Kayli Levitan and Max Pazak of M&C Saatchi Abel have created 'The Street Store', described as the world's first rent-free, premise-free and free 'pop-up store' for the homeless.
12 Feb 2014 09:05
Relations remain icy between informal traders and authorities in Johannesburg, two weeks after the Constitutional Court allowed hawkers to return to the inner city areas to trade.
23 Dec 2013 08:08
At three international lifestyle shows in Germany, the US and France, the Western Cape craft producers have notched up export orders worth over R1.5 million this year.
5 Nov 2013 09:37
Government says it condemns the looting of shops and goods belonging to informal traders and the destructive behavior of protestors following a march that turned violent in central Cape Town.
1 Nov 2013 06:42
Women in the liquor trade need to take a leading role in reducing the negative impact of the industry on society.
By Boitumelo Tshehle 10 Sep 2013 12:28
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON: From Cameroon to Ivory Coast, Kenya to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), traders in counterfeit drugs do a thriving business with the utmost cynicism and sometimes at the cost of human lives.
24 Aug 2013 09:25
The secondary independent and informal trading sector has strengthened to show a professional and formalised side to it. During the numerous audits conducted in this trading sector on a national basis, there have been three significant trends observed, which could well have a positive impact on the economic influence of this sector in the future.
By Gerard Eksteen 21 Aug 2013 11:43
Morningside Shopping Centre, Sandton, offers a new Saturday Artisan Market, where local crafters and artisans offer their handmade goods and quality food from 9.30am to 4pm.
27 Jun 2013 11:20
The successful 'Swop to Shop' fashion exchanges return on 26 June, 23 August, 23 October and 28 November 2013 in Johannesburg, and on 1 August and 25 September in Pretoria.
24 Jun 2013 10:44
For the first time, a South African auction house will be putting a work by Russian-Jewish artist Marc Chagall on the block.
8 Apr 2013 06:48
"Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade.
Issued by Bizcommunity.com 18 Mar 2013 09:03
Opening today, 1 March 2013, at the prestigious Design Indaba Expo, the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) will unveil its 2013 Handmade Collection - a top-end, curated selection of the finest handmade work from some of the Western Cape's most talented craft producers and designer makers.
1 Mar 2013 08:03
Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience!
Issued by Bizcommunity.com 13 Feb 2013 14:33
All early indicators seem to confirm that December 2012 was a relatively good year for the mall environment. Certainly not a 'shoot the lights out' result but stable, single digit growth nonetheless. The point now is what 2013 holds in store for us. Here are a few key trends which I think are relevant...
By Doug Mayne 28 Jan 2013 11:56
