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Weekly top stories
Wessel Steffens, head: Absa Vehicle and Commercial Asset Finance, notes that according to the NAAMSA sales figures for May 2013, the year-on-year growth of 7.5% is now above the expected levels for the year. Read more >>
 | Following recent meat scandals in Europe and South Africa, Johannesburg-based food expert, Amanda Rogaly, is launching a certificate process that will make it easier for consumers to spot reputable brands. Read more >> |
 | [Linda Ensor] The Department of Trade and Industry and the National Credit Regulator on Tuesday (4 June) strongly urged the adoption of a credit amnesty for financially impaired consumers that could come into operation as soon as October if it is adopted by the Cabinet. Read more >> |
 | [Zeenat Moorad] SA's largest food company, Tiger Brands, has plans to innovate and optimise the supply chain of local brand Mrs Ball's Chutney, which it acquired from Unilever for R475m in April. Read more >> |
The South African government has cut mandatory grants, or refunds, to companies that undertake sector education training, from 50% to 20% of its skills development levy, prompting the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) to announce its serious concern with such an amendment to the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) Grant Regulations. Read more >>
 | [Nick Hedley] The uncharacteristically volatile listed property market over the past two weeks can be largely explained by movements in bond yields and the value of rand. Given the market's close correlation to bonds‚ analysts say it may remain volatile for the moment. Read more >> |
 | To celebrate International Children's Day, Sunlight's Bubbleman van rolled into the Sunlight Safehouse offices in Braamfontein and entertained the Childline Sunlight Safehouse Moms and children on Saturday, 1 June 2013. Read more >> |
[Angelina Dos Santos-Barrett] Most retailers can extract far more value from their current data, without embarking on expensive specialist projects in search of 'big data' with its matching big budgets. Read more >>
 | Healthcart.co.za, described as South Africa's first independent online store offering a full range of non-prescription pharmacy products, has gone live. Read more >> |
 | Dis-Chem has launched a new online store, running on iGroup's zeroPoint enterprise grade platform. It decided to introduce its online store with the dual objectives of improving shoppers' experience and developing a multi-channel online presence that can convert to sales. Read more >> |
 | The Royal Thai Government's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has announced that it will host two trade shows in South Africa in 2013, to mark the 20-year milestone of trade and diplomatic relations between the countries. Read more >> |
 | The unlisted owner of clothing chains Edgars and Jet‚ Edcon‚ on Tuesday (4 June) said it expected to see positive benefits from its strategic initiative investments in the medium term. Read more >> |
Rex Trueform Clothing Company advised on Monday (3 June) that it expects headline earnings per share and earnings per share for the twelve months to June to be at least 160% lower than those last year. Read more >>
 | [Nick Hedley] YUM Restaurants International is establishing a steady platform for its KFC brand on the African continent from which it intends to grow "exponentially" in the future, according to Bruce Layzell, the group's general manager of new African markets. Read more >> |
 | According to the Franchising Association of South Africa (FASA), the fast-food franchise industry remains one of the fastest growing and most successful segments of the retail sector. Read more >> |
 | [Sue Blaine] South Africa has joined a group of 10 countries that have formed a Renewables Club, with the common goal of promoting the use of energy generated from renewable sources worldwide. Read more >> |
 | The 2013 WOSA Sommelier Cup has opened for entries in the 12 participating countries - the US, Canada, the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, China and Hong Kong, which is also serving as the centre for all other Asian nations. Read more >> |
 | [Khulekani Magubane] The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) has strongly criticised local poultry producers for "using misinformation and innuendo" in a bid to convince decision makers and the public that imports were a threat to local business. Read more >> |
 | SA Airways (SAA) Cargo on Thursday (6 June) welcomed the delivery of its new Boeing 737-400 freight aircraft to its fleet. Read more >> |
 | [Linda Ensor] SA and Japan were collaborating on ways to develop the local manufacture of automotive components - a move aimed at increasing jobs, sustaining the industry and containing production costs, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said last week on his return from Japan. Read more >> |
 | [Monde Maoto] Sasol Chemical Industries' (SCI) returns from its propylene and polypropylene sales were not the result of excessive pricing but a result of the fair economic valuation of its investments in its business‚ the company's expert witness Andrew Harman told the Competition Tribunal on Thursday (6 June). Read more >> |
