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 | In the next two to three years Woolworths is planning to open 15 stores in sub-Saharan Africa, including in Kenya, Mauritius and Namibia, reports Reuters. Read more >>
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 | BNP Paribas Personal Finance, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, one of the largest banking groups in the world, has made an offer to the Foschini Group (TFG) and Standard Bank to buy out the TFG cards and financial services business, RCS for R2.65 billion. Read more >>
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 | Matthew Savides South African internet users are advised to change their passwords on websites, and possibly even those used for their banks or financial institutions, after the discovery of the Heartbleed bug. Read more >>
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 | Pioneer Food Group said late last week it expected its adjusted earnings for the half-year ended March to jump between 38% and 52%‚ compared with the prior interim period. Read more >>
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 | SABMiller has announced that the chairman of SABMiller Beverages South Africa is retiring and the South African and African business management will be combined into the SABMiller Africa region from 1 July 2014, headed up by Mark Bowman. Bowman is currently MD of SABMiller Africa. Read more >>
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 | The Broll annual assessment of property trends for 2013/2014, just released indicates that fast-growth African markets are in the spotlight, as local and international investors alike increasingly see South Africa and its neighbours as being ripe for new growth and development. Read more >>
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 | The property sector, which is involved in not only the marketing of real estate but also the complex process that is followed in the conclusion of property transactions, will be required to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act. Read more >>
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 | Shop for Good is an online pop-up shop where you can purchase a range of items for a cause. Read more >>
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 | Aki Kalliatakis Easter is ideal for hatching a customer service revival across our retail and service sectors, as consumers unwrap little treats. Families have time to browse over holiday weekends; they are unhurried and receptive, creating an opportunity for shops and service providers to win customers. Read more >>
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 | The inaugural World Travel Market (WTM) Africa will take place at the CTICC, Cape Town from 2-3 May as a leading B2B exhibition for Africa's travel industry. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Fiera Milano The South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confirmed that it will be bringing a contigent of international buyers, mostly from Africa, to the 2014 Food Hospitality World Africa exhibition, 26-28 May at the CTICC. Read more >>
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 | Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon out in time for winterSimonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 has black cherry and blackcurrant flavours, complemented with a distinct line of earthiness, cedar and tobacco. Enjoyed with rosemary infused roast leg of lamb and thick, medium rare rump steak, it is available at selected wine outlets countrywide and sells for R80 at the cellar door.
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 | Sally J'Arlette-Joy Managing expectations in any business is a challenge in its own right. In the franchising industry, this challenge is often magnified, with both the franchisor and franchisee bringing their set of expectations into the franchise agreement. Read more >>
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 | Franchising offers prospective entrepreneurs a tried and trusted model that provides the concept, support and infrastructure those new businesses need. This is essential as the risks for new business owners increase daily. Read more >>
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 | Domino's Pizza, described as the world's largest pizza chain, has signed a 30-year master licence agreement with Taste Holdings, which will enable it to develop the brand in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Zambia and Malawi will follow, on the fulfilment of certain conditions. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Rentokil Initial Initial Hygiene, a leading provider of hygiene services to commercial businesses, has announced that its new Signature range of bathroom products won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for product design excellence in March 2014. Read more >>
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 | Zeenat Moorad Famous Brands on Wednesday, 9 April 2014, said it had established a strong platform for growth in the Middle East and North Africa regions with the signing of a master license agreement for Saudi Arabia‚ Lebanon‚ Morocco‚ Iran and Egypt. Read more >>
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 | The business rescue plan of famous South African restaurant chain Moyo has been approved. Read more >>
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The public protector's office has met the National Consumer Commission to discuss motorists' complaints about Sanral's e-tolls billing system. Read more >>
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 | More than 100‚000 South African Toyota owners may need to get their vehicles checked for safety reasons as part of the Japanese car manufacturer's global recall of more than six-million vehicles. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Nampak As Africa's largest packaging supplier, Nampak is mindful of the influence that packaging has on the environment and strives to produce packaging that is balanced in terms of providing product protection and preservation, is cost-effective and at the same time takes into account environmental responsibility. Read more >>
