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This Act is...... unclear... According to some of those who have to work within the parameters set down in the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, some of it is 'confusing'. For example, Wessel de Wet, in-house legal adviser to Amarula Cream producer Distell, which buys their supply of marula pulp from a Phalaborwa company that also supplies other companies, says Distell is unsure as to who has to apply for a permit. Is it Distell, or the company from which they buy the pulp? And when a legal eagle is unsure as to what something means, then you know you have a problem.
Of course, getting it wrong can be extremely costly, so while the Act gets a bouquet for its intentions, it would appear it gets a brickbat for lack of clarity. Perhaps a little fine-tuning might be in order? Where legislation is unclear and ambiguous, it can create more problems than it seeks to address. Marvellous Maria: Congratulations to Maria Ramos, who has won Wits Business School's MANEX award for this year. Rod Baker, General Manager: Content Please send retail news to: retailnews@bizcommunity.com Responses to this column welcomed in our new online editor's column archive. Top stories
Banking & FinanceMaria Ramos wins MANEX Award Wits Business School's 27th Management Excellence Awards Ceremony, which acknowledges South Africa's top business icons, outstanding lecturers and students, was held last week. Maria Ramos, CEO of the ABSA Group, was the winner of this year's MANEX award. Read more >>FNB Cellphone Banking hits record 2, 5-million Cellphone banking is said to proving to be a winning formula for First National Bank. Cellphone Banking from the bank has reached the milestone of 2, 5 million registered customers, just six months after hitting the 2-million mark - said to be making it the first bank to record this number of cellphone banking customers. Read more >>Brand newsLogo reflects green trend
Blackberry Smartphone 6 out in November The BlackBerry Bold 9780, featuring the new BlackBerry 6 operating system, will be released in November 2010. Its enhancements include new user interface, fast and powerful WebKit-based browser, broadly improved communications and multimedia capabilities, a Universal Search feature, easy-to-use keyboard and optical trackpad. Read more >>Valpré wins best stand award At the recent Look & Feel Good Expo in Johannesburg, Valpré Spring Water received the Excellence Award for Most Innovative Stand. Read more >>South African book gets wider publicationA book about the early lives of Nigel and Corona Thornycroft, Nigel & Corona - a Family Story of Adventure, Sport, Wilderness & War from England to Africa, which was published in limited quantities as a family record, sparked requests from around the world, particularly from ex-Zimbabweans. Read more >>Happy birthday van Loveren Wynand and Nico Retief founded the Van Loveren trademark on 23 October 1980 with only 500 cases of Premier Grand Cru. Since then, the size of the company's brands has increased to over one million cases per annum, offering an extensive range of wines, renowned for their widespread availability, consistency and quality. Read more >>Get a taste of Switzerland this Christmas Toblerone is introducing a premium limited edition gifting range to add variety to its current offering for the festive season. Read more >>Communications pushes Polycom's growthPolycom Inc, a global leader in unified communications (UC) solutions with industry-leading telepresence, video, voice and infrastructure solutions built on open standards, announced a third quarter revenue growth of US$308 million (exchange rate about R7/US$1) or 27% year-over-year on 22 October 2010. For the nine months ended 30 September 2010, net revenues were US$879 million, compared to US$699 million for the first nine months of 2009. Read more >>Commercial propertyLarge industrial users look for space around OR Tambo Companies requiring cold-storage facilities and other large industrial users are leasing industrial space in areas around OR Tambo International Airport, including newer areas such as Meadowdale and Jet Park, according to Lee Greyvenstein, leasing and sales broker for JHI property services group. Read more >>Durban mall gets revamp The Davenport Square Shopping Centre in Glenwood, Durban, will complete its R21 million revamp by April 2011. The initial stages will cover tiling, painting and lighting of the interior mall, with changes to several shop fronts to improve the overall aesthetics of the centre. Read more >>Confidence in current property market The latest Broll Annual Property Market Report, published in October 2010, shows that the previous 12 months' capitalisation rates for premium offices were between 8.25% and 8.50%, with A-grade offices at 8.75% to 9.50% and B-grade offices at 9.50% to 10.50%. Read more >>Corporate Social InvestmentGrapevine Interactive donates technology to assist rape survivorsIn collaboration with Cape-Town-based NGO, Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, Grapevine Interactive has developed and is hosting a mobile internet site to assist both rape survivors and their caregivers. Read more >>Advertisement:
