Sbu September Eyes Global Breakthrough as He Lands Top 20 Spot in Entrepreneur of Impact Competition
South African entrepreneur Sibusiso Ngwenya, widely known as Sbu September, is once again stepping onto a global stage, this time as a Top 20 finalist in the prestigious Entrepreneur of Impact Competition. The announcement marks a pivotal moment not only for his personal journey, but for the broader narrative of African entrepreneurship breaking into international…
Continued Value-Led Shift in Alcohol Toward RTDs and Convenient Formats
South Africa’s alcohol market is undergoing a clear recalibration, with value, accessibility, and format convenience emerging as decisive growth drivers. At the centre of this shift are ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, which continue to outperform adjacent categories as consumers prioritise ease, consistency, and price transparency over experimentation-driven trends. RTDs Cement Their Role as the Growth Engine…
New-Vehicle Sales Momentum: South Africa’s Auto Market Accelerates into 2026
The South African new-vehicle market closed 2025 on a distinctly positive trajectory, reinforcing new-vehicle sales momentum as a central theme in automotive and economic discourse. A combination of pent-up demand, improved macroeconomic conditions and a surge of value-oriented brands helped deliver strong year-end figures and bullish forecasts for the year ahead. December 2025 Caps Off…
Virtual Try-Ons & AI Stylists: Is South Africa Ready for the Next Wave of Fashion Retail?
Technology is transforming the way the world shops. We have moved from the lock down-related and global sensation of e-commerce and online shopping to a more heightened shopping experience where everything that used to take place in the brick-and-mortar store can happen virtually. The inception of the online shopping phenomenon allowed for consumers to access…
Bathu’s #WYJSeries2025 Is More Than a Panel—It’s a Power Statement
Bathu has never been just about sneakers—it’s about the journey. The beloved South African footwear brand is taking that ethos to new heights with the launch of its Walk Your Journey Series (#WYJSeries2025). This dynamic initiative invites the nation into a meaningful conversation on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the evolving landscape of retail, driven by some…
Bathu Unveils Flagship Store at Mall of Africa, Celebrating Growth and Empowerment
Bathu’s journey continues with the grand opening of its latest flagship store at Mall of Africa, a major achievement for the South African sneaker brand. This launch marks Bathu’s 34th store across the nation, further establishing its reputation as a leader in the local sneaker industry. Following a successful stint at SOOK, the Mall of…
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