dental Startup Mia Healthcare Secures R15 Million. South African healthcare startup Mia Healthcare Technologies has secured R15 million in funding…
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Shoprite and Trevor Noah Foundation Launch AI and Robotics Hub in Soweto
Shoprite and Trevor Noah Foundation Launch AI and Robotics Hub in Soweto. A new robotics laboratory launched at Siyabonga Secondary…
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