 Creating Kids Zones at KwaZulu-Natal malls Isilumko Media, powered by Studentwise, national activations and promotions specialists, offers major malls in the greater KwaZulu-Natal area the opportunity to give their patrons much-needed relief in the form of fun and safe 'Kids Zones' during the December holidays. Read more >>Be POZitive! Where there is a will, there is always a way! From pushing trolleys in Green Market Square to waitering in Caprice, a well-known Cape Town establishment, Chris Achola has not only turned into a Black entrepreneur, but he has become an inspirational mentor to the society. Read more >>Learning about nutrition with Kellogg's Corn Flakes If most of us were honest we would admit that we don't know all that we should know about nutrition. In fact, the knowledge that we do have we have learnt from various forms of media, doctors, as well as family and friends who are in the know. However a large majority of South Africans are still not educated and knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition which ultimately affects their general health. Read more >>Month of diabetes support at Woolworths Woolworths has announced that it will be supporting World Diabetes Day, November 14 2010, with a month of activities aimed at raising awareness of this disease and the important role nutrition plays in helping to control it. The retailer has joined forces with Diabetes South Africa in an effort to address the growing need. Read more >>CRMNew Amazon customer service centre opens in Cape Town Amazon announced today, 29 October 2010, that its new customer service centre in Cape Town, South Africa, has opened and is actively responding to phone inquiries from US customers this week. Read more >>Go on, be exceptional in your customer service! [Rachelle Bricout] Service in this country continues to be a bone of contention with many, and this applies to service in all industries, including law, accounting and financial service firms. Making sure clients receive exceptional service is imperative and this means from their first contact with your firm to their final destination. Read more >>DistributionAnnex distribution gets LG Notebook for AfricaAnnex Distribution has been appointed by LG South Africa as a distributor in Africa for its complete range of Notebooks. Read more >>Green sustainabilityYouth enter recycling exhibition To get youth more involved and interested in the field of waste management, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) invited Grade 8-10 learners from Hoërskool Marais Viljoen and Fourways High School to attend the exhibition area at the WasteCon2010 conference and charged them "an article made out of waste materials" to enter. Read more >>HospitalityTime running out to register for Hospitality Investment Conference Africa Time is running out to register for the 2010 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA), which will be held at the Sandton Sun Hotel from 31 October to 2 November. Read more >>Why food critics simply don't matter! [Michael Said] There are only two professions that I am aware of where 1: Someone gets hired to masquerade as someone who can't say no; 2: A person is paid to do what other people consider a pleasure, and 3: They usually declare themselves disgusted afterward...and I should tell you that the 'other' one is a hooker! Read more >>LogisticsTransnet shows promising growth Figures released by Transnet on Tuesday 26 October 2010 for the six months to 30 September 2010, show a 7.6% growth in revenue to R18.7 billion. Profit for the period is up 35% to R1.7 billion, reflecting the ongoing productivity improvements throughout the business, which had a positive impact on the return on assets. Cash generated from operations increased by 13.5% to R8.7 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to generate strong and sustainable cash flows. Read more >>Logistics reports highlight sector's economic importance The 2010 World Bank Report Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, rates South Africa 28th out of 155 countries on the global Logistics Performance Index (LPI), indicating an increasingly competitive sector, with the potential to outperform much larger, more established economies. Read more >>Storage company expands operations Cape Town based Stor-Age, reportedly the largest self-storage company in South Africa, has acquired The Storage People (TSP) in Midrand, Johannesburg through financing from Nedbank Corporate Property Finance. The deal is expected to be finalised during November 2010. Read more >>PackagingPackaging and design: ignore it on your risk! [Issa