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It wasn’t long ago that South Africa was forced to walk a diplomatic tightrope, thanks to…
PepsiCo South Africa doubles local production
In a show of confidence in the local economy, Pepsico South Africa has further expanded its…
Interview: Takealot CEO on the Amazon invasion
South Africa’s e-commerce market is preparing for what looks to be a David vs Goliath showdown,…
Interview: Sean Summers on Pick n Pay’s turnaround
The retailer released a grim set of results on Wednesday, which saw its shares plummet more…
Global economy braces for Israel-Hamas spillover
Markets are anticipating that the conflict will be contained. A wider Middle East war would hit…
Inflation rises sharply in September
Inflation rose sharply to an annual rate of 5.4% in September, marking a firm reversal of…