Thabani Khumalo says there are times in the life cycle of any brand when it needs to be refreshed, restructured, revitalised, rejuvenated, re-worked, repositioned and even re-launched to take it to a different level. That's why he reckons
brand ANC needs to be re-charged.
Getting mobile, we are assured that Alan Knott-Craig
does not have "daddy" issues. Nor does he want to be remembered as a king of sexed-up adverts.
Agriculture is a crucial pillar of the South African economy and a significant earner of foreign exchange, and it seems in the area of exports,
SA fruit is crucial for development. That is what growers are telling UK shoppers, and according to Fresh Fruit Portal, South Africa's deciduous fruit producers hope to increase SA fruit consumption in the UK in 2013 with a marketing campaign illustrating the industry's positive contribution to job creation and sustainable practices in the country.
Finally, in another crucial area of the economy,
auto leasing and finance organisations are to diversify into new markets and services. According to a KPMG report, the finance and lease businesses of automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) would stand to benefit by adjusting their operating models to meet the changing global conditions.
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With just over a week before Rocking the Daisies 2012, festival-goers can expect a twist this year with the launch of the Capitec Bank SwapShop. From 5 October (12pm to 8pm) and 6 October (between 10am and 8pm), guests can visit Capitec Bank's SwapShop at the Green Village to score some cool festival stuff from the bands and other festival-goers. 
Anglo American has been recognised for the tenth year for its excellence in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, achieving the highest score in the mining industry. 
When Metropolitan and Momentum merged to form MMI, the merged companies were barred from retrenching staff for the first two years. 
Following the recent decision to centralise its claims and underwriting functions in Cape Town in order to operate more effectively from one centralised location, MUA Insurance Acceptances (MUA) has announced changes to its senior management in line with its new organisational structure. 
Absa has lost three more top managers in the latest round of resignations. 
KPMG Report: Emerging markets and new mobility services key to future growth in auto leasing and financing market 
The percentage of South Africans with a bank account increased from 47% in 2005 to 63% in 2011 after the launch of the first Financial Sector Charter in 2004, said Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan. 
Mondi has launched a €500m eight-year Eurobond and the money raised will be used for general corporate purposes. 
A final round of talks between government and stakeholders on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Programme (GFIP) got underway in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. 