Sikiti da Silva] There is an emotional link between the brand's packaging and design and the consumer, which is said to be playing a huge role in the sale performance, attendants of the Journal of Marketing breakfast debate heard this morning, Thursday, 28 October 2010, at the Michelangelo in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>South African label in international calendar Local labelling company Collotype entered the Oude Molen Solera Grand Reserve brandy label in the Other Packaging and Label category of the Neenah Labels of the World competition and won Best in Show, which will secure them a place in the 2011 Labels of the World Calendar. The label, designed by Coley Porter Bell South Africa, was commended for its outstanding design, print execution and use of paper. Read more >>RegulatoryPermit problems for some exporters [Shannon Sherry] The makers and exporters of some of the best-known SA products derived from indigenous plants and organisms have laid themselves open to criminal prosecution by failing to acquire the necessary permits. Rooibos tea and SA's best-selling liqueur, Amarula Cream, are among many such products apparently being produced and exported without the required permits from the environmental affairs department. Read more >>Tribunal confirms settlements in pipes cartelSouth Africa's Competition Tribunal confirmed the settlement agreement between the Commission and Flo-Tek. However, as not all parties were present at the hearing, the Tribunal will set another date for the hearing of the settlement agreement between the Commission and Swan Plastics. Read more >>Retail marketingPick n Pay readies for battle [Sasha Planting] Bronwen Rohland, Pick n Pay's new marketing director, is a formidable operator. Credited with managing the group's R500m SAP implementation and its evolving supply chain strategy, she will now direct her energy towards marketing. Read more >>Outdoor advertising's 'true potential' revealed by TNS, PwC [Issa Sikiti da Silva] The power of billboards and other forms of out-of-home (OOH) displays should no longer be underestimated and dismissed. A survey, conducted earlier this year by TNS Research Surveys on behalf of Primedia Unlimited, has revealed the true potential of outdoor advertising in South Africa. To contextualise these findings, 'The Outlook' report, published in mid-October by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), says outdoor advertising fared relatively well in the recession of 2009, declining by a modest 0.4% after a steeper decline of 7.5% in 2008. Read more >>New agencies for Bank SETAThe Banking Sector Education and Training Authority has appointed Indigo Marketing, a B2B agency specialising in brand strategy, marketing, design and event marketing agency and HMC Seswa Corporate Communications, a PR consultancy to manage its marketing and communications.[IMCC] "Out-imagine your competition" - Dan Pinch [Sindy Peters: Africa editor] PR and marketing departments need to work together to generate creative ideas. This is the opinion of both social media expert Dan Pinch and Bizcommunity's own Chris Moerdyk, keynote speakers on day one of the two-day 2010 Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Conference. The event began today, Wednesday, 27 October 2010, in Cape Town at the Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa. Read more >>In-store marketing is proving itself [Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] For some time now, South Africa's FMCG marketers have been focusing their attention on the point at which the consumer comes into contact with their products. In-store marketing started becoming the new in-thing a few years ago and now results are beginning to show that it pays dividends, to not only persuade consumers to go to the store but, even more so, to engage with them once they get there. Read more >>Google AdWords offers low-cost route into online advertising for SMEs Small businesses in South Africa that want a low-cost way of reaching potential customers with advertising should consider using Google AdWords to do so says Ferdie Bester, MD of online marketing specialists ClickMaven. Read more >>RetailersMassmart to get Mexican treatment [Thekiso Anthony Lefifi] The SA market had another scare last week when global retailer Walmart revised its non-binding bid to acquire Massmart, the owner of Makro and Game, among others, for almost R30 billion. Read more >>Global award for SA retailer Woolworths named 2010 Responsible Retailer of the Year for the second time in three years; the announcement was made at the World Retail Congress yesterday, Thursday, 28 October 2010, in Berlin, Germany. Read more >>Pick n Pay on Nicol - the sensory store Pick n Pay recently opened a "world-class" flagship store in Hurlingham, Johannesburg. The retailer says that the new store, Pick n Pay on Nicol, is a culmination of years of research and innovative