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 | Sandton-based Margaret Fry was inducted into the Commanderie de Bordeaux en Afrique du Sud, the South African chapter of the worldwide association of over 5000 wine lovers, constituted into 79 chapters in 26 countries, who promote the wines and quality values of Bordeaux. Read more >>
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 | The combined effect of the fuel price increase, the electricity price increase in Johannesburg and the increased ticket price by Metrorail in the Western Cape, which all kicks in early this July, is expected to have a severe impact on already hard-pressed consumers. Read more >>
|  | Evan Pickworth The JSE said it is investigating trading activity in pharmaceutical stock Aspen, which took place ahead of last week's investor conference call and led to a major dip in the share price. Read more >>
|  | Using cellphones to make purchases at markets, restaurants and convenience stores is growing in popularity, particularly through SnapScan. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley Global hotel chain Marriott International - which has entered the South African market via a buyout of Protea - expects strong long-term demand growth in the domestic tourism and hospitality sector. Read more >>
|  | Joan Muller Though concern lingers about Emira Property Fund's exposure to the older, B-grade office market, the sizable discount of the sector at which the stock is trading doesn't seem entirely justified. Read more >>
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 | Jan de Beer In the franchising system, even though the franchisee needs to take a hands-on management style, the team of managers at the store play a crucial role in supporting the business. Management plays a pivotal part in the success of a brand, which is why finding the right leader to manage a store is so important. Read more >>
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 | BMW has come under fire for placing a controversial Mini Cooper billboard advertisement near the spot where jailed hip-hop star Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and a friend ploughed into a group of Soweto schoolchildren while drag racing in Mini Coopers. Read more >>
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|  | WASHINGTON, USA: Cyber-attackers, possibly even state sponsored, have been targeting energy operations in the United States and Europe since 2011 and were capable of causing significant damage, security researchers have claimed. Read more >>
|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook said that the World Cup has kicked up more action at the leading social network than any other event in history. Read more >>
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More International
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|  | Kingdom Mabuza North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo's pledge to allocate all state-owned farms in the province to community and youth cooperatives has been greeted favourably, but details on how this will be implemented are sketchy. Read more >>
|  | Evan Pickworth The Treasury published its 2014 budget update on retirement reforms on 14 March but the deadline for the first two policy documents has been missed‚ as a rigorous consultation phase within the industry continues. Read more >>
|  | About 220,000 National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) workers in the steel and metal sector are downing tools in a nationwide strike that starts today. Read more >>
|  | ONE.org's Do Agric petition, which calls on African leaders to recommit to spending at least 10% of national budgets on effective agriculture investments, has gathered more than two million signatures of support from African citizens across the continent. Read more >>
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|  | Nina Timm My mum taught me that nothing is too much effort, if you can do, bake or be something for someone, just do it! Read more >>
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| Markham, one of South Africa's leading menswear retailers is looking for a talented, fashionable, youthful, energetic, confident, and fun individual to apply as a regional visual manager. Read more >>Junior financial analyst required for leading pet nutrition brand. Read more >>
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| STOKVELEX 2014 - 3 Jul 2014 to 6 Jul 2014 PretoriaThe STOKVELEX 2014 is a Premiere show targeting Stokvels, cooperatives and individuals around the Gauteng region. Read more >> | |
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