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Fifty most valuable South African brands led by MTN

Brand Finance has released the 2014 annual report on South Africa's 50 most valuable brands, with MTN leading the way...

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Partnership to launch new mobile POS solution in Africa

Swish Payments has partnered with Perago, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SIA, to launch a ground breaking mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution in Africa and Europe later this year.

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CT Fashion Week promotes SMME designers

Speaking at the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town (24-26 July), CTFC CEO, Bryan Ramkilawan said, "This event is a key element in marketing the local clothing sector..."

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Banking & Finance
Free app for private equity in Africa
Phatisa, an African private equity fund manager, has launched a free app for use by professionals in African private equity... Read more >>

Vodafone gets downgraded by Moody's

Evan Pickworth

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Vodafone‚ the owner of SA-listed Vodacom‚ from A3 to Baa1. Read more >>

Brand News
TGI Icon Brand Survey puts JC Le Roux in top wine brand
Commercial Property
Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA

Alistair Anderson

Medical aid group Discovery's new office, next to Sandton City, is being built at an estimated development cost of R2.6bn, which is believed to set a new record for office developments in SA. Read more >>

E-commerce
A new online marketplace for arts and crafts

Issued by Media24 Digital Magazines

localfair, a new online arts and crafts market, provides the perfect solution for anyone looking to buy unique gifts from the comfort of their couch. The site is designed to... Read more >>

In-store Media
Dermalogica employs Moving Tactics for new concept store roll-out

Issued by Moving Tactics

Dermalogica opened its second concept store at the renowned V&A Waterfront in Cape Town in May, and most recently launched its third concept store at Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg... Read more >>

Manufacturing
Ellies earnings drop as demand weakens
Headline earnings at the electronic products manufacturer, Ellies were down by 68.3%, to 23.46c per share. Read more >>

SABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3%

Fifi Peters

Global breweries company SABMiller (SAB) said its total beverage volumes grew by 3% in the first quarter‚ mainly due to strong demand from its African and European operations. Read more >>

Retail Marketing
Online competitor tracking portal from Adcheck
SA advertising monitor, Adcheck has developed an innovative web-based tracking portal that allows marketers and brand owners to get the inside track on competitor advertising. Read more >>


International

Android's market share rises
WASHINGTON, USA: Global sales of tablet computers edged higher in the second quarter, in the slowest growth since 2009, research firm Strategy Analytics said. Read more >>

100 Turkish police arrested for phone-tapping
ANKARA TURKEY: Turkish authorities arrested scores of senior police officers on suspicion of illegally eavesdropping on top officials, including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more >>

STMicrolectronics disappoints investors despite profits
PARIS, FRANCE: French-Italian microchip manufacturer STMicroelectronics reported a switch into profit in its second quarter, but its outlook disappointed investors as the company's shares fell. Read more >>

Wall Street Journal takes computers offline after hacking
WASHINGTON, US: The Wall Street Journal took some of its computers housing news graphics offline after they were hacked, publisher Dow Jones & Co said. Read more >>

Angry investors demand Bitcoin answers from MtGox
TOKYO, JAPAN: Bitcoin investors voiced their anger after the first creditors' meeting for failed Tokyo trading exchange MtGox, whose spectacular collapse hammered the digital currency's reputation and left a trail of unanswered questions. Read more >>


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Government

Police Act placed under review
CAPE TOWN: Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says the Police Secretariat is in the process of reviewing the SA Police Service Act to align the legislation with the Constitution. Read more >>

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has accused "some media houses" and other unknown people of conducting deliberate cyber-attacks on the website of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) which is responsible for the hugely unpopular electronic tolls in Gauteng. Read more >>

Actually, Hlaudi is the right man for the job...

Chris Moerdyk

Hlaudi Motsoeneng is absolutely the ideal man for the job as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the SABC. Read more >>

When can a trade union be held in contempt of court?

Kirsten Caddy

Recycling workshop connects government and private sector

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New events to diarise

The Airline Mini Fair
AVIAREPS - 13 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Summit
Strategic Thinking Institute - 20 Aug 2014 to 21 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

NOSHCON 2014
NOSA - 9 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Central Drakensberg

Green Building Convention
GBCSA - 10 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Private Banking and Wealth Management Conference
Trade Conferences International - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

South African Automotive Week 2014
Inkanyezi Event Organisers - 13 Oct 2014 to 17 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

EnviroCon 2014
Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd - 22 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Pretoria

Retail Congress Africa 2014
i2i Events - 18 Nov 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

PetroForum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 2 Mar 2015 to 3 Mar 2015 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Port Elizabeth Algoa FM Homemakers Expo 2014 - 24 Jul 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Port Elizabeth
An opportunity to connect with PE's leading home improvement experts. You can experience and discuss the very latest home improvement, décor, furniture and home lifestyle trends and products. Read more >>


Safety and Security Indaba 2014
Sishuba Holdings t/a New Life Communications - 24 Jul 2014 to 26 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Construction Industry Safety and Compliance Indaba
Mercatique Consulting - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Ekurhuleni

Rural Expo
Lavaniye - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Butterworth

Gauteng Motor Show
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 25 Jul 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Booksale
Woodrock Animal Rescue - 25 Jul 2014 to 28 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


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