The informal trade can fundamentally alter the fortunes of brands in South Africa especially in light of a retracting Read more

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The informal market in South Africa is valued at R164 billion per year, according to Trade Intelligence. At 30%-40% of total food spend in the country each year, this sector visited by 77% Read more

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In March 2020, we began investigating how gig economy platforms were responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports indicated that half of gig workers had Read more

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The group, which owns retail centres in rural areas and small towns, has not altered its dividend policy Read more

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According to First National Bank’s property broker survey, motives for selling property points to financial pressure among property owner-occupiers remaining “elevated” even after lockdown has been eased. Read more

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Many of SA’s already vulnerable domestic workers have been left in acute distress by the pandemic and lockdown, with their incomes cut and costs soaring. Read more

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Large corporates report a marked boost in productivity, along with other benefits, that will probably result in many adopting a “blended” model of allowing employees to work from both the office and home in future. Read more

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