Choppies’ trading update indicates lower consumer spending in Botswana
March 18, 2026
Botswana’s grocery retailers are a barometer of consumer spending.
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Journey to the 2026 AMC Conference in Livingstone gets underway
March 16, 2026
Zambian government affirms its ‘full support’ to make groundbreaking gathering ‘most successful in confederation’s history’.
Nigeria aims to formalise small businesses operating outside the tax net
March 16, 2026
Country has a vast informal sector that is estimated at around 40-million businesses, according to a 2024 study.
Africa’s banks punch above their weight on brand strength, study finds
March 16, 2026
Brand power in banking is no longer defined by balance sheet size alone, but by depth of trust and customer advocacy.
SA-based Woolworths announces the appointment of new Group CEO
March 12, 2026
Retailer makes an internal appointment as Sam Ngumeni takes the reins after almost 30 years with the business.
Supply chain bottlenecks and rising oil costs set to hit consumers
March 12, 2026
With the war in the Middle East disrupting global supply lines and pushing up a range of costs, consumers will have to pay more.
After years of struggle in Nigeria, last Shoprite stores close their doors
March 11, 2026
Some speculation of a ‘business reset’ rather than an exit, but a long and troubled Nigerian era for the retail brand may be over.
Spur chief marketing officer steps up to a role on the board
March 11, 2026
Vuyokazi Henda leverages extensive marketing expertise gained at Spur Corporation and Unilever to become an Executive Director.
Brand boost for SA’s Rooibos tea in global Apple TV+ hit series
March 11, 2026
A small on-screen moment, but a significant cultural nod to one of the country’s most recognisable agricultural exports, industry body says.
Kenya’s Enock Wandera takes up new regional SSA position with Ipsos
March 11, 2026
Wandera fills newly created executive role of Chief of Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, while continuing as Kenya Chief Client Officer.
FMCG retail in South Africa lifted by economic tailwinds in 2025
March 9, 2026
Retailers enjoyed genuine momentum last year. But the volatile geopolitical climate and commodity prices are 2026 challenges.
Zambia’s marketers gear up for their 29th annual conference in May
March 9, 2026
Theme reflects ZIM’s commitment to positioning marketing as a strategic driver of growth, innovation, competitiveness and national development.
2026 AMC Conference: Call to register for Official Launch Event
March 6, 2026
AMC’s upcoming Zambia conference in September is breaking new ground. Marketers are invited to join the launch event live online.
Researchers study the phenomenon of ‘creepiness’ in a digital world
March 6, 2026
Surprise, surprise: marketers should design strategies that avoid signals of intrusive surveillance in their digital marketing efforts.
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