thinking by a team who travelled the world's culinary capitals in search of the best lifestyle and food trends. Read more >>Pick n Pay workers to go on strike The South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) on Monday said that the ongoing Pick n Pay wage dispute has not yet been resolved. Read more >>SecurityCrime, cash, lack of credit worry SMEs According to the SME Survey 2010, sponsored by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), crime still tops the list of the major worries for SME decision-makers. These are followed by competition, lack of credit and cash flow. However, high interest rate worries have disappeared. Read more >>Security show promises double growth IFSEC South Africa 2011 is scheduled to be held on 6 - 8 September 2011 and moves to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Read more >>Supply chainNew MD for Concargo Concargo, the supply chain and logistics service provider in Cape Town, has appointed Janine Conradie as MD, reporting to CEO Dean Page and chairman David Kruyer. Read more >>TechnologyERP: Integrate or interface? [Immo Böhm] As a midrange company looking to implement an enterprise resource planning solution, you will come to a choice with important implications: Should you opt for a fully integrated solution, or should you go for one which requires interfaces with third party applications to achieve a complete, company-wide system? Read more >>Apply online for data or voice service via Nashua Mobile Nashua Mobile is reportedly the first South African telecommunications provider to allow customers to apply completely online for new cellular voice and data contracts on MTN, Vodacom and Cell C, without the need to speak to a telesales representative or visit a retail store. Read more >>When a click doesn't pay [Herman Manson: @marklives] South African publishers are facing increasing pressure from advertisers to adopt a pricing model based on the clickthrough rate on banner ads, rather than the more traditional CPM (cost per mille or cost per thousand), pricing model, which is based on a fixed price for every 1000 impressions served. Read more >>
US shoppers still cautious NEW YORK, US: Americans are shopping carefully due to the economy and consumers are looking to ring up savings through online, mobile channels. Read more >>Femto vs macro: Shape of US mobile networks starts to change LONDON, UK/NEW YORK, US: According to Informa Telecoms & Media's new quarterly market status report, femtocells now outnumber conventional outdoor cell sites in the United States, marking a major milestone in the evolution of mobile networks. Major operators continue to deploy femtocells and employ new consumer propositions. Read more >>UK: October sees rise in consumer confidence LONDON, UK: The GfK NOP Consumer Confidence Index increased by 1 point this month to -19. October saw increases for confidence in their personal financial situation over the last 12 months, confidence in their personal financial situation over the next 12 months and, confidence in the "general economy" over the last 12 months. Read more >>Adobe collaborates on new mobile advertising standards SAN JOSE, US/JOHANNESBURG, SA: At Adobe MAX, Adobe's worldwide developer conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated announced it is collaborating with six leading digital advertising companies to define two new full screen ad formats for smart phones that support Adobe Flash Player 10.1 software and/or HTML5. Read more >>Global mobile advertising revenues will be worth US$3.5 billion in 2010 LONDON, UK: Global revenues from mobile advertising will be worth US$3.5 billion (about R24.5 billion) in 2010 according to the latest research (www.informatm.com/madvertising) from Informa Telecoms & Media. Read more >>Centre for Public Integrity announces new strategy WASHINGTON, DC, US: The Centre for Public Integrity, one of the United States' oldest and largest non-profit investigative news organisations, has received unanimous approval from its board of directors to embark on a new strategy aimed at generating more accountability reporting, new audiences, and earned revenues in the digital marketplace. Read more >>Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. Read more >>Costa Rica's living billboards Living billboards bring the beauty of Costa Rica back to the city. Read more >>Germans expect economic high NUREMBERG, GERMANY: Economic expectations improve again in October from what was already a very good level. On the other hand, income expectations and propensity to buy did not quite confirm the positive figures from the previous month and posted declines. Overall, consumer sentiment was stable in October. After 4.9 points for October, the overall indicator also forecasts a figure of 4.9 points in November. These are the results of the current GfK Consumer Climate Survey for October 2010. Read more >>More International news...
