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Trust - the new commodity in business

Danette Breitenbach

The Edelman 2014 Trust Barometer research shows that only 17.5% of people around the globe trust their business and government leaders to tell the truth and solve social problems...

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High satisfaction with soft drink producers in SA

According to the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi), South African consumers gave soft drinks a high overall satisfaction rating, although there is less differentiation between the brands...

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'Think Big' entrepreneurial TV series announces winner

The 'Think Big - Building Business Champions' 10-week TV series featured 12 SMEs, drawn from hundreds of enterprises operating in different sectors of the economy...

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Commercial Property
Eyethu Orange Farm Mall adds Theta FM, day-care centre
The Eyethu Orange Farm Mall, in which the Orange Farm community has a 10% stake, is on schedule to open on 28 October 2014. read more>>
CSI
Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back
Clover Mama Afrika's annual roadshow, sponsored by MiX Telematics, is a journey of more than 7,000 kms that involves support visits to 30 Clover Mama Afrika centres across South Africa. read more>>
FMCG
Oral-B launches toothpaste in SA
Oral-B has launched its toothpaste in South Africa. With a powerful combination of ingredients, this new toothpaste reportedly helps prevent cavities, eliminates bad breath, staining, heat and cold sensitivity, tartar, plaque and gum problems relating to poor oral hygiene. read more>>
Hospitality
Food and beverages industry income up 5.7% in July
Total income generated by the food and beverages industry in South Africa increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 5.7% year on year (y/y) in July‚ data from Statistics SA showed on Monday, 22 September 2014. read more>>
Manufacturing
Namibia brewery builds up steam for SABMiller

Nick Hedley

SABMiller's first Namibian brewery, which cost 33m (R367m) to build, has started producing its Carling Black Label brand, and will be fully operational later this year, the company said last week. read more>>
Retailers
Scan Retail unveils innovative products for the retail space

Issued by Scan Display

Launched at the recent 18th Annual Congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), Scan Retail Solution's two innovative new products are fast becoming popular options for retailers... read more>>
International
Google's Schmidt asks EU to develop digital markets
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Google's Chairman Eric Schmidt, whose own firm is embroiled in an anti-trust probe by the European Union urged the bloc to give innovators free rein to deliver the huge economic gains promised by the digital era. read more>>
More than 10m iPhone 6 units sold last weekend
WASHINGTON, USA: Apple broke its sales record for an opening weekend delivering 10m iPhone 6 unites in the first three days and boasting it could have sold more if it had them. read more>>
Mossad in recruitment drive for new talent
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL: Israel's secretive overseas spy agency, the Mossad, launched a new website to recruit potential spies, as well as an espionage thriller-type video hoping to hook new talent. read more>>
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Government
SA seeks transformation of UN Security Council

Chris Bathembu

South Africa has vowed to push for the transformation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ahead of the 69th UN General Assembly debate taking place in New York, this week. read more>>
Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
While challenges within certain categories of crime such as murder and sexual offences remain, South Africa's police have a firm handle on crime, claims National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega. read more>>
Nigerian church survivors return to Swartkops
The 25 South Africans who were injured when a building at the Synagogue Church of all Nations in Nigeria collapsed, have arrived back in South Africa. read more>>
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Motoring
Volvo's cute all-roader is a real charmer

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The South African market is swamped with crossover-urban-sports-utility- school taxi-mum- shopping wagons, each with its own foibles and charms, but one of the most charismatic of the new breed is Volvo's six-model V40 Cross Country range. read more>>
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