In an era where change is the only constant, businesses must adapt and evolve to stay ahead. Penquin, the brand and communication agency based in Johannesburg, is leading by example, embracing transformation with open arms. The agency recently made headlines with the unveiling of its brand-new logo and refreshed corporate identity (CI), marking a significant milestone in its journey.
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South Africa News
South African consumers feel the big squeeze: 99% have changed their FMCG shopping habits to save money
According to NIQ, 44% of South African consumers feel they are in a worse financial position this year compared to a year ago. Of those respondents, 82% say that increased costs of living are to blame for their recent financial struggles, up from 76% a year ago. Nearly two-thirds (62%) state they are worse off due to the economic slowdown, up from 57% a year ago. These findings appeared in “Consumer Outlook 2024″, the latest NIQ Thought Leadership report capturing the mindset and sentiment of consumers around the world.
That EV Hypercar with a Tailpipe… Sounds Alright!
The Ararkis Sandstorm, a rare edition electric Hypercar with South African roots, blew through an online cloud of controversy last week when the internet erupted over the ‘tailpipes’ found on the car’s rear end.
Why the sector is fertile ground for South African entrepreneurs
By Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola South Africa needs entrepreneurs to reverse our shrinking economy and high unemployment rate. And while they face numerous barriers […]
Payment fraud – top five scams to look out for
The truth is, all businesses are at risk of being scammed at some point, and just one incident can cost a company millions of Rand. […]
There are lessons in the US iBuyer Bubble Burst for the South African property market
By Gil Sperling, Co-CEO & Co-Founder: Flow The US housing market suffered a seismic shock last week when leading property listings portal Zillow exited its […]
Financial Inclusion across Africa starts here
Africa’s first digital in-store lay-by app is aiming to create financial inclusion throughout the continent – starting in South Africa. Local fintech startup LayUp is […]
ESG obligations leading to the risk of increased litigation for African businesses
By Darryl Bernstein, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg As African businesses begin to recover and build the […]
Digital identity is a crucial business requirement post-Covid
It is well-known that the Covid-pandemic has forced change in many industries and driven digitalisation at a pace faster than anyone could have anticipated, but […]
2021: The year of the online payment
As the world moved indoors two years ago, the online payment space flourished. These are the biggest developments in 2021, and a brief look ahead. […]