Consumers | Bizcommunity

Consumers | Bizcommunity

News

Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

FMCG

Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

1 day

Source: Pexels.

Affordable & Social Housing

Can 2026 budget reforms finally solve South Africa’s affordable housing problem?

1 day

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

1 day

African developers are blending mythology, culture and technology to create a new genre of interactive storytelling and South Africa’s gaming industry. (Source: )

Media

Why Africanfuturist gaming is becoming a powerful new voice in global entertainment

1 day

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Retail Marketing

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Issued by NielsenIQ 1 day

Source: Supplied. Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services.

Markets & Investment

How Middle East tensions could reshape South Africa's economy

Johann Els 1 day

Natascha Torres, head of digital media strategy at iqbusiness examines the power of micro communities (Image source: © 123rf )

Media

The power and relevance of micro communities for B2B brands

Natascha Torres 1 day

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

Research

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

2 days

Image source: krakenimages.com from

Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 2 days

Despite the current media narrative, brands that play it too safe risk missing out on significant opportunities in Great Britain’s cause landscape, the findings show (Image supplied)

Marketing

Effie and Ipsos: Brands playing it too safe risk missing opportunities

2 days

Own the moment that matters. Powered by Vicinity Media Occasion IQ and Omnichannel Analytics

OOH

Own the moment that matters. Powered by Vicinity Media Occasion IQ and Omnichannel Analytics

Sharné Daniels, Issued by Vicinity Media 2 days

CMOs drowning in data, starved for decisions

Marketing

CMOs drowning in data, starved for decisions

Max Flajsner, Issued by Incubeta 2 days

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Could Japan and UK markets outshine US equities in 2026?

Sebastian Mullins 3 days

Visa survey reveals SA's rapidly evolving payment landscape

Banking & Finance

Visa survey reveals SA's rapidly evolving payment landscape

3 days

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

Events

Comic Con goes royal with Burger King's 'Crowned' partnership in 2026

3 days

Why space gives the Ford Territory Dark Edition the edge

Launches & Reviews

Why space gives the Ford Territory Dark Edition the edge

Imran Salie 28 Feb 2026

Jacobs Hot & Iced Latte launches and Vanilla Cappuccino returns

FMCG

Jacobs Hot & Iced Latte launches and Vanilla Cappuccino returns

3 Mar 2026

Death of the ‘open brief’ and the generative AI fix

Marketing

Death of the ‘open brief’ and the generative AI fix

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 3 Mar 2026

#RAPTBizTrendsTV | The Culture Foundry Co's Luke van der Spuy: When Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore

BizTrendsTV

#RAPTBizTrendsTV | The Culture Foundry Co's Luke van der Spuy: When Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore

Danette Breitenbach 3 Mar 2026

Diesel prices set to rise in March, impacting transport costs

Logistics & Transport

Diesel prices set to rise in March, impacting transport costs

3 Mar 2026

Radio & Audio

Cape Town is moving, and it’s moving with purpose

Lois O’Brien, Issued by United Stations 26 Jan 2026

Radio & Audio

The hills are alive with the sound of fuzzy logic

Gordon Muller, Issued by United Stations 17 Feb 2026

PR runs the world

PR & Communications

PR runs the world

Nkateko Khosa, Issued by Brave Group 2 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Trends

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Maroefah Smith 2 Mar 2026

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

ESG & Sustainability

Why clean beauty brands must move beyond aesthetics and embrace true sustainability

Nicole Sherwin 2 Mar 2026

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

27 Feb 2026

Budget Speech (Feb 2026) – explained like you’re telling your friend

Economy

Budget Speech (Feb 2026) – explained like you’re telling your friend

Issued by The Noise Factory 27 Feb 2026

Why peptides are the next it-girl ingredient in South African beauty and wellness

Aesthetic Medicine

Why peptides are the next it-girl ingredient in South African beauty and wellness

27 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Jurgen Eckmann, wealth manager at Consult by Momentum.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: SA's actual growth numbers are not yet cause for celebration

Jurgen Eckmann 26 Feb 2026

Truecaller Ads Platform now directly available to advertisers in South Africa and Kenya via 365 Digital

Digital

Truecaller Ads Platform now directly available to advertisers in South Africa and Kenya via 365 Digital

Issued by 365 Digital 26 Feb 2026

Tax increase prediction 2026: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Taxation & Regulation

Tax increase prediction 2026: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Issued by SAICA 26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Citadel chief economist, Maarten Ackerman.

Finance

#Budget2026: Tax relief and infrastructure spending take centre stage

26 Feb 2026

Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

Digital

Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

Issued by Kantar 26 Feb 2026

Transforming township economies: The digital future of SA's SME retailers

Informal Retailing

Transforming township economies: The digital future of SA's SME retailers

26 Feb 2026

#Budget2026: Road freight logistics and what it means for consumers

Logistics & Transport

#Budget2026: Road freight logistics and what it means for consumers

Gavin Kelly 26 Feb 2026

SA's coffee market defies price hikes with quality-driven consumption

Sales

SA's coffee market defies price hikes with quality-driven consumption

25 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

Katja Hamilton 25 Feb 2026

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Exhibitions & Events

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Issued by Converge Africa 25 Feb 2026

South Africa’s carbon tax should stay: climate scientists explain why

Environment & Natural Resources

South Africa’s carbon tax should stay: climate scientists explain why

Britta Rennkamp et al. 25 Feb 2026

Dylan Kruger, managing partner: Africa Network, M+C Saatchi Abel says 2026 is a wake-up call for a continent ready to lead (Image supplied)

Digital

#BizTrends2026 | M&C Saatchi Abel’s Dylan Kruger: The end of “social” media; the start of Africa’s build era

Dylan Kruger 25 Feb 2026

Advertising

ARB bursts consumer bubble in Sunlight complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Feb 2026

Supplied image: Chad Moses, the Executive Head of Reddam House Umhlanga

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Reddam's Chad Moses: How digital confidence, entrepreneurship and accessible tools are reshaping learning

Chad Moses 24 Feb 2026

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Retail Marketing

Tiger Brands' next chapter unveiled: Insights from new CMO Lorraine De Graaff

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Feb 2026

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Rushil Rattan 24 Feb 2026

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

Retailers

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

24 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Boom Group’s Nigel Matthews: Advertising to humans requires humanity

Advertising

#BizTrends2026 | Boom Group’s Nigel Matthews: Advertising to humans requires humanity

Nigel Matthews 24 Feb 2026

Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Banking

2026 Budget Speech: Will South Africans get the tax relief they need?

23 Feb 2026

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

Commercial Property

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

23 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Heineken's Chaen Lew: 6 trends driving the normalisation of alcohol-free consumption

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Heineken's Chaen Lew: 6 trends driving the normalisation of alcohol-free consumption

Chaen Lew 23 Feb 2026

Behind the campaign: Reframing fairness in ride-hailing: The inDrive success story

Marketing

Behind the campaign: Reframing fairness in ride-hailing: The inDrive success story

Issued by inDrive 23 Feb 2026