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| 28.05.2025 | Pick n Pay's Digital Transformation: A New Era in Online Grocery Shopping | In the fast-paced world of retail, evolution is key. Pick n Pay, a prominent player in South Africa's grocery market, has taken a bold step forward. The company recently unveiled a revamped version of its online grocery delivery platform, t... |
| 26.05.2025 | Pick n Pay asap! app overhauled in major online push | Pick n Pay has launched a major update to its online grocery delivery platform, asap!, which the retailer said is “designed for scale” and integrates Pick n Pay asap!, Smart Shopper and other value added services into one app.
“This new app... |
| 26.05.2025 | Pick n Pay’s online business turns profitable | Pick n Pay said on Monday that its online business, made up mainly of its asap! on-demand delivery services and grocery delivery through Takealot’s Mr D, is now profitable on a “full costed basis”.
The retailer, which published its annual f... |
| 24.05.2025 | The Scientific Foodies: Bharat Bhalla and Varun Kapur, Co-Founders, Yu Foods Before launching Yu, the duo ran a full-scale consumer survey, speaking to over 500 people about their packaged food habits... | If you ever find yourself downing instant noodles at midnight and wondering if there's a way to feel less guilty about it, Bharat Bhalla and Varun Kapur have an answer. And no, it doesn't involve counting calories or shame spirals. It invol... |
| 15.05.2025 | The Rise of AI in Audiobooks and Accessibility: A New Era for Storytelling and Shopping | In the digital age, technology reshapes our experiences. Two recent developments highlight this transformation: Audible's AI-voiced audiobooks and Shoprite's enhanced accessibility features for its Sixty60 app. Both innovations aim to bridg... |
| 13.05.2025 | Shoprite’s Sixty60 app now ‘talks’ to blind users | Shoprite Holdings has collaborated with non-profit Blind SA to develop voice navigation functionality to assist visually impaired users better access the Checkers Sixty60 application.
According to a statement by Blind SA, the organisation a... |
| 19.03.2025 | The Digital Banking Revolution: A New Era for South Africa's Financial Landscape | In the heart of South Africa's financial sector, a quiet revolution is brewing. Digital banks are emerging, challenging the traditional giants that have long dominated the landscape. At the forefront of this movement is Bank Zero, co-founde... |
| 18.03.2025 | Hyper-personalisation is next up in eBucks, Pick n Pay pact | A small-format Pick n Pay store in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Image: Husskeyy/CC BY-SA 4.0
First National Bank and Pick n Pay will next month extend their eBucks rewards programme partnership to a broader segment of FNB’s customer portfolio.
Ha... |
| 06.03.2025 | Checkers Sixty60: A New Era of Grocery Shopping | In the fast-paced world of grocery shopping, Checkers Sixty60 is making waves. This on-demand service from Shoprite Holdings has seen impressive growth, but the tides are shifting. Sales surged by 47.1% in the first half of 2025. Yet, this ... |
| 05.03.2025 | Checkers Sixty60 launches on the web – no app required | Consumers no longer require a smartphone app to shop for groceries on the Checkers 60Sixty service.
Shoprite Holdings has announced that users can now shop Checkers Sixty60 on the web, in the same way they might order products from Takealot... |
| 04.03.2025 | Checkers Sixty60 still pumping, but sales growth is slowing | Shoprite Holdings’ popular Checkers Sixty60 on-demand shopping service grew sales in the first half of its 2025 financial year by 47.1%.
While still representing robust growth for the e-commerce platform, it does mark a slowdown in sales fr... |
| 28.02.2025 | Jumpstart Your Career with Ampath, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths Vacancies | Share
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| 20.02.2025 | The Future of Payments: VezoPay's Smart Ring Revolution | In a world where convenience reigns supreme, VezoPay is stepping into the spotlight. This South African company is not just selling a product; it’s crafting a lifestyle. Imagine a ring that allows you to pay with a simple tap. No wallet, no... |
| 18.02.2025 | What is SASSA? How to Apply and Check SASSA Status? | Share
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The SASSA is a government organization responsible for administering social grants to eligible South African citizens. SASA 350 are aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals in need, including the ... |
| 03.12.2024 | The Digital Revolution in Car Insurance: A Safer, Smarter Future | The car insurance landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Technology is the driving force behind this transformation. Insurers are no longer just safety nets; they are proactive partners in road safety. The integration of telematics, artif... |
| 02.12.2024 | Woolworths and Takealot eat up Black Friday spoils | Data from a live ticker dashboard which tracked the spending of Discovery Bank clients from midnight on Friday, 29 November to 11pm that same day shows that Woolworths won the lion’s share of Discovery Bank customer spend among physical ret... |
| 19.11.2024 | WhatsApp-powered bank card launched in South Africa | A South African fintech specialising in cross-border money transfer has launched a new bank card that allows card holders to manage their account and money through WhatsApp.