Brand newsWin fantastic prizes every month with Sasko Bakeries! - Sasko Bakeries You can win great prices every month with Sasko Bakeries! For more details watch e.tv, SABC 1, 2, 3 and DStv or see the in-store leaflet for more details. Read more >>Vital Health Foods launches new berrylicious muesli - Vital Health Foods Vital Superfruit Select Muesli is a toasted muesli which contains three super fruits - cranberries, goji berries and blackcurrants. Super fruits are packed with antioxidants which protect our body cells and tissues against free radical damage. Read more >>Vital Health Foods launches detoxifying liver remedy - Vital Health Foods Vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturer Vital Health Foods has launched Vital Liver Rescue, a scientifically-formulated supplement containing a unique blend of herbs, vitamins and nutrients to support liver function and assist in protecting the liver against the damaging effects of toxins, including alcohol. Read more >>Flatbread made easy with Pillsbury - General Mills Since its traditional origins in 1054 flatbreads have had a special place at the family table. Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice division has announced the latest release to its range of quality products - Pillsbury flatbread, inspired by the Italian Schiacciata bread, is crafted for taste, texture and versatility. Read more >>Corporate Social InvestmentSoft spot for social development - Isilumko Media Twinsavers recently embarked on a national above-the-line campaign to get South Africans involved in "the softer side" of lif Read more >>LogisticsPost-Transport Month business considerations - IMPERIAL Logistics After a month dedicated to building awareness of South Africa's transport sector, both the private and public sector should take cognisance of logistics' contribution to economic development - and the need for renewed commitment to increased collaboration through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Read more >>
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Two VW's in top car finals [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen has two contenders for the coveted title 2011 South African Car of the Year. Read more >>Very sexy, very sporty Megane [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The French do sexy very well.... Fashion, women, wine, food, and now also a new and very exciting range of Renaults with names such as Twingo Gordini, Clio RS 20th Special Edition and the Megane RS Sport and Cup cars. Read more >>Strong rand has SA in its gripManufacturers are losing out, but vehicle dealers say a strong currency is right up their street Read more >>More Motoring news...
CT etourism summit challenges tourism industry to embrace social media Cape Town has just successfully hosted the 2010 eTourism Africa Summit (25 and 26 October) held at the CTICC. Cape Town Tourism partnered with South African Tourism to sponsor the forward-looking event. Read more >>More Travel news...
Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer in 90s' dance partyVanilla Ice, MC Hammer and Snap's Turbo B will be the guest stars at a 90s flashback dance party, which will be held at the Carnival City Big Top Arena, Johannesburg, on 15 to 16 December, and at the GrandWest Grand Arena, Cape Town on 17 to 18 December, 2010. Read more >>World meet Zef - Die Antwoord $O$ [Ruth Cooper] It suddenly struck me, while listening to Die Antwoord's debut album $O$, that perhaps one of the reasons why they have become so popular is because of the fact that they are so anti-indie, so anti-hipster, so anti-trendy. And zef really could be described as being the antithesis of indie-hipster coolness. Read more >>Life As We (Don't) Know It [Zeenat Ebrahim] People expect happy endings and that's what we give them but is this really 'Life As We Know It?' Do the tragic circumstances of an accident leaving an orphaned baby in the care of their respective best friends hold a reality spectrum for falling in love? Anyway, that aside, this is a pleasant romantic comedy with a predictable outcome but one that we can enjoy. Read more >>Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners announced The 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners have been announced and are "a group of diversely unique individuals with distinctive artistic voices, who that are bringing a fresh edge to their respective disciplines," according to National Arts Festival Committee chairman Jay Pather. Read more >>Chaotic Cairo [National Geographic Traveller] From the air, its baked-earth colour makes the desert look crudely pixellated, but up close its details are dazzling, says National Geographic Traveller's Nicola Jackson. Curvaceous minarets levitate above blocky modern architecture, horns honk and heady wafts of jasmine drift through the exhaust fumes. Read more >>Half of a Ragged Trousered Philanthropists [Daphne Cooper] Let me confess straight away that this is just half a review - or more accurately, a review of only half the play (all 75 minutes of it). Maybe it was because I had a bit of a cold brewing, but whatever the reason I simply could not face another hour of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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