Update about Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game checking till slips when shoppers exit stores
Massmart is considering doing away with checking shoppers’ till slips when they exit Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game stores.
However, it said the current process was unlikely to change in the...
Walmart Fourways Mall opening on Friday
Walmart will open its second store in South Africa at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg on Friday, 28 November 2025.
The store will open its doors to the public at 08:00 on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by store manager Lunghani Lincoln Mathebula.
South Africa's cheapest laptop has no warranty
MyBroadband bought the most affordable laptop in South Africa, which cost R1,499, and soon discovered why it was so cheap.
MyBroadband searched for the lowest-priced laptop in South Africa to put it through its paces and assess whether it is worth...
Game demands ID and proof of address for smartphone purchases
Game, one of South Africa’s largest retailers, blocks all customers from buying a smartphone without a green ID book or ID card, and proof of address.
The retailer’s staff explained that this was because they may not sell any phone...
Walmart launch could spell trouble for Shoprite and Pick n Pay
Walmart Inc. wants another shot at cracking the African market. This time, it’s staking its name on it.
About 15 years after the world’s largest retailer got a foothold on the continent with the purchase of a controlling stake in...
Walmart stores launching in SA
US retail giant and Massmart owner Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa in 2025.
In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the strategic move underscored Walmart's commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to...
I stayed up almost all night to shop for certain products on @game. At first, the Game's site crashed. Later, after 2 hours of trying, I managed to place an order successfully. The order confirmation message was also received. After two days, Game sent me an email stating that one product from...
Massmart gets new ecommerce head
Makro and Game owner Massmart has appointed Srividya Pandya as its new head of ecommerce, effective 1 November 2023.
Pandya previously served at Massmart parent company Walmart, as vice president of strategic integration for Walmart US. She also headed the...
Game and Makro launch first Black Friday 2023 deals
Massmart has shared its plans for this year's Black Friday, including the first deals available from Builders, Game, and Makro.
The company has decided to re-introduce month-long Black Friday promotions at its three biggest stores following...
Takealot beats Makro and Game in tech price showdown
Although Massmart is pushing to become the leader in South Africa's e-commerce space, Takealot offers better pricing on a range of tech products than its online stores, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed.
We compared the pricing of ten tech...
Game and Makro offering big tech discounts in Halfway Day Sale
Retail group Massmart is expanding its Game Halfway Day sale to Makro in 2023, offering deep discounts on a wide range of products for one day only.
On Friday, 30 June 2023, shoppers at these two stores will benefit from savings on...
Makro plans to offer guaranteed next-day delivery thanks to new Walmart software
Massmart has started using online order fulfilment software from its US parent Walmart which should drastically improve delivery times.
Walmart's Global Integrated Fulfillment (GIF) Store Assist software is now...
Massmart appoints consumer ecommerce executive
Massmart Group has appointed Thembani Biyam as its ecommerce vice president for consumer platforms.
Biyam previously served as country manager for OLX and CEO of food delivery app Orderin.
Makro owner launches solar power loans
Makro and Game parent company Massmart has started offering customers a solar energy funding solution in partnership with credit provider Retail Credit Solutions (RCS).
The funding comes in the form of a loan up to R250,000, which Massmart said could be...
South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed
Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer.
MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
Game adds new power stations for load-shedding — starting from R2,999
South African general goods store Game has added a range of Magneto power stations to its line-up of load-shedding products.
The Massmart-owned retailer has seen increased consumer interest in products like generators...
Biggest brick-and-mortar computer stores in South Africa
Several stores in South Africa can still offer customers an in-store PC shopping experience.
While most of today's well-known PC shops operate exclusively online, many consumers might prefer to use a brick-and-mortar retailer.
Makro's grim warning to striking workers
Walmart-owned Massmart, which owns and operates Makro, Game, and Builders, has warned trade union Saccawu that its members are not irreplaceable and may even be redundant.
Saccawu told Sowetan it gave Massmart 48 hours’ notice for a planned strike on...
Cheapest mobile phones in South Africa — All under R200
Whether you cannot afford to spend thousands on a smartphone or don't need all the additional features they provide, you will find no shortage of basic mobile phones you can buy in South Africa for less than R200.
MyBroadband scoured the...