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CPI eases to 4.4% in January

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has eased to 4.4% in January 2015 from 5.3% in December 2014...

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Education in the Cape set to soar with proceeds from AfrAsia Wine Auction

The 2015 AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction opened on the evening of Friday 13 February with the American Express Cape Wine Auction 'Barrel Tasting & Preview' hosted at The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch...

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From internet to the outernet as IoT sets to shape the future

Globally, retail is experiencing a shift, due to the ever-changing expectations of more digitally empowered consumers. Brands are starting to enter into uncharted territory, investing in mobile...

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Brand News
Distell to swell its African business

Marc Hasenfuss

Liquor brands conglomerate Distell (DST)‚ which has investment house Remgro and beer giant SABMiller as major shareholders‚ will strongly fortify its African business in the medium term... read more>>
Commercial Property
New scene on Jean
The new Jean Crossing centre in Centurion will provide shoppers with all their everyday essentials, from the convenience of a quick pop-in to the pleasure of indulging their senses and tastes amidst the variety of stores and relaxing ambience... read more>>
Acucap shareholders accept Growthpoint offer
The accepted transaction of Growthpoint Properties' acquisition, for all the shares in Acucap that it does not already own, will increase its retail weighting with assets that complement its existing shopping centres... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
[Design Indaba 2015] The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa nominations
Most Beautiful Object In South Africa (MBOISA) at Design Indaba Expo surveys the most beautiful creations made locally over the past year with the help of a dynamic mix of influential members of South African society... read more>>
Logistics
ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

Tony Willis

For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the gateway to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa... read more>>
Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 123: Is design on the 2015 business agenda with Life is Awesome
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 19 February 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Liné van der Merwe from Life is Awesome... read more>>
International
Obama ranks N Korea cyber capabilities as not so good
WASHINGTON, US: Iran is "good," China and Russia are "very good," but North Korea's cyber attack capabilities are actually not that great, according to an impromptu ranking by US President Barack Obama... read more>>
Make a strong online presence with Podcast Transcription Services

Ritesh Sanghani

Broadcasting industry has, with times, manifested itself completely. In this age of internet, radio shows and other forms of media broadcasting have gone online... read more>>
France issues warrants for UBS managers in tax fraud case
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Africa
Media leak: Africans who have stashed their money in HSBC Switzerland
Eritrea is not exactly the Africa's or the world's richest country, yet the biggest single African client is in Eritrea... read more>>
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Government news
Agbiz to engage with gov't to alleviate consequences of proposed measures
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Zuma made considerable reference to land reform issues, including the introduction of a 12,000 hectares (ha) land ceiling, foreigners to be deprived of owning land in South Africa, the introduction of the Office of the Valuer-General to signal the end of the so-called "willing buyer, willing seller" principle, and the introduction of the 50/50 farmworker equity and co-management scheme on a pilot basis. read more>>
The greater priority in efficiency, the greater food security
With the drop in fuel prices, constructive labour relations in the agriculture sector and a favourable climate resulting in good yields to date, farmers need to prioritise improving efficiencies to give South Africa greater food security... read more>>
SANDF to mark Armed Forces Day
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Saturday celebrate its annual Armed Forces Day in Potchefstroom in the North West... read more>>
12,000ha land ceiling can work - Zokwana

Denene Erasmus

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Travel news
Book Review: Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names, by Ann Gadd, and reviewed by Motoring Editor Henrie Geyser, takes you from Baardskeerdersbos to Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein - and all points between... read more>>
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People on the move
  • ACDOCOSA appoints Saul Rivkind as new national customer head - more info

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Jobs offered
National Key Accounts Manager - FMCG - Johannesburg
USABCO manufacturers and distributors of the leading Addis brand, a household name in housewares and hardware products are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified national key accounts manager. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Pretoria

Working World Exhibition
Inkanyezi Event Organisers - 4 Mar 2015 to 6 Mar 2015, Port Elizabeth

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

Retail Fraud
Retail Knowledge - 12 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Wool Week Cape Town 2015
Cape Wools SA - 7 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Lifestyle Expo 2015
Big Events 365 - 2 May 2015, Durban, Amanzimtoti

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

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

SAITEX
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015, Midrand

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

Upcoming events
Workshop: New Trends. Email Marketing 2015 - 19 Feb 2015, Cape Town | 19 Mar 2015, Johannesburg
Email Marketing 2015, can you do better? With inbox clutter driving down opening rates what can NeuroScience in email marketing do that will dramatically fast forward your e-marketing? Success? Read more >>


StokvelEx Bokone Bophirima - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015, Mafikeng
An exciting exhibition that fosters and formalises relationships between various stokvel clubs and service providers. Read more >>


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