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Consumers to stick with what they know and where to go in 2015

The greater the dominance of a property asset, the more protected the property investment will be in 2015's subdued economic markets...

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Just four bits of credit card data can identify most anyone

MIAMI, USA: Just four bits of information gleaned from a shopper's credit card can be used to identify almost anyone, suggesting that even anonymous big data sets can breach individual privacy...

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Blame poor internet for SA's lack of cutting-edge marketing

Leigh Andrews

If we don't make great strides with SA's internet growth, we'll lag even further behind the rest of the world, says Strategy Worx CEO Steven Ambrose...

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Banking & Finance
Homeowner environments positive under interest rate growth
While generally anticipated by commentators in the market, the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee meeting to hold the repo rate steady at 5.75% is most welcome... read more>>
Brand News
Franschhoek gains international recognition on '2014 top 50 list'
The Decanter Top 50 Wines in the World includes its recommended top 50 'must-buy' wines that have achieved an outstanding score throughout the year (18.5/20 points and above) and offer excellent value for money... read more>>
E-commerce
Players gear up for boom in e-commerce on the continent
Driven by the increased use of mobile devices and the internet, and economic growth across the continent, e-commerce is burgeoning in Africa... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
AfrAsia wine auction sets sights on back-to-back records
With only 350 auction tickets available at R3,000 per head, the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction 2015 online bidding platform, through Gavel&Grand, will extend the bidding to international wine aficionados... read more>>
Security
MasterCard has master plan for security and online protection
Industry experts, local financial institutions and merchant representatives discussed international and South African trends in fraud detection and prevention at a fraud and processing workshop... read more>>
International
China government agency 'bombs' Alibaba over management
SHANGHAI, CHINA: A powerful Chinese regulator on Wednesday blasted e-commerce giant Alibaba for allowing "illegal" actions on its multi-billion-dollar online shopping platform... read more>>
India says it will not appeal Vodafone tax ruling
NEW DELHI, INDIA: India's government will not appeal a court verdict favouring British mobile giant Vodafone in a multimillion-dollar tax suit, in a move aimed at winning back investor confidence... read more>>
China defends aid role in Africa
China on Wednesday, 28 January, offered a spirited defence of its aid to Africa, rejecting charges of "concrete diplomacy", following a major infrastructure deal with the continent... read more>>
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Africa
Networks in Africa: The year ahead

Matthew Barker

SUNNYVALE, US: Major data breaches continue with a significant rise in those originating from mobile devices... read more>>
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Government news
Repo rate to remain unchanged: Reserve Bank
The repo rate is to remain unchanged at 5.75%, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday, 29 January... read more>>
High-income earners can expect significant tax increases
High net worth South Africans should brace themselves for significant tax increases across the board when Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene, announces the Budget for the new tax year on 25 February... read more>>
Salary increase for farm workers
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New events to diarise
Africa Energy Indaba 2015
Siyenza - 16 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

AJA Cion Camera Roadshow
Touchvision - 17 Feb 2015 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Customer Experience and Customer Loyalty Strategy
Principa - 17 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015 Johannesburg,Cape Town

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 26 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015 Pretoria

Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town 2015
Vivid Luxury - 7 Mar 2015 Cape Town

BBBEE Revised Codes Update Conference 2015
Mhlaba Global Impact Project - 12 Mar 2015 to 13 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Water loss and pressure management workshop 2015
Ikhono Cosulting and Training - 26 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

18th East Africa International Trade Exhibition
Expogroup - 23 May 2015 to 25 May 2015 Dar-es-Salaam

Africa's Big Seven
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015 Midrand

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Dale Carnegie Training - 2 Feb 2015 to 11 Aug 2015 Johannesburg

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