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Charity dress auction launched in aid of Princess Project
Some of SA's hottest designers and most stylish celebrities have donated an array of beautiful dresses as part of an auction that aims to raise funds for non-profit organisation Princess Project. read more>>

Building business leaders in the retail sector
[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business]

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has developed a new specialisation option designed to support retail managers in difficult economic times - especially those wanting to expand into Africa...

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week moves to the Waterfront

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town, has found a new home at The Watershed and North Wharf at the V&A Waterfront. The new venues will provide a fresh backdrop for South Africa's leading designers to showcase their Spring/Summer collections from 30 July to 1 August 2015...

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South Africa likely to continue to gain from retail growth

A recent research report by JLL South Africa outlines the investment value of the South African real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as their long-term potential in the current economic climate...

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Commercial Property
Safari builds a desirable asset portfolio
Safari Investments, which focuses on township shopping malls, yesterday reported it grew its assets 31% from R1.3bn since listing in April last year to R1.7bn at the end of March... read more>>
Investment boosts Emira's portfolio and retail exposure
JSE-listed Emira Property Fund has invested approximately R135m in strategic acquisitions, redevelopments and expansions to its properties, which increase both the quality of its portfolio and its exposure to the retail sector... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Workshop series to empower independent retailers
Tungwa Retail Holdings is to hold a series of trade workshops aimed at empowering independent retailers to maximise their businesses in the retail space... read more>>
Top speaker line-up for SAAFF Congress 2015
An impressive line-up of industry experts and high-profile speakers tackling business and industry issues has been announced as part of the SAAFF annual Congress... read more>>
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Elle searches for a rising star
"The search for fashion's next rising star is on and the reward is the opportunity of a lifetime for a young designer seeking to make a mark in the fashion world in Africa and internationally," said Elle South Africa publisher Gisèle Wertheim Aymés... read more>>
Green Sustainability
Greenwashing: claiming eco-friendly status due to biodegradability

Clinton Smith

According to the Safer Choice Standard, for a green cleaning product to genuinely be eco-friendly, it must meet certain minimum standards... read more>>
Hospitality
First Brooklyn Brothers opens in Bedfordview
Brooklyn Brothers, an authentic modern American diner experience whose speciality is buffalo-style chicken wings, has arrived in SA. The stores feature a creative Brooklyn, New York-inspired theme, accompanied by a touch of modern décor and urban fittings... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Primedia, the sole SA winner at the Solal Awards
The Primedia Unlimited owned shopping centre marketing specialists have won a Gold and a Silver award at this year's International Council of Shopping Centre's Solal Marketing Awards... read more>>
Technology
E-Tech Africa: A journey into the future of education
E-Tech Africa - a technology focused conference - and the first event of its kind in South Africa, takes place on 1 and 2 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. read more>>
International
Some Kindle book authors to be paid per page read
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Amazon on Monday said it will start paying writers of e-books on its Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owner's Lending Library services based on how many pages are read instead of the number of downloads. read more>>
More International
Africa
Africa has never looked better

Louise Robinson

There is no doubt that Africa is on the up-and-up. Africa has the necessary elements to be a dominant, global, economic region. Its economy is the fastest growing of any other continent... read more>>
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Business
Embracing digital disruption
The internet of things is driving the need for organisations to transform into digital businesses and this is disrupting business operations like never before... read more>>
It's all about the who and the woo
"Did you know that it costs more to gain a new customer than to have a devoted one? So, why then are budgets, in general, spent more on attaining new customers' attention...?" read more>>
People on the move
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New events to diarise
Gauteng Motor Fest
Thebe Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd - 24 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Brakpan

The East Rand Wedding Show
East Rand Wedding Show - 25 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

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

Winelands Bridal Fair 2015
Donato Events - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Humanitarian supply chain management
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 17 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Pretoria

Short course in fleet management
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Pretoria

Cape Homemakers Expo
Cape Homemakers Expo - 27 Aug 2015 to 30 Aug 2015, Cape Town

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

Upcoming events
Oakfield Farm - Bridal Expo - 27 Jun 2015 to 28 Jun 2015, Johannesburg
With over 150 wedding specialists, a free fashion show, great food, live entertainment and over R150,000 in prizes, you will leave feeling inspired and ready to plan your perfect day! Read more >>


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