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Pioneer Foods and Futurelife confirm joint venture

A joint venture between Futurelife Health Products and Pioneer Foods provides an opportunity for both companies to combine their expertise in both the food and beverage, and functional foods sectors...

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Five social media pitfalls that SMEs should avoid

Steven Cohen

Social media is a powerful tool for the small business owner. It can help you to build customer relationships, improve your search engine optimisation, and create a buzz about your business...

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Food wastage prevention still a priority

Roy Henderson

There is a call for radical change in the food processing industry to avert global food wastage, to increase 'food productivity' and provide amplified nutritional quotients to feed the world...

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Green Sustainability
WWF report warns that ocean wealth is sinking fast
According to a report released by WWF International, the value of the ocean's riches rivals the size of the world's leading economies, but its resources are rapidly eroding... read more>>
Packaging
Astrapak: A tighter parcel

Shaun Harris

The SA packaging industry has become an unloved sector for local investors... read more>>
South Africa displays a 'do can' attitude
Innovations in beverage packaging in South Africa are changing consumers' drinking habits. Although aluminium beverage cans still represent a relatively small share of total beverage packaging, it has gained ground from other packaging formats... read more>>
Research
Power predictions from PwC
A new report from PwC and Strategy& warns that the Power Sector is transforming fast and companies that do not stay ahead of change are in danger... read more>>
Technology
Nokia scratches smartphone itch

Quinten Plummer

Nokia will release a new smartphone by the end of 2016, a pair of unnamed sources told Re/code... read more>>
International
Internet of Things, Business Intelligence & retail sector - awesome threesome...

Chirag Shivalker

Internet of Things gives rise to Business Intelligence in the Retail sector making the competition really tough; giving nightmares to the retailers... read more>>
All the best from Europe's digital media
LONDON, UK: The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has presented the annual European Digital Media Awards at a ceremony at Google's London headquarters during Digital Media Europe 2015... read more>>
Dutch to launch criminal probe into Uber
THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS: Dutch prosecutors on Friday announced a criminal probe into Uber, in the latest salvo of an increasingly bitter battle between European governments and the popular taxi service app... read more>>
Thai bookseller given jail term for royal defamation
BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man was sentenced Wednesday to two years in jail for selling books that allegedly defamed the monarchy, the latest in a string of convictions under the country's notorious lese majeste law... read more>>
China tech firms shake up world's biggest car market
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese technology giants Alibaba and Tencent are promising to build the cars of the future, vehicles linked seamlessly to the Internet and offering shopping and navigation help while on the road... read more>>
British police question Piers Morgan over phone hacking
LONDON, UK: British police questioned Piers Morgan in connection with a phone hacking investigation, the television host and journalist said... read more>>
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Business
Job offer etiquette - what you need to know

Michelle Snyman

It's a little known fact that the first 48 hours after receiving an offer of employment are the most critical... read more>>
Is your new business ready to hire a PR company?

Kerryn Lloyd

You've just started your own business and are considering hiring a PR agency to help create awareness for your brand, but you're not sure if the time is right... read more>>
6 ways to balance work and family
In today's modern age it is difficult to live a life that balances your professional responsibilities with your family duties... read more>>
Government news
Agriculture sector unites against attacks on foreign nationals
PRETORIA: The agriculture sector has shown its support for efforts to combat attacks on foreign nationals... read more>>
Talks could end SAA's court battle with CEO
Suspended South African Airways (SAA) CEO Monwabisi Kalawe and the airline have been in talks to agree on a settlement that could see him depart rather than continue with litigation, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday, 22 April... read more>>
Task team to implement 2010 farmworkers' resolutions
PRETORIA: Delegates attending a stakeholder meeting with organised labour and agricultural organisations have agreed to establish a task team to follow up on the 2010 Farmworkers Summit resolutions... read more>>
Success of small businesses depends on government collaboration
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute approximately 40% to South Africa's economy, with 50-60% of new jobs being created in the sector. As such, SMEs are vital to the economic growth and job creation our country so desperately needs... read more>>
Eskom needs additional 3,000MW to avoid loadshedding
Eskom's newly appointed acting CEO Brian Molefe says the utility needs to find an additional 3,000-megawatts of power in order to maintain power plants without implementing loadshedding... read more>>
115 graduate after intensive Transnet maritime training
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Jobs offered
Store Managers - Team Leaders - Cape Town, Johannesburg
Absolute Pets is looking for experienced retailers to join our growing team as store managers (team leaders) to help us dazzle customers with amazing service and products. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Big 3 Africa
Expogroup - 7 May 2015 to 9 May 2015, Nairobi

Executive Think Tank 2015
nlighten - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

TITIIC 2015
Scatterlings Conference & Events - 20 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Pretoria

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

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

Strategic Sourcing Seminar + Workshop 2015
Bespoke - 26 May 2015 to 27 May 2015, Johannesburg

Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2015
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 30 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards
ABN Productions - 26 Aug 2015, Lagos | 17 Sep 2015, Nairobi | 1 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Rustenburg Car, Fashion and Bike Expo
Urban Entertainment Movement - 28 Aug 2015 to 29 Aug 2015, Rustenburg

Bridal Fair at The Oyster Box Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 15 Nov 2015, Umhlanga

Upcoming events
Ladies Networking Dinner
The Face of Jozi - 25 Apr 2015, Johannsburg

Fresh2U Farmer's Market
Fresh2U Farmer's Market - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 30 May 2015, Johannesburg

Wedding Showcase
African pride Country Lodge - 27 Apr 2015, Centurion

Wola Nani book sale at Gardens Centre
27 Apr 2015 to 5 May 2015, Cape Town

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