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Running on emptyBack in March, after several days of doing short trips around my suburb on my reserve tank, I figured I'd better put something in it for fear of making that embarrassing "I've run out of petrol" call. Arriving at the fueling station, I realised I only had R50 on me... and no cards. Spending every last cent, I couldn't even manage four measly litres. Driving away, I was still in the red. So having coughed up a cool half grand into my tank just the other day, it is with relief that I see the petrol price is finally on its way down again. For how long? Well that, my friends, is the question. Have a wonderful (short) week! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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Weekly top stories
 Motorists have welcomed the announcement that all grades of petrol will decrease by 73 cents as of next week. Read more >> |
Late last year, research conducted by Cisco Systems predicted that global e-commerce would increase 13.5% annually over the next three years to reach an estimated $1.4 trillion in 2015 and, with rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets, anytime, anywhere virtual store browsing is playing a significant part in consumers' changing shopping habits. Read more >> |
 The Drinks Business Green Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for 2013 has been awarded to Wines of South Africa (WOSA) CEO Su Birch for her role in promoting sustainability in the South African wine industry. Read more >> |
At Focus 2013, the JDA Software Group's 23rd annual global conference in Orlando, US on 5-8 May 2013, nine leading companies will receive recognition for demonstrating innovation and business-process excellence. Included in this international line-up is Pep from South Africa. Read more >> |
 Iain Conn, BP group managing director and chief executive of refining and marketing - London, and BP SA announced yesterday, 23 April 2013, that the group will invest R5 billion in South Africa. The investment is to improve local refining and storage capabilities and assist government's objectives to enhance energy security and enable the transition to cleaner fuels. Read more >> |
 Co-created by Jamie Oliver, Jamie's Tools by Philips have been beautifully crafted to deliver unique, powerful and easy to use products that offer great value for money and less stress in the kitchen. Read more >> |
[Amanda De Lange] In the Eastern Cape area operated by the company, from Mthatha and Tsolo through to East London, King Williamstown, Sterkspruit and Queenstown, there is an increased demand for retail space. Read more >> |
 Led by MasterChef SA judge Pete Goffe-Wood, the Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships judges have selected the top three steakhouses in South Africa, ready for their final 'steak-off' in early May 2013. The winner will be announced at an awards function in Cape Town on 8 May. Read more >> |
 The total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 5.4% year-on-year in February according to figures released by Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday, 22 April 2013. Read more >> |
 Brewery giant SABMiller on Tuesday, 23 April 2013, said Alan Clark will succeed Graham Mackay as chief executive earlier than expected after Mackay was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read more >> |
 [Jason Kempen] Packaging has evolved to no longer just the label on a bottle but rather how a brand is presented to the consumer as a whole. While it is often not given the credit it deserves, great packaging can either make or break an item. Read more >> |
 The 2013 RepTrak Pulse survey has released the names of the top 20 JSE companies in South Africa in reputation. Read more >> |
 [Bhekisisa Mncube] Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged society to support him in his bid to stop the advertising of alcoholic beverages. He announced that draft legislation to provide a total ban is to be presented to Parliament this month. Read more >> |
[Issued by Fore Good] Today's consumer is exposed to thousands of different products during the course of a single shopping expedition. Strategic branding techniques, however, can convince shoppers to adopt your product as a brand of choice. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 The opening of the new Pick n Pay store on the corner of Tranquil and Joyhurst Streets in Chatsworth marks the 1000th store opening for the group and finalisation of a 30-year old dream of founder Raymond Ackerman. Read more >> |
Keith Warburton has been appointed to the newly-created position of chief operating officer of the Clicks chain with effect from 6 May 2013‚ the company announced today, 25 April 2013. Read more >> |
