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Acorn Agri branches out into dried fruit, nuts with Montagu merger

Shortly after the opening of its 100th franchise in South Africa, Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts announced the sale of a majority share to private equity enterprise Acorn Agri...

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'Made in China'... no, in Britain actually, ol' boy

According to David Dawson, CEO of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa (BCBSA), South Africa's appetite for Brand Britain appears insatiable...

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'Sima and Shakes'-ing up Cremora's ads - not inside, still on top?

Leigh Andrews

There comes a time when those much-loved classics start to look a little dated. Advertising's no different, with Cremora the latest in the clutch of brands to come up with an ad revival a few weeks ago...

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Banking & Finance
Sarb's decision to leave interest rate unchanged is good news for home buyers
Following yesterday's announcement by the South African Reserve Bank, rates will remain unchanged for this quarter, which means that the prime lending rate is still 9.25%... read more>>
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Young bloods flaunt their talent at Static Fashion Show

Cari Van Wyk

On 20 November 2014, the Cape Town College of Fashion Design (CTCFD) hosted the Static Fashion Show at the Young Blood Gallery, where its fashion design graduates showcased their wares... read more>>
FMCG
Dieting done right with FitChef door-to-door delivery
Aimed at the health-conscious consumer who wants a convenient but sustainable eating lifestyle, FitChef offers a nutritional ready-meal alternative for a variety of dietary needs... read more>>
Über new juice 'n tea brew launches in South Africa
Über Flavour Brews are made using 100% fresh fruit juice and Rooibos sourced from the northern parts of the Western Cape. High in antioxidants, they are available in three variants... read more>>
Regulatory
Local procurement a legal requirement: minister
The procurement of local content is not just a recommendation, it is a legal requirement for state entities, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies... read more>>
International
New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards 2015: New category... movie trailers
NEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards honouring the World's Best TV & Films has added the new category - Movie Trailer... read more>>
How to determine if there is a market for your business

Caitlin Stewart, via Ashlan Bonnell

WASHINGTON, DC, US: Knowing whether or not your product is something that will sell is one of the biggest questions in marketing... read more>>
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Government
Sunday Times journalists arrested
Two Sunday Times journalists were arrested after trying to interview drug trafficker Sheryl Cwele in prison... read more>>
PetroSA boss storms newspaper... gets ejected
Controversial PetroSA chairman Tshepo Kgadima stormed into the Times Media Group's Johannesburg offices yesterday, and ended up being removed by security... read more>>
MPs more free in the street than in Parliament

Anton Harber

I can stand in the street and call someone a thief. I can even call the president a thief. But I can't do it in Parliament. Something is topsy-turvy here... read more>>
Repo rate unchanged at 5.75%
The repo rate will remain unchanged at 5.75%, new Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday... read more>>
Products with performance fees will not qualify as tax-free savings accounts: Treasury
In draft regulations on tax-free savings accounts‚ due to apply from March next year‚ the Treasury says products with performance fees will not qualify... read more>>
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