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 | According to ZenithOptimedia's new Advertising Expenditure Forecasts, global adspend will be boosted this year by the three 'semi-quadrennial' events... Read more >>
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 | In today's technological age, we tend to forget about the magic of 'real' play and the difference that it makes to children's development. Now in its third year, the Smarties Box-a-thon looks to stimulate children's imaginations and challenge them to think 'out of the box'. Anything goes in this 'out of this world' competition for children aged 7-12, which launches on 15 April 2014. Read more >>
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 | Syenap Property has entered into a joint venture with Excellerate Property Services, adding its retail analytics solutions that analyse in-store video and data feeds, using 'customer aware' technology and translates these into real-time predictive and actionable tools to provide management with valuable insights. Read more >>
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 | Kuseni Dlamini has been appointed as the independent, non-executive chairman of Massmart-Walmart board and takes over from Mark Lamberti with effect from 10 April 2014. Lamberti was recently appointed CEO of Imperial Holdings. Read more >>
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 | The Red Shed and Blue Shed at the V&A Waterfront gets a new space, a new name and a new curator, Trevyn McGowan. The R50 million renovation of the area will see the focus broaden to craft and design, and the name 'Watershed' reflect its place as a talent incubator, giving tenants exposure to the many local and international visitors the Waterfront welcomes on an annual basis. Read more >>
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 | Just in time for Easter, Supreme Flour's in-house Baking Academy has launched the pilot episode in a series of instructional baking videos - a step-by-step instruction on baking the perfect batch of hot cross buns using its Spicy Bun Prepared Mix. (video) Read more >>
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 | FRANKFURT, GERMANY: German's BMW is recalling almost half a million vehicles worldwide because of an engine part defect, a company spokesman said. Read more >>
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony has warned customers to stop using its new Vaio Fit 11A laptops because of an overheating battery problem that poses a fire risk. The company may recall the models. Read more >>
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 | MediaCom, one of the world's leading media communications specialists, has signed a deal with mobile advertising server Medialets as part of its drive to simplify mobile tracking for advertisers. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Internet overseers are keeping .wine and .vin online addresses bottled in the hope that a few months of 'aging' will make them more palatable. Read more >>
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 | Delegates at the three-day Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Social Sector conference have reiterated the programme's commitment to provide work and opportunities for unemployed and unskilled people. Read more >>
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 | Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant reassured critics of the controversial draft regulations on employment equity that proposed guidelines for quotas would not prejudice coloureds and Indians. Read more >>
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 | The Department of Environmental Affairs will this week lead the National Green Jobs Dialogue, which will serve as a platform for refining current government approaches to green jobs. Read more >>
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 | The South African economy needs to undergo a significant structural change if it is to create jobs and employment, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday (7 April). Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor To plug an important price and size gap between its i20 and i30 models Hyundai has launched another attack on the highly competitive B-segment with the introduction of a neat and practical five-door Accent hatchback. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Suzuki's charming but average looking previous SX4 has matured into a bigger and more ruggedly handsome player in the extremely competitive crossover segment. Read more >>
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 | Rod Baker 'Long Beach Resort is not so much a hotel or resort as a village - a village in which we set out to have something for everyone - to create a holiday destination to which guests will return, time and again' - Nicolas de Chalain, Long Beach's first GM. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. 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 >> |
 | Parmalat, a major player in the dairy industry, currently seeks to appoint a quality manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Read more >> |
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Visit the CTICC, 13 to 14 May, for the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa Conference and Exhibition Read more >> |
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Uta Hagen "Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary." Tom Robbins "Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi "Discovery consists of seeing what everyone has seen and thinking what nobody has thought." Stephen Leacock "It may be those who do most, dream most." Elbert Hubbard "The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." |
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