FMCG trade grows 3% year-over-year to R303 billion for the first half of 2024
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From vision to reality: How Absa CIB’s new TVC champions human centred relationships
In the fast-evolving landscape of financial services, distinguishing oneself requires more than just competitive solutions and services. To achieve success, it requires a deep understanding of your clients’ needs, an empathetic approach, and a commitment to their success. This approach underscores Absa Corporate and Investment Banking’s (CIB) latest campaign, which showcases not only that “Your story matters” but that Absa CIB is truly “Invested in your story.”
Braintree adds human touch and tech expertise into e-commerce
Backed by 20 years of tech expertise, leading IT solutions provider Braintree has seen their retail turnover increase by 1,200% since launching their e-commerce offering two years ago.
Know the person behind the CV and the partner pitch
Businesses can’t afford bad hires or dubious business partners, so why are they still happening?
Beyond metrics: Trust is crucial to brand building
Vanity metrics aside, trust plays a vital role in the longevity of global brands; with key players such as Google, Coca-Cola, and Apple – which are known for their iconic logos and substantial market shares – focused heavily on continuously building consumer trust. Ivie Media’s partnership with Tractor Outdoor and Lula highlights this approach, providing SMEs with opportunities to boost their visibility and achieve long-term growth. Amid economic challenges, marketing leaders must balance short-term performance with long-term brand building to secure sustainable success.
African Market Disruption – Trends Shaping the Future of Real Estate
Malcolm Horne, Group CEO of Broll Property Group, shared the stage at the annual SACSC (South African Council of Shopping Centres) Congress in a panel discussion alongside Matt Clark, Head of EMEA Retail at AlixPartners, and Mike Coppin, Director & Co-Owner of Food Lover’s Market.
SME confidence on the rise as GNU promises growth
iKhokha conducted a survey which found that 79% of SMEs are now feeling confident that the economy will grow under the leadership of the GNU, with the fintech noting a 20% increase in working capital distributions in July, attributed in part to businesses recommitting to growth initiatives and investing in their futures.
CELIA & JOHNNY THE LEGENDARY DEBUT PAIRING OF SALSA ICONS CELIA CRUZ AND JOHNNY PACHECO RETURNS TO VINYL OCTOBER 11 IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The bestselling 1974 record, which launched the celebrated Cuban singer’s status as “Queen of Salsa,” features the hits “Toro mata” and “Quimbara,” among others.
Latin and African Music: A Cultural Exchange Across the Atlantic
Music transcends boundaries, connecting people across cultures and time. The musical connection between Africa and Latin America is a vibrant and enduring example of this.
United for Wildlife strengthens fight against the illegal wildlife trade by adding a West Africa Chapter to its global network
United for Wildlife, founded by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, convened leading figures from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors from across West and Central Africa to develop a regional network to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the regions.