Dr Petrus van Niekerk, founder and CEO, Udok. Healthcare is moving beyond the traditional doctor’s rooms and hospital, as digital channels create new ways for patients to access medical services. Retailers, pharmacies and digital kiosks within retail are emerging as important entry points, offering consumers convenient access to healthcare through apps, messaging and virtual consultations….
Airtel Money has launched a retail offer for its initial public offering, setting a minimum application of £250 per investor. This move precedes its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange. The offer commenced on October 2, 2026, and is specifically available to eligible investors who are resident and physically present in the United Kingdom….
Jonathan Kruger, product innovation and growth lead, Smollan Technologies. Retail media, described by Luth Research as the fastest-growing ad segment in 2026, is a massive wave of opportunity that many South African retailers have been slow to take advantage of. It’s a strong and growing revenue stream for retailers globally. In South Africa, retail media…
South African online retail is expected to reach R159-billion in 2026, up from R130-billion last year – but the rate of growth is expected to decline to 22.5%, from 35.4% in 2025 and 35.2% the year before. The figures come from Online Retail in South Africa 2026, produced by World Wide Worx with Mastercard, Peach…
The 10% milestone marks a turning point for South African e-commerce, with retailers now focused on profitable digital sales. (Image source: iStock) South Africa’s online retail sector is expected to reach R159 billion in sales by the end of 2026, with online retail expected to grow by 22.5%. This is according to “Online Retail in…
Shoprite’s trading profit increased 8.4% to R16.2 billion, while gross profit rose 8.1% to R66.5 billion for the 52 weeks ended 28 June. Shoprite has expanded its push into South Africa’s informal economy and digital financial services after finalising the acquisition of an initial 51% stake in R&A Cellular. According to the retail group’s latest…
21st Annual Cleaver Awards. From 19 to 21 August 2026, some of southern Africa’s finest butcheries took centre stage at the 21st Annual Cleaver Awards, and Arch Retail Solutions was once again proud to be part of the celebration as a sponsor. The Cleaver Awards have become an important benchmark of excellence within the butchery…
BEIJING, CHINA – 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags and enjoying the bustling scene. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster…
For most operations leaders, a point-of-sale system is where a transaction ends. A customer taps a card, a receipt prints, the sale closes. Fatima Khota, business unit manager for Rectron’s Automation and Data Capturing division. Image supplied Facilities management sits somewhere else entirely, in a different department, often a different budget line, dealing with a…
Richard Okello, co-founder of African investment firm Sango Capital, sees strong potential across a variety of sectors. Okello is particularly keen on African retail. “The transformation from unorganised retail to organised retail is underway,” he notes. One of Sango’s standout investments has been Sundry Markets, the parent company of Marketsquare, a Nigerian supermarket chain founded…
