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 | There has been a rising trend in fingerprint biometric technology in the latest wave of smartphones. read more>> |
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 | MTN's mobile money service has the potential to contribute 15% of MTN SA's total revenues in the long-term‚ the company claimed last week. read more>> |
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 | Bidvest (BVT) on Monday, 3 November 2014, said its board had concluded that the potential listing of its Foodservice operations would not be pursued. read more>> |
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 | Spanx, known for its innovative approach to comfortable shapewear and a cult-like following in over 50 countries, will be available in South Africa from November 2014, with the official media launch and fashion show being held on 12 November 2014 in Cape Town. read more>> |
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 | The launch this week of the 2015 Platter's South African Wine Guide has left many estates jubilant with their 5-star ratings. A panel of judges assessed 7,000 wines to select 50 wines for the prestigious 5-star rating. read more>> |
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 | In April 2014, construction started on Pretoria's Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, which is undergoing a new brand identity, expansion and refurbishment. read more>> |
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 | The AmaLunchbox kitchen donated to Dikgabane School on 30 October 2014 is 101st AmaLunchbox kitchen provided by Game, in partnership with Massmart, the Walmart Foundation and the Department of Education. read more>> |
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 | Sandton City in partnership with McCann Johannesburg has launched The Empty Shop, an award-winning global CSI campaign pioneered in São Paulo, Brazil. read more>> |
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 | Issued by Clover MiX Telematics is once again sponsoring Clover Mama Afrika's annual roadshow - a journey of more than 7,000 kilometres that includes support visits to 30 Clover Mama Afrika centres across South Africa... read more>> |
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 | Legacy Lifestyle, with over 200 lifestyle brand partners nationwide, has partnered with Liberty to actively work together to create a stronger proposition to their reciprocal member databases and partner networks respectively. read more>> |
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 | Faulty security software at cellphone network operator Vodacom allowed the distribution of the cellphone numbers of the company's subscribers to websites they browse on their phones... read more>> |
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 | The growing need for mobile and web applications is driving development teams away from hand-coding to a new breed of application platforms. They are moving to platforms that accelerate app delivery across a multi-channel environment and that includes mobile and web applications. read more>> |
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 | John and Erica Platter will be the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction's Honorary Chairpersons at its second auction on 13-14 February 2015 at the Boschendal Estate. The inaugural event in 2014 raised just over R7 million for education in the South African winelands. read more>> |
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 | For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>> |
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 | Would a rosé by any other farm be as Grande?The new Grande Provence Rosé 2014 is made in the classic crisp, dry Provençal style. The wine, made from 100% Franschhoek grapes, has a delicate fruity character with nuances of apple and fresh berries. The wine sells at R80 at the Grande Provence Tasting Room and purchases of 12 bottles or more qualify for free delivery anywhere is South Africa. For more information, go to www.grandprovence.co.za. |
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 | Simone Cooper Buying a franchise can be quite expensive, especially if you are considering linking up with a franchisor that represents an internationally respected brand, which is already a household name. As a result, very few entrepreneurs can afford to finance the franchise completely from their own resources. read more>> |
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 | Richard Mukheibir With 800 or 900 franchising systems available in South Africa, it is essential to do your homework properly before buying into a business - not all franchise opportunities are created equally. read more>> |
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 | Considered the world's leading pizza delivery chain in both store numbers and unit sales, Domino's Pizza has over 10,800 outlets in more than 70 countries. Taste Holdings has signed an exclusive 30-year master licence agreement to develop the brand in South Africa and is set to open the doors shortly. read more>> |
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 | Ruth Cooper It's no 'secret' that organic, free range and sustainable have been foodie buzzwords for some time now. read more>> |
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 | Hungry higher-income South Africans have given Famous Brands' upmarket chains such as Tashas and Turn 'n Tender a boost‚ helping them outperform its outlets such as Wimpy and Fishaways‚ as lower-middle-income consumers grapple with rising living costs and buy fewer takeaways. read more>> |
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 | Andiswa Maqutu Transnet has decided to put off its plans to build a R15bn new terminal to complement the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT). read more>> |
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 | With bilateral trade between the US and Sub-Saharan Africa topping $4.7 billion a year and US exports to the region having grown by over 200% in the past decade, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to showcase US food products to local business and highlight trade opportunities for US businesses in Southern Africa. read more>> |