 | Flavoured milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015, as consumers turn to conveniently packaged flavoured milk as an alternative to other beverages, creating opportunities for dairies to improve profitability. Read more >> |
On 1 July 2013, iFix will open its fifth and sixth store in Canal Walk, Cape Town and Eikestad Mall in Stellenbosch. The one-stop Apple and Samsung repair stores will trade seven days a week, offering fast turnaround time for all repairs. Read more >>
 | The Buchanan Group has recently developed an app that allows consumers to scan in 'new products' on shelf and then immediately access peer-to-peer reviews from the Home Tester Club. It is currently available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry Z10 smartphones. Read more >> |
 | Sales of motor vehicles surprised analysts in May and figures compiled by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) and released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) indicated on Monday (3 June) that sales had risen 7.5%. Read more >> |
 | Grohe has announced the seizure of 9000 counterfeit products in the United Arab Emirates, in a raid on a warehouse on an industrial estate in Sharjah. Read more >> |
South Africa and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will result in Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) collaborating with the Maputo Ports Development Company (MPDC). The MoU was signed on Monday (3 June). Read more >>
TimeTrade has launched a concierge system to improve customer flow in retail stores, banks and retail healthcare. The new in-store customer engagement technology improves customer's experience, resulting in better retention, brand loyalty and increased sales. Customer satisfaction and retention are improved through reduced wait times, while in-store sales and service personnel management become more efficient. Read more >>
 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Toyota Motor will recall 242,000 Prius and Lexus hybrid cars globally because of a braking problem, the company said Wednesday (5 June), adding that it was not reported to have caused any accidents. Read more >> |
 | ROME, ITALY: Women's prison workshops across Italy are joining up under a new commercial fashion brand they hope will help encourage more detainees to learn the trade and give them hope for a future on the outside. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK, USA: A special committee of Dell's board studying a sale of the computer company said on Wednesday (5 June) that the alternative plan from corporate raider Carl Icahn is under-funded by as much as US$3.9bn. Read more >> |
 | ROME, ITALY: The UN's food agency on Tuesday (4 June) said obesity and poor nutrition weigh heavily on the global economy and told governments that investing in food health would bring big economic as well as social returns. Read more >> |
More International
 | [Charlotte Mathews] SA's catalytic converter once responsible for 16% of global production, will hit a wall over the next two or three years when a new European Union regulations kicks in. Thousands of jobs may be at stake. Read more >> |
 | [Sindy Peters] Welcoming delegates from around the world and highlighting her department's efforts in developing a regulatory system to conserve the ocean environment, Deputy Minister for Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi opened the African Marine Debris Summit. Read more >> |
 | PRETORIA: Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has become the first person to receive a smart ID card. The new ID was delivered to her office yesterday, 4 June 2013. Read more >> |
 | The lack of a dynamic and systematic transportation mode to connect countries on the continent is impeding Africa's economic potential, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Monday. Read more >> |
More Government news
| Lumoss Mouldings is looking for a sales manager for their retail division. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' experience and be able to manage their sales team. Read more >> |
Are you passionate about fashion and retail? Traffic Live is expanding. We are looking for managers and assistants for our Cape Town stores. Read more >>
 The Branding for Growth Conference from 11 to 13 June will deliver innovative insight, solutions and strategic guidance to help you plan and grow your brand for the future. Read more >>
Coco Chanel "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. (via Good Reads)"
Oscar Wilde "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. (via The Quote Garden)"
Truman Capote "Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour. (via Brainy Quote)"
Henry Ford "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. (via The Quote Garden)"
Aristotle "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. (via Good Reads)"
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Lumoss Mouldings is looking for a sales manager for their retail division. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' experience and be able to manage their sales team. Read more >>Are you passionate about fashion and retail? Traffic Live is expanding. We are looking for managers and assistants for our Cape Town stores. Read more >>Gauteng jobsKwazulu-Natal jobsWestern Cape jobs
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