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Brand news news Greg Solomon has been appointed as the new Managing Director of McDonald's South Africa. Solomon's promotion, effective 1 January 2009, is a significant milestone for the company as he will be the first South African to run the local operation since the business opened here in 1995.5 Dec 2008 4 Dec 2008 Pioneer Foods today reported an 11% decline in headline earnings per share to 292.4 cents for the year ended September 2008 from 328.4 cents a year ago. Diluted headline earnings per share declined to 285.3 cents from 318.2 cents. 1 Dec 2008 With South Africa fast becoming a hotbed of design talent now hosting its own annual Fashion Weeks, the expansion of the Fashion TV (FTV) empire into SA has found a loyal community of trendspotters and followers; now reaching 348 million viewers in 202 countries on five continents. Now for the first time, aspiring South African fashionistas will have the chance to join the global hunt for the esteemed FTV runway title.28 Nov 2008 Local wine producer Leopard's Leap will be sponsoring the prestigious 11th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) where some of Britain's best-known actors have been nominated for awards in London this weekend.27 Nov 2008 Nestlé Ice Cream's Country Fresh brand launched its 'healthier alternative' earlier this month. Available in vanilla and chocolate, Country Fresh Plus contains more milk and no colourants, delivering a calcium rich treat. 26 Nov 2008 25 Nov 2008 | |||||||||