 [Issued by Makro] The opening of the new Makro store in Alberton was a memorable day that will go down in Makro's history as one of the busiest and most successful store openings in the city and in the Walmart world. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 [Issued by Matrix] For a few years short of two decades, Matrix has been a major player in the industry and through 17 years of unparalleled customer protection, the brand has become synonymous with innovation, leadership and security, dissolving any doubt in the consumers mind. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 [Saijil Singh] As numbers dwindle, it is believed that many small dairy farmers will not survive without government intervention, as South African dairy farmers are operating in a disproportionate market system. Read more >> |
Demographica has launched its Drive Time Targeting service that promises to revolutionise direct marketing. Described as a world first, marketers are now able to send targeted, local and relevant messages, designed to elicit a buying action of a particular product at a particular location. Read more >> |
Speaking at a recent seminar on mobile strategy, Bevan Ducasse of WiGroup said no mobile transaction app can work without the close involvement of retailers and no retailer should risk investing in an app that consumers may reject or that could become rapidly obsolete. Read more >> |
 NEW YORK, USA: Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble reported on Wednesday (24 April) that its quarterly earnings topped market forecasts as its net income rose to US$2.56bn in the third quarter of the year. Read more >> |
 SAN FRANCISCO: Apple reported on Tuesday that its quarterly profit dipped for the first time in nearly a decade as it squeezed less money from its champions in the competitive smartphone and tablet markets. Read more >> |
PARIS, FRANCE: Got milk? Too much, say French dairy farmers caught in a pricing squabble with supermarkets while missing out on the Chinese thirst for imported powdered milk. Read more >> |
 SAN FRANCISCO,USA: Netflix shares jumped 24% on Monday (22 April) after earnings figures indicated that original programmes and other tactics are luring viewers to the streaming Internet video service. Read more >> |
 LONDON, UK: British household goods and drugs firm Reckitt Benckiser on Monday (22 April) posted higher first-quarter sales, boosted by a prolonged colds and flu seasons in North America and Europe. Read more >> |
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 A group of 66,000 pensioners have instituted a civil claim to recover about R79bn they claim Transnet plundered from their pension funds, according to Sunday's (28 April) Rapport. Read more >> |
[Helmo Preuss] Two conferences held in Cape Town this week highlighted the fact that about 90% of all trade between countries is shipped by sea. Read more >> |
 South Africans should not be "fooled" into buying e-tags‚ according to the SA Municipal Workers' Union. Read more >> |
 [Nicky Smith] South African Airways (SAA) was already implementing its turnaround strategy‚ with the airline in the process of seeking more airlines to partner with‚ acting chief executive Nico Bezuidenhout said last week. Read more >> |
More Government news...
 [Sindy Peters] Van Coke Kartel end the opening set, the crowd is getting restless in anticipation of the encore performance from Metallica that's taken seven years. The lights drop and every Metallicat in the Belville Velodrome lose their shit - Metallica launch into their set with a blast of speed metal dedicated to their "insane" fans - Hit the Lights. Read more >> |
 [Sindy Peters and Ruth Cooper] It's been seven years since Metallica first head banged into South Africa, headlining for the now-defunct My Coke Fest, and it's most probably been seven years too long for their die-hard fans. We were lucky enough to attend round one at the Belville Velodrome on Wednesday night, 24 April 2013, and were even luckier to meet and interview bassist Robert Trujillo a mere hour before their performance. Read more >> |
 [Brian Berkman] Be it the fault of the song One Night in Bangkok or Patpong Road in the big city, talk Thai massage and most people start to snigger into their sleeves making jokes about happy endings. Read more >> |
 [Brian Berkman] Having the right gear when you travel is about as essential as having a valid passport. I always seem to schlep more with me on a trip than I need and on our recent trip to Madagascar with Jenman Safaris we were asked to limit check-in luggage to one soft bag weighing less than 20kg. Read more >> |
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] In the same way that lithe-limbed Brazilian model Karen Nurenberg has recently been turning heads and setting runways ablaze in Europe with her lacy black underwear, Hyundai is causing quite a stir with its hot and sexy new Veloster hatchback. Read more >> |
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Picking an SUV from the wide choice of models on the local market is as difficult as selecting a South African shiraz that perfectly suits your palate or finding a butchery or supermarket which doesn't use strange meat in its boeries. Read more >> |
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