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Bright side of the gloomWhile the global economy is still looking rather gloomy ( cash withdrawals declined in January and the manufacturing sector posted disappointing stats...), there's always a bright side to every dark moon... Investors and exporters are being encouraged to take advantage of the weak rand; while the weaker yen could be a prospect for local exporters. Even the growth in new shopping centres refuses to be hampered by a sluggish economy. And with government still looking to turn out the light on liquor advertising, Jason Frichol shows us how to shine in-store. For those of you without a PVR, you may have noticed a new red logo gracing your favourite ads - the 2013 Product of the Year winners were revealed last week. A big nod goes to Bayede!, which has just concluded a deal that will see the wine brand in Walmarts across China shortly. If you missed her TV debut, Bizcommunity's editor-at-large, Simone Puterman, will be featured on the SABC1's Media Career Guide Show repeat tonight, Monday, 11 February 2013, from 11pm-11.30pm. And lastly, our 2013 Biz Trends Report is currently being compiled and will be ready for download during the course of this week. Have a bright one! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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 [Amanda Stops] Despite a sluggish economy, the metros will be the focus of shopping centre development in 2013, as retailers roll out new stores to unlock markets. Read more >>
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Edcon‚ SA's largest non-food retailer‚ on Tuesday, 5 February 2013, offered duel currency notes of €325m at a 9.5% euro-denominated rate and a US dollar-denominated 9.5% rate. Each of the notes are due 2018. Read more >>
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a provisional (P)B3 senior secured rating to the proposed issuance of senior secured notes due in 2018 by Edcon Holdings' main operating subsidiary‚ Edcon. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bizcommunity] Simone Puterman, Bizcommunity.com's editor-at-large, graced the screens of Mzansi FoSho on SABC1's Media Career Guide Show on 7 February 2013. She provided insightful career guidance for the marketing, advertising, media and retail industries. If you missed it, make sure you watch the repeat tonight, Monday 11 February, 11pm-11.30pm. Read more >> visit press office >>
 Cash withdrawals fell 9.18% month on month to R440.53 in January, according to the Spark Cash Index (SCI), released today, Thursday 7 February 2013. Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems, said the steep drop in the withdrawal values during January is a recurring trend, and is in keeping with recorded SCI ATM withdrawal patterns over the past five years. Read more >>
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 [Zeenat Moorad] Rainbow Chicken will buy a 49% stake in Zambian chicken producer, Zam Chick - owned by Zambeef - for US$14.25m‚ the company said on Monday (4 February). Read more >>
 [Issued by Kraft Foods South Africa] South African bubble gum brand, Chappies, paid tribute to its supporters this January by creating and sharing six edible street art pieces, each inspired by "Did You Know?" facts submitted by South African fans. Read more >> visit press office >>
 The R2-billion Bay West Mall along the N2 in Port Elizabeth is on track, despite the recent heavy rains and bush fire that have struck the area. The earthworks began late last year and are on course to wrap up at the end of this month, according to sub-contractor Mawethu Civils. Read more >>
On 5 February 2013, at the official launch of the new Pam Golding Properties' (PGP) operation in Namibia in Windhoek and the opening of a second PGP office in Swakopmund, Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of PGP, stated that Namibia is experiencing increasing interest from South African buyers. Read more >>
Mayfield in Daveyton saw the official sod turning announce the beginning of the 25 000m2 strategically located retail development, to be known as Mayfield Square. Scheduled for opening in 2014, it will be substantially larger than any other retail offering in Daveyton and will service the surrounding suburbs and Benoni. Read more >>
 [Isaac Lakhi] If there is one in three people using the internet in the world, then the need for web presence that is informative and reputable is essential, in order to generate more business. Read more >>
 The SA Industry & Technology Fair 2013 (INDUTEC), a new 10-in-one industry and technology expo, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre Midrand 14-16 May 2013, hopes to attract exploration by technology businesses from around the globe, especially in oil, gas and petroleum and the energy, water and manufacturing sectors. Read more >>
 In what is described as the first Independent Trade Forum, trade experts will cover key themes relevant to the sector on 12 March 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The forum offers delegates a clear perspective on the independent trading landscape and channel dynamics, affording them the opportunity to engage directly with their independent trade customer and examine best practice bottom-of-the-pyramid route-to-market and customer engagement solutions. Read more >>
 The top 48 consumer goods, as voted for by South Africans, were announced at the 2013 Product of the Year Awards last night, 7 February, at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. Read more >>
[Helmo Preuss] The weaker yen could be a boon for SA exporters of commodities such as coal‚ platinum and iron ore‚ as Japanese demand for raw materials expands due to a more competitive yen. Read more >>
 Bayede!, ('Hail the King') a social enterprise endorsed by both King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu and Queen Mantfombi Zulu, has signed a deal to supply Walmart China with South African wine. The first shipment will leave Cape Town on 21 February 2013. Read more >>
Emerging market investors and exporters are now in a position to take advantage of the position of the Rand, which has depreciated by 6% against the USD since the beginning of the year and is now the weakest of EFFS tracked currencies. Read more >>
 [Jason Frichol] In South Africa, liquor retail is only geared for destination purchases. You're either looking for your brand or a good deal in a specific category. Whichever the case, it's a quick entry and exit for the shopper. With impending legislation, you'd think liquor would follow other retail verticals where the store is the medium and start encouraging cross- and up-selling but this is not the case. Read more >>
[Issued by Moving Tactics] After a very successful 2012, Moving Tactics is poised to deliver ever-efficient, personalised and engaging digital signage solutions during 2013. Read more >> visit press office >>
 The manufacturing sector was disappointing on a year-on-year basis in December‚ but improved quarter-on-quarter results meant that the sector contributed positively to gross domestic product in the final quarter of 2012. Read more >>
