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South African consumer rights under threat
[Danette Breitenbach] The prohibition of alcohol advertising and raising the age limit for alcohol sales to 21 is an infringement of consumers' rights to choose their own lifestyle... read more>>

New executives for Woolworths' Australian operations

Following the completion of its Australian acquisition of David Jones and its buyout of the minority interests in Country Road, Woolworths has announced a number of senior management changes in these operations.

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[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 101: Groupon SA's new CEO and Digital Edge Live

Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow from 9am-10am as we chat to Groupon SA's new CEO, Emilian Popa as well as Head of Native VML Cape Town, Ben Wagner...

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Exclusive retail lease agreements hamper leasing opportunities

Preston Gaddy

Exclusivity clauses hamper leasing opportunities that could potentially benefit property assets even though such agreements assist the initial development of the asset.

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Banking & Finance
African technology expands to Europe
Africans have long used technology developed abroad, but now a Kenyan cash transfer network which bypasses banks is being adopted in Europe... read more>>
Brand News
Data becomes MTN's new turf war

Asha Speckman

Africa's largest cellular company, MTN, which reported a 9% rise in half-year profits last week and now has 215m subscribers across the world, has a plan to boost flagging revenue in South Africa. read more>>
Commercial Property
Plan to lease Granary to Tutu's Legacy Foundation
The City of Cape Town is proposing a sweet property deal for The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation with the hope that it will help rejuvenate the grimy inner city centre. read more>>
E-commerce
Increased sales through omni-channel shopping
Online marketplace, Kaymu.com.ng, defines omni-channel shopping as the simultaneous use of two channels for shopping purposes and describes the necessary coherence between the different channels to... read more>>
Manufacturing
Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

David Furlonger

South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is preparing to build vehicles in SA and has confirmed it will assemble light delivery vehicles in Gauteng from next year. read more>>
Packaging
Bull Brand refreshes packaging
As part of its brand reinvigoration plans, Bull Brand has refreshed the packaging of its corned meat product range. Founded in 1957, it was acquired last year by South African-based... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Jungle Energy Crunch Lite launches new innovative product

Issued by Yourself Management

Yourself Management is currently running the launch of the new Jungle Energy Crunch Lite. The new product is a significant move away from the old traditional way of cooking hot breakfast... read more>>
International
Tributes pour in as Hollywood lionises Robin Williams
SAN FRANCISCO, US: A new generation of Hollywood royalty joined the greats of stand-up comedy Tuesday in hailing Robin Williams, after his apparent suicide. read more>>
Google sets up anti-ageing platform
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google's new company aimed at addressing problems of health and ageing has taken a step forward with its own website and mission statement. read more>>
Video advertising available on Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Twitter has unveiled a new advertising program that delivers "promoted videos" to the tweet stream of users of the popular messaging platform. read more>>
Zofari app will boost Yahoo's search capabilities
NEW YORK, USA: Yahoo said it was bolstering its local search capabilities by absorbing the team from the smartphone recommendation app Zofari. read more>>
More International
Government
ICASA publishes Reasons Document for the 2012 General Licence Fees Regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has given notice to all licensees and stakeholders that the Reasons Document for the ICASA General Licence Fees Regulations, 2012 as amended has been finalised and published on 7 August 2014. read more>>
Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies
South Africa and Africa in general benefitted immensely from the recent US-Africa Leaders' Summit held in Washington last week, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on his return. read more>>
Billions to be spent on railway commuter network
The Department of Transport will, over the next three years, invest billions of rands in the country's transport infrastructure in a bid to reduce road deaths. read more>>
More Government news
Lifestyle
Mitsubishi's Mirage... Perky, fuel-sipping budget-beater

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Although traditionally known in this country for its 'breker' bakkies, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has joined the growing band of manufacturers by dipping into the easier selling budget-passenger-car segment where funky fuel-sipping city cars are becoming as popular as red berets at an EFF gathering. read more>>
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