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 | Issued by Expanding Branding Wondering where to go to get your stickers applied to on-pack product, either before it gets to store or after its on shelf? Expanding Branding offers an on-pack service where stickers can be applied pre- or post-merchandising... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Pyrotec Pyrotec, a leading privately owned product identification solution specialist, was amongst the many exhibitors at this year's Propak Cape, the largest packaging, processing, printing, labelling and plastics exhibition in Africa... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Pyrotec Free samples are a tried-and-tested marketing tool. In today's challenging economic environment, they are more relevant than ever, with an increasing number of shoppers on the lookout for bargains and freebies... read more>> |
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 | Lucy Signorelli Working with organisations such as Interpol and law enforcement agencies, law firm Adams & Adams has managed to crack various cases of counterfeiting across the African continent. read more>> |
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 | On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding spoke to Mike Silver from Stretch Experiential... read more>> |
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 | Intended for quick entertainment, the Richelieu Le Concourse Experience game can be played on mobile phones, tablets and desktop computers and consists of a racing car... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Expanding Branding Expanding Branding is offering new and existing clients discounted promoter rates for the end-of-year rush leading up to Christmas, making it really easy and affordable for most brands, even if they have never used promoters before... read more>> |
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 | Accolades, a new app from Ovations Group and Thought Faqtory was built to reward engaged customers with specials, loyalty points and convenient mobile payments in retail environments. read more>> |
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 | The Bedford Centre's new electronic parking card is an effective time saver, as cardholders no longer need to queue to pay for parking. read more>> |
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 | In response to the government's call to assist in growing the economy, Percy Mphaho, entrepreneur and former manager of 800m South African athletic champion Caster Semenya, has partnered with global shoe manufacturing brand, Calvano. read more>> |
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 | While consumers tighten their belts as living costs steadily rise, personal debts remain high and jobs are in short supply, Shoprite's turnover rose by 12.3% in the quarter to September. read more>> |
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 | After decades of underinvestment in maintenance and development of South Africa's road and rail networks, the country is in a process of revitalising its transport networks that will see the country set itself up as a transport hub for Southern Africa. read more>> |
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 | The demand for trust and loyalty is growing from citizens globally, yet trust levels are diminishing, so international market researchers conducted the ultimate survey, asking whether polls can be trusted. read more>> |
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 | LONDON, UK: The winners of the 2014 LIAs are announced today. The results are posted online and can be accessed on the LIA website. read more>> |
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 | NEW YORK, US: The New York Times Co says it has narrowed its losses from the same period a year ago, while touting progress in its transition to a digital news operation. read more>> |
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 | LYON, FRANCE: The Euronews programme for students is now reaching 15 prestigious educational institutions around the world. read more>> |
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 | SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung reported its smallest quarterly profit in nearly three years as its key smartphone business faltered under competition from Apple's iPhone 6 and Chinese handset manufacturers in an increasingly saturated market. read more>> |
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Toshiba said its half-year net profit rose by about 43% from a year ago, largely owing to a weak yen and strong sales in its infrastructure business. read more>> |
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Fujitsu said its half-year net profit jumped by nearly a third on rising IT investments among Japanese firms, but a recent economic downturn took a toll on results in the September quarter. read more>> |
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: A British-based online dating service admitted to US regulators that it created fake, computer-generated profiles to lure users into upgraded memberships. read more>> |
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Cyber attacks might be taking a toll now, but just wait: a survey of experts says things are likely to get even worse in the US over the next decade. read more>> |
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| SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Booker Prize winning novelist Richard Flanagan said he was "ashamed to be Australian" during a scathing attack on the environmental policies of his home nation. read more>> |
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 | MADRID, SPAIN/LONDON, UK: Mobile phone giant Vodafone said on Monday it was investigating allegations of tax fraud at its recently acquired Spanish unit Ono. read more>> |
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 | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union (EU) denounced Hungary's plan for an internet tax as a new threat to political freedom in the country and also a threat to broader EU economic growth. read more>> |
