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 | Beyond Squarefeet Mall Management, currently managing malls in India and Nigeria, has appointed Siddharth Sahgal as the MD. He recently joined the company as chief managing officer. Read more >>
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 | Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersen has appointed new industry experts to the Wine and Spirit Board. It will bring new thinking and an extensive skills base to the deliberations of the board, says its new chairman, Matome Mbatha, himself a marketing specialist. Read more >>
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 | Amanda Visser Almost 80% of South African business leaders who participated in the latest International Business Report survey conducted by Grant Thornton saw South Africa's tax system as one that encourages tax compliance. Read more >>
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 | Phakamisa Ndzamela Ubank has been building up depth in its executive management with Reserve Bank deputy registrar of banks Madoda Petros joining the firm as its chief risk officer. Read more >>
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 | The R6-million grant funding youth entrepreneurship competition, SAB KickStart 2014, has opened for entries to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35. Read more >>
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 | Hotel group Tsogo Sun Holdings says it will acquire an increased stake in Cullinan while Cullinan will buy various hotel assets from the Liberty Group and Southern Sun. Read more >>
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 | The Woolworths Trust was formed in 2003 to co-ordinate its community development and charity activities. Read more >>
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 | Some 104 suppliers and 95 retailers converged at The Boardwalk Hotel & Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth for the twice-yearly Spar Eastern Cape trade show at which four new house brand product ranges - including premium pet food - were introduced. Read more >>
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 | Tshwaraganang Tshikedi While many may agree that social media is not for everyone, the bandwagon of businesses in the social space continues to gain momentum. Read more >>
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 | The annual Rand Show runs at Nasrec from 18-28 April 2014, offering Gauteng visitors and locals the opportunity to experience a R5-million extravaganza in this year's theme 'It's Showtime!' Read more >>
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 | Entries are now open for the 2014 Global Pizza Challenge, and pizza makers around the country in restaurants, stand-alone pizzerias, takeaway outlets and hotels are urged to enter their creative and delicious pizza recipes in one or more of five categories. Read more >>
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 | Balvenie will be releasing two new aged single malts to South Africa in June this year. One is the Balvenie Caribbean Cask, aged 14 years and the other is the Balvenie DoubleWood aged 17 years. Read more >>
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 | McDonald's South Africa is celebrating 200 stores with a grand opening of its newest arrival, McDonald's Oxford in East London. Around 52 local jobs have been created as a result of the new restaurant. Read more >>
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 | The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) has bought "significant" equity interest in Kerzner International Holdings‚ the international developer and operator of luxury hotels and resorts‚ from the Kerzner family and other institutional investors. Read more >>
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 | Mark Allix Industry body the Manufacturing Circle says Transnet's port terminals tariff increase of 9.25% across the board is "an unwelcome development for manufacturers"‚ as the sector depends on imports and exports for its competitiveness and to grow volumes. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley South African Breweries (SAB) has slightly lowered its expectations for margin growth in the face of a subdued economy‚ political uncertainty ahead of this year's elections‚ pressure on consumers and the weak rand. Read more >>
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 | Paul Anley The Department of Health's recent consideration to review the formula used to determine medicine price increases and involving pharmaceutical companies in the review process is welcomed, as it will assist the industry in weathering the storm of the weakening rand. Read more >>
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 | In this year's International Council of Shopping Centre's Solal Marketing Awards, Primedia Lifestyle has 10 finalists, more finalists than any other entity in Europe. In total, 122 nominees from across Europe and Africa were awarded finalist status. Read more >>
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 | One of the largest global speciality health and wellness retailers, General Nutrition Centre (GNC), has opened its first concept store in South Africa in the new extension of Cresta Shopping Centre in Randburg. Read more >>
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 | New vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 0.2% to 55‚363 units in March compared with the same period a year earlier. Read more >>
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 | The Risk Initiative of Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGRI) has announced its intention to decrease the number of armed robberies at jewellery stores in 2014, as part of the Jewellery Council Risk Initiative (JCRI), which has stakeholders in the jewellery industry including the Jewellery Council and the Diamond Dealers Club. Read more >>
