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Amazon announces new office in Joburg
NEWSWATCH: Amazon has announced the opening of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) office in Johannesburg, joining the Amazon Development Centre in Cape Town, which has been in operation since 2004... read more>>



Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 144: Justin Gomes, ECD for FoxP2, on nabbing two Apex Awards
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Justin Gomes, ECD and Creative Circle Chairperson for FoxP2 Cape Town... read more>>
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Spur Foundation launches Relate initiative
In collaboration with the 100% not-for-profit social enterprise Relate Bracelets, the Spur Foundation's latest initiative is to raise R750,000 in order to set up micro franchises that will empower single mothers to earn a living and to be able to afford quality education for their children... read more>>

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Exhibitions & Events
The world's best bartenders do battle in SA
After 12 months of regional and national heats, the 55 most talented bartenders in the world will be coming to South Africa for the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year competition... read more>>
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
TFG scales up in Africa as SA growth sags

Zeenat Moorad

In line with its belief that the rest of Africa was a growth area, The Foschini Group (TFG) would open 10 stores in Kenya by March next year, CEO Doug Murray said on Wednesday, 12 August... read more>>
Hospitality
IHS Cape Town, Durban campuses announce bursary winners
The annual bursary competition, run by International Hotel School has announced the winners from the Cape Town and Durban campuses... read more>>
Manufacturing
The grocery recovery stores phenomenon
A relatively new phenomenon on the South African retail scene is the emergence of grocery recovery stores. These retail outlets sell manufacturers' surplus products... read more>>
International
Nestlé first half profit slips on strong Swiss franc
ZURICH - Swiss food giant Nestlé announced on Thursday slightly lower first half profits compared to last year, with the strong Swiss franc and Maggi instant noodles recall in India undercutting robust sales... read more>>
Alibaba takes hit as growth cools
NEW YORK - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba turned in a disappointing quarterly report on Wednesday showing sales growth cooling... read more>>
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