579 Tessa Ackerman South Africa’s largest e-commerce group, Takealot, expects to be profitable at the end of its financial year in March 2026. This is according to Takealot Group chief financial officer…
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how LG Dryer is helping create healthier homes
388 We invest in our well-being in countless ways from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Yet, the starting point for a truly healthy and comfortable home environment is…
Black Friday presents growth opportunity for township SMEs
313 ‘Black November’ acts as a stress test, highlighting the importance of preparedness and adaptability for SMEs As the annual shopping event where retailers offer significant discounts to mark the start of…
Pepkor secures approval to join the sector
452 South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings has received regulatory approval to establish a banking presence, it said on Tuesday, as it expands beyond retail and basic financial services. Pepkor said in…
Pepkor tightens its grip on South Africa’s prepaid phone market
468 JSE-listed discount retailer Pepkor Holdings’ lead as the distributor of the most prepaid handsets sold in South Africa continues to expand. In the company’s report for the year ended 30 September,…
Gauteng makes around R1 billion in one weekend, thanks to the G20
313 Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that most hotels in the province were fully booked, and tourist attractions were also busy. Apart from promises made by leaders from around the world to pour support…
Off-grid, ultra-fast EV charging coming to the N3
359 Zero Carbon Charge has broken ground on two off-grid solar-powered EV stations along the N3 in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. They will be the first fully off-grid, solar-powered and ultra-fast…
Canva sets up shop in South Africa
435 Australia-headquartered design software maker Canva has deepened its investment in South Africa, opening a regional office in Johannesburg and expanding its local workforce as part of a wider Africa growth strategy….
Black Star November is here, and it’s Incredible for business
395 If you’re planning tech upgrades for home or work, Black Star November is your cue. From 24 November to 1 December 2025, you’ll find incredible Black Friday deals! Get up to…
Treasury accused of bullying successful Springbok power partnership
297 Threatens to withhold equitable share, wants municipality to lay criminal charges. Despite the drastic improvement in the finances of the Nama Khoi Local Municipality in Springbok, thanks to the assistance of…