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| Following yesterday's announcement by the South African Reserve Bank, rates will remain unchanged for this quarter, which means that the prime lending rate is still 9.25%... read more>> |
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| Mark Allix Tiger Brands' (TBS) Nigerian adventure continues to cause pain to investors. Tiger has written off even more of the value of its R1.5bn Dangote Flour Mills deal of 2012... read more>> |
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| Leigh Andrews There comes a time when those much-loved classics start to look a little dated. Advertising's no different, with Cremora the latest in the clutch of brands to come up with an ad revival a few weeks ago... read more>> |
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| The sale of Tongaat Hulett's Cornubia Business Hub was the company's first major empowerment deal in a key area in Umhlanga... read more>> |
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| Today, Sandton City and partner McCann Johannesburg celebrated The Empty Shop's success with a clothing donation handover of more than 15,000 items to HospiceWits in Parkmore... read more>> |
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| Issued by The Focus Group Customer Experience World returns to Johannesburg on 10 and 11 March 2015 for its fourth year. The event will build on its previous success, bringing the same mix of excellent speakers, interactive sessions and practical next steps... read more>> |
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| While many would find the launch of a company in challenging economic times daunting, three South African entrepreneurs are excited about delivering the country's first online pub accessories and novelties buying experience... read more>> |
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| Evan-Lee Courie A consumer-driven competition, the Klink Awards aims not only to recognise the profound impact of wine and its production, but the exceptional achievements of the South African wine tourism industry... read more>> |
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| Cari Van Wyk On 20 November 2014, the Cape Town College of Fashion Design (CTCFD) hosted the Static Fashion Show at the Young Blood Gallery, where its fashion design graduates showcased their wares... read more>> |
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| Über Flavour Brews are made using 100% fresh fruit juice and Rooibos sourced from the northern parts of the Western Cape. High in antioxidants, they are available in three variants... read more>> |
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| Standard Bank and Franchising Plus have collaborated to launch a unique 'Franchising Incubator' programme. The objective of the programme is to assist these businesses to develop a sound strategy for expansion... read more>> |
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| The Mpuma Waste Buy-Back Centre was recently re-launched to contribute in reducing illegal dumping, promoting a cleaner environment, reducing landfill costs and more... read more>> |
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| The winners of the 2014 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards, which celebrate culinary distinction and talent across South Africa, have been announced. read more>> |
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| Issued by Pyrotec In order for manufacturers to stay competitive in this environment, they need to look at more innovative ways to display and change up their look and feel of the presentation labelling of products... read more>> |
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| The procurement of local content is not just a recommendation, it is a legal requirement for state entities, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies... read more>> |
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| Adele Shevel Christmas is unlikely to bring much cheer to retailers this year as consumers are unable to splash out as they have done before. read more>> |
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| September's vehicle and related retail sales figures, recently released by StatsSA, are showing signs of strengthening... read more>> |
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| NEWSWATCH: SA's retailers are facing a bleak festive season, due to the threat posed by Eskom blackouts, and the DA wants SABC Chair Ellen Tshabalala suspended immediately... read more>> |
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| Dries Badenhorst Email newsletters are the medium most commonly used by companies to communicate with prospective customers and current customers. The goal of this communication is to educate, inform and persuade customers to visit them again... read more>> |
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| Tauriq Moosa Brands and logos of companies are everywhere at entertainment events, and even feature at events that have the capacity to change the course of history... read more>> |
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| Stafford Thomas Jean-Christophe Garbino's naming as Michael Mark's successor as Truworths' CE raises the question: Is SA retail running out of local senior executive talent? read more>> |
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| Zeenat Moorad Edcon, the owner of Edgars and CNA, is still in talks to find an alternative credit provider to shoppers, a move that will allow the retail group to grow sales in a tough cycle, when its rivals are curbing credit extension due to high levels of consumer debt. read more>> |
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| Issued by Mobitainment USSD, a South African-born marketing technology, has proved to be a "knockout" for marketers in Africa, especially for Boxer Superstores, SA's well-known grocery store servicing low to mid income shoppers, which created the Boxer Super Shopper Show... read more>> |
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| Caitlin Stewart, via Ashlan Bonnell WASHINGTON, DC, US: Knowing whether or not your product is something that will sell is one of the biggest questions in marketing... read more>> |
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| NUREMBURG, GERMANY: GfK is promoting a major new approach that addresses the acknowledged gap between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty... read more>> |
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| NEW YORK CITY, US: With Cyber Monday just around the corner, many established online businesses are looking forward to the huge spike in sales... read more>> |
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| Published by Verdict LONDON, UK: Report from Verdict and SAS UK finds that Britons will be spending more than they did last year... read more>> |
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| Carol Paton Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said on Thursday, 20 November, that she had intervened in the impasse between chief executive of SAA Monwabisi Kalawe and the board of SAA‚ to ensure "a fair process" to resolve the matter... read more>> |
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| Brendan Peacock A week after professional services firm EY warned that South Africa needed to quicken its alignment with trading blocs in Africa to benefit from investment interest, Ford Motor Company South Africa CEO Jeffrey Nemeth and US under-secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment Catherine Novelli reiterated that competitor trading bloc development around the world was accelerating... read more>> |
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| The repo rate will remain unchanged at 5.75%, new Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday... read more>> |
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| Chantelle Gladwin Since the promulgation of the CPA on 1 April 2011 there has been debate as to whether the voetstoots clause is permitted by the CPA... read more>> |
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| Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Mercedes-Benz has expanded its hugely popular C-Class sedan range with the addition of three new Estate models that are even more practical, spacious and frugal than the outgoing models and most other vehicles in this segment. read more>> |
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| Brian Berkman There is something about the quiet of being under the water that soothes my soul and my Rocktail experience did just that... and ushered me into a whole new world... read more>> |
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| Brian Berkman Not all keys are equal. Those that have the Golden Keys, better known as Les Clefs d'Or, can unlock experiences you didn't even know you wanted... read more>> |
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| Ready for a new challenge? An exciting and stimulating buying manager opportunity has become available within the Ackermans ladies business unit. Read more >> |
Exciting opportunity in decor sales with SA's leading company. Start your new year in style! We need passion and a good understanding of our brand. Fantastic earning potential. Read more >>
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Morgan Freeman "As you grow in this business, you learn how to do more with less." Aristotle Onassis "To succeed in business it is necessary to make others see things as you see them." Harvey Mackay "To me, job titles don't matter. Everyone is in sales. It's the only way we stay in business." Richard Branson "Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming." John Ray "Industry is fortune's right hand, and frugality its left." |
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