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bizcommunity.com > article > cape-town-fintech-njiapay-secures-r35m-399968a

Cape Town fintech NjiaPay secures R35m in seed funding

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (214+ words) The Cape Town-based fintech provides software that helps businesses manage multiple payment service providers through a single integration. The company said the funding will be used to grow its engineering and commercial teams, expand integrations with payment providers and support…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > south-africas-power-utility-eskom-tried-to-block-a-gold-mine-from-going-solar-but-lost-in-court-177856a

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (976+ words) South Africa's national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space to do that is proving to be difficult. Around 74% of the country's electricity is generated by coal-fired…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > what-itb-berlin-2026-confirmed-for-cape-town-844433a

What ITB Berlin 2026 confirmed for Cape Town

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (761+ words) As Cape Town Tourism, we went to Berlin to engage partners, launch the next iteration of our global campaign, listen carefully, and test our own thinking against what the rest of the world is seeing. What came through strongly was…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > at-what-cost-do-consumers-win-with-low-cost-imports-in-south-africa-511140a

At what cost do consumers win with low-cost imports in South Africa?

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (650+ words) These platforms promise what struggling consumers want most: affordability. Fashion items are priced below local manufacturing costs. Gadgets at a fraction of mall prices. Free or heavily subsidised shipping. In a country battling high unemployment and a cost-of-living crisis, that…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > ofm-the-gateway-to-central-south-africa-part-of-the-local-is-our-superpower-series-400079a

OFM - The gateway to central South Africa (part of the local is our superpower series) - OFM Radio

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (472+ words) Access to the BrandMapp data research gives OFM a deeper understanding of its target audience and how well the brand is accomplishing its objectives. OFM targets an audience over the age of 25, with an SEM rating of 7+. BRC 2024 last mapped…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > black-billboard-owners-alliance-welcomes-city-of-johannesburg-crackdown-on-illegal-billboards-400019a

Black Billboard Owners Alliance welcomes City of Johannesburg crackdown on illegal billboards

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (285+ words) The City's campaign to dismantle non-compliant outdoor advertising structures represents an important step toward restoring order, fairness, and regulatory integrity within the sector. For years, the BBOA has advocated for clear, fair and transparent enforcement of municipal by-laws to ensure…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > beyond-esg-compliance-the-case-for-catalytic-capital-in-south-africa-733362a

Beyond ESG compliance: The case for catalytic capital in South Africa - Next Generation

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (486+ words) At the same time, the country faces persistent structural unemployment, fragile local economies, and widening inequality. The issue is not whether capital is being deployed. It is whether it is being architected strategically. Catalytic capital represents one of the most…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > drinks-federation-of-sa-joins-forces-to-combat-illicit-alcohol-at-2026-emea-security-conference-399928a

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (226+ words) Illicit alcohol is a material economic and regulatory risk in South Africa. According to the 2025 Euromonitor International study, Understanding the Illicit Alcohol Market in South Africa, illicit alcohol accounts for 18% of total market volume, representing an estimated R25bn annually. Fiscal losses…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > sa-retail-growth-stagnates-even-as-economic-indicators-improve-844493a

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (721+ words) Looking at the numbers, we see that real GDP is forecast at around +1.4% for 2026, while real retail trade sales are expected to grow at roughly +2% to +2.5%, i.e. lower than 2025s performance. Consumer confidence remains negative at -9 in Q4 2025 and household debt and credit…...

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bizcommunity.com > article > 19-march-marks-the-start-of-something-big-as-jumbo-mall-opens-in-emalahleni-955504a

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni - Catchwords

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (467+ words) The official launch will take place over four days, from 19 to 22 March, with the theme Indawo Yethu " Our Place. This message reflects the vision behind the development: a shopping centre designed not only as a retail destination, but as a…...