Engen has unveiled a bold new look for its Xtreme lubricants range, positioning it as a premium solution for South African motorists. Designed to meet the demands of local roads and climate, the enhanced Xtreme range offers superior performance, advanced protection, and innovative packaging.

On 2 April 2025 approximately 500 delegates representing 250 Africa-based small and medium businesses, from 12 countries have come together in Johannesburg to pitch their products to Massmart buyers at the Massmart powered by Walmart Growth Summit.

By: Siphelele Dludla – IOL Business

After 77 years, Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (Esar) has decided to sell the Nestlé Cremora business to Lactalis South Africa, pending regulatory approval, as part of its strategic realignment of its operations following a meticulous evaluation process. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.

Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce directly to customers at selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets at the retailer’s Market Day on 3 April 2025.

Civil rights organisation Free SA has formally demanded answers from the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, regarding the recently published Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of the Sale, Importation and Manufacture of Foodstuffs Containing Any Part of the Plant or Component Derived from the Genus Cannabis Sativa L, Hemp, Hemp Seed Oil or Hemp Seed Flour (Government Gazette No. 52227, Notice No. 5960, dated 7 March 2025).

By: Dhivana Rajgopaul – IOL Business

Woolworths shelves are expected to be full by the end of the week at the latest, following shortages that the retailer experienced last week.

By: Dhivana Rajgopaul - IOL

After South African comedian Rory Pezter shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) about the alarming shortage of meat on Woolworths' shelves, the retailer promptly acknowledged the issue.

By: Nick Wilson – News24

Retail group Woolworths confirmed on Wednesday (15/01/2025) it is experiencing a shortage of avocados, saying this is due to a shift in harvesting times in KwaZulu-Natal, lower volumes in the Eastern Cape and logistical delays in Tanzania.

By:  Marelise van der Merwe – News24

Lucky Star has distanced itself from a consignment of counterfeit canned pilchards seized during a raid last week, owner Oceana said in a statement on Tuesday (19/11/2024).