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 | SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, which completed the world's biggest stock offering last month, is tapping into the country's growing online travel business with an independent platform, know as Alitrip. read more>> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Shares in Twitter sank more than 12% this week as disappointing user numbers overshadowed a doubling of income in its third quarter and sparked several analyst downgrades. read more>> |
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Amazon has unveiled a new media stick allowing users to stream content to television sets, challenging Google's Chromecast device released last year. read more>> |
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 | WASHINGTON, US: IBM has announced it will offer its analytics platform and other technology for use in African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. read more>> |
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Credit card hacking is the number one crime on Americans' worry list, far above being mugged or murdered, according to a Gallup survey released this week. read more>> |
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft announced it is temporarily trimming the price of its Xbox One video game consoles in the United States by $50 in a move aimed at boosting holiday season sales. read more>> |
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 | Professor Paul Benjamin This year the big question in labour law has been when the Labour Relations Act (LRA) Amendments will come into effect. read more>> |
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 | More Matshediso Power utility Eskom said there'd be load shedding across South Africa from this Sunday. Wednesday evening and the whole of Thursday are marked as high risk for power cuts. read more>> |
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 | Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has called on all South Africans to join hands with the police in the fight against crime. read more>> |
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 | The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>> |
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 | Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>> |
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 | South Africa's electricity supply is expected to remain constrained for the rest of this week because various technical issues are being experienced at some power stations, says Eskom. read more>> |
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 | The Road Accident Fund (RAF) paid a record R22.2bn to people who survived vehicle accidents in the 2013/14 financial year. read more>> |
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 | More Matshediso The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) says manufacturers and retailers who do not comply with the revised compulsory specifications for plastic carrier bags and flat bags, will be charged. read more>> |
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 | Shamin Chibba Brand South Africa's dialogue on "Active Citizenship in Building Competitive African Nation Brands", to be held this Friday, 31 October, is focusing on South African-Angolan relations in particular. read more>> |
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 | Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has invited Chinese business to invest in South Africa, but when doing so to embrace the country's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. read more>> |
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 | Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says research into the prevention of HIV is at the centre of government's strategy aimed at ending the epidemic that has ravaged world communities for years. read more>> |
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 | Plan for this year's Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day on 22 November have been unveiled by Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa. read more>> |
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 | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will appeal both the conviction and sentence imposed on Oscar Pistorius by Judge Thokozile Masipa as had been widely predicted by legal experts across the country. read more>> |
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 | A multi-disciplinary task team has been established to investigate the fatal shooting of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega said. read more>> |
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 | Preparations are well underway for the 2016 International HIV/Aids Conference, that will be held in Durban. The city is hosting the conference for the second time. read more>> |
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 | The winners of the annual Africa Fashion Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Melrose Arch, Joburg. read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor The Toyota Corolla has been one of South Africa's favourite cars for many years and when the Japanese carmaker decided to trim some fat (and rands and cents) off its previous Corolla and to rebadge it as the Corolla Quest, it struck gold because it immediately hit a bulls-eye with the penny-wise market. read more>> |
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Richies Toy FairRICHIES MODEL CARS - 6 Dec 2014 to 7 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Randburg |
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 Bring your team or clients to a Power Series Breakfast - this month on Selling Face to Face. Presented by Richard Mulvey, international speaker and sales trainer. Read more >> Future Pavilion Cape Town 2014 brings Portuguese Technology to South Africa in November. From interactive games and innovative retail, to health solutions and impactful design. Read more >> |
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