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Woolies/Pharrell Williams partnership - Who's with us?

In a first of its kind partnership for the South African retailer, Woolworths has announced a strategic collaboration with Grammy Award-winning musician, record producer and philanthropist, Pharrell Williams...

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Consumer markets are prepared for pre-paid

The market for pre-paid cards is growing at 22% annually and is expected to reach US$822 billion by 2017, indicating a consumer demand...

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Living life in the FASA lane

Franchising offers multiple business opportunities to SMEs and the 20th International Franchise Expo (IFE 2015), which takes place from 16-18 April at the Sandton Convention Centre, will unlock more possibilities...

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Exhibitions & Events
Tops at Spar Wine Show celebrates decade of delight
The Tops at Spar Wine Show, South Africa's fastest-growing annual consumer wine exhibition celebrates its 10th year in 2015 and marks the occasion with new partners, sponsors and a revamped event experience... read more>>
Health & Safety
Defend against foodborne illnesses with Food Safety Ninja
A recently formed company, The Food Safety Ninja, specialises in food safety, which is the scientific discipline in the handling, preparation and storage of food to prevent foodborne illness... read more>>
Import/Export
Nedbank, IFC provide $50m finance and warehouse scheme
Nedbank (through its Capital Division) together with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $50-million facility to help commodity traders and processors in sub-Saharan Africa import agricultural commodities and export cash crops... read more>>
Regulatory
Too much regulation?

Mike Cordes

Some pundits maintain that our fresh produce markets are over-regulated. I confess that I cannot make up my mind on the issue... read more>>
Retailers
Pick n Pay to deliver 'strong financial performance' in FY 2015
Retailer Pick n Pay (PWK‚ PIK) on Friday, 10 April 2015, said it expected to deliver a "strong financial performance" for the 2015 financial year... read more>>
International
Consumer magazines latest sign of Cuba's changing times
HAVANA, CUBA: Two new magazines packed with glossy advertising are set to launch in Cuba, the latest sign of the changing times as the communist island reopens ties with the United States... read more>>
Mocking Mao miffs mouthpiece
BEIJING, CHINA: One of China's most famous television hosts has had his shows taken off air and was condemned by a paper affiliated to the party mouthpiece after allegedly insulting Communist China's founding father Mao Zedong, according to reports...(Video) read more>>
Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria
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Business
Go mobile or go home

Christopher Smith

Google, via the Webmaster Central blog, announced that it will be prioritising mobile-friendly websites. This is likely to have as much of an impact on organic search results as any of the major algorithm updates... read more>>
5 Tips to creating 'apps' that perform
In 2015, if you are not developing a mobile or digital business 'app' of some description, then you are considered to be behind the times... read more>>
Government news
SA's ruling elite 'rotten'
Rhodes University vice chancellor Sizwe Mabizela laid into the political elite yesterday, saying people "of questionable moral and ethical character" are in charge of the country... read more>>
SA, Zim talk trade
The South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Forum has emphasised the importance of intra-Africa trade to drive stronger economies that benefit the citizens of the continent... read more>>
Electricity shortages in sub-Saharan Africa a key concern: Euromonitor

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Strong economic growth and a rising middle class are driving investments into sub-Saharan Africa, although infrastructure and electricity shortages are "key concerns". read more>>
Rhodes removal like 'fall of white power'
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Lifestyle
Natural beauty at GojiSpa

Ruth Cooper

It can be somewhat of a daunting experience getting your hair done at a new place from a new person who might not be attuned to your particular hair quirks. There's always that fear that your requests for just a trim and subtle colour update will be misinterpreted and you'll end up with streaky badger hair that you can't tie in a ponytail. read more>>
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New events to diarise
Unlabelled Mag night market
Unlabelled Magazine - 30 Apr 2015 to 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Soweto Brands Business Picnic
Middleman Communications - 1 May 2015, Johannesburg

REFSA 2015
DLO Energy - 5 May 2015, Johannesburg

SASEC 2015: 3rd Southern African Solar Energy Con.
Prof Josua Meyer, University of Pretoria - 10 May 2015 to 14 May 2015, Skukuza

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

Bridal Fair at Indaba Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 24 May 2015, Johannesburg

6th Annual Rural Development Conference
MILLA SA - 27 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Durban

E-Commerce Law and Security Conference 2015
Alpha Omega Events - 3 Jun 2015 to 4 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

The South African Book Fair 2015
A Better World Network (Pty) Ltd - 31 Jul 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

SEAexpo 2015
C-Major Productions - 4 Sep 2015 to 5 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Africa Livestock, Meat and Fisheries Summit & Expo
MC Group - 3 Dec 2015 to 4 Dec 2015, Durban

Upcoming events
Wear SA CapeGate Eye on Earth Africa fashion show
espAfrika - 11 Apr 2015, Cape Town

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