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Takealot-Kalahari merger approved
The competition authority announced the approval of the merger application of Takealot.com and Kalahari.com, two of South Africa's leading e-commerce players, yesterday, 5 January 2015... read more>>



E-commerce
Up, up and online for Africa's retail industry
The eCommerce Africa Conference & Exhibition will bring together senior-level e-commerce and marketing professionals from all major industries... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
SP Young Chef 2015 gets off to frying start with judge selection
Chefs David Higgs, Joe Barza and Uwe Micheel are the new Middle East and Africa's jury members for the local selection of S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015... read more>>
Grape Scott! Harvest celebrations roll around again
Proving that there is life after the holidays, the Sperling family invites the public to share with them 'Days in the life of Delheim' as they stomp in the harvest in high spirits... read more>>
Import/Export
China replaces rare earth quotas with export permits
BEIJING, CHINA: China has instituted a system of export permits for rare earth metals, used in hi-tech goods such as mobile phones, the government said... read more>>
Retailers
Spar plans to open 35 new stores this year

Charlotte Mathews

Spar, which services independent retailers trading under the Spar, Tops at Spar, Build It and Savemore brands, plans to open 35 new Spar stores in the year ahead... read more>>
International
Ukraine TV lands in hot water over Russian pop songs
KIEV, UKRAINE: One of Ukraine's biggest TV networks faced the threat on Friday of being taken off air for filling its highly-rated New Year's Eve show with Russian pop songs beamed live from Moscow... read more>>
Data extraction - helping businesses see the bigger picture

Ritesh Sanghani

Today the rate at which data is generated has seen a manifold escalation. This data is generated both internally and externally... read more>>
'Small screens' prevent kids from sleeping: US study
Madonna in race row over Instagram pics; defaced Mandela image
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Government
Decrease in petrol price a "big relief", says minister
Energy Minister Tina Joematt-Petterssen has welcomed the huge decrease in the fuel prices, saying they will be a big relief to motorists and users of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and paraffin, especially in low-income households... read more>>
Tax hikes on the way
The tax committee under Judge Dennis Davis has submitted proposals to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on how the Treasury can find R15bn in additional taxes annually... read more>>
2014 matric results released

More Matshediso

The matric class of 2014 has achieved a pass rate of 75.8%... read more>>
SARS has reached its limit of effective collection

Loane Sharp

In a new series of TV advertisements called "Paranoia", the South African Revenue Service (SARS) warns people: "We're closing in on you..." read more>>
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Lifestyle
John: a dignified and significant masterwork

Daniel Dercksen

If there's one theatrical experience that will change your life, it's DV8 Physical Theatre's spellbinding John. It is not only one of the most provocative and fearless explorations of male sexuality, but dares to state what needs to be said about the human condition... read more>>
Motoring
Opel Adam is a little beaut

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Under its stubby hood lives a minuscule engine not much bigger than a coffee-grinder but when it comes to driver-pleasing technology, customisation options and stand-out trendy looks the new baby Opel Adam is streets ahead of just about everything else on the road. read more>>
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Emirates Uniform and Workwear exhibition
Global Expo Middle East - 11 Feb 2015 to 13 Feb 2015 Dubai

Stokvelex Bokone Bophirima (North West) 2015
7colors Communications - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015 Mafikeng

Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 25 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Interbank Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 11 Mar 2015 to 12 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

5th Annual EnviroMining Conference
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 18 Mar 2015 to 19 Mar 2015 Gauteng

Tomorrow's Leaders Convention 2015 - Save the date
Tomorrow's Leaders Convention - 20 Mar 2015 Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

RetailTech Forum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 20 Apr 2015 to 21 Apr 2015 Cape Town

Gauteng Outdoor Expo
Outdoor Events and Exhibition Organisers - 29 May 2015 to 31 May 2015 Johannesburg

18th AutoExpo Africa 2015
Expogroup - 27 Aug 2015 to 29 Aug 2015 Dar-es-Salaam

IFAT Environmental Technology Forum
MMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd - 15 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015 Johannesburg

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