| 13 May 2013 |
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Weekly top stories
 | [Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Consumers continued to feel financially exposed in the first quarter of this year amid the rising cost of living and inflation‚ the latest Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index released on Tuesday (7 May) showed. The index is compiled by Unisa's Bureau of Market Research (BMR) and sponsored by MBD Credit Solutions. Read more >> |
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 | [Helmo Preuss] Credit information services company Experian SA found that more than 2-million South Africans could be affected by a proposed credit information amnesty that seeks to provide relief to indebted consumers and improve their access to credit. Read more >> |
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 | [Chris Moerdyk] So, South African Airways (SAA) has just borrowed R1,5 billion from two banks to keep alive while it "waits for government to accept its turnaround strategy." Read more >> |
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In Pretoria East, a new shopping centre, 'Savannah Mall', is being developed on the corner of Solomon Mahlangu Drive and Bronkhorstspruit Road (R104). Strategically positioned within one kilometre of the N4 highway, the 66,025sqm mall is being developed by Group Five Property Developments at an investment of close to R600 million. Read more >> |
 | The big hole being dug in Newtown is the start of a R1.2bn retail and office development incorporating some of Johannesburg's most historic buildings according to The Star. Read more >> |
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 | Since 2004, the Women's Hope Education and Training (WHEAT) Trust has mobilised '1000 Women to Unite against Domestic Violence' in Cape Town in response to South Africa's escalating violence and abuse against women. Read more >> |
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The secret to success for most small businesses is to become their customer's default option, by using mobile phones to reach their market. Read more >> |
 | The online retailer, Takealot.com, has launched its iPhone and Android shopping apps, adding to the Blackberry 10 app launched earlier this year. The apps aim to deliver an enhanced experience for customers, allowing them instant access to the world of retail via their mobile device, regardless of time or location. Read more >> |
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The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa (SAPICS) will hold its annual conference from 2-4 June 2013 at Sun City. Imperial Logistics is offering papers on factory gate pricing (FGP) and integrated supply chain management (ISCM), as part of the conference theme, 'Design for Change'. Read more >> |
 | [Issued by MamaMagic, The Baby Expo] Now in its ninth year running, MamaMagic, The Baby Expo is proud to be in partnership with Baby City as its official retail partner since 2006, bringing the magic of parenting to thousands of parents and parents-to-be across South Africa. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | A Cape Town property valued at R38.7m is to be transferred to clothing and textile manufacturer Seardel after leave to appeal by third parties opposing the transfer was dismissed with costs. Read more >> |
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Franchising could be the answer to South Africa's high and rising unemployment problem, delegates to the International Franchise and Entrepreneurs' Expo in Johannesburg were told late last week. Read more >> |
 | [Paul Vecchiatto] US fast food franchise Burger King opened its first SA store at midday on Thursday, 9 May 2013, in the centre of Cape Town to the blare of DJs‚ music and no speeches. Read more >> |
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The Franchise Association in South Africa (FASA), a member of the World Franchise Council, has been mandated to establish a franchise federation on the African continent which in time will apply for membership of the World Franchise Council in its own right. Read more >> |
Women play a great role in franchising, as around the world they start businesses at twice the rate of men and make up more than a third of all franchisees. According to Vera Valasis, executive director of the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA), "Franchising is a business method that is often family-friendly, with a strong support network. The dynamism of women entrepreneurs is a positive force that is growing at a tremendous rate and should be encouraged at every opportunity." Read more >> |
 | The inaugural winner of the 2013 Wolftrap Steakhouse Champion of South Africa is the Local Grill in Parktown North Johannesburg. Read more >> |
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 | The Col'Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back, with Liam Tomlin's Lau-Ling pizza on the menu for May 2013. Extreme adventurer and chef, David Grier and the creative goddesses from Charly's Bakery, follow him in June and July respectively. Dine at any Col'Cacchio pizzeria from May-August to experience the 2013 Signature Pizza Collection. Read more >> |
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 | Meeting a consumer demand for easy packaging, Savanna Premium Cider has launched a 330ml can at the same price as the glass bottle. Read more >> |
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The public hearings on the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill will start today, 13 May 2013, in Irene, outside Pretoria. Read more >> |
