Lending through the scheme has remained dismal even though big changes were implemented at the end of July to make it easier for borrowers and banks to use it. But since two weeks ago just R16.08bn had been lent, Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic

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

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce Economic FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Sustainability Trends

The global health crisis has had a major impact within the Distribution Centre environments that have been providing the lifeline to retailers, manufacturers and end-users alike. Read more

Agriculture Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic FMCG Manufacturing Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

CAPE TOWN – Banks have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with combined headline earnings falling 65.5 percent in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic Financial Trends

With President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly set to announce a move to a level 1 lockdown this week, the directives further relax restrictions and provide clarity on lingering issues such as visitations. Read more

Business Intelligence Convenience COVID-19 Economic FMCG Shopper / Consumer

The Competition Commission’s case against a small industrial company for excessive pricing of dust masks has raised concerns about overreach and problematic legal precedent Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce Economic FMCG Retail

Tax under collection, subdued economic growth, tax dodgers and the growth of the illicit economy are all contributing factors that will make economic recovery difficult. Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce Economic