Springfield Farms in Limpopo is helping feed South Africa’s avo obsession – one sustainable harvest at a time Avocado season has been in full swing since March, and South Africans are scooping up the country’s favourite fruit in record volumes. With creamy texture, great health credentials, and versatile uses, it’s easy to understand the obsession. According to the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the country produces around 155,000 metric tonnes of avocados annually, and volumes continue to grow. Nearly 50% of this is exported primarily to the UK and EU, and the remainder meets the ever-growing demand from a South African population
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Monthly Archives August 2025
Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania enters final weeks with R1.5 Million in Prizes up for grabs and PE winner’s wish come true
28 August 2025, Cape Town – South African consumers are becoming more deal-driven, especially as household budgets are stretched. According to an industry report from McKinsey & Company titled Consumers: Spending more to buy less, many consumers delay purchases until items go on sale as part of their cost-saving strategies. This is the same for loyalty rewards and promotional campaigns. In this climate of price sensitivity and reward-seeking behaviour, Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania has struck a chord with shoppers, and with the campaign now past its halfway mark, the momentum continues to build. With thousands of customers walking away with prizes, and more
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Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania enters final weeks with R1.5 Million in Prizes up for grabs and PE winner’s wish come true
28 August 2025, Cape Town – South African consumers are becoming more deal-driven, especially as household budgets are stretched. According to an industry report from McKinsey & Company titled Consumers: Spending more to buy less, many consumers delay purchases until items go on sale as part of their cost-saving strategies. This is the same for loyalty rewards and promotional campaigns. In this climate of price sensitivity and reward-seeking behaviour, Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania has struck a chord with shoppers, and with the campaign now past its halfway mark, the momentum continues to build. With thousands of customers walking away with prizes, and more
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Pick n Pay’s SMME Sales Surge 44% as Supplier Development Gains Momentum
Annual SMME Supplier Conference Spotlights Small Business Growth, Innovation, and Stronger Partnerships Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 August 2025. Pick n Pay’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme has delivered 44% year-on-year sales growth for its SMME partners, underscoring the strong economic impact of small business integration within its supply chain. The initiative, which has grown to include 146 locally sourced suppliers with an average of 10 new SMMEs onboarded annually, is directly contributing to job creation and expanding consumer choice with innovative, high-quality local products. At its annual SMME Supplier Conference, Pick n Pay executives emphasised that small business development
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Retailers respond as loyalty uptake grows – Pick n Pay launches initiative to double down on customer value
21 August 2025, Cape Town. As South African households continue to face rising living costs and make more intentional spending choices, retailers are urged to deliver meaningful value. Pick n Pay’s Price Palooza campaign supports this notion, reinforcing how loyalty programmes are helping customers stretch their budgets through discounts, rewards, and a little excitement at the till. The campaign aligns with recent data showing growing consumer reliance on value-driven solutions. According to the latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index, sentiment has climbed from a near two-year low of -20 to -10 in Q2 2025. Yet, the economic reality remains tough. In response, more
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Bank where you shop! Pick n Pay expands South Africa’s widest retail banking network
Pick n Pay’s extended retail banking solution is available at over 1 400 stores nationwide and one of the most cost-effective in the country 12 August 2025: From FNB to Absa, TymeBank to Standard Bank, and now Capitec, Pick n Pay continues to unite South Africa’s leading banks under one roof, giving customers unmatched convenience when managing their money while they shop. With the addition of Capitec cash deposits at Pick n Pay tills, now empowers all banked customers to deposit cash, withdraw funds, and transfer money instantly at the checkout, making Pick n Pay the most accessible banking point in
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Her Hustle: Women Who Took the Leap
From taxi ranks to construction sites, women are redefining their roles by daring to dream and challenging stereotypes. They are breaking barriers through leadership, innovation, resilience, and leaving lasting footprints for others to follow. A complex blend of historical biases, structural inequalities, and cultural norms has long shaped the power dynamics between men and women. While progress has been made, true equality remains out of reach. A Legacy of Inequality Historically, entrepreneurship has been a male-dominated arena. Access to capital, networks, and mentorship was largely restricted to men. Women’s participation was often undervalued or relegated to the informal economy. The
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A Fair Transition Demands Fair Finance: Women Leading Climate Resilience
By Deborah O’Connor, Associate Director, Sustainability and Climate at BDO As climate change accelerates, the fight for a healthy planet must be inclusive. Yet all too often, women, especially in rural communities, are side lined in climate planning and funding. We must recognise that climate justice is gender justice. Women’s leadership yields better outcomes – studies show their participation leads to “more effective and equitable climate outcomes,” when women have a voice, communities manage resources more wisely and environmental solutions become more inclusive and impactful. Finance is one of the most powerful levers shaping our future. Yet when it comes
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Pick n Pay Botswana – a fresh new chapter for shoppers across the country
Corporate transition means better stores, better service, and more local impact Gaborone, Botswana, 06 August 2025: Pick n Pay Botswana is excited to announce that the all of its stores are now under full corporate ownership, signalling its commitment to delivering an improved shopping experience for customers. From a previous franchise-based model, 13 Pick n Pay stores in Botswana are now fully owned and operated by the Pick n Pay Group. This transition from franchise to corporate stores means Pick n Pay can directly invest in its stores, ensuring that every customer enjoys the facilities, improved service, and a broader,
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PnP Clothing celebrates Women’s Month with Thabiso Musi Futurewear collab
The PnP Clothing X Thabiso Musi collection celebrates the strength and individuality of the modern South African woman Cape Town, 5 August 2025: In celebration of Women’s Month, Pick n Pay has named Thabiso Musi as 2025’s first Futurewear designer, the retailer’s incubator programme dedicated to elevating South Africa’s emerging fashion talent by creating commercially viable collections. At a young age, Free State-born Thabiso Musi discovered his deep passion for fashion. Since then, his fashion wear has become synonymous with the richness of African art and the minimalism of abstract design. With an unwavering focus on the continent’s cultural depth,
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