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No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space

The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu

Media24 owner Naspers says it is pursuing the continuation of its businesses despite the recent decision to halt major print publications.
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Naspers sees continuation of its Media24 business despite print publication cuts

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Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers like Shein. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry?

Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers

Bob van Dijk. Photo by Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Naspers and Prosus chief executive Bob van Dijk steps down

Ervin Tu, the group chief investment officer at Naspers, has been appointed interim chief executive of both companies

Delivery service: Amazon centre in London. The pandemic disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon is an even bigger disruptor lying in wait. Photo: Getty Images

Amazon to eat Woolworths, Shoprite and Takealot lunch?

The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in…

Sold on it: H&M’s home concept store in Joburg carries its own range as well as local brands.

South Africa’s retail revival is cashing in

Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar

Everyday escapism is the theme of Hamethop’s SS23 Rat Race collection.

Objects of Desire: Escape the everyday

Home – wherever or whoever that is – is a sanctuary, an escape from the outside world

Yoza Mnyanda: “I just hope that it’s one of the acts that contributes to a more authentic shift in terms of what is considered popular South African music”.

The pop evangelist: ​Yoza Mnyanda

"I don’t really believe in making anything that doesn’t leave you with at least one question. Even if the question is, ‘What on earth was that?"