Mama Money Financial Services has launched the bank card in collab... |
| 29.10.2024 | AbbVie’s Bold Move: Acquiring Aliada Therapeutics for CNS Breakthroughs | In a strategic maneuver that echoes the age-old adage, "the early bird catches the worm," AbbVie has set its sights on the burgeoning field of central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics. The Chicago-based pharmaceutical giant annou... |
| 28.10.2024 | Bookmarks | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a stunning digital twin of Earth | These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a stunning digital twin of Earth: In a little over three weeks, Microsoft will releas... |
| 28.10.2024 | South Africa’s ‘Pick n Pay’ to exit Nigeria after selling 51% stake in its joint venture | South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay is set to exit the Nigerian market by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture, as part of a broader restructuring strategy outside its home market, CEO Sean Summers announced on Monday as reported ... |
| 28.10.2024 | Online sales a bright spot in bleak Pick n Pay results | Pick n Pay has reported another solid sales performance from its online, on-demand grocery delivery platform even as the rest of the group grapples with a difficult turnaround.
“Trading losses in the group’s Pick n Pay business grew 9.1%, i... |
| 03.10.2024 | SWIFT's Leap into Live Digital Currency Transactions | In a world where speed is king, SWIFT is gearing up for a bold move. The global bank messaging network announced plans to trial live transactions of tokenized assets and digital currencies next year. This is a significant step in the slow d... |
| 03.10.2024 | Swift to trial live digital currency transactions next year | Global bank messaging network Swift will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, it said on Thursday, the latest step in the currently slow-moving integration of such assets into the wider financial sys... |
| 19.09.2024 | The Semiconductor Showdown: A Race Against Time and Technology | In the world of technology, semiconductors are the lifeblood. They are the tiny chips that power everything from smartphones to military drones. As the battle for technological supremacy heats up, the stakes have never been higher. The Unit... |
| 19.09.2024 | Bookmarks | The iPhone 16 reviews are in | These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours. Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: small camera update, big difference: The reviews are in, and according to The Verge, the iPh... |
| 18.09.2024 | Pick n Pay is doing R1-million/month in crypto transactions | Pick n Pay customers are buying more than R1-million/month worth of groceries using cryptocurrencies, a new report has revealed.
The report, by crypto trading and investment platform Luno, said this figure has jumped from an average of abou... |
| 16.08.2024 | BNPL is taking off in South Africa | The “buy now pay later” (BNPL) model is fast gaining traction in South Africa and companies offering the service appear to be thriving.
Bruce McIntosh, CEO of Payflex – which claims it owns about 60% of the market – said the industry has se... |
| 06.08.2024 | ITHUBA confirms R100 million LOTTO jackpot winner from THIS province | ITHUBA has confirmed that the winner of the R100 million LOTTO jackpot bought his – or her – ticket at a Pick n Pay store in Gauteng. Image from Wallpaper Flare
ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, has confirmed that t... |
| 05.08.2024 | The R100 Million Dream: South Africa's Lotto Jackpot Sparks Excitement | The thrill of the lottery is like a siren's call. It lures you in with promises of wealth and freedom. In South Africa, the recent R100 million Lotto jackpot has set hearts racing and imaginations soaring. After 25 consecutive rollovers, th... |
| 05.08.2024 | ITHUBA confirms R100 million LOTTO winner bought ticket at Pick n Pay | Lotto and Lotto Plus results. Image: Pixabay
ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, has confirmed that after 25 consecutive rollovers, the R100 million guaranteed LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2461 held on Saturday, 3 A... |
| 05.08.2024 | Pick n Pay’s rights offer completed with resounding success | Pick n Pay has completed its rights offer, raising R4 billion in capital with a high subscription rate and overwhelming market support. Image: Supplied
The Pick n Pay Group has successfully completed its rights offer. The retailer has raise... |
| 16.07.2024 | Which SA supermarket offers the cheapest sugar and teabags this week? | A number of South Africans face a daily challenge in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Picture: File
The rising cost of living is putting a strain on many South African families.
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| 02.07.2024 | NINE incredible discounts for South African senior citizens | There are plenty of discounts for South African senior citizens if you just know where to look. Image: File/Fotor
Beyond South African Social Security Agency grants, which we cover regularly on The South African, there are plenty discounts ... |
| 13.06.2024 | Fire up the grill! Save on braai essentials this weekend | It’s a basket comparison between Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Braai with these best prices this weekend. Photo: Complied
Want to experience the joy of a South African social gathering? Get the coals glowing and dive into a... |
| 04.06.2024 | Which is the most affordable supermarket this week? | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
South African households are struggling to make ends meet due to soaring prices.
