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'Copy and paste' won't work in African retail landscape
South African retailers looking to expand into Africa need to understand the consumer market because the copy and paste of what works in South Africa does not work in other African countries. read more>>



Property
Redefine offers learnership programme for listed property sector
Redefine is recruiting school leavers and graduates from designated groups fresh out of school and university, giving bright young stars an opportunity to gain one year's hands-on work experience within the listed property sector. read more>>
2014 Franchise Times Top 200 reveals RE/MAX in the lead
RE/MAX has again, for the sixth consecutive year, been ranked as the leading real estate franchise in the 2014 Franchise Times Top 200. read more>>
Commercial
Surge of interest in Northern KZN farms
A significant percentage of South Africa's small-scale farms are based in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, where agriculture is extensively diverse as reflected in the patterns of topography and the soil fertile for the majority of agricultural activities. read more>>
Atlantic Leaf seeks more funds for portfolio

Nick Hedley

Atlantic Leaf Properties intends to raise more funds over the next few months as it looks to build on its fledgling property portfolio. read more>>
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands launched
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has launched its first NexGen property in Africa, Park Inn by Radisson in Newlands, with experienced hotelier Clinton Thom as GM. read more>>
Growthpoint's talks with Acucap at advanced stage

Alistair Anderson

The plan by Growthpoint‚ the JSE's largest property group by market value‚ to buy Acucap Properties‚ is on track‚ with the companies announcing that takeover talks were at an advanced stage. read more>>
Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m
Fleet management company Super Group says it has bought the UK's second-largest Ford motor dealer‚ Allen Ford‚ for R606m. read more>>
Fortress acquires Weskus Mall for R469,9m in cash
Fortress Income Fund (FFB‚ FFA) said on Monday it had acquired Weskus Mall for R469,9m in cash. The Western Cape-based centre is anchored by Checkers‚ Edgars‚ Game and Woolworths. The deal‚ which still requires the approval of the Competition Commission‚ represents a yield of 7.75%. Source: BDpro via I-Net Bridge
Eastgate is still growing
Eastgate is expanding again to retain its top position in retailing and retail brands. It will be adding Zara and Top Shop in 2015/2016. Cotton On will open in October 2014. read more>>
Property Management
New property management services company created by property giants
Liberty Holdings and Excellerate Holdings have announced a new property management services company, in which JHI, a subsidiary of Excellerate, will own 51% and Liberty 49%. read more>>
Fine & Country opens on Garden Route
The recently launched Fine & Country office in Knysna is headed up by André van Rensburg, who has developed the Gauteng branches into a leading licensee operator. read more>>
Global recognition for SA's retail property professionals
Five international qualifications from the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC), across various fields for the shopping centre industry, will now be accessible in South Africa and recognised worldwide. read more>>
Call for definitive ruling on exclusivity clauses
Property owners, represented by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA), have officially asked the Competition Commission to make definitive ruling on the anti-competitive effects of exclusivity clauses. read more>>
Residential
Gauteng commissions township economy study
The Gauteng Provincial Government will commission a baseline study on the township economy to understand its size, spread and strength as well as innovative ways of measuring its social and economic importance. read more>>
Government
Mall payment kiosks for Ekurhuleni residents
Ekurhuleni residents will soon be able to walk into major malls around the city and pay for or view their municipal services accounts while at the mall. read more>>
Government upgrades for mining settlements
At least 82 informal settlements in a number of mining towns are currently being evaluated for possible upgrading as part of government's National Upgrading Support Programme. read more>>
Communities urged to save water
Government has appealed to communities to save water and help protect the country's water infrastructure at all times. read more>>
Report on Lwandle evictions will be studied
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she will study the findings and recommendations of the report of the Ministerial Commission of Inquiry that probed the inhumane evictions of families in Lwandle, Cape Town. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Future of brand marketing up for debate at Brand Week
    Online copy of the Cannes report 2014 now available
    Vodacom launches newest pop culture music streaming app

    Medical
      Hunger Games: How the brain 'browns' fat to aid weight loss - Karen N. Peart
      More bone marrow donors needed in SA

      Retail
        Fashion Week Africa unveils designer line-up
        Creating memorable experiences in-store through digital - Craig Perry
        Caution needed with online purchasing as Christmas approaches - Richard Keymer

        Government
          Ocean economy plans to be released this week
          SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections - Nthambeleni Gabara
          Ebola: West Africa needs more help - More Matshediso

          CSI
            Investec announces winners of 2014 Junior Innovators competition
            It's Your Turn to fill a "Feed Me Bag"
            Good Hope FM opens Santa Shoebox pop-up

            Finance
              Appointment of new Reserve Bank head welcomed
              Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected - David Warneke
              Dividends important for superior long-term investment results - Rynel Moodley

              Agriculture
                Wool prices higher as shortage rises
                Sea Harvest launches new R125m trawler

                Building
                  Guidance note on BIM released

                  GreenBiz
                    Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure
                    Six arrests made in Kruger National Park
                    Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Resigning without a new job is not always a bad idea - Niteske Marshall
                      Shell, Raizcorp launch revised LiveWire programme
                      Creating a work environment that improves wellbeing

                      Legal
                        Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme
                        Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions - Neil Kirby
                        Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis - Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch

                        Manufacturing
                          Ellies shares fall 20% to R1.13 - Fifi Peters
                          Mining, manufacturing remain marooned - Claire Bisseker

                          Education
                            EduPlant announces competition winners
                            UCT's Medical School is best in Africa
                            How to choose an essay writing service - Charles Mburugu

                            Tourism
                              Hotel Verde goes global
                              Redefining travel agents' valuable role in 21st century

                              ICT
                                A new marketing era? - Jessie Rudd
                                Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa
                                Always-on enterprise class storage is key - Kalvin Subbadu

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Shimmy Beach Club announces new Summer Season menu
                                  2014/2015 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert line-up
                                  [Babylonstoren] A new kind of country getaway - Jessica Taylor

                                  Automotive
                                    Kia Optima Hybrid wins four Plus X awards
                                    First Car Rental expands African footprint

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