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PayPal, PayGate partnership offers more options for online merchants

New global sales opportunities will open up for local e-commerce merchants, following the announcement of the collaboration of PayPal with PayGate in SA.

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Nederburg Auction hits record prices

The Nederburg Auction, held on 12-13 September 2014, hit record prices, with the average price per litre of R597.36 being a 68.5% increase on the previous year.

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Clover earnings diminished by discontinuation of Danone services

Branded foods and beverages group Clover Industries (CLR) said it expected some "financial implications" from the discontinuation of the Danone services...

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Brand News
IWSC honours South African wine
At the recent International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), KWV won multiple awards - a Gold Outstanding (for Abraham Perold Tributum 2010), Gold for The Mentors Noble Late Harvest 2012 and The Mentors Sauvignon blanc/Semillon 2013 and 19 other medals, the most for any South African producer. read more>>
Commercial Property
Moneyweb dumps Melrose Arch offices

Nick Hedley

Moneyweb Holdings will move to cheaper offices as part of efforts to cut costs, the listed Caxton unit said while announcing a R2.6m loss for its year ended June. read more>>
Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
Atrium on 5th, previously known as the Sandton Twin Towers in Johannesburg, has been awarded Green Star Office v1 Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Flux Trends presents 'Digital Burnout'
Flux Trends will present 'Digital Burnout: the invisible threat that's about to hit businesses', in Johannesburg and Cape Town in October 2014. read more>>
Import/Export
Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA

Annelie Coleman

According to Namibian Agricultural Union CEO Sakkie Coetzee, the Namibian livestock health status is superior to the SA health status and poses no risk to the local livestock industry. read more>>
Regulatory
IAB objects to Department of Health's attempt to limit commercial speech
The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB) has made its submissions to the Department of Health regarding the draft Regulations and Guidelines relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foods (r. 429). read more>>
International
Bosch buys ZF Friedrichshafen
BERLIN, GERMANY: German electronic car parts maker Bosch it had bought the share of ZF Friedrichshafen in their co-venture, which could pave the way for ZF to buy a US rival. read more>>
Phones 4 U collapses in UK putting jobs on the line
LONDON, UK: British mobile phone retailer Phones 4U has collapsed into administration, putting more than 5,500 jobs at risk, the group said. read more>>
Android One smartphone to cost $105 in India
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has launched a $105 smartphone in India, taking aim at emerging markets as part of an initiative called Android One. read more>>
Record demand for iPhone 6
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple said it had received record pre-orders for its new iPhone models, and that some customers will have to wait for the larger-screen versions of the smartphones. read more>>
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Government
UIF claimants drop in the first six months of this year
The number of claimants for unemployment insurance benefits fell in the first half of this year compared with a year earlier, suggesting the economy is not shedding as many jobs as previously thought, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Head Boas Seruwe said. read more>>
Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom
National Treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained and GDP growth supported. read more>>
Youth employment review now available
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group. read more>>
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New events to diarise
Vitafoods Africa Conference
IIR SA - 1 Oct 2014 to 3 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

1st Annual Ekurhuleni Fashion Week
Etouch Communications - 5 Oct 2014 to 6 Oct 2014 Katlehong

WasteCon2014
IWMSA - 6 Oct 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Somerset West

rAge
10 Oct 2014 to 12 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

SwenkXpress
Qembu Langempela - 11 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Wealth Management Impact Investment Conference '14
Trade Conferences International - 15 Oct 2014 to 16 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Africa Jet Fuel and Aviation Conference
Magenta Global - 27 Oct 2014 to 28 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Pricing and Billing Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 29 Oct 2014 to 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Photo and Film Expo
30 Oct 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Renewables & Energy Forum South Africa Conference
REFSA CONFERENCE - 5 May 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
International Infrastructure & Invest Convention - 16 Sep 2014 to 17 Sep 2014 Johannesburg
IIIC 2014 delegates will be exclusively invited to participate in sector-specific guided tours through premium exhibitors in the concurrent Electra Mining Africa Exhibition. Read more >>


South Africa Meat Conference
AfriClan - 16 Sep 2014 to 17 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

SA Innovation Summit
Reputation Matters - 16 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Establish your footprint in fashion and beauty
Afrikan Makoti Media - 17 Sep 2014 Centurion

Emerging Market Immersion Day
POPAI SA - 19 Sep 2014 to 3 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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