– Wh... |
| 28.05.2024 | Discover the most affordable supermarket this week | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
Rising costs are putting a strain on South Africans’ budgets.
– When the exact name-b... |
| 27.05.2024 | Ackerman family to give up control of Pick n Pay | Gareth Ackerman Pick n Pay chairman. Image: Supplied
Pick n Pay confirmed on Monday that Ackerman Investment Holdings (AIH) the controlling shareholder of Pick n Pay, had provided a firm written confirmation to vote in favour of and to foll... |
| 27.05.2024 | Pick n Pay unveil six-point plan to return to profitability | Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers has unveiled a six-point strategy to restore the core Pick n Pay supermarket business to profitability. Image: Supplied
Following a disappointing full year performance for FY24, Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers unveil... |
| 14.05.2024 | Discover the most affordable supermarket in South Africa this week | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
Rising costs are putting a strain on South Africans’ budgets.
– When the exact name-b... |
| 09.05.2024 | Takealot takes aim at Amazon with Prime-style subscriptions | Just two days after Amazon launched e-commerce operations in South Africa, Naspers-owned Takealot has taken aim at the US retail giant by launching an Amazon Prime-style subscription model for its customers.
The new offering, called Takealo... |
| 08.05.2024 | Surging e-commerce tops 6% of total retail sales in South Africa | South Africa’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, reaching a record R71-billion in sales value in 2023, according to a new report.
This represents 29% growth from R55-billion in 2022, and means that online retail is now represents 6% of ... |
| 07.05.2024 | Finding the best deals: This week’s cheapest supermarket in South Africa | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
Soaring prices are making it increasingly difficult for South Africans to make ends m... |
| 23.04.2024 | South African supermarkets: Who has top deals this week? | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
The rising cost of everything is putting a strain on South Africans’ ability to manag... |
| 16.04.2024 | Why you should get your maize meal at SPAR this week | South Africans face daily challenges in coping with increases in the expenses associated with everyday life. Here are this week’s best prices. Image: File
Rising everyday costs present growing hurdles for South Africans as they strive to fu... |
| 10.04.2024 | South African supermarkets: Who’s got the best savings this week? | Checkers, Pick n Pay and Shoprite, which of these supermarkets is offering the BEST prices this week? Picture: File/Fotor
Increasing expenses in everyday life pose mounting challenges for South Africans in meeting their financial obligation... |
| 08.04.2024 | Major SA retailer launches money transfer service at ‘most competitive fee’ | Competition for money transfer services in SA is high and continually evolving. Image: PeakPx
Pick n Pay has introduced its store-to-store domestic money transfer service, which will be interoperable across over 1 400 outlets.
“This will pr... |
| 07.08.2012 | The 10 Greatest Female Business Leaders In Africa Today | More and more, African women are moving away from their traditional homemaking role and making a real mark on the continent’s business scene. As an increasing number of women shake of traditional shackles and mix it with their male counterp... |
| 27.07.2012 | The 10 Richest South Africans | South Africa has been criticised for being one of the most unequal countries in terms of income distribution, but a growing number of “new-rich” black South Africans are intruding on the established rich elite. Of South Africa’s richest 10 ... |
| 06.05.2012 | Raymond Ackerman: The Man Behind South Africa’s Pick ‘n’ Pay, A Retail Giant | Raymond Ackerman, 80, is the founder of the Pick ‘n’ pay chain of Supermarkets, a brand that has created a cult-like following among shoppers.
Success was a long way coming for Raymond Ackerman, the founder of South African retail giant, Pi... |
| 18.04.2012 | Pick n Pay Reports 15% Fall In Full Year Profit | Pick n Pay, a South African food retailing company, has reported a 15% fall in full-year profit.
The company failed to meet expectations as it was hit by costs related to its shopper loyalty programme and investments in its supply chain.
Re... |
| 03.11.2011 | Guzzle, a specials aggregator with heart | Online coupons have their place, primarily as colossal repositories for random bargains. Guzzle, a self-funded South African venture wants to be your new favourite shopping companion by offering true value as it roots out discounts and prod... |
| 03.11.2011 | Guzzle, a specials aggregator with heart | Online coupons have their place, primarily as colossal repositories for random bargains. Guzzle, a self-funded South African venture wants to be your new favourite shopping companion by offering true value as it roots out discounts and prod... |