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In an impressive display of efficiency and reliability, Checkers Sixty60 has broken multiple records during its Early Black Friday promotion, delivering a staggering 7.5 million products in just four days.This online-exclusive sale, which ran from 20 to 23 November, saw Checkers Sixty60 achieving its highest-ever daily orders on Saturday, 22…

South Africa’s push toward a low-carbon future received a major boost this week as Transnet announced a significant new partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), backed by a grant from the European Union.The agreement, unveiled on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted in Johannesburg over the weekend,…

BMW Group has said it continues to hold a commanding lead in the premium vehicle segment despite a decade-long decline in luxury car sales and growing competitive pressure from rapidly expanding Chinese automakers.This was revelead by the BMW's top executives during the recent tour of the company's plants in Munich…

Nqobani MziziGovernance is about how people come together to make decisions that shape the future. This past weekend, South Africa reminded the world what that looks like in motion. As host of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, it brought together the world’s major economies and powerful…

As South Africa continues to embrace global culinary trends, Pick n Pay is set to add a little more flavour to its aisles with the introduction of a new range of authentic Korean cuisine.This venture into Korean food, often referred to as K-food, aligns perfectly with the global rise of…

As Black Friday approaches, shoppers across South Africa are poised to dive into the frenzy of discounts and deals.Yet, how we engage with sales reveals much about our financial habits.Steven Amey, a personal finance expert and Head of Intermediated Distribution at Ashburton Investments, highlights four distinct shopper types, each with…

As dawn breaks over South Africa, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills countless homes, a staple for nearly half of the nation’s adult population despite ongoing inflationary pressures.A year after scrutinising the coffee landscape, it’s time to delve back into how coffee enthusiasts across demographics react to the lingering…

Our nation’s future hinges on the prosperity of its youth, yet the reality of youth unemployment is a serious challenge. With the youth unemployment rate sitting at a staggering 45.5% nationally, and reaching 62.4% for those aged 15–24, we face an urgent need to move beyond discussion toward decisive, impactful…

The festive season is upon us, but celebrations can quickly turn into a catastrophe if you get behind the wheel under the influence, according to the Non-life Insurance Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO).In a statement, the Non-life Insurance Division of the NFO says that this holiday, the…

Last year, it was reported that South Africans spent more than R30 billion during the Black Friday period across three major banks. Online transactions nearly doubled the average in-store spend, reflecting rapidly increasing consumer confidence in digital shopping. This year, spending is likely to rise again as retailers extend Black…