#Orchids&Onions: Hollard and Ekurhuleni | Local brands drive FMCG growth

#HeritageMonth: Castle Mike Stout campaign

Marketing & Media Thu 17 September 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE #Orchids&Onions: Hollard hits the right tune; Ekurhuleni strikes a sour note BRENDAN SEERY In this week's Orchids and Onions, Brendan Seery looks at Hollard's latest campaign... Read more Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth South Africa’s FMCG market returned to growth in 2025, with local and regional brands accounting for 61% of consumer choices among the country’s top 100 most chosen brands... read #HeritageMonth: Castle Mike Stout campaign redefines African Time As South Africa prepares to mark Heritage Month, Castle Milk Stout is inviting South Africans to reconsider how heritage lives in everyday moments… read Join 370 organisations sharing news via a Biz Press Office Bizcommunity is your leading partner in business communications... read Education While others talk, dentsu builds creators ISSUED BY DENTSU The creator economy has a blind spot. Thousands of creators are learning how to grow audiences. Very few are being taught how to build sustainable careers... Read Marketing #HeritageMonth: Sunlight asks South Africans to cook outside their culture this Heritage Month The #CookOutsideYourCulture challenge encourages South Africans to discover other traditions by learning, cooking and sharing dishes from cultures beyond their own... Read Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards ISSUED BY VARSITY VIBE Varsity Vibe has been recognised at the South African Loyalty Awards, receiving four mentions across the awards and reinforcing its position as an innovative player in South Africa’s evolving loyalty landscape... Read OOH Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world ISSUED BY OWAKHE MEDIA South Africa's townships are not simply geographic markets to be reached... Read Retail What your boerewors says about how South Africa shops YAZEED OSMAN From regional tastes to rising meat prices, the humble boerewors offers retailers a surprising window into South Africa’s increasingly localised consumer behaviour... Read Africa Swiffy’s Premier League leap puts African fintech in the spotlight From a Durban garage to the Premier League, Swiffy is taking African fintech onto the global stage through a landmark Hull City partnership... Read Business Rethinking the EVP: Why flexibility is your lowest-cost retention strategy Ignoring flexibility can cost employers top talent. Smarter work arrangements can ease commuting burdens and boost retention without inflating payroll budgets... Read How sanctions are reshaping international arbitration for global companies TREVOR VERSFELD, CHANDNI GOPAL, AND KATY HINDLE As sanctions increasingly disrupt global commerce, businesses need to learn to navigate these waters... Read South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter ALEXANDER WINNING South Africa’s inflation expectations stabilised at 4.4% for 2026, while forecasts for 2027 and 2028 declined amid easing inflation pressures... Read Landlords could gain stronger protection under proposed eviction law changes Landlords facing mounting losses from non-paying tenants could soon see the rules change, as proposed eviction reforms promise a clearer legal path... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join Mediamark Mediamark is the leading audio and digital solutions company representing world class media brands. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @MediamarkSA  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Jobs offered Site Development Team Leader - Sandton Creative Director: Digital Production - Cape Town Events and Marketing Coordinator - Cape Town Wholesale and Brand Coordinator - Cape Town DTP Operator - Johannesburg Litho Machine Minder - Johannesburg Server & Network Engineer - Johannesburg Flexo DTP Operator - Johannesburg Senior Estimator - Johannesburg More jobs   Submit a job   Customise jobs New events to diarise Digital Marketing Conference - 11 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026 , Cape Town Digital Marketing Conference will bring together marketing professionals from various industries to explore the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing. More info >> Sales Summit Sandton CADEK Media - 27 Oct 2026, Sandton More Events  Submit an event  Customise events FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

