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The Coca-Cola system in Kenya announces major investment

The Coca-Cola system in Kenya announces major investment

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

By Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

Global food prices rebounds in July

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

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AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

5 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

A barley harvest from a local sourcing partnership Heineken initiated in Ethiopia.

Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa

Justin Probyn 27 Sep 2017

Bruno Witvoet, Unilever Africa president and Mechell Chetty, Unilever vice president for HR, Africa, at the opening of Unilever’s new Africa hub.

Unilever's brand plan to grow business across Africa

19 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

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Purple tea is taking over the world, one cup at a time

Sharon Mundia 5 Sep 2017

She Leads Africa launches accelerator for beauty startups

She Leads Africa launches accelerator for beauty startups

Tom Jackson 23 Aug 2017

L-R: Enda Kwinga, HR; Grant Brooke, CEO; Kikonde Mwatela, COO; Caine Wanjau, CTO; Mahia-John Mahiaini, CFO.

Twiga Foods raises investment to expand

1 Aug 2017

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires Kenya's Equator Bottlers

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires Kenya's Equator Bottlers

7 Jul 2017

Africa increases high-value production, global trends identify industrial growth

Africa increases high-value production, global trends identify industrial growth

16 May 2017

Distell secures majority stake in Kenya-based KWAL

Distell secures majority stake in Kenya-based KWAL

5 Apr 2017

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

27 Sep 2016

Getting a feel for the luxury market in Africa

Getting a feel for the luxury market in Africa

Leigh Andrews 28 Jul 2015

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

Distell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

Shoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

Distell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Crunch time for fruit exports

Crunch time for fruit exports

16 Sep 2013

Nearly time to buy shares

Nearly time to buy shares

2 Sep 2013

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 26 Aug 2013

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Zeenat Moorad 21 Aug 2013

Africa lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

Africa lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

Shannon Sherry 16 Aug 2013

Africa's demand for services growing

Africa's demand for services growing

5 Aug 2013

Genes may stem rust growth

Genes may stem rust growth

3 Jul 2013

Yum growth needs to be Streetwise too

Yum growth needs to be Streetwise too

Nick Hedley 10 Jun 2013

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AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

RetailAB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

5 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

A barley harvest from a local sourcing partnership Heineken initiated in Ethiopia.

Marketing & MediaHeineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa

Justin Probyn 27 Sep 2017

Bruno Witvoet, Unilever Africa president and Mechell Chetty, Unilever vice president for HR, Africa, at the opening of Unilever’s new Africa hub.

Marketing & MediaUnilever's brand plan to grow business across Africa

19 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Retail#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Image Source:

AgriculturePurple tea is taking over the world, one cup at a time

Sharon Mundia 5 Sep 2017

She Leads Africa launches accelerator for beauty startups

RetailShe Leads Africa launches accelerator for beauty startups

Tom Jackson 23 Aug 2017

L-R: Enda Kwinga, HR; Grant Brooke, CEO; Kikonde Mwatela, COO; Caine Wanjau, CTO; Mahia-John Mahiaini, CFO.

RetailTwiga Foods raises investment to expand

1 Aug 2017

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires Kenya's Equator Bottlers

RetailCoca-Cola Beverages Africa acquires Kenya's Equator Bottlers

7 Jul 2017

Africa increases high-value production, global trends identify industrial growth

RetailAfrica increases high-value production, global trends identify industrial growth

16 May 2017

Distell secures majority stake in Kenya-based KWAL

RetailDistell secures majority stake in Kenya-based KWAL

5 Apr 2017

4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

Agriculture4th Addis Agrofood Exhibition in Ethiopia

27 Sep 2016

Getting a feel for the luxury market in Africa

Marketing & MediaGetting a feel for the luxury market in Africa

Leigh Andrews 28 Jul 2015

Peter Motlare says problems at Dangote hurt Tiger Brands but plans are underway to resolve these problems. Image: Tiger Brands

FinanceTiger Brands earnings from operations reach R8.56

Nick Hedley 22 May 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

ManufacturingSAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Distell turned in a strong performance for the first six months of the year with strong growth coming from African markets. Image: Mask

FinanceDistell Group's earnings up 21% to 503c

24 Feb 2014

Woolworths buys back African franchises

RetailWoolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

RetailFamous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

RetailShoprite turnover up 10.2% for September quarter

29 Oct 2013

Enjoying a glass of cider. Image:

ManufacturingDistell sees cider as means to quench thirst for growth in Africa

Marc Hasenfuss 18 Oct 2013

Premier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

RetailPremier buys Li-Lets to get other FMCG categories says Brait

Nick Hedley 14 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

RetailQuick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

Crunch time for fruit exports

AgricultureCrunch time for fruit exports

16 Sep 2013

Nearly time to buy shares

RetailNearly time to buy shares

2 Sep 2013

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

RetailRetailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 26 Aug 2013

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

RetailShoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Zeenat Moorad 21 Aug 2013

Africa lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

AgricultureAfrica lifts SA fruit and veg retailers

Shannon Sherry 16 Aug 2013

Africa's demand for services growing

Marketing & MediaAfrica's demand for services growing

5 Aug 2013

Genes may stem rust growth

AgricultureGenes may stem rust growth

3 Jul 2013

Yum growth needs to be Streetwise too

FinanceYum growth needs to be Streetwise too

Nick Hedley 10 Jun 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

FinanceIMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

FinanceSpurred by 35.3% earnings growth

11 Mar 2013

Rainbow Chicken raises R3,9bn

AgricultureRainbow Chicken raises R3,9bn

Zeenat Moorad 5 Mar 2013

Nampak optimistic over Africa growth

ManufacturingNampak optimistic over Africa growth

25 Feb 2013

[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future

Marketing & Media[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future

Nandkishor Buty 30 Jan 2013

GM restructures African business, seeking growth

AutomotiveGM restructures African business, seeking growth

Michael Bratt 23 Nov 2010

Mr Price takes aim at Nigerian market

RetailMr Price takes aim at Nigerian market

Michael Bleby 22 Nov 2010

Best of South Africa 2011 - bringing SA's best brands together

Marketing & MediaBest of South Africa 2011 - bringing SA's best brands together

6 Aug 2010