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 | Razina Munshi The Ports Regulator of SA has again threatened to claw back funds from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in future port tariff decisions if the utility fails to spend its capital expenditure budget and plug its high vacancy rate. Read more >>
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 | In South Africa, up to 25% of total costs may be hidden in the distribution chain transporting goods and services to customers. Yet a recent survey has shown that 51% of all companies surveyed have identified the increase of service levels to customers as one of their supply chain goals. Read more >>
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 | Astral Foods (ARL) has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Quantum Foods whereby Quantum will supply Astral with about 550,000 broilers a week. Read more >>
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 | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Parliament endorsed a sweeping package of EU telecommunications reforms, including a much-awaited measure to end roaming charges for cross-border mobile phone use. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Amazon unveiled a new media streaming device, ramping up its challenge to online video rivals such as Netflix. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft took on Apple's Siri and Google Now with a smartphone personal assistant dubbed "Cortana." Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: US manufacturing activity gained pace in March helped by a pickup in new orders and a rebound in production, the Institute for Supply Management said. Read more >>
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 | FRANKFURT, GERMANY: One of Amazon's key sites in Germany was the target of fresh walkouts by staff in an long-running wage dispute. Read more >>
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 | The Gauteng Department of Education will take disciplinary action against Dikgabane Primary School after it found the school guilty of negligence following the death of a Grade R pupil in February. Read more >>
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 | The long-serving and trusted white personal aide of Nelson Mandela will publish her memoirs in June about how her life was transformed by South Africa's late anti-apartheid icon, Penguin Books announced on Thursday. Read more >>
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 | LIPCO Law For All, a legal insurance company, has launched an online competition to get South Africans talking about what they would do as president of South Africa. The campaign, which has been running for four weeks, has garnered an impressive following with close to 2,000 entries featuring South Africans from all walks of life. Read more >>
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 | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has said it will look into President Jacob Zuma's tax affairs following renovations to his Nkandla homestead. Read more >>
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 | African leaders in Correctional Services have been urged to spare no effort in transforming the prisons inherited from colonial and repressive regimes into correctional facilities that rehabilitate offenders. Read more >>
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 | Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says tax revenue remains "buoyant" despite a global economic turmoil that has tested South Africa's finances. Read more >>
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 | North West Premier Thandi Modise on Saturday appealed to men to be screened and tested for breast cancer. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine refinements, transmission changes and cabin comforts that are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor After more than 10 years of criss-crossing Southern Africa as the Bush Editor of SA4x4 magazine Patrick Cruywagen has produced a fascinating collection of 150 'must-do-at-least-once-in-your-lifetime' destinations and activities that throws down the gauntlet to everybody with a love for travel and new experiences. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Korean carmaker Hyundai has dollied up its popular ix35 SUV range with a couple of neat cosmetic touches and an injection of mid-life rejuvenation to give a further boost to its steady sales flow out of showrooms. Read more >>
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| Lumoss Mouldings is looking for a sales manager for its retail division. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' experience and be able to manage a sales team. Read more >> |
Store manager required for Fossil Store in Menlyn, Pretoria. Be part of this dynamic global retail brand and lead a team to success. Read more >>Join this expanding national fashion watch and jewelry store and lead a team to success. International fashion accessory brands offered in store. Read more >>Brand ambassador for Craft Brewery in Johannesburg. Dynamic, outgoing. Sales and promotion experience required. Direct sales and manage client relationships. Own car compulsory. Read more >>
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Wealth Summit 2014Work Your Wealth - 12 Apr 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Durban,Gauteng - Midrand,Cape Town,Port Elizabeth |
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Wealth Summit 2014Work Your Wealth - 12 Apr 2014 to 27 Jul 2014 Durban,Gauteng - Midrand,Cape Town,Port Elizabeth |
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Al Bernstein "Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction." Jonas Salk "Hope lies in dreams, in imagination and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality." John Muir "The power of imagination makes us infinite." Vince Lombardi "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." David Brinkley "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." |
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