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Future looks bright for Astral as shares soar
While MTN's latest payment-break offer to snare cash-strapped consumers deserves caution... read
BizTrends 2017
#BizTrends2017: Local franchise trends for 2017
#BizTrends2017: Local franchise trends for 2017

Dumisani Bengu

South Africa's economy is under significant pressure and does not promise a great deal of progress for business or consumers – with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting only 0.8% growth in 2017. Franchising, however, is one sector that has consistently shown its resilience by performing well and this trend is expected to continue in 2017... read
#BizTrends2017: Why more than ever, sustainability is good business
#BizTrends2017: Why more than ever, sustainability is good business

Justin Smith

South African companies, including those in the retail sector, continue to experience a significant change in mindset among customers. The reality is that doing business is no longer just about profit, but also about creating shared value and meeting responsibilities to contribute to inclusive economic development, and to give back to communities and our planet... read


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Architecture & Design
2016/2017 PPC Imaginarium Awards judges announced
2016/2017 PPC Imaginarium Awards judges announced
Now in its third year, the PPC Imaginarium Awards has assembled some of the industry's most influential creatives on the national and regional judging panel who will evaluate the various category submissions, choose category finalists and the overall winner... read
Banking & Finance
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Market sells on tie-up news as Shoprite takes bigger hit

Ann Crotty

The deal is to be priced slightly in favour of Steinhoff, share prices suggest... read
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Massmart donates high-tech hampers to top matriculants
At the recent event, officially announcing the 2016 matric results, Massmart provided the top three achievers in quintiles 1, 2 and 3 with hi-tech hampers worth R80,000. The hampers are aimed at assisting the students' transition from secondary to tertiary education... read
E-commerce
2017: Weathering a tough year for business
2017: Weathering a tough year for business
Dr Yudhvir Seetharam says it isn't all doom and gloom as he shares his outlook on a few trends that we can expect in 2017 in various industries... read
FMCG
Pork is healthy, in moderation
Pork is healthy, in moderation
The Medical Research Council states that within a healthy eating plan it is reasonable, healthy and safe for an adult to consume approximately 560 grams of cooked, iron rich meat such as pork, split over a few meal occasions in the course of a week... read
Import/Export
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More choppy waters for shipping

Karl Gernetzky

SA's shipping market is expected to remain under pressure in 2017, with import figures likely to be weaker after low third-quarter import numbers despite a strengthened rand... read
Manufacturing
China manufacturing accelerates at fastest for four years: survey
China manufacturing accelerates at fastest for four years: survey
China's manufacturing activity expanded at its quickest pace in nearly four years in December, an independent research firm said on Tuesday, in a sign of improving health for the world's second-largest economy... read
Technology
Hoverboards make comeback at Vegas electronics show
Hoverboards make comeback at Vegas electronics show
Hoverboards are aiming for a comeback after a series of debacles and recalls for the quirky wheeled personal transport devices... read
International
Skincare deal gives fresh face to L'Oreal in US
Skincare deal gives fresh face to L'Oreal in US
PARIS - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal said Tuesday it had agreed to buy three leading skincare brands from Valeant for $1.3 billion in a move set to give its US offering a facelift... read
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Business
Recreating the spirit of Silicon Valley in South Africa
Recreating the spirit of Silicon Valley in South Africa
Silicon Valley. That magical place where employees not only work incredibly long hours but also get access to quirky benefits that create an environment... read
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Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 24 Aug 2017 to 25 Aug 2017, Johannesburg


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Woolworths suffers sharp slowdown in Christmas sales growth https://t.co/uybQ1dBt6v https://t.co/zN2Yyr0erM
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American manufacturing is either on the cusp of a renaissance or in a long-term death spiral https://t.co/vIWjYr27wX https://t.co/UiWYwQgvJT
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