Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser of Lalesso at the One&Only resort in Cape Town. Their company designed the resort’s luxury poolside cabanas. Lalesso, produces its swimwear in Cape Town and focuses on an ethical and transparent production process.
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When Alice Heusser and Olivia Kennaway met while studying at a Cape Town fashion design school in 2004, they had no idea their friendship would create a company making waves across the continent. 18 Feb 2016
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quite the dinner party topic of late. With highly publicised warnings of the risks of venturing too far down the AI trail from academic and business moguls like Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and Bill Gates, the conversation of whether technology will eventually evolve beyond humanity's ability to control it can lead to quite the fascinating debate. 18 Feb 2016
Mpact's R350 million state-of-the-art polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling operation in Wadeville, Germiston, which produces recycled PET (rPET) plastic for food grade packaging, recently announced that its recycling process complies with European Union (EU) Food Safety Authority specifications. 17 Feb 2016
Getting to know the consumer, monitoring trends and understanding the role of technology will underline this year's 6th Annual SA Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Research Conference, which takes place in Sandton on 13 April 2016. 17 Feb 2016
Style icon David Beckham has shot his latest H&M campaign for the launch of the spring 2016 Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham collection. The commercial was shot on the streets of Lisbon, where Beckham realises that everyone wants to dress just like him. The new Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham collection will be available in two drops - 18 February and 10 March - in all H&M stores that carry menswear. 17 Feb 2016
Peter Matlare and Noel Doyle.
Photographer: Martin Rhodes
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Tiger Brands appears to have started to put the costs of its failed foray into Nigeria behind it, a trading update for the four months ended January shows. 17 Feb 2016
South African buyers and importers will have an opportunity to discover Mauritius as an up-and-coming textile and apparel sourcing destination next month, when a high-profile trade mission from the Mauritian textile, apparel, accessories, jewellery and agricultural products sectors travels to Johannesburg and Durban for talks with local businesses. 17 Feb 2016
Global supply chains suffered from growing risk in Q4 2015, led by the slowdown in China's economy, according to the latest CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet and produced for the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), tracks the impact of economic and political developments on the stability of global supply chains. 17 Feb 2016
Onnica Mailula
Service delivery to citizens and customers is influenced by the entire process of supply chain management, not just procurement or logistics. 16 Feb 2016
The Zone Boulevard, a newly revamped building forming part of The Zone @ Rosebank with its indoor/outdoor design, delightful vertical garden, views across a bustling square and romantic nighttime lighting is the perfect place for alfresco dining. "We wanted to revive the impression of an avenue where people could enjoy pavement dining in beautiful surroundings, and the Zone Boulevard has exceeded our expectations," said Anton Bieber, portfolio manager for the Rosebank node of Old Mutual Property. 16 Feb 2016
Krispy Kreme, the doughnut brand, is set to open its second South African store at the Sandton Gautrain Station on Wednesday, 24 February 2016. 16 Feb 2016
Stellenbosch-based Skybird Technologies has launched an integrated software platform called One, which makes use of specialised Gimbal proximity beacons. This specialised beacon technology is used via a downloadable app that shoppers can use to locate special offers and sales involving their favourite brands. Some 300 Gimbal proximity beacons have been deployed throughout Baywest Mall. 16 Feb 2016
Donna Oosthuyse from the JSE; Praxia Nathanael, Gold Brands Investments CEO, and COO, Stylianos Nathanael at the group’s listing.
Photographer: Martin Rhodes
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CAPE TOWN - Gold Brands Investments, which owns the Chesa Nyama fast food franchise, saw a relatively bland listing on the JSE's AltX on Friday. 15 Feb 2016
Appletiser will celebrate its golden anniversary this year and intends to celebrate its 50 years of crowning moments with one special year of creating them. 15 Feb 2016
From the hills of Kyoto comes Matcha, a tea steeped in Japanese lore. It's a finely ground tea leaf that was first used by Zen monks, as it was believed to invoke mental clarity and physical energy. The Japanese regard Matcha as the equivalent of 10 cups of green tea! 15 Feb 2016
Pioneer Foods, the JSE's second-largest food producer with a market capitalisation of more than R31bn, said on Friday it had no choice but to pass on the burden from soaring grain prices, rand weakness, and high wheat import tariffs to the already pressured South African consumer. 15 Feb 2016
The Moolman Property Group and Investec Property Fund have announced the extension of the existing Great North Plaza Shopping Centre. The co-developers broke ground for the new development on 16 November 2015, and the anticipated date of opening is April 2017. 15 Feb 2016
As founders and directors of Source and Southern Guild, curators of Watershed and Work Shop New Town, and programme directors of Design Network Africa, it suffices to say that Trevyn and Julian McGowan are doing extraordinary things in support of local design. 15 Feb 2016
The South African Council of Shopping Centres has said that there was some welcome news coming out of the country's malls and retailers at the end of 2015, notwithstanding tough trading conditions in local markets. 12 Feb 2016
Photographer: Michael Ettershank
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It feels as if the listing of Gold Brands Investments, the owner of the Chesa Nyama fast-food franchise, on the JSE's AltX market has been on the boil for some time. 12 Feb 2016
