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A UCT study on 'Brazilian keratin type' hair-straightening products has found unacceptably high and dangerous concentrations of formaldehyde in seven brands sold in South Africa and these pose a serious health risks. Read more >> | Nick Hedley The poultry sector could start to emerge from an extended downturn in the second half of this year‚ making it one to watch for analysts and fund managers. Read more >> | Shaazia Bhika The restaurant industry takes a bit of knock during the colder months, as customers prefer ordering takeaways and eating in the comfort and warmth of their homes. However, if customers are going to a restaurant that boasts a warm and welcoming environment that offers great food and excellent service, it does tend to make their visit much more pleasant and more frequent. Read more >> |
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 | Phakamisa Ndzamela South Africa's largest short-term insurer‚ Santam‚ said last week it was looking to unwind its Europe-focused international division. Read more >>
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 | Erika Morphy Forty-five percent of mobile searches are "goal-oriented," and are done with an eye to accumulating information to make a decision or purchase in the near term. The mobile search is an important indicator of buying intent. It increasingly is becoming part of the "last mile," meaning a searcher who goes to mobile to seek out information typically is close to pulling the trigger on an action. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding have left a trail of potholes in their wake. While road crews are working frantically to repair the damage across the country, Tiger Wheel & Tyre warns motorists to drive cautiously in affected areas. Read more >>
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 | The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased by 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in February 2014. Read more >>
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 | Simba has launched its first potato chip strip pack to answer the market's need for added convenience and choice in the snack aisle. Read more >>
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 | The current second-year Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) protégés will again be able to make their own wines, as Cape Cooperage Group has extended its sponsorship of French oak barrels for another three years. Other annual sponsors supporting this initiative are Consol Glass, Amorim Cork and CDS Vintec that donate the bottles, corks and capsules for the protégé wines. Read more >>
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|  | NEW YORK CITY, US: Fast-food chain McDonald's said yesterday its first-quarter profit dropped 5.2% amid declining sales in its key US home market, and vowed to boost global sales. Read more >>
|  | WASHINGTON, USA: French Economist Thomas Piketty's book on income inequality rose to the top of online retailer Amazon's best sellers. Read more >>
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|  | Franny Rabkin Companies tendering to deliver important government services risk being forced to open their books and operational information to the public, after a landmark decision of the Constitutional Court last week. Read more >>
|  | Tralone Khoza Are South Africans looking forward to casting their votes, and be active participants in how their country will be managed going forward? Read more >>
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| Visit the CTICC, 13 to 14 May, for the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa Conference and Exhibition Read more >>SecuritisationUCT Professional Development Project - 27 Aug 2014 to 28 Aug 2014 Johannesburg |
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