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IAB calls for comment on draft regulations for FMCG advertising, labelling

The Department of Health has published draft regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foods, together with supporting guidelines, which when passed will...

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Shopping Centre Congress sets its sights on gamification

This year's Shopping Centre Congress reveals the latest tactics to gear up malls, retailers and most businesses, to reach goals, engage customers and have fun while doing it, using gamification.

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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 100: Our 100th episode with Helen Zille, TEDx Cape Town

Yesterday marked the 100th episode of the Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show! For 100 shows we have brought you the hottest insights from African and South African marketing, media, digital and ad industry leaders...

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Banking & Finance
Liberty's BEE earnings up to 664.7 cents a share
Financial services group Liberty Holdings grew its black economic empowerment (BEE) normalised headline earnings per share (HEPS) by 10% to 664.7c for the six months to June. read more>>
Distribution
Nevada Furniture to distribute IKEA furniture in SA
Original IKEA items from the UK are now available in South Africa through Nevada Furniture's branches in Midrand and Cape Town, the first time that this iconic brand will be available in the country. read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Exciting line-up of wines at 30th Nedbank CWG Auction
A record line-up of 62 singularly crafted wines goes under the hammer in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Saturday 4 October 2014 at the 30th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction. read more>>
FMCG
De Krans releases new wines
De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in Calitzdorp and famed for its port production, has released its new Chardonnay 2013, Tinta Barocca Rosé 2014 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Displaying a new label, all three wines are Origin of Calitzdorp. read more>>
Logistics
Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor

Transnet is looking for R100bn from the private sector for investment in freight infrastructure over the next seven years‚ Transnet Freight Rail's Chief Executive Siyabonga Gama said at a media function. read more>>
Manufacturing
Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Manufacturing production rebounded unexpectedly in June, though economists warn that weak demand, high administered costs, disruptions from strikes and electricity-supply shortages will keep output growth and job creation modest. read more>>
International
PLDT buys Rocket Internet for €333m
MANILA, PHILLIPINES: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the country's leading telecommunications provider, said it was buying a 10% stake in German Internet developer Rocket Internet for €333m read more>>
Chip mimics brain for super-computer speeds
WASHINGTON, USA: Researchers unveiled a powerful new postage-stamp size chip delivering super-computer performance using a process that mimics the human brain. read more>>
Facebook buys security start-up PrivateCore
NEW YORK, USA: - Facebook announced it will buy California-based cybersecurity start-up PrivateCore, in a move to boost defenses of its vast server network. read more>>
Your guide to Google+ B2B marketing

Ivan Serrano

The Google+ platform offers a number of benefits to companies marketing their goods and services. Here's how to make the best use of it. (Infographic) read more>>
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Government
Free breast cancer screening at Pretoria Station
Commuters boarding trains and taxis at the Pretoria Station will now have free access to breast cancer screening, thanks to the opening of Hello Clinic at the station. read more>>
22 arrested for defrauding City of Johannesburg

Nosihle Shelembe

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Parks Tau, says a year-long investigation into corruption and fraud at the City of Johannesburg has resulted in 22 arrests although more may follow. read more>>
Nhleko says he will rid Westbury of crime
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has promised to work with the community of Westbury to root out criminals and to bring peace back to the area. read more>>
Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>>
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Lifestyle
Western Cape dominates Inter-Hotel Challenge

Eugene Yiga

When Showcook.com editor Annette Kesler began the Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge, her goal was simple: to create and facilitate an opportunity for young talent to shine. And when 21 finalists gathered at Cape Town's Belmond Mount Nelson for the black tie gala celebration, it was clear that many hotels, firm believers in staff training and empowerment, rose to the occasion in unexpected ways. read more>>
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Africa PPP Investment and Development Summit 2014
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IFAT Environmental Technology Forum
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Dynamic Customer Service Training Seminar - 11 Aug 2014 to 4 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town
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