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Weekly top stories
 | The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee [MPC] has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5% as expected by the market. Read more >> |
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 | [Paddy Hartdegen] Maybe, at 46, he's just read Erica Jong's "Fear of Flying" and decided that what she says is true: So he's changing his life quitting First National Bank (FNB) and exploring new, more exciting and more rewarding challenges. Read more >> |
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 | [Thabiso Mochiko] Vodacom aims to deliver low single digit service revenue growth and "mid to high single digit" growth in earnings before interest‚ tax‚ depreciation and amortisation in the next three years‚ the company said on Monday (20 May)‚ when releasing its annual results for the year to March. Read more >> |
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Tiletoria sees its recent acquisition of Gauteng-based Floors Direct as an opportunity to expand its operations and footprint beyond tiles and associated products into the laminate, solid, engineered, bamboo and vinyl flooring market. Read more >> |
 | Rebosis Property Fund on Wednesday (22 May) reported overwhelming support from its linked unit-holders with 99.9% of votes cast approving the fund's capital raising scheme to buy the Nthwese property portfolio. Read more >> |
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 | GoGifting, a social gifting pioneer launched in October 2012, has added 40 more brands to its catalogue, including Carrol Boyes, Pick n Pay, Cape Union Mart and Clicks. Read more >> |
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 | [Issued by Bizcommunity.com] The young, the gifted and the motivated had the opportunity to present their portfolios at the inaugural Portfolio Night Johannesburg earlier this week, hosted by McCann Johannesburg, and Bizcommunity is thrilled to announce the judges' shortlist of five, one of whom will be the first SA Portfolio Night All-Star! Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | [Issued by Scan Display] As a display specialist, Scan Display is renowned for its beautiful custom-designed and crafted exhibition stands. At this year's Markex Gauteng show, Scan plans to deliver its largest self-branded exhibition stand yet - with an 84m² foot print. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | Entries for the 2013 Elle Rising Star Design Award are now open for aspiring young designers who are final-year fashion design students or fashion graduates, with no more than three years' design experience and currently not employed by a South African retailer. Read more >> |
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 | Rina Belcher was working for a pension fund when she did a financial exercise to work out her retirement income and realised she was in trouble. "I told my husband, Norman, we've got to do something," she says. Read more >> |
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 | Twinings has added to its loose-leaf bagged tea range with its new Silky Pyramid collection, offering five unusual taste combinations and one staple favourite. Read more >> |
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 | [Zeenat Moorad] Trading across Pioneer Food's product categories is expected to be challenging for the rest of the year as consumer spending remains constrained‚ the company‚ which reported its half-year results on Monday (20 May)‚ said. Read more >> |
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 | Protea Hotels' chief executive Arthur Gillis is not happy about the 60% room occupancy levels across SA's hotel industry. Read more >> |
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 | The newly launched Artisan Food Route offers visitors to the Franschhoek Wine Valley an opportunity to sample its finest artisanal and fresh produce including olives, cheeses, charcuterie and artisanal breads. Read more >> |
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Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has encouraged SMMEs in the cosmetic industry to formalise and export their goods to other countries. Read more >> |
 | The deadline of 31 May for public comment on the new five-year plan for restructuring SA's port tariffs from 2014 is looming fast with just a week to go. Read more >> |
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 | [Issued by Skydirect] XON, through subsidiary Skydirect, has developed and brought to market Promo Clips, Out-of-stock Clips and Rail Inserts to complement the Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESLs) it supplies, implements and maintains. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | During the latter years of apartheid, SA built more tanks than any other country on earth. Factories around the country churned out tens of thousands. Read more >> |
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 | [Zeenat Moorad] Prospering from emerging markets such as Africa‚ SABMiller on Thursday (23 May) reported a 10% increase in group revenue to US$34.5bn for the year to March. Read more >> |
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[Amanda Visser] Sasol Chemical Industries (SCI) was making excessive profits from its propylene and polypropylene sales in SA and its position of a low-cost producer should have been reflected in its prices‚ the Competition Commission's former chief economist‚ Simon Roberts said on Tuesday (21 May). Read more >> |
 | The Registrar of Long-term Insurance has initiated regulatory action against Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of South Africa for non-compliance with its Directive 159.A.i (LT & ST). Read more >> |
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 | [Brandon Bester] Recent North American research into the effect of room temperatures on decision-making indicates that higher temperatures can hamper performance on complex decision-making processes. This has significance in the retail industry, as South Africa heads into winter. Read more >> |