The South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi), a national economic indicator of customer satisfaction, has released the results for supermarkets and fuel stations, with Woolworths and Caltex receiving the highest scores. Read more >> |
 | The Daily Buzz Coffee Workplace Survey about South African's attitudes to coffee in the workplace found that over 80% of respondents believe drinking coffee at work is vital or at least important to their productivity levels. It also revealed that 64% of respondents believe that their coffee routine is extremely important or important to their happiness at work. Read more >> |
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 | [Monika D'Agostino] From a very early age on I was fascinated by fairy tales and stories. Storytelling is essential in a consultative sales environment. It helps you connect with your prospects and it is a great way to add value rather than pushing a feature. Read more >> |
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 | Only by becoming an organ donor can customers shop at The Exchange, a fashion boutique opened by Native at Cavendish Square in Cape Town on Friday 10 May 2013. Described as the world's first cashless fashion boutique, it is stocked with clothing and accessories from more than 25 of South Africa's top designers. Read more >> |
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 | [Peter Harvey] It is easier to make sales online, if the seller accepts credit cards but e-commerce businesses need to ensure they have the correct security basics. Three important steps can protect customers and sellers. Read more >> |
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 | [Tom Manners] Scarcely two weeks ago, the Industrial Development Corporation issued an official announcement that not only portrayed the PC industry as a sector in absolute free-fall but also blamed Microsoft's perceived failure to get Windows 8 off the ground as the reason for the decline. Read more >> |
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Corporate raider Carl Icahn and other investors made a new offer last week for US computer giant Dell, calling a planned private equity buyout led by company founder Michael Dell a "giveaway". Read more >> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla Motors said on Wednesday it posted its first-ever quarterly profit as the electric carmaker beat its own forecasts and surprised market analysts. Read more >> |
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 | SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese authorities have approved a US$1.3bn General Motors plan to make luxury Cadillac cars, the US auto giant said on Tuesday (7 May) as it seeks to boost sales of its premium brand cars in the world's biggest vehicle market. Read more >> |
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 | NEW YORK, US: Creative Week New York has kicked off with the One Show Design awards evening yesterday, 6 May 2013, and the AMP Awards for music and sound and the Young Ones Student Awards ceremony taking place tonight, 7 May 2013. Read more >> |
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More International...
 | In this month's issue of The Media magazine, Harry Herber tells it like it is for South African media agencies and Chris Moerdyk presents an uncensored version of where he believes local media is right now. Read more >> |
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 | [Harry Herber] There's one thing in short supply in the media industry for sure. What, you say? Talent? OK, then, there are two things in short supply. Let's talk about the second one - cash. Read more >> |
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 | Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farm workers, the SABC news reported on Saturday (11 May). Read more >> |
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 | Statistics SA (Stats SA) needs about R100m to ensure that SA's statistics keep abreast with international best practice, but it is in danger of slipping behind, because there are not enough funds for it to implement its updating programmes. Read more >> |
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 | Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, spoke to 50 Global Shapers at a meeting of 'SHAPE Africa - Social Innovation' ahead of the World Economic Forum. WEF Africa brings together regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society around this year's theme of 'Delivering on Africa's Promise'. Read more >> |
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 | The Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday (6 May) showed that 100,000 people lost their jobs in the first quarter of this year. The number of unemployed people now stands at 4.6m, equivalent to 25.2% of the working population. Read more >> |
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More Government news...
- Scooters Pizza appoints a new marketing manager - more info
- Unilever SA appoints Marcos Nakagawa - more info
- New appointment at Thokomala - more info
Visual Fusion is growing fast and seeking an experienced logistics co-ordinator with exceptional organisational skills to work with our China and South African supply chain. Read more >>Visual Fusion is growing fast and seeking an experienced insights fieldworker to carry out a substantial national project, involving the intelligent application of in-store display placement principles in retail. Read more >>RCS Group - Cape Town - Customer operations executive. You are an absolute natural in inspiring optimism and positive energy in people, with an unsurpassed appetite for exceeding stakeholders' expectations continuously! Read more >>
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