[Issued by Nampak] At its annual general meeting on 8 February Nampak, Africa's largest packaging company, announced that it is investing R1.6 billion in two of its core businesses which produce bottles and cans for the growing beverage market. Read more >> visit press office >>
National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are opening negotiations with the US to conclude an inter-governmental agreement with respect to the USA's Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Read more >>
 [Issued by Analytix BI] When it comes to the usage of liquid body washes or shower gel brands, the well known saying that 'men are from Mars and women are from Venus' certainly holds true. However, female users could be the more influential target market to grow market share, according to a new report by Analytix BI. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Ask Afrika] The outcome of the Ask Afrika Orange Index, a survey that has tracked customer service trends for more than a decade, illustrates how important it is for business to look at the bigger picture when it comes to customer service. Read more >> visit press office >>
 Find out more about the business of blogging in South Africa by listening to the podcast of last week's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, which airs every Thursday from 5-6pm streamed live via 2oceansVibe Radio. [twitterfall] Read more >>
 [Issued by XP Squared] Shantel Bassanna is the co-founder and Managing Director of XP Squared (XP²) a leading experiential company. The business is centred on objective-driven, engaging, memorable and creative in-and-out-of-store activations that deliver exponential return on marketing investment. Read more >> visit press office >>
 Following its success with SETA-accredited training for the recently introduced Facilities and Property Management diploma, an NQF level 4 qualification, Kgodisa Training Academy is to offer additional courses for the property industry. Read more >>
 PARIS, FRANCE / BARCELONA, SPAIN: Entries are now open for Pentawards 2013 concept. Enter now. Read more >>
 [Eve Williams] LONDON, UK / CAPE TOWN, SA: There's often a temptation with content marketing to think about the next big innovation or technology without actually thinking about what it could mean for the customer. It's vital that content is always relevant and empowering to customers regardless of the technology used. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, USA: Dell unveiled plans on Tuesday (5 February) to delist the company in a private buyout worth US$24.4bn that is being led company founder Michael Dell. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft announced on Tuesday (5 February) that it had teamed up with Chinese manufacturer Huawei to launch an affordable smartphone across Africa. Read more >>
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Cosmopolitan Sexiest Men 2013 Calendar launch
 
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Business rescue places a moratorium on legal proceedings against the company, which includes action from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Read more >>
 PRETORIA: The Department of Labour says action will be taken against employers who do not comply with the new sectoral determination for farmworkers. Read more >>
 An environmental organisation has laid criminal charges against mining group Platmin for operating an open cast mine on the doorstep of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, Beeld reported on Monday. Read more >>
 The new minimum wage for farm workers is R105 a day, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced on Monday (4 February). Read more >>
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 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Thirty-eight years and more than 38 million cars later, each one better than its predecessor, Volkswagen have created a masterpiece - the Golf 7, which has only just arrived on local dealership but is already tipped as one of the hot runners for this year's coveted Car of the Year title. Read more >>
 On Saturday and Sunday, 9 & 10 February from 09am-5pm - the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town will house the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) Driving Experience offering the public the chance to experience what it might be like to drive a supersonic car. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] New vehicle sales jumped 6,805 in January to record a 14.1% gain over the same month in 2012. Sales of 55,007 units represent increases across all segments of the vehicle market. Read more >>
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 A free travel app launched by go! Travel South Africa, taps into the wealth of information on SA-Venues.com, claimed to be South Africa's biggest online travel guide, to provide an interactive map-based resource for local and international visitors travelling in South Africa. Read more >>
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] With its neighbouring Southern Sun Hotel Waterfront and Protea North Wharf, Tsogo Sun's Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel forms the triumvirate of hotels best suited to access the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Waterfront and the highways in and out of the city. The five-star Westin, of course, is connected to the CTICC by its hip, but following The Cullinan's spiffy refurbishment you can expect a deluxe experience here too, at keener rates. Read more >>
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An exciting new e-commerce company seeking an experienced, passionate sales representative to join the team. At least three years sales experience required. Read more >>This newly created position offers a suitably qualified individual enormous scope to represent Pepkor. You will take ownership of interpreting, managing and growing our customer base. Read more >>As chief operating officer, your core responsibility will be to develop and execute the operations strategy with particular emphasis on profitability and day-to-day operations. Read more >>
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- Yonatan Razel Gold Reef City - Johannesburg, 13 February
- No-nonsense Financial Management for NGOs Ninette Mouton Fund-raising Proposal Writer Pty Lt - Cape Town, 13 February
- Karen Zoid exclusive - Stellenbosch, 14 February
- Green Business Seminar 2013 - Ekhurhuleni Alive2Green - City of Ekurhuleni, 14 February
- Effective Financial Report Writing - SAICA Paton Training - Johannesburg, 15 February
- Art Lovers Workshop Showroom Art Gallery - Pta East, 16 February
- Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse to perform at Kirstenbosch - Cape Town, 17 February
- Event Greening Forum Conference Event Greening Forum - Johannesburg, 18 February
- Next Wave Tour - Digital Publishing APS - Johannesburg, 21 February
- Veuve Clicquot Masters Cape Town 2013 Vivid Luxury - Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, 23 February
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