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| The seventh Times Sowetan Retail Awards survey has announced the country's favourite stores and outlets, with Shoprite taking the top spot for the sixth consecutive year. read more>>
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 | Shawn Henning Business owners wanting to take their companies to the next level must identify new markets and Africa offers that. Now is a good time to look north: local retailers are eyeing new markets, the Rand exchange favours export and research partners with feelers on the ground can provide all the intelligence necessary to make informed decisions to maximising Africa's potential. read more>> | | |
 | Bakos Brothers has acquired Gordon Fraser, which positions Bakos Brothers as one of the biggest manufacturer and retailer of high-end furniture on the African continent. The company had a 21% growth in 2013, which to date this year has increased to 48%. read more>> | | |
 | Oasis Crescent Property Fund says its interim distribution per unit increased by 13.8% to 50.2c in the six months to September from 44.1c a year ago. read more>> | | |
 | Allan Barnard has co-founded 'The House of Bubbly', a wine shop that promotes South African Cap Classiques in the village of Riebeek Kasteel, adjacent to the iconic restaurant, Kasteelberg Bistro. read more>> | | |
 | New colours, flavours from AppletiserAppletiser has added to its line of beverages with the launch of two new flavours under the Appletiser Colours range - Pink (Apple & Strawberry) and Amber (Apple & Peach). Both flavours are made with 80% real fruit juice and 20% water, resulting in the perfect balance of flavour. Appletiser Colours are in stores now and are available in 1.25 litre bottles and 330ml cans. | | |
 | The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) plans to hold a symbolic "funeral march" for Gauteng's e-toll system over the weekend. read more>> | | |
 | In celebration of its newly acquired Geographic Indicator status, which will protect the name Rooibos, and allow it to capitalise and build on its geographical origin and global reputation, Rooibos Ltd has launched a new website. read more>> | |  | Issued by ACDOCOSA ACDOCO South Africa has completed its repositioning and investment to become the first shopper-centric FMCG brand-custodian distributor on the African continent... read more>> | |  | Issued by Aperio Channel marketing has evolved substantially since the 1990s as FMCG companies have realised the importance of enhanced shopper understanding to drive business growth... read more>> | | |  | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union's (EU) top anti-trust official sharply criticised the "irrational" response by European politicians to the Brussels investigation of Google. read more>> | |  | TOKYO, JAPAN: Shares in Apple supplier Japan Display slumped more than 18% in Tokyo after the world's biggest manufacturer of screens for smartphones and tablets warned it would post an annual net loss. read more>> | |  | BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Romanian prosecutors carried out 56 searches this week in a vast investigation into money laundering and bribery linked to Microsoft software licences that involved millions of Euros, the anti-corruption prosecutor's office said. read more>> | | | More International | |
|  | Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu Crushing financial pressure on Eskom has compelled the government to consider selling its R26bn stake in Vodacom and to assess its other listed holdings‚ such as Telkom to raise the cash that Eskom needs. read more>> | |  | Nthambeleni Gabara Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>> | |  | More Matshediso Gauteng's Department of Health says normal emergency services have not yet been badly affected by the illegal and unprotected strike of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. read more>> | |  | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young South Africans must make the most of the opportunities government has offered them and must take personal control of improving their lives read more>> | | | More Government news | |
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