Spar Express shopping format makes its debut in Rwandan market
January 23, 2026
First 24-hour Spar Express convenience outlet opens at a filling station in the capital city’s Niboye neighbourhood.
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Cape Town’s ‘biggest and boldest’ marketing campaign hits UK and US
January 23, 2026
Focus of latest campaign is to ensure that global attention translates into real travel demand, real spend and real jobs, says city.
Kantar announces multiple changes to its Africa-based leadership team
January 22, 2026
Revamped management team will guide Kantar’s regional operations in South, West, East and Central Africa.
How greenwashing creates a false sense of stability for companies
January 22, 2026
Greenwashing may give a business greater stock market appeal initially, but the effect fades. Greater regulation is also changing the game.
Out now! New issue brings latest insights for Africa’s marketers
January 21, 2026
The latest issue of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking African marketing professionals, is now available.
AI is no silver bullet, say senior marketers on three continents
January 21, 2026
The journey towards data- and AI-driven customer interaction remains in its formative stages, study emphasises.
US$2.7bn being spent to upgrade Libya’s biggest port and free zone
January 20, 2026
Misurata Free Zone Port will help solidify Libya’s role as a regional supply chain hub linking Europe with North Africa and African hinterland.
Retail giant Walmart plans to open third SA store in first quarter of 2026
January 20, 2026
Latest Walmart outlet will be located at Boksburg, a town east of Johannesburg, local media reports suggest
Olukemi Ogunsakin joins Guinness Nigeria in senior communications role
January 19, 2026
She comes to the Tolaram-owned brewing giant after working in corporate communications positions for the likes of Coca-Cola and Rite Foods.
Renowned chef Jamie Oliver headlines another campaign for Checkers
January 16, 2026
Dinnertime collaboration blends Oliver’s culinary creativity with personalisation, AI-driven content, shopper insights and same-day delivery.
Promotions are at a tipping point in South African FMCG retail
January 16, 2026
Report finds the high intensity of retail promotions brings diminishing returns, margin pressure and narrows the scope for price-led growth.
Companies with strong reputations earn nearly 5% in ‘reputation return’
January 15, 2026
International study suggests that organisations with the strongest reputations may achieve shareholder returns well above the norm.
UN expects African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertainty
January 14, 2026
United Nations predicts that East Africa will show the strongest economic growth this year. North and West Africa to slow slightly.
Brands must find better balance between AI and authenticity in 2026
January 14, 2026
Brands need to work out how they strike a balance between leveraging AI and reaching consumers in a way that still feels genuine.
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