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FAW launches Coega manufacturing plant

Leading Chinese automotive manufacturer First Automotive Works (FAW), has launched its R600m assembly plant in Zone 2 of the Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) Industrial...

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De Beers probe into data leak is near its end

Allan Seccombe

De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) is close to completing a probe into the leak of sensitive data about its pricing of rough diamonds and details of sales to South African clients, company CEO Philip Barton has said.

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A life-changing event

Danette Breitenbach

Not sure what to do with your weekend? You could spend it changing your life. Or so says Brian Walsh, CEO of the, and the brain - and funding and funding - behind the event, The Real Success Experience...

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Brand News
Pepsi builds on 2014 football campaign
E-commerce
Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down
Emilian Popa has been appointed as the new CEO for Groupon South Africa. With a record of accomplishment of founding and co-founding a number of online retail businesses. Read more >>

Wellness Warehouse integrates online shopping loyalty rewards programme
Wellness Warehouse has partnered Innervation, to integrate its in-store loyalty rewards programme seamlessly for online shoppers. Read more >>

Exhibitions & Events
Finalists for annual Rising Star Awards
The 2014 finalists for the annual Rising Star Awards have been announced. These are young, talented business people under the age of 40 who have been selected from hundreds of... Read more >>

Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
In a global search to find the next runway 'It' girl, fashion designer Vivienne Tam has collaborated with WeChat, the social communications app, in an online contest. One girl will... Read more >>

Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 97: MTN Business App Awards and measureability of ad campaigns
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding chatted to Andrew Hall, Kevin Jacobson and Toby Shapshak. [twitterfall] Read more >>


International

Chinese hackers accessed US govt computers: report
BEIJING, CHINA: Chinese hackers accessed US government computers containing personal information on all federal employees, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Read more >>

US snooped on Muslim-American leaders: report
WASHINGTON, US: The FBI and National Security Agency monitored the emails of prominent Muslim-American activists, academics and a political candidate, according to a report co-authored by journalist Glenn Greenwald. Read more >>


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Government

Muthambi's 'bizarre' decision on Motsoeneng
A top constitutional law expert has slammed Muthambi's decision as .bizarre'. Read more >>

R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists
The Right2Know Campaign strongly condemns the arrest of more than 150 Free State health workers and TAC activists. Read more >>

Motsoeneng appointment prompts another board controversy
The SABC looked set for another crisis this week after the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operations officer, despite a damning report by the public protector. Read more >>

Madonsela to launch new probe at SABC

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Lifestyle

Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate introduces herb garden
Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate and Spa in Chintsa East, East London, has recently added to its wellness offering a flourishing herb garden on its premises. Read more >>

Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
Women on Wheels (WOW) has announced the finalists of the 2014 WOW Women's Car of the Year Awards. Read more >>


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