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 | [Issued by Kraft Foods South Africa] This year marks the 150th birthday of Royal Baking Powder. To celebrate this momentous occasion and the moms who made it possible, Royal Baking Powder invited South Africans to become part of creating the world's largest Mother's Day card. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | [Issued by Ornico] Ornico CEO Oresti Patricios will share some insights on the trends that have defined the consumer landscape in both local and global markets on Thursday, 30 May, at Odd Cafe in Greenside, Johannesburg. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | [Alexander Parker] Vehicle dealers' confidence dipped in the second quarter‚ WesBank's quarterly vehicle sales confidence indicator showed on Wednesday (22 May). Read more >> |
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 | Retailer Mr Price on Wednesday (22 May) reported a 26% rise in diluted headline earnings per share to 584.8c - up from 464.5c in the previous year - for the 52 weeks ending in March. Read more >> |
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 | [Issued by Nampak] Mauser's Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) are available for the first time in South Africa from Nampak Megapak. The 1,000-litre IBCs are designed for the bulk transportation of all liquids, including hazardous and sensitive products. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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 | The last few years have been financially difficult for the majority of businesses in South Africa, especially in the baking industry. There is no time or money for experimentation and companies return to tried and trusted methods for guaranteed results. By following this rationale, plans can be made and budgets can be accurately set and achieved. Read more >> |
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Nissan said Thursday (23 May) it would recall some 841,000 compact cars worldwide because of a problem with the steering wheel. Read more >> |
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Online retailer Amazon said on Thursday (23 May) that it is expanding sales of its Kindle tablet computers to "over 170 countries and territories around the world," and its Appstore to almost 200 countries. Read more >> |
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 | MTN was ranked 79th in the annual Millward-Brown Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey released on Tuesday (21 May)‚ with its brand valued at US$11.4bn Read more >> |
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 | BANGKOK, THAILAND: Asia's mobile revolution is set to transform the region's financial services sector, offering a cheap way for millions of migrant workers to send money home to their families, a report said on Monday (20 May). Read more >> |
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More International
 | Trade union leaders should engage with union members to ensure that unnecessary labour action does not take place, President Jacob Zuma said yesterday, adding that wildcat strikes were no way to advance the interests of marginalised South Africans. Read more >> |
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 | [Linda Ensor] The non-collection of toll fees could negatively affect the South African National Road Agency Limited's (Sanral's) ability to raise capital for infrastructure development projects‚ Transport Minister Ben Martins said in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday (22 May). Read more >> |
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 | Requiring British tourists to obtain visas to visit South Africa could negatively affect the country's economy, Beeld reported on Tuesday. Read more >> |
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 | United States President Barack Obama will visit South Africa as part of his Africa tour next month. The visit, which will also take him to Senegal and Tanzania, is scheduled from 26 June to 3 July. Read more >> |
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More Government news
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen's Transporter and Hyundai's H1 which have been slugging it out for the top dog status in the local van market suddenly face a new challenge now that the once-popular Ford Transit has stepped into the ring proudly waving a string of international accolades. Read more >> |
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 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Citroen's cute little neck-twisting DS3 Cabrio, which caused as much of a stir at the Paris Motor Show last year as French supermodel Laetitia Casta strutting her haute courtier stuff on the runways of the fashion capital, is now brazenly flaunting its sexy topless appeal in local dealer showrooms. Read more >> |
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 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into effect in April 2008, has far-reaching implications for vehicle buyers, particularly those interested in acquiring a used vehicle, yet there still is a lot of ignorance around with buyers being taken for a ride because they don't know their own rights. Read more >> |
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 | [Brian Berkman] Having a constant supply of water is what drew people to Prince Albert in the Karoo 250 years ago and it is one of the many reasons to visit now. Seeing water flow freely in channels in front of all the houses brings a cool idea to the usually hot Karoo. Read more >> |
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 For many aspiring film makers, producing a film is seen as a vastly complex and expensive process. This course will equip learners with the skills to write, direct and edit. Read more >> WASTEX AfricaOsiba Management - 29 May 2013 to 31 May 2013 Johannesburg
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