Data and analytics company Kantar BrandZ has published its Most Valuable South African Brands 2022 report, showing that the top 30 brands in the country are collectively valued at $34.9 billion, representing a 21% increase over last year. MTN has leapt four places in South Africa’s brand ranking to occupy the No.1 spot for the first time with a brand value of $3.7 billion. The telecom provider also claims the accolade as this year’s fastest riser, growing 85% in brand value year-on-year. Twelve South African brands boast above-average growth (21% rise in brand value). Rising nine positions, Investec (No.16, $700 million) is the second fastest riser, followed by retail giant Checkers (No.23, $531 million), part of the Shoprite Group that has focused heavily on accelerating its digital transformation, Kantar said. Click here to read full article