African fintech gets global spotlight | What African creativity knows about AI

K-beauty meets Mzansi hair

AFRICA Thu 17 September 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Swiffy’s Premier League leap puts African fintech in the spotlight From a Durban garage to the Premier League, Swiffy is taking African fintech onto the global stage through a landmark Hull City partnership... Read more What African creativity already knows about the age of AI ISSUED BY THE UP&UP GROUP Every June, the advertising world orients itself around the resort city Cannes in France. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the industry’s most visible benchmark... read SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair MAROEFAH SMITH Bephor, the first K-beauty brand for Type 4 hair, is giving local K-beauty enthusiasts more reasons to let their hair down... read How sanctions are reshaping international arbitration for global companies TREVOR VERSFELD, CHANDNI GOPAL, AND KATY HINDLE As sanctions increasingly disrupt global commerce, businesses need to learn to navigate these waters... read South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter ALEXANDER WINNING South Africa’s inflation expectations stabilised at 4.4% for 2026, while forecasts for 2027 and 2028 declined amid easing inflation pressures... Read Luxury travellers look beyond traditional five-star hotel markers Customised stays, wellbeing, dining and destination character are becoming part of the value proposition for luxury hotels... Read South Africa’s used car market loses momentum as sales fall Toyota remains the best-selling used car brand with 5,750 sales in August, followed by Volkswagen on 4,287 and Ford on 3,460... Read Leon Bridges is bringing his R&B sound to South Africa this November Grammy-winning singer Leon Bridges will perform two shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, with tickets going on sale later this month... Read Business Rethinking the EVP: Why flexibility is your lowest-cost retention strategy Ignoring flexibility can cost employers top talent. Smarter work arrangements can ease commuting burdens and boost retention without inflating payroll budgets... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join Ignite Talent Lab Ignite Talent Lab is a boutique sports marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. We do event management, PR and media management, as well as marketing and sponsorship consulting in the sports, entertainment and lifestyle industries. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Facebook Jobs offered View jobs Submit a job New events to diarise Digital Marketing Conference - 11 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026 , Cape Town Digital Marketing Conference will bring together marketing professionals from various industries to explore the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing. More info >> Sales Summit Sandton CADEK Media - 27 Oct 2026, Sandton More Events  Submit an event  Customise events FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.

Local brands drive FMCG growth | The Boerewors Index

Mzansi makeover for K-beauty

Retail Thu 17 September 2026 ALL INDUSTRIES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Local brands hold their ground as South Africa’s FMCG market returns to growth South Africa’s FMCG market returned to growth in 2025, with local and regional brands accounting for 61% of consumer choices among the country’s top 100 most chosen brands... Read more What your boerewors says about how South Africa shops YAZEED OSMAN From regional tastes to rising meat prices, the humble boerewors offers retailers a surprising window into South Africa’s increasingly localised consumer behaviour... read SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair MAROEFAH SMITH Bephor, the first K-beauty brand for Type 4 hair, is giving local K-beauty enthusiasts more reasons to let their hair down... read Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards ISSUED BY VARSITY VIBE Varsity Vibe has been recognised at the South African Loyalty Awards, receiving four mentions across the awards and reinforcing its position as an innovative player in South Africa’s evolving loyalty landscape... Read ESG & Sustainability #WomensHealthMatters: Spar is ensuring menstruation never becomes a barrier MAROEFAH SMITH “When girls and women are unable to manage menstruation safely and with dignity, it affects school attendance, workplace participation, confidence and future opportunities,” says Spar’s Mpudi Maubane... Read Retail Marketing #HeritageMonth: Sunlight asks South Africans to cook outside their culture this Heritage Month The #CookOutsideYourCulture challenge encourages South Africans to discover other traditions by learning, cooking and sharing dishes from cultures beyond their own... Read #HeritageMonth: Castle Mike Stout campaign redefines African Time As South Africa prepares to mark Heritage Month, Castle Milk Stout is inviting South Africans to reconsider how heritage lives in everyday moments… Read Retailers John Craig opens mentorship platform for emerging entrepreneurs The overall winner will receive an Entrepreneur Edit Business Office Hub valued at R200,000... Read South Africa’s used car market loses momentum as sales fall Toyota remains the best-selling used car brand with 5,750 sales in August, followed by Volkswagen on 4,287 and Ford on 3,460... Read Africa Swiffy’s Premier League leap puts African fintech in the spotlight From a Durban garage to the Premier League, Swiffy is taking African fintech onto the global stage through a landmark Hull City partnership... Read Business South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter ALEXANDER WINNING South Africa’s inflation expectations stabilised at 4.4% for 2026, while forecasts for 2027 and 2028 declined amid easing inflation pressures... Read How sanctions are reshaping international arbitration for global companies TREVOR VERSFELD, CHANDNI GOPAL, AND KATY HINDLE As sanctions increasingly disrupt global commerce, businesses need to learn to navigate these waters... Read Featured Press Office of the day More   |   Join McDonald's SA McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in South Africa in November 1995. Today, we operate close to 400 restaurants in nine of South Africa’s provinces. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  @McDonalds_SA  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Jobs offered Pharmacy Sales Rep - KZN More jobs   Submit a job   Customise jobs New events to diarise Digital Marketing Conference - 11 Nov 2026 to 12 Nov 2026 , Cape Town Digital Marketing Conference will bring together marketing professionals from various industries to explore the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing. More info >> Sales Summit Sandton CADEK Media - 27 Oct 2026, Sandton More Events  Submit an event  Customise events FOLLOW US Submit news Submit op-ed Submit job ad List company My Account My job ads My CV My job alerts My Profile My company Submit event My events Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email. Change frequency to WEEKLY.