 | The results of the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), considered the biggest global wine competition, were announced at the London Trade Fair on 20 May 2013. South Africa has again performed well, bringing home golds and silver in the regional trophies. |
 | Matteo Vanzi of Italy is crowned the Bombay Sapphire World's Most Imaginative Bartender with new cocktail named The Pastorini (Perfect Lady). He was chosen from 11 finalists from Europe, North America, South Africa and Asia. |
 | Wine lovers should get their glasses out, as the annual Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show gets ready to showcase more than 100 wines achieving Trophy, Gold and Silver medals at this year's judging, held in May at the single night tastings. |
 | MTN has once again emerged head and shoulders above its peers on the continent, topping the list as the highest ranked African brand in the prestigious Millward-Brown Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 survey, released today, 21 May 2013. |
 | As Angelina Jolie had the genetic mutation known as BRCA1, which although uncommon, does create an exceedingly high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, most women with genetic risks should discuss the matter fully with their doctors before following her step of a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. |
 | MTN has launched a 'custom channel' in Africa to help them localise content delivery effectively. Whilst any advertiser can use YouTube, custom channels provide additional powerful features for brands who want to do something beyond the ordinary.[video] |
 | As May is the month to highlight Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), pharmaceutical company, AbbVie wishes to create further awareness around one particular, debilitating IBD - Crohn's Disease. |
| A new interactive display on Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) has been launched at the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) headquarters, as well as online. |
| The total income generated by the food and beverages sector in SA increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 9.4% year-on-year (y/y) in March‚ Statistics SA (Stats SA) data showed on Monday (20 May). |
 | [Candace McDonald] Priority has been placed on effective communication since the development of the information age. Good communication skills contribute to renowned business techniques, which is why it is important to stay ahead of vast amounts of information. |
  MTN has once again emerged head and shoulders above its peers on the continent, topping the list as the highest ranked African brand in the prestigious Millward-Brown Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 survey, released today, 21 May 2013. 21 May 2013 14:17  Hilton Worldwide has expanded its product offering in SA over the past six months and the US-based group intends to increase its presence in Africa‚ according to vice-president of operations for Africa and the Indian Ocean‚ Jan van der Putten. 16 May 2013 08:38
 WASHINGTON USA: President Barack Obama will leave on a first African tour next month, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday (20 May) bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland. 21 May 2013 11:32
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