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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Underwater cameras will be used to study marine populations in Cape Town's False Bay, the Save Our Seas Foundation said on Monday. 
According to The New Age, almost 10000 delegates, including pupils, parents and unemployed graduates, as well as government departments and maritime businesses, are expected to be at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium for a four-day careers expo and job summit hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa). 
The European and South African Competition authorities have approved the transaction announced in March 2012 in which Grindrod Limited‚ the integrated logistics and shipping business‚ agreed to sell a 50% interest in Cockett Marine Oil (Cockett) to Vitol‚ the largest independent energy trading business in the world. 
